The following rental rates for Bill Heard Theatre are minimum rental rates. User shall pay the minimum rental rate or 10% of gross ticket sales (8% for Non-Profit Groups), minus applicable sales tax, whichever is greater.
Bill Heard Theatre
Commercial**
Non-Profit*
Theatre Event – up to 8 hours
$3,500 vs 10%
$2,500 vs 8%
Rehearsal – up to 8 hours
$1,500
$800
Dinner Event – up to 8 hours w/setup-cleaning
$1,500
$800
*Non-profit users must provide a copy of their IRS 501(c)(3) designation letter with deposit.
** Commercial flat rental rates of up to $7,000 can result if the possibility of a percentage of gross ticket sales is nonexistent. There will be theatrical staffing paid for by the user for dinner events as well as theatrical events.
Bill Heard Theatre: Differentials (All Users as applicable)
Add $150/hour for each hour exceeding rental fee times
Add $500 for cleaning per event day for theatre events, $250 day for dinner events
Bill Heard Theatre rentals include: (All Users are provided in rental)
Use of stage, sound system, rigging, lighting, and other technical equipment (as established in facility) – request information for these default conditions
Heat and air conditioning and water as installed on premises
Bill Heard Theatre rentals do NOT include (All Users):
Technical labor ($16.50 per hour per technician)
Event Security, House Managers, Head Ushers (determined by management)
Police and Fire as required
Liability insurance ($2 million combined single limit required by all users)
Music license fees (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, etc.)
Sales tax (7% of total fees)
Custodial fee ($500 flat rate, all rentals)
Catering deposit for cleaning ($250/refundable)
Performance programs
Tables, linen, loose chairs
Audio and visual recording fees
Equipment rental fees
Box Office service fees (exclusive ticketing provider: Tickets.com)
o $1.50 Per Ticket - Facility Fee
o 4% Fee for Credit Card Sales
o 3% Box Office Commission
Merchandise Sales Percentage (25% if RiverCenter provides seller; 15% if Artist supplies seller)
All rates subject to change without prior notice.
Effective 04/15/05
Legacy Hall
RENTAL RATE
Columbus State University Fees
430 Seats
Date Availability: Legacy Hall is the primary teaching facility for the CSU Schwob School of Music and practice facility for the Jordan Organ.
Legacy Hall is equipped with a standard lighting system for music performances. Theatre sets are not permitted. No construction, painting, chemical or pyrotechnic effects will be permitted at any time in Legacy Hall. All special requests for staging and/or lighting are subject to evaluation and approval by RiverCenter management.
Legacy Hall: Mon-Thurs
Commercial
Non-Profit*
Full Day Rental for One Event (8 hrs.)
$800
$400
Evening Recital/Meeting (4 hrs. between 6PM-12AM)
$700
$350
Legacy Hall: Fri, Sat, Sun
Full Day Rental for One Event (8 hrs.)
$900
$450
Evening Recital/Meeting (4 hrs. between 6PM-12AM)
$800
$400
*Non-Profit rates shall be granted to commercial enterprises engaging in arts education services for community youth. All other non-profit users must provide a copy of their IRS 501(c)(3) designation letter with deposit.
Legacy Hall: Differentials (All users as applicable)
Add $100 per hour for each hour exceeding rental fee times
Add $250 for cleaning per event day
Legacy Hall rentals include: (All users are provided in rental)
Use of stage, recital lighting, and other technical equipment (as established in facility)
Heat, air conditioning and water as installed on premises
Services of House Manager and volunteer ushers (RiverCenter provides ushers for all events)
Use of Legacy Hall green room and dressing rooms
Legacy Hall rentals do NOT include: (All users must arrange through RiverCenter)
Technical labor (such as stagehands, light operator, sound operator, etc.)
Event security staff (determined by management)
Optional lecture podium and microphones
Performance chairs and music stands
Liability insurance (required by all users)
Music license fees
Sales tax
Head usher (required for all ticketed events)
Performance programs
Audio and visual recording fees
Special equipment rental fees
Box Office service fees
Use of the Jordan Concert Organ and its rental are provided by separate contract
All rates subject to change without notice.
Studio Theatre
RENTAL RATE
Columbus State University Fees
184 Seats
Date Availability: Due to Studio Theatre being a primary teaching facility for the Schwob School of Music, availability for rental is primarily on weekends.
The Studio Theatre is a multi-use hall available in various configurations. Fees apply for modification of hall configuration. All Studio Theatre rates are based on proscenium stage configuration. All theatrical sets, lighting, and technical requirements are subject to evaluation and approval by the RiverCenter Technical Director. No construction, painting, chemical or pyrotechnic effects are permitted in the Studio Theatre at any time. The following rates include recital lighting only. Theatrical lighting is available at additional charge $125 per rental period.
Studio Theatre: Mon-Thurs
Commercial
Non-Profit*
Full Day Rental for One Event (8 hrs.)
$250
$125
Each additional hour
$50
$25
Studio Theatre: Fri, Sat, Sun
Full Day Rental for One Event (8 hrs.)
$500
$250
Each additional hour
$100
$50
*Non-Profit rates shall be granted to commercial enterprises engaging in arts education services for community youth. All other non-profit users must provide a copy of their IRS 501(c)(3) designation letter with deposit.
Studio Theatre Differentials: (All Users as applicable)
$500 surcharge for alteration of configuration (set-up and strike with advance notice)
Add $125 for cleaning per event
Studio Theatre rentals include: (All users are provided in rental)
Use of stage, 166-seat proscenium configuration, recital lighting, sound equipment as established in the theatre
Heat, air conditioning, and water as installed on premises
Use of one changing room each for men and women
Studio Theatre rentals do NOT include:
(All users must arrange through RiverCenter as necessary)
