HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO RENT?
The LoftCost: $10/hour
Size: Approximately 20' × 10'. Best suited for 1–3 dancers/performers for rehearsals, stage readings, and auditions. The Loft is located on the third-floor lofted area above the Main Auditorium.
Included:
The space also features a 13' × 40' wooden upper stage accessible by six steps.
Included:
For non-seated concerts with 70+ attendees, an additional $20/hour fee will be charged to cover front-of-house staffing.
Hourly Rentals
We offer hourly rentals to help keep space costs affordable for artists. We understand that some projects may only need an hour, while others may require several hours, so there is no need to book an entire evening when you don't need it.
Overtime PolicyRenters are given a 15-minute grace period after their scheduled rental time. After that window, a $50 overtime charge will be added to any group that has not fully vacated the building by the end of their agreed-upon rental timeframe.
Size: Approximately 20' × 10'. Best suited for 1–3 dancers/performers for rehearsals, stage readings, and auditions. The Loft is located on the third-floor lofted area above the Main Auditorium.
Included:
- Marley floor
- Fans
- Natural light
- Outlets
- Wi-Fi
- Gender-neutral bathrooms
- Sound system
- A/C
- Rehearsals: $20/hour
- Tech Rehearsals: $35/hour
- Performances: $65/hour
The space also features a 13' × 40' wooden upper stage accessible by six steps.
Included:
- Marley floors
- Overhead lighting
- Fans
- Outlets and extension cord
- Wi-Fi
- Gender-neutral bathrooms
- Full LED lighting system
- Four moving lights
- Projectors
- Comprehensive sound system
- A/C
- Seated performances: Up to 75 people
- Non-seated events: Up to 100 people
For non-seated concerts with 70+ attendees, an additional $20/hour fee will be charged to cover front-of-house staffing.
Hourly Rentals
We offer hourly rentals to help keep space costs affordable for artists. We understand that some projects may only need an hour, while others may require several hours, so there is no need to book an entire evening when you don't need it.
Overtime PolicyRenters are given a 15-minute grace period after their scheduled rental time. After that window, a $50 overtime charge will be added to any group that has not fully vacated the building by the end of their agreed-upon rental timeframe.
WHAT ARE THE STEPS TO BOOKING A REHEARSAL?
Please look over the calendars below and email CDE with the dates and times that you are interested in. We do our best to accommodate people as much as possible. We do ask that you make a request for rehearsals at least one week in advance of your desired date.
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
WHAT ARE THE STEPS FOR BOOKING A PERFORMANCE?
We ask that you look at the Auditorium Schedule first, then email [email protected] and share with us information about the performance, your production needs, dates and time, and any other basic information.
We do our best to accommodate people as much as possible. We do ask that you make a request for rehearsals at least one month in advance of your desired dates.
We do our best to accommodate people as much as possible. We do ask that you make a request for rehearsals at least one month in advance of your desired dates.
WHAT IS THE PAYMENT SCHEDULE?
Rehearsals: Payments for rehearsals are due before the first scheduled date.
Reoccurring rehearsals: (scheduled weekly or daily) must be paid monthly or one total payment for the contracted rehearsal time. CDE will send an invoice that will have dates and times that you have contracted for rehearsals. Renters will be charged for rehearsals if they are canceled in less than 48 hours before reserved dates, if there is an emergency, severe illness, or other reason, this may be waived.
Performances: a $200 deposit is due at the time of signing of the contract with the balance at the end of the contract. For single day contracts a $100 deposit is due at the time of signing of the contract with the balance at the end of the contract. CDE will send to a separate performance contract agreement.
Pay fees on time to avoid a $50 late fee, and if payment is not made 30 days past the due date, the agreement becomes null and void.
Reoccurring rehearsals: (scheduled weekly or daily) must be paid monthly or one total payment for the contracted rehearsal time. CDE will send an invoice that will have dates and times that you have contracted for rehearsals. Renters will be charged for rehearsals if they are canceled in less than 48 hours before reserved dates, if there is an emergency, severe illness, or other reason, this may be waived.
Performances: a $200 deposit is due at the time of signing of the contract with the balance at the end of the contract. For single day contracts a $100 deposit is due at the time of signing of the contract with the balance at the end of the contract. CDE will send to a separate performance contract agreement.
Pay fees on time to avoid a $50 late fee, and if payment is not made 30 days past the due date, the agreement becomes null and void.
HOW DO I PAY?
- Venmo: danztheatre
- Zelle: 773-486-8261
- Credit Cards: with a 3% Fee
- Checks can be mailed to 1650 W. Foster Ave., Chicago, IL, 60640 or given directly to Ellyzabeth or Davon
- We even take cash
WHAT PAPERWORK DO I NEED TO COMPLETE?
All artists need to fill out the CDE Rehearsal and Rental agreements, which will allow renters to get a door code:
Performances will receive an additional contract and invoice PDF from [email protected].
Performances will receive an additional contract and invoice PDF from [email protected].
RULES OF SPACE?
- No Glitter
- No Stilettos
- No outside alcohol sales
- No smoking or vaping
- If a production contains nudity, gunshots, or other acts of violence, a trigger warning statement must be included in the program and posters to be hung in the auditorium.
- Return tech supplies to proper bins and shelf
- This is a shared-use space, so please keep the space clean
- Kindness is the best virtue
ACCESSIBILITY
We are currently not wheelchair accessible; this is something that we are hoping to change in the future.
To enter the auditorium there are eight steps to landing then eight steps to the entrance.
If a production contains nudity, gunshots, or other acts of violence, a trigger warning statement must be included in the program and posters hung in the auditorium.
To enter the auditorium there are eight steps to landing then eight steps to the entrance.
If a production contains nudity, gunshots, or other acts of violence, a trigger warning statement must be included in the program and posters hung in the auditorium.
PARKING
Non permitted street parking only
WHAT TECH IS INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL
Non permitted street parking onlyWe have it all! From state-of-the-art lights, sound, projection, and a brand new floor. Here's our Tech rider
Auditorium Calendar
Loft Calendar
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