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Performance Rentals

Performance Rentals

The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, Victoria Theatre, and PNC Arts Annex are available to rent for your performance! If you’re interested in renting one of our venues for a performance, please complete the rental request form below.

Performance Rentals
Schuster Center
Victoria Theatre
PNC Arts Annex
Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center

Built in 2003, the Schuster Center boasts the state-of-the art Mead Theatre and the smaller Mathile Black Box Theatre. The Schuster Center is a union IATSE house. Union labor rates apply.

BEFORE ISSUING A RENTAL CONTRACT, WE MUST HAVE A TECHNICAL RIDER, W-9, GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY TO INSURE THE AMOUNT OF $3,000,000, AND THREE VENUE/PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES.

Support Space

In addition to its technical capabilities, the Schuster Center provides outstanding facilities for the performers. Support space for Mead Theatre and the Mathile Theatre includes:

  • Dressing rooms that jointly hold more than 100 performers;
  • Wardrobe, makeup and hair styling rooms;
  • Laundry area;
  • The loading dock area features three docks, which can unload and load three trailers simultaneously.
  • Performers’ lounge; and
  • Visiting companies are also provided an office area in which to conduct business. Additional spaces available upon request.

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Mead Theatre

Theatre Type

PROSCENIUM

Technical Summary

Rates & Requirements

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Seats

2,325

Seating Chart

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Mathile TheatreMathile Theatre

Mathile Theatre

Theatre Type

BLACK BOX

Technical Summary

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Rates & Requirements

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Seats

150

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Victoria Theatre

Renovated in 1989 and celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2016, the Victoria Theatre is an intimate performance venue. The Victoria Theatre is a union IATSE house. Union labor rates apply.

BEFORE ISSUING A RENTAL CONTRACT, WE MUST HAVE A TECHNICAL RIDER, W-9, GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY TO INSURE THE AMOUNT OF $3,000,000, AND THREE VENUE/PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES.

Support Space

Support space for the Victoria Theater includes:

  • Dressing rooms that jointly hold more than 70 performers;
  • Laundry area;
  • Performers’ lounge; and
  • Visiting companies are also provided an area in which to conduct business. Additional spaces available upon request.

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Victoria Theatre

Theatre Type

PROSCENIUM

Technical Summary

Rates & Requirements

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Seats

1,154

Seating Chart

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PNC Arts Annex

Dayton’s newest performance and event space is located on the corner of Second and Ludlow Streets, across from the Schuster Center. The PNC Arts Annex is a 12,000-square-foot, one-story space with a spacious studio and a 199-seat black box theatre that can be configured in variety of ways.

BEFORE ISSUING A RENTAL CONTRACT, WE MUST HAVE A TECHNICAL RIDER, W-9, GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY TO INSURE THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000, AND THREE VENUE/PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES.

PNC Annex TheatrePNC Annex Theatre Seating

PNC Arts Annex

Theatre Type

BLACK BOX

Technical Summary

Rates & Requirements

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Seats

199

Marketing Services