Harris Theater for Music and Dance
In 1990, a study by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation identified a need for a state-of-the-art downtown performance venue in Chicago for use by some of the city’s world-renowned and emerging, but itinerant performing arts companies. Vital to these not-for-profit groups was the creation of a facility that would be affordable to rent, offer superior technical facilities, and have the flexibility to serve a range of performance needs. Many of Chicago’s major philanthropic organizations and resident performing arts companies formed a partnership to bring the project to life. Today, the Theater is proud to be the home of a myriad of Chicago’s most exciting music and dance companies, as well as serve as host to internationally renowned companies and artists.
Space Usage
| Permitted Uses |
Video/Film Shoot, Rehearsal, Performance, Class, Photo Shoot, Audio Recording, Reading, Meeting |
| Disciplines |
Dance, Music, Theatre |
| Restrictions On Use |
None specified
|
Booking Policies
| How To Book |
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| Hours Of Operation |
Hours of rental are from 8am - 11pm |
| Rental Policy |
Usage dates are confirmed upon full execution of the Theater Use Agreement. A deposit of no less than one day’s usage fee is required with the signed contract. All Usage Fees will be due in advance of the engagement, according to the schedule in the Theater Use Agreement. |
| Cancellation Policy |
Should company cancel an engagement, the theater usage fees are non-refundable. In the event, however that the Theater is able to secure a substitute booking, the Usage Fee for the cancelled Usage Date, less costs to obtain a replacement booking, will be returned to the company. |
| Allows Last Minute Reservations |
None specified
|
| Booking Requirements |
Deposit, Proof of liability insurance required |
| Personnel Available at Time of Rental |
Rates include some or all personnel, Rates include some or all equipment |
| Personnel Available at Time of Performance |
Stage hands, Box office staff, Sound technician, Light technician, Technical director, Ushers, Call for addtl performance personnel |
| Payment Types |
Cash, Check, Credit card |
| Options |
None specified
|
| Other Allowed Activities |
Percussive footwear, Street shoes, Rosin use, Live percussion, Amplified music, Alcohol permitted |
Features
| Space Dimensions |
2025.0 sqft |
| Space Features |
Column-free, Air-conditioned, Heated, Grid, Barres, Wings/backstage space, Fly space/theatrical rigging, Orchestra pit, Sound-proof, Acoustic panels, Stage curtains, Rigging points |
| Technology |
WiFi |
| Flooring |
Wood, Sprung wood, Marley available |
| Stage Configuration |
Proscenium |
| Stage Dimensions |
45 ft x 45 ft with 30 ft ceiling |
| Seating Capacity |
1500 |
| Seating Arrangement |
Fixed, Raked, Multi level |
Equipment
| Lighting |
Light board, Lighting instruments |
| Furniture |
Chairs, Podium, Tables |
| Artist Amenities |
Dressing rooms, Shower, Kitchen/pantry, Secure storage, Green room, Private restroom |
| Instruments And Accessories |
Rehearsal piano, Performance piano, Music stands |
| Audio |
Sound system, Sound booth, PA system, Microphone, MP3/auxiliary input |
| Video Film |
None specified
|
| Studio Arts |
None specified
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Other
| Parking |
Paid garage/lot parking, Loading dock |
| Accessibility |
ADA-compliant, Accessible without stairs, Elevator, Lobby and house, Patron restrooms, Freight elevator, Infrared system/assistive listening, Backstage restroom, Call for accessibility info, Backstage, Stage |
| Audience Services |
Staffed concession, Restrooms, Box office, Lobby |
| Miscellaneous |
None specified
|
Rates
| Use |
Hourly |
Daily |
Weekly |
Monthly |
| Video/Film Shoots |
$7,400 |
$7,400 |
- |
- |
| Rehearsals |
$7,400 |
$7,400 |
- |
- |
| Performances |
$7,400 |
$7,400 |
- |
- |
| Class |
$7,400 |
$7,400 |
- |
- |
| Photo Shoots |
$7,400 |
$7,400 |
- |
- |
| Audio Recording |
$7,400 |
$7,400 |
- |
- |
| Reading |
$7,400 |
$7,400 |
- |
- |
| Meetings |
$7,400 |
$7,400 |
- |
- |
Non-Profit Rates
| Use |
Hourly |
Daily |
Weekly |
Monthly |
| Video/Film Shoots |
$5,250 |
$5,250 |
- |
- |
| Rehearsals |
$5,250 |
$5,250 |
- |
- |
| Performances |
$5,250 |
$5,250 |
- |
- |
| Class |
$5,250 |
$5,250 |
- |
- |
| Photo Shoots |
$5,250 |
$5,250 |
- |
- |
| Audio Recording |
$5,250 |
$5,250 |
- |
- |
| Reading |
$5,250 |
$5,250 |
- |
- |
| Meetings |
$5,250 |
$5,250 |
- |
- |
This space was last updated on
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 12:28PM
