The Mark O'Donnell Theater at The Actors Fund Arts Center
The Mark O'Donnell Theater at The Actors Fund Arts Center is a black box performance venue and rehearsal space located at the lobby level of The Schermerhorn in downtown Brooklyn. The venue is operated by The Actors Fund in collaboration with Breaking Ground. The mission of The Actors Fund Arts Center is to serve as a resource for Brooklyn-based artists and arts groups to aid in the development and sharing of their work, as well as a venue for integrating the residents of The Schermerhorn with the surrounding community through the arts.
Permitted Uses |
Rehearsal, Performance, Class, Audition, Photo Shoot, Special Event, Audio Recording, Reading, Meeting, Video/Film Shoot, Screening |
Disciplines |
Dance, Music, Theatre, Film
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Restrictions On Use |
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Availability
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How To Book |
Please send an email to artscenter@actorsfund.org. Along with the requested rehearsal or performance dates, please include possible tech rehearsal requests and type of performance.
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Hours Of Operation |
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Rental Policy |
Renters must submit an application and be approved for rental. Rehearsal rentals must be paid in full prior to using the space. Performance rentals require a deposit at booking.
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Cancellation Policy |
Deposits are non-refundable.
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Open to last minute space requests. |
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Booking Requirements |
Deposit, On site meeting, Proof of liability insurance required
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Rental Personnel |
On site manager, Maintenance, Security, Call for addtl rental personnel, Rates include some or all personnel, Rates include some or all equipment
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Performance Personnel |
Technical director, Ushers, Call for addtl performance personnel
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Payment Types |
Check, Credit card
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Options |
Cross-promotion opportunities
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Other Allowed Activities |
Street shoes, Live percussion, Amplified music
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Space Dimensions |
1760.0 sqft
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Space Features |
Column-free, Air-conditioned, Heated, Grid, Wings/backstage space, Stage curtains
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Technology |
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Flooring |
Sprung wood, Marley available
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Stage Configuration |
Black box
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Stage Dimensions |
44 ft x 23 ft with 15 ft ceiling |
Seating capacity |
73
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Seating |
Raked, Multi level, Seating risers, Continental, Flexible seating, Optimal house size for dance & theatrical productions at AFAC is 73 seats. Additional rows can be added in front of main seating to increase house size when necessary. Please discuss this during the booking process.
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Lighting |
Light board, Lighting instruments
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Furniture |
Chairs, Podium, Risers, Tables
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Amenities |
Dressing rooms, Shower, Kitchen/pantry, Green room, Private restroom
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Instruments and Accessories |
Rehearsal piano, Performance piano, Music stands
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Audio Equipment |
Sound system, PA system, Microphone, MP3/auxiliary input, CD player, For events requiring live music, please inquire about space capabilities at booking.
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Video/Film Equipment |
Digital projector, Projection screen, DVD player
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Studio Arts/Maker Equipment |
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Parking |
Street parking, Paid garage/lot parking
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Accessibility |
ADA or AODA compliant, Accessible without stairs, Lobby and house, Patron restrooms, Infrared system/assistive listening, Backstage restroom, Backstage, Stage
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Audience Services |
Restrooms, Lobby
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Miscellaneous |
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Use |
Hourly |
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Weekly |
Monthly |
Rehearsal |
$20 |
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Performance |
$160 |
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Class |
$50 |
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Audition |
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Photo Shoot |
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Special Event |
$160 |
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Audio Recording |
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Reading |
$160 |
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Meeting |
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Video/Film Shoot |
$160 |
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Screening |
$160 |
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Non-Profit Rates
Use |
Hourly |
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Weekly |
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Rehearsal |
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Performance |
$160 |
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Class |
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Audition |
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Photo Shoot |
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Special Event |
$160 |
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Audio Recording |
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Reading |
$160 |
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Meeting |
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Video/Film Shoot |
$160 |
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Screening |
$160 |
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This space was last updated on
Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 3:42PM