How to rent from CDE
Just the FAQS!
How much does it cost to rent?
The Loft:
Cost: $10 per hour
Size: Approximately 20x10, suitable for 1-3 dancers/performers in rehearsal, stage readings, and auditions, located on the third-floor lofted area above the Main Auditorium space
Not included: sound system, A/C
Included: Marley Floor, Fans, natural light, outlets, Wi-Fi, gender neutral bathrooms
The Auditorium:
Cost:
$20 per hour(for rehearsals only)
$35 for Tech Rehearsals per hour
$65 for Performances per hour
Size: Approximately 40x40, with space on the sides (it's massive!), suitable for a large group of dancers/performers (up to 20), located on the second floor of the building.
There is a wooden upper stage (13 x 40) with six steps leading to it.
Not included: A/C
Included: Marley Floors, overhead lighting, fans, outlets, and extension cord, Wi-Fi, and gender-neutral bathrooms. For performances, it features all LED lighting, four moving lights, projectors, and a comprehensive sound system.
We offer hourly rentals to help artists keep their costs affordable. We understand that some shows are one hour, while others may be three, and people don't need to book a whole night.
Cost: $10 per hour
Size: Approximately 20x10, suitable for 1-3 dancers/performers in rehearsal, stage readings, and auditions, located on the third-floor lofted area above the Main Auditorium space
Not included: sound system, A/C
Included: Marley Floor, Fans, natural light, outlets, Wi-Fi, gender neutral bathrooms
The Auditorium:
Cost:
$20 per hour(for rehearsals only)
$35 for Tech Rehearsals per hour
$65 for Performances per hour
Size: Approximately 40x40, with space on the sides (it's massive!), suitable for a large group of dancers/performers (up to 20), located on the second floor of the building.
There is a wooden upper stage (13 x 40) with six steps leading to it.
Not included: A/C
Included: Marley Floors, overhead lighting, fans, outlets, and extension cord, Wi-Fi, and gender-neutral bathrooms. For performances, it features all LED lighting, four moving lights, projectors, and a comprehensive sound system.
We offer hourly rentals to help artists keep their costs affordable. We understand that some shows are one hour, while others may be three, and people don't need to book a whole night.
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 a week in advance. 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 about the performance, your production needs, dates and time, and any 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 a month in advance. Email: [email protected]
We do our best to accommodate people as much as possible. We do ask that you make a request for rehearsals at least a month in advance. Email: [email protected]
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 as one lump sum for the contracted rehearsal time. CDE will send you an invoice that will have dates and times that you have contracted for rehearsals. You will be charged for rehearsals if you cancel in less than 48 hours, 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 time. 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 time. CDE will send to you 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 as one lump sum for the contracted rehearsal time. CDE will send you an invoice that will have dates and times that you have contracted for rehearsals. You will be charged for rehearsals if you cancel in less than 48 hours, 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 time. 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 time. CDE will send to you 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
- A check works too!
- 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 for you 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 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 hung up in the auditorium.
- Return tech supplies to proper bins and shelf
- This is a shared use space so please keep the space clean
- Kindess 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 our auditorium there are 8 steps to landing then 8 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 hung up in the auditorium.
If a production contains nudity, gunshots, or other acts of violence, a trigger warning statement must be included in the program and hung up in the auditorium.
Guest Capacity
- 75 people for seated performances
- 100 People for non-seated events.
- For 70+ people non-seated concerts there will be an $20/hr add on, to pay for an additional front of house staff.
Parking
Non permitted street parking only
What tech is included in the rental
We have it all! From state-of-the-art lights, sound, projection, and a brand new floor. Here's our tech rider: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rPnyZ6ZPfjr61wqouk1Z5pzgKjWwuCeU?usp=sharing
Auditorium Layout
