Richard Christiansen Theater

Victory Gardens Theater

Victory Gardens’ brand-new state-of-the-art upstairs studio space, named after Chicago Tribune Chief Critic Emeritus, is now open! Seating 109, the Richard Christiansen Theater maintains intimacy while allowing comfort for both audience and performers. Be among the first to rent Chicago’s newest and most exciting performance space. Production companies will benefit from our sound and light packages, backstage area with two dressing rooms, greenroom access, and front of house services.

Space Usage

Permitted Uses Rehearsal, Performance, Class, Audition, Reading
Disciplines Dance, Music, Theatre
Restrictions On Use None specified

Booking Policies

How To Book

Hours Of Operation None specified
Rental Policy None specified
Cancellation Policy None specified
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 Box office staff, Ushers
Payment Types Cash, Check, Credit card
Options None specified
Other Allowed Activities Street shoes, Live percussion, Amplified music

Features

Space Dimensions 740.0 sqft
Space Features Column-free, Air-conditioned, Heated
Technology None specified
Flooring Wood
Stage Configuration Thrust
Stage Dimensions None specified
Seating Capacity 109
Seating Arrangement Fixed, Raked

Equipment

Lighting Fluorescent, Natural lighting/windows, Light board, Lighting instruments
Furniture Chairs
Artist Amenities Dressing rooms, Private restroom
Instruments And Accessories Rehearsal piano
Audio Sound system, Sound booth
Video Film None specified
Studio Arts None specified

Other

Parking Street parking, Valet parking, Paid garage/lot parking
Accessibility ADA-compliant, Elevator, Lobby and house, Patron restrooms, Backstage restroom, Call for accessibility info, Backstage
Audience Services Staffed concession, Restrooms, Box office, Lobby
Miscellaneous AEA Approved

Rates

Use Hourly Daily Weekly Monthly
Rehearsals - - - -
Performances - - - -
Class - - - -
Auditions - - - -
Reading - - - -

This space was last updated on Friday, October 21, 2011 at 4:25PM