Labor Day Weekend hours change: AWAACC galleries will be closed on Sunday 8/31/2025. Galleries will be open for normal hours Thurs 8/28 through Sat 8/30.

Facility Rental Rates

Rates are available for commercial renters as well as non-profit organizations. In order to qualify for non-profit rental pricing the renting organization must be registered with the IRS as a 501(C)3 and have active or a documented-pending non-profit status, or be applying under a designated Pittsburgh-based lead organization with active or documented-pending 501(C)3 status. Certain small community groups may also qualify.

For Profit / Commercial Entities

Room Rates

Full Facility, Lobby and Meeting Room Rental Rates:

FIRST FLOOR
Entire Center	$11,862
Davenport Lobby + Cafe	$3,135
Kitchen	$660
Patio	$750
SECOND FLOOR
RP Simmons Lobby	$1,210
Multipurpose Studio	$1,320
Highmark Education Center + PNC Foundation Donor Lounge	$1,760

Theater Rental Rates:

Theater rates include production management, lighting, sound, and video.
All room rates include production management, sound, metal detectors,general liability insurance.
Rental rates include a 6-hour block of time for your event. This includes setup and clean up. Exceeding that time will incur additional charges.

THEATER
EVENINGS
Monday	$3,630
Tues – Wed	$4,070
Thurs – Sun	$4,345
MORNINGS
Mon – Sun	$3,630
DRESSING ROOMS (If not renting the theater)
Small	$125 ea.
Large	$175 ea.
All Dressing Rooms	$475
Green Room	$150

Security, Box Office and Front of House

This section covers ticketing/box office services, fees and costs, and staffing fees and requirements. Other insurance, permit, box office andstaffing costs may apply.*Required

*Security	$35 per hour (4 hour minimum per performance) All renters are responsible for this cost to ensure public safety. Required for guest attendance greater than 100. Other cost may apply.
*Off-Duty Police Officer	$350 minimum per performance Off Duty Officer All renters are responsible for this cost to ensure public safety. Required for guest attendance greater than 150. Other costs may apply.
Box Office Service	$425 per performance
Facility Fee	$1.75 per ticket All tickets sold are subject to this fee. This revenue supports variousdistrict initiatives, including the shared technology systems that enable ticketing services.
Cultural District Fee	$1.25 per ticket All tickets sold are subject to this fee. This revenue supports variousdistrict initiatives, including the shared technology systems that enable ticketing services.
Credit Card Fees	3.0% x gross Credit Card Sales Credit card fees are charged to the presenter. These fees are determined by the credit card companies and are subject to change without notice. Under no circumstances may these fees be passed on as an add-on to the customer.
Coat Check	$25 per hour/checker (4 hr. minimum)
Guest Services	$25 per hour/per person (4 hr. minimum)
Bartender	$35 per hour/bartender (4 hr. minimum)
Bar	$130 per bar The AWAACC will provide the use of the in-house bar for rentals.
In-House Black Linen	$10 per linen The AWAACC will provide the use of the in-house black table linens uponrequest.

Stage Labor and Equipment Rental

This section covers labor requirements, equipment rentals and inventories, equipment use, and other theatrical technical aspects of the AWAACC. This is not a complete list.
*Required

Stagehand Labor	At Cost Theater renters are required to use the AWAACC stage crew for all production work, including but limited to: rigging, lighting, sound systems, fly systems, scenery, props, banners, film and video displays. Renters will be charged for the cost of such labor on the final event settlement invoice. Renters are bound to follow work rules and conditions as laid out in the AWAACC contract with the stagehand’s union.
Vendors/Contractors	At Cost If a production requires the rental and/or use of specialized equipment that is not included in the AWAACC theater in-house inventory, the renter will be responsible for equipment rental costs and any additional vendor/contractor staffing, operator, or delivery costs.
Lighting	$250 per performance
Dance Floor	$125 per performance
Piano Tuning	At cost per service Typically, $180 per tuning
Wi-Fi Boost	$30 per performance

Non-Profit Organizations / Community Groups

Room Rates

In order to qualify for these rates, the organization must be registered with the IRS as a 501(c) 3 organization and be able to provide a copy of the most recent Form 990 (Tax Return).

