On the Boards offers rentals at the Behnke Center for Contemporary Performance for rehearsals, performances, screenings, events, and more. Learn more about the Studio Theater and Merrill Theater below and submit inquiries to rentals@ontheboards.org.

In an effort to reduce barriers to our community, we offer 30% discount to non-profit organizations.

Studio Theater

Our Studio Theater

Studio Theater Rates

Hourly Rate: $100/hr (minimum rental) 

Day Rate: $700/8hr 

Space Dimensions

40’ wide, 24’ Deep

Available Equipment

  • Small mobile sound system with aux cord.

  • Basic conventional lighting plot & ETC Expression.

Features

  • Walls are covered by black curtains.

  • Floor is sprung and covered with black marley.

  • Bathrooms

    • There are 3 gender-neutral bathrooms available – one private restroom, one with 3 stalls, and one private bathroom with a shower connected to the kitchen next to the studio. Restrooms are ADA accessible.

  • Support

    • An OtB staff member will give you access to the space and orient you with the equipment and the first-floor layout. Additional production and FOH support are available for a $45/h fee per person.

If you require additional assistance or equipment, please email rentals@ontheboards.org and an estimate will be provided for the additions that can be accommodated.

Merrill Theater

Merrill Theater Rates

5-hour Rate: $1,500/5hr (minimum rental)

Hourly Rate: $250/each additional hour past minimum rental

Space Dimensions

64’ wall to wall

37’ from plaster line to back wall

33’ from plaster line to upstage black velour traveler

Fixed grid at 19’5”

Four motorized electrics trim out at 18’1”

Ceiling is 21’1”

Available Equipment

  • Professional Sound System 

  • Basic Lighting (All conventional instruments, no LEDs) & Soft Goods Rep Plot

Features

  • Sprung floors

  • Bathrooms

    • There are two, multi-stall, gender-neutral bathrooms just off the Merrill Lobby.

  • Support

    • An OtB staff member will give you access to the space and orient you with the equipment and the second floor layout as well as operate basic lighting and sound. Additional production and FOH support can be made available for a $45/h fee per person.

If you require additional assistance or equipment, please email rentals@ontheboards.org and an estimate will be provided for the additions that can be accommodated.