Shubert Theater Rental Rates
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SEATING CAPACITY
665 Orchestra
474 Mezzanine
392 Balcony
60 Boxes
1591 Total
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SCHEDULE OF USUAL CHARGES PER PERFORMANCE
(Subject to change without notice)
| Theater Rental | $2,350 |
| Front of House Expenses | $1,500 |
| Includes ushers, ticket takers, ticket sellers, security, house manager, marquee, cleaning for standard events | |
| T-shirt Security | $18.50/hr/person |
| Existing Sound System | Up to $1000 |
| Lighting System | Up to $1000 |
| Followspot Rental | $150.00/spotlight |
| Risers | $25 each |
| Piano - Upright Yamaha | $325 Includes one tuning |
| Telephone | $50/line/day; $100/line/week |
| Internet | $50/day; $100/week |
| Utilities | $375 per day |
| Box Office | $550 |
ADDITIONAL BASIC CHARGES:
1. Tickets
CAPA has a contract with Tickets.com for all events at the Shubert Theater. CAPA sets up and supervises each event on the system. The associated charges are as follows:
$200 per performance set-up fee
25¢ per ticket for printing fee
5% credit card commission
2. Insurance
To be obtained by presenter/renter. The presenter/renter is required to obtain liability insurance as provided in the rental agreement.
3. Stage Manager
To be provided by presenter/renter. If not, a qualified technician will be provided to call the show for a fee of $75 pe hour.
4. Stagehands
Subject to the work rules, minimums, and overtime provisions in the theater's contract with the IATSE.
5. Merchandise
Commission - 20% if renter or artist provide seller, 30% if theater personnel sell. Commission is based on gross (not net of any taxes). 6% sales tax to be paid to CAPA which will be reported and paid to State of Connecticut.
6. Theater Restoration
To maintain, preserve, and enhance the beauty and working condition of the theater, a $3.00 per ticket "Restoration Charge" is added to the base ticket price of each concert.
7. ASCAP and BMI and SESAC
Scale fees are charged for all musical events.
8. Handicapped accessibility
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, tenant agrees to provide services for the visually impaired (audio description) and hearing impaired (sign language interpretation), if requested by patrons. The theater is equipped with an audio enhancement system and has locations to accommodate wheelchairs or transfer access.
The Shubert Theater is managed by CAPA, a non-profit theater management and presenting organization.