Community Groups are not-for-profit and/or non-professional organizations (generally, groups whose performers do not receive fees), and not-for-profit service organizations whose programs and services are offered and presented to their constituencies or audiences free of charge.

Full Facility, Lobby and Meeting Room Rental Rates:

*Annual Budget

FIRST FLOOR	*OVER 1 MILLION	200K-999K	LESS THAN 200K
ENTIRE CENTER	$11,862	$9,265	$8,125
Davenport Lobby + Cafe	$3,135	$2,338	$1,953
Kitchen	$660	$440	$330
Patio	$750	$750	$750
SECOND FLOOR
RP Simmons Lobby	$1,210	$935	$825
Multipurpose Studio	$1,320	$990	$880
Highmark Education Center + PNC Foundation Donor Lounge	$1,760	$1,293	$1,045

Theater Rental Rates:

*Annual Budget

THEATER	*OVER 1 MILLION	200K-999K	LESS THAN 200K
EVENINGS
Monday	$3,630	$3,218	$2,970
Tues – Wed	$4,070	$3,465	$3,163
Thurs – Sun	$4,345	$3,548	$3,245
MORNINGS
Mon – Sun	$3,630	$3,218	$2,970
DRESSING ROOMS (If not renting the theater)
Small	$125 ea.	$125 ea.	$125 ea.
Large	$175 ea.	$175 ea.	$175 ea.
All Dressing Rooms	$475	$475	$475
Green Room	$150	$150	$150

Security, Box Office and Front of House

This section covers ticketing/box office services, fees and costs, and staffing fees and requirements. Other insurance, permit, box office andstaffing costs may apply.*Required

*Security	$35 per hour (4 hour minimum per performance) All renters are responsible for this cost to ensure public safety. Required for guest attendance greater than 100. Other cost may apply.
*Off-Duty Police Officer	$350 minimum per performance Off Duty Officer All renters are responsible for this cost to ensure public safety. Required for guest attendance greater than 150. Other costs may apply.
Box Office Service	$425 per performance
Facility Fee	$1.75 per ticket All tickets sold are subject to this fee. This revenue supports variousdistrict initiatives, including the shared technology systems that enable ticketing services.
Cultural District Fee	$1.25 per ticket All tickets sold are subject to this fee. This revenue supports variousdistrict initiatives, including the shared technology systems that enable ticketing services.
Credit Card Fees	3.0% x gross Credit Card Sales Credit card fees are charged to the presenter. These fees are determined by the credit card companies and are subject to change without notice. Under no circumstances may these fees be passed on as an add-on to the customer.
Coat Check	$25 per hour/checker (4 hr. minimum)
Guest Services	$25 per hour/per person (4 hr. minimum)
Bartender	$35 per hour/bartender (4 hr. minimum)
Bar	$130 per bar The AWAACC will provide the use of the in-house bar for rentals.
In-House Black Linen	$10 per linen The AWAACC will provide the use of the in-house black table linens uponrequest.

Stage Labor and Equipment Rental

This section covers labor requirements, equipment rentals and inventories, equipment use, and other theatrical technical aspects of the AWAACC. This is not a complete list.
*Required

Stagehand Labor	At Cost Theater renters are required to use the AWAACC stage crew for all production work, including but limited to: rigging, lighting, sound systems, fly systems, scenery, props, banners, film and video displays. Renters will be charged for the cost of such labor on the final event settlement invoice. Renters are bound to follow work rules and conditions as laid out in the AWAACC contract with the stagehand’s union.
Vendors/Contractors	At Cost If a production requires the rental and/or use of specialized equipment that is not included in the AWAACC theater in-house inventory, the renter will be responsible for equipment rental costs and any additional vendor/contractor staffing, operator, or delivery costs.
Lighting	$250 per performance
Dance Floor	$125 per performance
Piano Tuning	At cost per service Typically, $180 per tuning
Wi-Fi Boost	$30 per performance

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