Rentals ///
Rent Beyond Baroque’s historic Venice home for performances, screenings, meetings, classes, rehearsals, receptions, outdoor gatherings, weddings, film shoots, and special events. Our spaces include a theater, gallery, and beautiful garden areas.
Available Rental Spaces
Wanda Coleman Theater
1100 sq. ft.
23 ft x 16 ft stage
60 fixed seats; up to 99 total capacity with folding chairs
AC and Heating
Comprehensive sound and lighting apparatus, including digital projector
Theater rentals include use of the 425 sq. ft. lobby/reception area and private garden
TECHNICAL POLICY: Beyond Baroque technical staff provides all tech support and equipment for theater rentals. Outside contractors are not permitted to work in the control booth.
Poets’ Garden
2190 sq. ft.
146 folding chair capacity
200 standing room capacity
Beautifully landscaped, partially paved, floral garden on decomposed granite fenced outdoor area with lighting
NOTE: Available as a stand-alone rental only when the theater is unoccupied.
The Mike Kelley Gallery
450 sq. ft. gallery space
NOTE: This room is not private; it provides entry to two office spaces which must remain accessible during operating hours.
Rates
Interested in renting space for an ongoing class, workshop, or meeting? We can offer special rates for ongoing rentals.
Rental Rates
| Space | Mon–Thurs 8AM–4PM |
Mon–Thurs 4PM–12AM |
Fri–Sun 8AM–4PM |
Fri–Sun 4PM–12AM |
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| Min. Rental Hours | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Theater | $120/hr | $150/hr | $180/hr | $225/hr |
| Courtyard | $60/hr | $90/hr | $150/hr | $225/hr |
| Gallery | $50/hr | $70/hr | $90/hr | $90/hr |
* Rates may vary depending on the size of your event and total anticipated attendance. Additional deposits, cleaning fees, staffing requirements, and renter responsibilities may apply depending on the size, nature, and technical needs of your event.
Production Rates
$300/hr for all times and event types
All productions are required to use in-house production supervisor ($30/hour)
Non-Profit Rates
| Space | Mon–Thurs 8AM–4PM |
Mon–Thurs 4PM–12AM |
Fri–Sun 8AM–4PM |
Fri–Sun 4PM–12AM |
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| Min. Rental Hours | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Theater | $100/hr | $120/hr | $150/hr | $180/hr |
| Courtyard | $40/hr | $50/hr | $70/hr | $180/hr |
| Gallery | $40/hr | $50/hr | $60/hr | $60/hr |
*Rates may vary depending on the size and nature of your event. Additional deposits, cleaning fees, staffing requirements, and renter responsibilities may apply depending on the size, nature, and technical needs of your event.
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Technical assistance, if needed, will be provided by Beyond Baroque tech staff at $30/hr. Details of said assistance must be provided, and playback of any media should be tested well in advance of the event.
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All events with an audience to use our in-house production supervisor at $30/hr.
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Reservation Deposits
All events will require a $200 reservation deposit, which will be applied to the rental fee balance after the event takes place.Security Deposit
Security deposits vary depending on attendance and whether refreshments are served. Please see the chart below.Cleaning & Trash Fee
All events with an audience require a $150 cleaning and trash fee.All fees are subject to revision depending on the size and nature of the event.
Larger events at which refreshments are served, such as dinners or banquets, may be subject to an increased trash fee.
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Renters must clean all debris or litter that is generated during the event, remove used trash bags to the waste containers out back. If they fail to do so, they will forfeit their security deposit.
Renters to only occupy the space during their scheduled time. If they fail to do so, they will forfeit their security deposit.
Renters who plan to keep the front door open for any portion of their event must keep someone posted at the front door for as long as it remains open.
Following the conclusion of each event, and in the absence of any Beyond Baroque staff, renters must make certain that (1), all spaces previously in use are now vacant, and (2), all doors are securely locked upon exit.
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Unless you have rented all spaces in the building, be advised that other spaces may be in use. In all circumstances, the lobby and gallery must remain accessible to building staff.
Security Deposits
Security deposits vary depending on attendance and whether refreshments are served.
| Attendance | No Refreshments | Refreshments |
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| 1–25 | n/a | $50 |
| 25–50 | $30 | $75 |
| 50–100 | $75 | $150 |
| 100–250+ | $100 | $200 |
Before You Inquire
Please include your preferred date and time, event type, expected attendance, requested space or spaces, technical needs, whether refreshments will be served, and whether the event is public or private.
