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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 Rental $6,000
Davenport Lobby $665
Café $1,452
Kitchen $550
SECOND FLOOR
RP Simmons Lobby $665
Multipurpose Studio $850
Highmark Room $780
Donor Lounge $425

Theater Rental Rates:

Covers the rental of the theater only. Does not include production cost!

THEATER
EVENINGS & MATINEES
Monday $1,150
Tues – Wed $1,450
Thurs – Sun $1,694
MORNINGS
Mon – Sun $1,090
DRESSING ROOMS (If not renting the theater)
Small $100 ea.
Large $150 ea.
All Dressing Rooms $450
Insurance, Security, Box Office and Front of House

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

Ancillary Charges Includes General Liability, Metal Detectors, room installation and deinstallation
*General Liability Included as part of the Ancillary Charges. All renters are responsible for this pro-rated portion of the theater premium for General Liability insurance.
*Security $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
Metal Detectors Included as part of the ancillary charges. All renters are responsible for this cost to ensure public safety. Required for guest attendance greater than 300. Other costs may apply
Box Office Service $425 per performance
Facility Fee $1 per ticket
All tickets sold are subject to the facility fee. This fee is included in the face value of the ticket. All facility fee revenue is used to offset the fixed operation costs and maintenance of the AWAACC theater
Cultural District Fee $1.25 per ticket
All tickets sold are subject to this fee. This revenue supports various District 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 Service $25 per hour/ checker (4 hr. minimum)
Bartender $35 per hour / bartender (4 hr. minimum)r
Bar $130 per bar.
The AWAACC will provide the use of the in-house bar for rentals.
Stage Labor and Equipment Rental

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

*Production Management $275 per day
AWAACC Production Manager will be responsible for theater crew management, on-site safety and accessibility, active site visits, technical and design support for lighting, audio, rigging and A/V and city permitting assistance.
Stagehands 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.
Production Runners At Cost
AWAACC production management can arrange for the hiring and employment of production runners/assistants. Under no circumstances may such runners/assistants be employed to operate multi-passenger vehicles in place of ground transportation.
Lighting $250 per performance Theater and Multipurpose Studio
Sound $250 per performance Theater and Multipurpose Studio
Video Projection $225 per use Theater
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 *Over $500,000 *$250K – $500K *less than 250K Community Group
ENTIRE CENTER RENTAL $6,000 $4,235 $3,025 $1,925 $1,925
Davenport Lobby $665 $420 $300 $195 $195
Café $1,452 $907 $660 $415 $415
Kitchen $550 $400 $350 $300 $300
SECOND FLOOR
RP Simmons Lobby $665 $420 $330 $195 $195
Multipurpose Studio $850 $550 $450 $275 $275
Highmark Room $780 $450 $300 $250 $250
Donor Lounge $425 $275 $195 $135 $135

Theater Rental Rates:

Covers the rental of the theater only. Does not include production cost!

*Annual Budget

THEATER *Over 1 million *Over $500,000 *$250K – $500K *Less than 250K Community Group
EVENINGS & MATINEES
Monday $1,150 $950 $720 $600 $600
Tues – Wed $1,450 $1,100 $770 $650 $650
Thurs – Sun $1,694 $1,200 $825 $720 $720
MORNINGS
Mon – Sun $1,090 $950 $720 $600 $600
DRESSING ROOMS (If not renting the theater)
Small $100 ea. $100 ea. $100 ea. $100 ea. $100 ea.
Large $150 ea. $150 ea. $150 ea. $150 ea. $150 ea.
All Dressing Rooms $450 $450 $450 $450 $450
Insurance, Security, Box Office and Front of House

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

Ancillary Charges Includes General Liability, Metal Detectors, room installations and deinstallation
*General Liability Included as part of Ancillary Charges. All renters are responsible for this pro-rated portion of the theater premium for General Liability insurance.
*Security $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
Metal Detectors Included as part of Ancillary Charges. All renters are responsible for this cost to ensure public safety. Required for guest attendance greater than 300. Other costs may apply
Box Office Service $425 per performance
Facility Fee $1 per ticket
All tickets sold are subject to the facility fee. This fee is included in the face value of the ticket. All facility fee revenue is used to offset the fixed operation costs and maintenance of the AWAACC theater
Cultural District Fee $1.25 per ticket
All tickets sold are subject to this fee. This revenue supports various District 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 Service $25 per hour/ checker (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.
Stage Labor and Equipment Rental

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

*Production Management $275 per day
AWAACC Production Manager will be responsible for theater crew management, on-site safety and accessibility, active site visits, technical and design support for lighting, audio, rigging and A/V and city permitting assistance.
Stagehands 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.
Production Runners At Cost
AWAACC production management can arrange for the hiring and employment of production runners/assistants. Under no circumstances may such runners/assistants be employed to operate multi-passenger vehicles in place of ground transportation.
Lighting $250 per performance Theater and Multipurpose Studio
Sound $250 per performance Theater and Multipurpose Studio
Video Projection $225 per use Theater
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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