Rentals

Our historic building is a beautiful and versatile indoor/outdoor event space for the performing arts. An open auditorium with a capacity of up to 300 guests, featuring a proscenium stage. We prioritize arts-focused events.

Rentable Spaces:

  • Main Theater
  • Kitchen
  • Patio/Balcony
  • Dressing Rooms (2)
  • Classroom
  • Outdoor Stage
  • Private Lot

Amenities:

  • Private parking for 17 vehicles
  • State-of-the-art D&B technical equipment available for both indoor and outdoor use
  • WIFI access
  • In- house Bar

Requirements:

  • An additional fee applies for chair setup & table rentals.
  • Any additions not outlined in the rental agreement during or after the event will incur extra charges.
  • Renters are financially responsible for any damage to the property or equipment.
  • All events must last a minimum of 5 hours.
  • Cerificate Insurance for all Events
Our historic building is a beautiful and versatile indoor/outdoor event space for the performing arts.
Our historic building is a beautiful and versatile indoor/outdoor event space for the performing arts.
Our historic building is a beautiful and versatile indoor/outdoor event space for the performing arts.
Floor Plans
Measurements

Inside Auditorium:

Stage Dimension
23ft 4ins width
25ft 3ins length

Floor to Ceiling
24ft 12ins

Floor
62 ft long
48ft wide

Floor to Balcony
10ft

Outdoor Spaces:

Outdoor stage
Length 44 ft wide
23 ft from curved middle Seats

Side patio
64ft x 17 ft

Parking lot
55ft x 100 ft

Black top
47ft x 14 ft

Classroom:
Width 15 ft 7in
Length 25 ft 81⁄2in

Venue Pricing

Accordion Content

Base Rate Outdoor Theater: $550.00

Base Rate Main Theater: $900.00

Dressing Room: $200.00

Kitchen: $450.00
Full Prep Kitchen, no cooking allowed

Basic Lighting System : $200.00

Cable ramps 150′ ft Cable ramps: $300.00

Classroom Rental: $200.00

Lighting System: $300.00

Dolby Wireless Speaker with Accessories: $400.00

Eaw Speaker Monitors System Passive Speakers: $65.00 Per Item

External Power inside: $300.00

Cam services, 3 distribution boxes, 50-amp cables and adaptors, 100′ power cords, 50′ power cables, adaptors, and connectors to power outside of the building or provide

Generator: $800.00

Delivery – 10,000 Watt Generator – Silent: $500.00

Microphone Kit With Accessories: $450.00

5 SM58 MICS4 SM57 

Mackie Sound System: $300.00

Main Sound System indoors: $200.00 

Medium Sound System: $125.00
Includes main PA and 4 wireless mics and Aux input

Outdoor Large Sound System: $650.00

Parking Lot: $250.00

Projection System: $950+
Rates may vary depending on tech needs 

Recording Equipment: $350.00
Multitrack recorder and Laptop (Podcast recording gear)

Small Sound System: $50.00 per item

Stage and Shade: $2,500.00
24×16 stage and shade

Static Lighting System: $100.00

ULX Shure Wireless Mic Rack: $500.00
4 Wireless Mics Kit Transmiters, 4 HH

Mixing console M32 Midas and stage box: $350.00
32-channel mixing board and stage box 16 outputs

Outdoor lighting system: $2,550.00
Stage lighting and Decorations

Cleaning Fee Indoors: $350

Cleaning Fee Outdoors: $700

*All staffing occurs in-house. We do not staff outside vendors. Staffing is assigned as per the size and technical requirements of your event. 

Audio/Visual Tech: $65.00/hr.

Bartender: $40.00/hr.

Delivery And Trucking: $450.00
Truck Driver, Delivery, Truck, Gas

House Manager: $65.00/hr.

Lighting Tech: $65.00/hr.

Master Tech: $80/hr.

Theater Monitor: $40/hr.

Stage Hand: $40/hr.

Stage Manager: $65/hr.

Security / Event Services: $50/hr.
1 guard required per 50 attendees

Waste Disposal 151-300 Guests: $200.00

Waste Disposal 300+ Guests: $350.00

Alcohol Service Fee  (Beer, Wine, Cocktails)
fee varies by package

Chairs Setup: $2.00 per item

Tables Setup: $5.00 per item 

Linens: $10.00 per item

*3% service fee and 25% admin fee applied to all transactions

*The use of the food preparation area is subject to RWOH’s discretion. Open flames are prohibited. Guests are responsible for waste disposal. If your waste exceeds the bins provided, an extra fee will be charged. A garbage disposal deposit is required for events serving over 100 attendees. Ruth Williams Opera House is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.