YOUR EVENT AT PORTLAND PLAYHOUSE
A COMMUNITY SPACE FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY
In the building that was once home to Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Portland Playhouse continues to bring community together in celebration and fellowship. The Playhouse provides rental use of the historic Church building as well as the new Community Studio to organizations and individuals on a sliding scale.
CHURCH BUILDING
The main Playhouse building is more than 110 years old. A two-year renovation and restoration process executed by SERA Architects and Colas Construction, completed in 2018, honors the original structure and intent of the building while also achieving necessary structural, safety and accessibility updates. The renovation provided modern office, dressing, lobby, and restroom facilities.
The main space of the theatre has been home to professional live theatre and dance performances, fundraising galas, commitment celebrations, community discussions, and weddings. A variety of seating plans and stage layouts are available.
COMMUNITY STUDIO
In 2018, SERA Architects and Colas Construction completed our Community Studio and Workshop adjacent to the Church building. The studio space is a light and airy room perfect for meetings up to 50* people, classes, parties, and dinners. With a full wall of windows that slide open to our patio space, the studio is a wonderful option for smaller gatherings and celebrations.
The Community Studio also houses two individual restrooms, one of which is ADA compliant.
Photos by Pete Eckert.
RENTAL RATES
THEATRE
Tenant will have full access to the theatre, two dressing rooms and a green room. Includes house lights, HVAC control, and a Portland Playhouse representative will be available to address facility issues and help as needed. Capacity is 110^
STUDIO
Tenant will have full access to the studio and 2 bathrooms in building adjacent to the theatre. Space is approximately 25’ square with a sprung wood floor. A Portland Playhouse representative will be available to address facility issues and emergencies. Capacity is 50^
Standard Rental Rates listed below (Nonprofit Rental Rates in parenthesis)
As a nonprofit theatre, Portland Playhouse is deeply committed to supporting our fellow nonprofits and the vibrant community we share. We’re delighted to offer a special rental discount to other mission-driven organizations as part of our commitment to collaboration and community impact.
Hourly | Daily | Weekly | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
THEATRE | $300 ($200) | $1,200 ($1,000) | $6,000 ($5,000) | $17,500 ($15,000) |
STUDIO | $75 ($50) | $500 ($350) | $2,000 ($1,500) | Not Available |
STUDIO + COURTYARD PARTY RATE: $250 FOR UP TO 4 HOURS.
This includes chairs and tables and table cloths, audio playback setup.
THEATRE + STUDIO + COURTYARD WEDDING RATE: $2,500 for one day plus 3 hours for a rehearsal the previous day.
If you require more setup/decoration time, the fee goes up to $3500 and includes the full day prior to the event.
This includes a lighting/sound person for rehearsal and the event.
We have a small portable sound system included with any rental in any space.
Please note that the theatre rental rates include all inventories available (lighting, sound, video, soft goods, risers and seating).
It does NOT include projector or wireless microphones.
ADDITIONAL COSTS: Technical crew, front of house management, concessions, cleaning and security if needed.
CLEANING FEE: $75 per performance; includes audience, bathrooms and dressing room areas.
TECHNICAL STAFF: $35 per hour with a 4-hour minimum.
We will require our Head Electrician to be on site to set up and tear down should the tenant use the Portland Playhouse’s lighting system.
We will also require our Sound Engineer to be on site to set up and tear down should the tenant use our sound and/or video system.
^ Space can accommodate more with a special permit from the Fire Marshall.
Rentals Contact: Mia Taylor, [email protected]
Technical Contact: Thyra Hartshorn, [email protected]
