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TCA RENTAL RATES
STABLES GALLERY RATES - at bottom of page
To book the Auditorium or the Stable Gallery please call Dancer Dearing 758-2052.
ABOUT THE AUDITORIUM
- The TCA is a proscenium stage 36' wide and 16'-18' tall. Electrics are chain hung at 18'. Playing area of the stage is approximately 25' deep.
- The seating capacity of the auditorium is 285
- There is a 4' crossover with 10' deep wing s
 pace both SR and SL.
- The loading dock door is 7' 6" tall and 10' Wide. There are three steps down to the deck.
- Lighting and Sound control stations from SR or back of house.
- The floor is skinned with masonite over a pine sub-floor.
- There are some plywood platforms available upon request.
- Orchestra shell width is 36'.
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Taos Community Auditorium Rental Rates and Information
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| Seating Capacity: 285 |
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| PERFORMANCES: Use of the full stage, dressing rooms and available set pieces, and all available technical capabilities and equipment depending on current inventories. Total occupancy will not exceed 10 hours. Additional hours accessed at $55.00 per hour. |
| Day Rate: $ 650.00 |
Non Profit $ 550.00* |
Rates for multiple consecutive weekend performances:
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| Number of Events |
Rate for each |
| 1 - 3 $650 per event |
Non Profit: $ 550.00 per event |
| 4 - 6 $550 per event |
Non Profit: $ 450.00 per event |
| 7 - 9 $350 per event |
Non Profit: $ 250.00 per event |
| Free public performances receive a 50% discount off of the rental rates. (Any additional equipment or labor fees will be billed at the regular rates.) |
| LECTURE: (Applies to use of the theatre Sunday through Thursday only) use of the stage in front of the main curtain, a maximum of 7 lighting instruments and 4 microphones. The video projector and screen are available for an additional $20.00 fee. Renter must provide a sound operator and if needed a projectionist. Total occupancy will not exceed 4 hours. Additional use assessed at $55.00 per hour. |
| Rate: $250 |
Non Profit $200* |
| REHEARSALS, SET CONSTRUCTION AND LOAD IN: Use of full stage, includes a maximum of 10 hours with minimal lighting and technical needs. However, a full rehearsal requiring full lighting and sound should be limited to 5 hours. Additional use assessed at $55.00 per hour |
| Rate: $275 |
Non Profit $225* |
| FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVALS: Use of the stage in front of the main curtain, maximum of 7 lighting instruments, maximum of 4 microphones, 35 mm projector, video projector and screen. Total occupancy will not exceed 12 hours. Additional use assessed at $55.00 per hour. Volunteer house managers, box office and ushers will not be supplied by the TCA. Cleaning of the auditorium between screenings will be the responsibility of the festival. The festival must provide all technicians for the event. |
| Rate: $550 |
Non Profit $450* |
HOURLY RATE: It is possible to rent the auditorium during regular business hours Monday through Thursday at a fee of $20.00 per hour. No technical equipment can be used or moved.
Space is available only if there are no other renters currently in production.
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Rental fees are due prior to the event. (Exceptions may apply if the TCA is providing ticket services.)
* NON PROFIT rates apply to registered 501 © 3
New Mexico Corporations with annual budgets under $500,000
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On-site Technical Director to answer technical/facility questions and supervise the use of TCA equipment
House Manager to supervise the front of house and usher volunteers for events that request them, this does not including film and video festivals.
(Renter provides all labor for setup, performance and strike.)
Housekeeping and Concessions
Marquee available for free to renters ($50 for non-renters)
Promotional material listed on TCA website at www.taoscenterforthearts.org, the quarterly TCA Newsletter, program inserts, the weekly TCA list serve of upcoming events, and (space permitting) inclusion in the weekly TCA advertisement in the Taos News. Renters may place handouts and posters in advance in the TCA lobby, space permitting.
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ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT FEES
Film Projector $45 per use
Video Projector $20 per use
Dance Floor (labor for laying, taping and strike $75.00)
Orchestra Shell (labor for set up and breakdown $30.00)
Piano (the cost of tuning is the responsibility of the renter)
Basic lighting and sound setup for lectures/film at $20/hour for technician
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The “Full Ticket Service” ($25 plus $0.60 per ticket sold in advance or at the door) includes:
- Ticket Production (designing tickets, printing and numbering tickets)
- Delivering and picking up tickets from “FX-18 Gifts and Jewelry” for cash presales
- Presale of tickets at the TCA with a credit card over the phone
- Box Office attendant(s)
- Ticket Taker(s) to sell tickets 45 minutes prior to curtain
- Box Office Report
- House Manager
The “Credit Card Service” ($50/show) is for telephone credit card sales only at the TCA Office at (575) 758-2052.
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A 100% deposit, equal to the estimated rental cost, payable at the signing of the
License Agreement, will guarantee booking. Should you use our ticket services a partial deposit can be negotiated.
Balance of rental fee is due the first business day after the closing performance.
Full Deposit refund with 60 days written notice.
Deposit refund of 50% with 30-60 days notice. No refund for cancellations at less than 30 days notice. There will be a late charge of 10% for accounts not paid within thirty days.
TCA reserves the right to book other events in proximity to each renter’s event. The TCA does not discriminate against any potential renter on the basis of social, artistic or political expression.
Renter is responsible for all production crew and their employment.
TCA must approve of all technicians using TCA equipment.
Renter must provide a commercial general liability insurance policy with combined limits of liability for bodily injury or property damage. References for insurance companies available on request.
We also have information available on marketing and publicity suggestions, Media Guide for listing of local, regional and state wide publications and local technicians for hire.
If you are interested in booking the Taos Community Auditorium, please contact our General Manager at (575) 758-2052 to check on availability and contracts.
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Facilities: There are two main rooms in the Stables: The Gallery (1,205 sf) and the Carriage House (902 sf), with a small kitchen and bathroom.
Plan: Rent on an hourly, weekly or monthly basis to groups for uses such as art shows, rehearsal space, performance space, receptions, yoga, workshops, classes, meetings, weddings, parties, etc. Renter provides staff, security, clean-up, etc.
Stables Building
- Day/evening use: $20 per hour
- Full day rental: $100
- Weekly rental (7 days): $500
- Monthly rental: $1,500
- There may be some negotiations with non-profit organizations, educational programs and opportunities for TCA sponsors.
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