Theatre Base Rent

The 750-seat theater is comprised of multi-purpose components that are capable of hosting an assortment of fine arts options. With its full-size, full-fly stage, state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, full orchestra pit and phenomenal acoustics, the Hamilton Fine Arts Center is classified with other fine facilities that host complex and ambitious shows. Make-up lights adorn the fully equipped dressing rooms and a prop shop allows for creation, assembling and painting of scenery. The architecturally stunning lobby is complete with a concessions area and ticket booth.

Lobby Base Rent

The Hamilton Fine Arts Center Lobby is architecturally stunning; a work of art in itself. Dressed in stone, rich woodwork and gleaming windows, the lobby is perfect for social functions, business meetings, teambuilding, pre-function gatherings, fundraisers and more! Your rental includes the use of 70 black tables and up to 100 blue upholstered chairs. Your event coordinator can assist you with catering options to fit your needs. Please note, this district property does not allow alcohol or tobacco use.

Equipment

The Hamilton Fine Arts Center boasts an extensive list of lighting and sound equipment, available for rent. A full list of lighting fixtures and sound equipment is available upon request. Other items available include:

Concessions Menu

The Concessions Counter is available for concession sales at a rate of 15% of the total sales (except for district groups). Intent to utilize this facility must be arranged four (4) weeks prior to event with the HFAC House Coordinator. The Concessions Counter is available for use during the day of the sale, only, and cannot be used as a storage area. The HFAC is not responsible for monies, tickets or valuables, nor is a safe available for use. The facility does not handle cash or provide change. The renter is responsible for all set-up and complete clean-up, including wiping down counters and emptying trash. There is absolutely NO food or beverages allowed in the theatre at any time—NO EXCEPTIONS. When concessions are being sold, one (1) usher per door MUST be provided from the HFAC ($10.00 per hour) or by the renter. Failure to provide an usher will result in the concessions stand being closed. The renter is completely responsible for any cleaning and damage from any form of food or beverage consumed in the lobby. Only the items on the following list can be offered (single serving size packaging, only):

• Peanuts (no shell)
• Pretzels (hard or soft)
• Chips, (no Cheetos or Doritos or dips of any kind)
• Granola Bar
• Rice Krispie Treats
• Fruit Snacks
• Cookie (no sprinkles)
• Whole Fruit
• Carrots
• Bottled Water
• Pink Lemonade
• Sprite

Catering

Intent to utilize catering must be arranged four (4) weeks prior to event with the HFAC House Coordinator. There is absolutely NO food or beverages allowed in the theatre at any time—NO EXCEPTIONS. When catering is being offered prior to the event, one (1) usher per door MUST be provided from the HFAC ($10.00 per hour) or by the user. Failure to provide an usher will result in the catering being removed from the premises and the theatre will not be opened. The user is completely responsible for any cleaning and damage from any form of food or beverage consumed in the lobby. Only the items on the following list can be offered:

• Peanuts (no shell)
• Pretzels (hard or soft)
• Chips, (no Cheetos or Doritos or dips of any kind)
• Granola Bar
• Rice Krispie Treats
• Fruit Snacks
• Cookie (no sprinkles)
• Crudités (Sliced Vegetables, however no dips of any kind)
• Other dry snacks, upon approval of the HFAC Coordinator.
• Bottled Water
• Pink Lemonade
• Sprite

Additional Personnel

• We are required by law to have ushers present whenever the theatre is being used by a public audience.  The Hamilton Fine Arts Center will schedule one usher for your event, which will be charged to your organization at $10 per hour.  Events in which additional ushers are required (for audiences over 250 patrons or for events requiring ticket takers) may provided by your group. 
• If additional technicians or stage crew are necessary, they will be available at the hourly rate of $25.00 per hour for all set-up, take down, rehearsal and performance times. The HFAC Coordinator will make the final determination on the number of technical staff members needed per event.
• If additional personnel, including box office, concessions attendants, coat check attendants or ushers are necessary, they will be available at the hourly rate of $10.00 per hour.

Miscellaneous

• Incidentals (damage, additional materials required, excessive cleaning, etc) will be billed directly to the client.
• The security deposit of $500.00, due with a signed contract, can be subtracted from the final bill.
• The Hamilton Fine Arts Center is a non-smoking facility. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.