The following are included in the rental rate for the Dorothy Menker Theater or the John and Angeline Oremus Theater:
One (1) Technical Director for up to 8 hours
Two (2) Stagehands for up to 8 hours
One (1) Box Office Manager for up to 4 hours for ticketed events
One (1) Box Office Agent for up to 4 hours for ticketed events
One (1) House Manager for up to 4 hours
Ushers as needed�quantity varies by event

Moraine Valley�s two theaters provide access to professional-quality scenery, dressing rooms, and costume and rehearsal areas, to showcase your performance in an unforgettable way.

Rehearsal rates for the Dorothy Menker Theater and the John and Angeline Oremus Theater include the services of a Technical Director and two (2) stagehands for up to four (4) hours. Rehearsal rates for the Recital Hall include the services of one (1) stagehand for up to four (4) hours.

Dorothy Menker Theater�$300 up to 4 hours; $75 per hour beyond 4 hours

John and Angeline Oremus Theater�$200 up to 4 hours; $50 per hour beyond 4 hours

Recital Hall�$100 up to 4 hours; $25 per hour beyond 4 hours

Deposit
Each user is required to make a 50-percent deposit of the total rental fee upon signing the contract. The remaining balance must be paid before the first performance unless the contract specifies otherwise.

Other Fees
Rental rates include some personnel and technical services. Fees for additional personnel and technical services will be charged according to the Technical/Personnel Rental Rate sheet.

Ticketing
All users of the Fine and Performing Arts Center must use the center's box office for any ticketed event. The responsible party will submit the ticketing information to the box office manager, who will set up the ticketing procedures. All ticketing, including complimentary ticketing, must be arranged through the center's box office manager.

Technical Assistance
Users of the Fine and Performing Arts Center must meet with the center's technical director to determine the technical requirements for their function. Complete information needs to be available at this meeting. All plots and technical requirements should be furnished to the technical director at this time. Every user must use personnel approved by the Fine and Performing Arts Center in all technical areas.

Users are not allowed to use the center's equipment or bring in an outside technical crew without authorization and approval from the Fine and Performing Arts Center director and the technical director. All users must schedule a pre-production meeting with the Fine and Performing Arts Center staff members at least one month prior to the event.

Security
The Fine and Performing Arts Center and/or its staff assume no liability or responsibility for the security of the performers or their equipment unless prior contractual arrangements are made. All time-incurred charges for security include opening/lock-down of the facility by staff members.

How to Book

1. When the date has been approved, the Fine and Performing Arts Center director will issue a contract.
2. The contract must be signed and returned with the deposit before the staff will begin to work on the project.
3. User will meet with the box office manager to determine procedures for ticket sales.
4. User will meet with the technical director to determine staffing and technical requirements.

It is the user's responsibility to be familiar with all provisions in the rental agreement. The user�s attention is to be called to the following specific areas:

• Property damage
• Signs
• Food, beverages and novelties (Concessions)
• Copyrights
• Advertising and promotion
• Motion picture, radio and television rights
• Observance of law
• Assignment of space
• Ticketing
• Performers' contracts
• Cancellation policy

General Regulations

1. The fixed seating capacity of the Dorothy Menker Theater is 585. Additional aisle seating is strictly prohibited, as is overselling the house.
2. The John and Angeline Oremus Theater has flexible seating with a maximum capacity of 125.
3. The Box Office manager reserves the right to hold emergency and handicap slots.
4. Smoking, eating and drinking are prohibited at all times in the gallery, on stage,
5. backstage, in the theaters, and in the control booth.
6. All building equipment is to be operated by the Fine and Performing Arts Center's technical staff only.
7. Damage to the building or any building equipment incurred by the user will be added to the final bill.
8. Building users should restrict their activities to the section of the building rented.
9. All events must be terminated by the time stated in the contract, or hourly charges will be added to the final bill.
10. A $1 million liability insurance coverage is required in writing at least 30 days prior to rental.

Additional personnel and/or hours, ticketing services and equipment usage will incur additional fees s follows:

Technical Director
(beyond 8 hours)
$30 per hour

Stagehands
(first two stagehands beyond 8 hours)
$15 per hour/per person

Additional Stagehands
$15 per person/per hour

Box Office Manager
(beyond 4 hours)
$20 per hour

Box Office Agent
(first agent beyond 4 hours)
$15 per hour

Additional Box Office Agents
$15 per person/per hour

House Manager
(beyond 4 hours)
$20 per hour

Should they be required, the following personnel will incur additional fees to be determined when contracted:
Sound Technician
Electrician
Wardrobe Supervisor
Additional personnel as required

Standard lighting and sound equipment are provided with all rentals. Additional requests or needs will be charged as follows:

Box Office Set-up
$150 + $1 per ticket sold

Piano
$75 per day per piano

Piano Tuning
$100 per piano

Sound Equipment:
House system provided with rental.
Custom packages quoted as requested

Lighting:
House plot provided with rental.
Custom plots quoted as requested

Special Effects, Video Projection and Additional Equipment (including chairs, choral risers, music stands, music stand lights, acoustical shell and Marley dance floor):
Quoted as requested

1. Licensee at its own cost and expense shall provide and keep in full force and effect during the Use Date the following types of insurance policies from an insurance company with an AM Best rating of A-VII or better, which is licensed and in good standing to do business in Illinois, with limits not less than the amounts specified below:

Licensor must be named as an additional insured under the Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy. The Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy may consist of primary and umbrella coverage and must cover the center and adjacent premises owned by the Licensor. Licensee must provide Licensor with certificates of insurance by thirty (30) days prior to the �Use Date� which show that it has obtained the required insurance coverage from financially sound and reputable insurance companies. Such certificates of insurance must provide that the insurance coverage described in the certificate will not be canceled unless Licensor is given at least ten (10) days written notice.

2. Licensee shall not perform any act or omission or permit or suffer the performance of any act or omission, which may reasonably result in either the cancellation, or invalidation of any insurance policies maintained by Licensor or an increase in the premiums Licensor is required to pay for such insurance policies.

We feature a wide variety of facilities for business meetings, community functions, or social gatherings. We have hosted everything from business fairs to car shows. Whatever your event�s purpose, our experienced staff can help you assess your requirements and work with you to select facilities, food, and amenities to ensure a memorable occasion.

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