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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 $8,200
Davenport Family Fund Lobby $1,350
Café $1,500
Kitchen $600
SECOND FLOOR
RP Simmons Lobby $1,100
Multipurpose Studio $1,200
Highmark Education Center $1,150
PNC Foundation Donor Lounge $450

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 $3,300
Tues – Wed $3,700
Thurs – Sun $1,694
MORNINGS
Mon – Sun $3,300
DRESSING ROOMS (If not renting the theater)
Small $125 ea.
Large $175 ea.
All Dressing Rooms $475
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 $8,200 $6,200 $5,200
Davenport Family Fund Lobby $1,350 $1,125 $1,025
Café $1,500 $1,000 $750
Kitchen $600 $400 $300
SECOND FLOOR
RP Simmons Lobby $1,100 $850 $750
Multipurpose Studio $1,200 $900 $800
Highmark Education Center $1,150 $875 $750
PNC Foundation Donor Lounge $450 $300 $200

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.

*Annual Budget

THEATER *OVER 1 MILLION 200K-999K LESS THAN 200K
EVENINGS
Monday $3,300 $2,925 $2,700
Tues – Wed $3,700 $3,150 $2,875
Thurs – Sun $3,950 $3,225 $2,950
MORNINGS
Mon – Sun $3,300 $2,925 $2,700
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
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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