The Mark O'Donnell Theater at The Actors Fund Arts Center

Actors Fund Arts Center Edit Description

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.

Space Usage Edit Space Usage

Permitted Uses	Rehearsal, Performance, Class, Audition, Photo Shoot, Special Event, Audio Recording, Reading, Meeting, Video/Film Shoot, Screening
Disciplines	Dance, Music, Theatre, Film
Restrictions On Use	None specified

Availability

(Availability has not been published)

Booking Policies Edit Booking Policies

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.
Hours Of Operation	None specified
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.
Cancellation Policy	Deposits are non-refundable.
Allows Last Minute Reservations	None specified
Booking Requirements	Deposit, On site meeting, Proof of liability insurance required
Personnel Available at Time of Rental	On site manager, Maintenance, Security, Call for addtl rental personnel, Rates include some or all personnel, Rates include some or all equipment
Personnel Available at Time of Performance	Technical director, Ushers, Call for addtl performance personnel
Payment Types	Check, Credit card
Options	Cross-promotion opportunities
Other Allowed Activities	Street shoes, Live percussion, Amplified music

Features Edit Features

Space Dimensions	1760.0 sqft
Space Features	Column-free, Air-conditioned, Heated, Grid, Wings/backstage space, Stage curtains
Technology	None specified
Flooring	Sprung wood, Marley available
Stage Configuration	Black box
Stage Dimensions	44 ft x 23 ft with 15 ft ceiling
Seating Capacity	73
Seating Arrangement	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.

Equipment Edit Equipment

Lighting	Light board, Lighting instruments
Furniture	Chairs, Podium, Risers, Tables
Artist Amenities	Dressing rooms, Shower, Kitchen/pantry, Green room, Private restroom
Instruments And Accessories	Rehearsal piano, Performance piano, Music stands
Audio	Sound system, PA system, Microphone, MP3/auxiliary input, CD player, For events requiring live music, please inquire about space capabilities at booking.
Video Film	Digital projector, Projection screen, DVD player
Studio Arts	None specified

Accessibility Edit Accessibility

Parking	Street parking, Paid garage/lot parking
Accessibility	ADA or AODA compliant, Accessible without stairs, Lobby and house, Patron restrooms, Infrared system/assistive listening, Backstage restroom, Backstage, Stage
Audience Services	Restrooms, Lobby
Miscellaneous	None specified

Rates Edit Rates

Use	Hourly	Daily	Weekly	Monthly
Rehearsals	$20	-	-	-
Performances	$160	-	-	-
Class	$50	-	-	-
Auditions	-	-	-	-
Photo Shoots	-	-	-	-
Special Events	$160	-	-	-
Audio Recording	-	-	-	-
Reading	$160	-	-	-
Meetings	-	-	-	-
Video/Film Shoots	$160	-	-	-
Screenings	$160	-	-	-

Non-Profit Rates

Use	Hourly	Daily	Weekly	Monthly
Rehearsals	-	-	-	-
Performances	$160	-	-	-
Class	-	-	-	-
Auditions	-	-	-	-
Photo Shoots	-	-	-	-
Special Events	$160	-	-	-
Audio Recording	-	-	-	-
Reading	$160	-	-	-
Meetings	-	-	-	-
Video/Film Shoots	$160	-	-	-
Screenings	$160	-	-	-