THEATRE

FOR RENT

Bay Street Theatre is pleased to offer its
Public Gathering Facilities for Rent


A Variety of Uses

Bay Street Theatre's distinguished stage and supporting areas are now available for a variety of rental uses, including conferences, seminars, classes, children's birthday parties, benefits, school performances and other public gatherings. Facilities include the mainstage performance venue – a 299-seat theatre with a thrust stage, the lobby and concessions area, 2-3 dressing rooms, and a rehearsal/class room.

Two Mainstage Rates

  • The mainstage rate for commercial and private events begins at $3,000 per 8 hour day, pro-rated in 4-hour increments thereafter. This rate includes use of the stage and auditorium, the lobby and the dressing room areas.
  • The base rate for non-profit organizations and benefit performances is $1,500 per 8 hour day.
  • The rehearsal room is available for separate rental at a negotiable fee.
  • Special weekly rates may be negotiated for engagements that are expected to repeat.  
  • All rates include a Bay Street employee who serves as Event Supervisor, a liaison between the event/organization and the Theatre. Rentals also include a microphone, PA system, general stage lighting and house-light control.  

Additional Services and Equipment

  • Bay Street has an excellent KAWAI 6'1” grand piano for performances, available for an additional rental fee, including set-up, tuning, break-down and storage. We also have an excellent KAWAI upright piano.
  • Additional crew for load-in, technical calls, running and load-out are available for additional fees with a minimum of 3 weeks notice.  
  • Design, technical, media and other professional stage services and equipment are available at additional charges.
     
  • The use of box office is negotiable, depending on the time of year. Please call for rates.

Long-Term Relationships

Bay Street supports ongoing cooperative programs: a standing coach-tour arrangement, recurring conferences, regular meetings, and other events that would be well-served by our Theatre's intimate seating, excellent acoustics, and state-of the art equipment. Got an idea?   Let's talk!

Other Conditions/Terms

  • All rentals are subject to availability.
  • Rentals proposed by performance companies require the review of Bay Street's senior management.
  • The Theatre is extremely busy from mid-May through early September, and is unlikely to have space available for rental during that period.
  • The scenic shop at the Theatre site is not available for rental.
     
  • All rental clients are responsible for their own publicity and sales, and must obtain approval from the Theatre for all publicity and marketing materials that use Bay Street's name.

For more information, please call Gary Hygom, Managing Director at 631-725-0818 x 104.