Rental Information

The Firehouse Theatre

The historic Firehouse Theatre, home to the Portland Actors Conservatory, offers both an upstairs studio space for rehearsals as well as an intimate 70-seat theatre for rehearsals and performances. The theatre has a state of the art lighting and sound system, both included in the cost of a rental. A lovely air-conditioned lobby, green room and kitchen, large AEA compliant dressing room, and backstage ADA compliant bathroom are also included.

Stage: 21'x40' modified proscenium. Wood-sprung masonite.


Studio: 25'x40' finished hardwood covered with 1/8" black marley floor cover.



Upon agreement renters are required to provide proof of 501c status (if applicable),proof of $500,000 liability insurance or pay $200 for PAC umbrella coverage, 50% of the rental fee as a retainer, and a $200 refundable deposit.

If a company has $500,000 worth of insurance no PAC representative is needed at each show.
If a company is using the $200 umbrella insurance package then a PAC representative must be present at each show for a rate of $10 per hour.

Each renter has the option of providing their own box office and front-of-house staff or can hire PAC staff for an additional fee.


REGULAR RATES
REHEARSAL RATESAUDITORIUMSTUDIO
hourly$40$30
full day$100$100
full day-tech rehearsal$125
PERFORMANCE RATES
single performance$250
additional performance$175


NON PROFIT RATES
REHEARSAL RATESAUDITORIUMSTUDIO
hourly$30$20
full day$100$75
full day-tech rehearsal$125
PERFORMANCE RATES
single performance$175
additional performance$100

*Note PAC must approve all set designs, building plans and light hanging plans. All non-PAC technicians and staff working for the renter must meet with PAC's Technical Director prior to use of The Firehouse Theatre.


Lighting Equipment (Included in the cost of a performance rental):
Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC)Express 24/48 lighting control console
ETC 24 channel 2.4 KW Dimmer Pack
24 ETC Source Four PARNel fixtures
19 ETC Source Four ellipsoidal instruments with 36 degree field angle lenses
5 ETC Source Four ellipsoidal instruments with 50 degree field angle lenses
*Note: PAC's Auditorium has 6 battens; 4 above stage and 2 above house


Sound Equipment (Included in the cost of a performance rental):
Pioneer Dolby RTS VSX-D711 Multi Channel Surround Sound Receiver
4 Channel Switcher with terminals Upstage, Middlestage, Downstage and in our Lobby
Several speakers from which to choose
*Note: PAC offers use of a Windows XP platform PC, Cakewalk Pro Audio 9 and 4 channel M-Audio Omni i/o Mixer for sound production, for an additional fee, and safety deposit. Please contact PAC for more information.


Items not included in the cost of a performance rental, but available for a separate fee:
Stage-Width, Black Velvet Travelor Curtain-$200
Stage-Width, Rust Velvet Travelor Curtain-$50
Travelor curtain track with installation-$175
Sky Blue Cyc-$175
Hollywood Style Flats and Platforms-from $10 to $25
Properties from PAC's Stock (prices vary and are negotiable)


For all inquiries regarding rentals please contact
Sarah Farrell, Production Manager at sarah@actorsconservatory.com


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