Chubb Theatre Rental Rates
Rates effective May 1, 2005 through July 31, 2007
All rates subject to change without notice. Contact CCA for written estimate of charges.
Download a printable copy of this rate sheet.
This page has been added to assist promoters in renting the Chubb Theatre for productions. For written estimates, space availability or production questions, please contact one of our staff.
NOTE: All rentals must be scheduled through
Kristin (Ciccarelli) Augusta, Director of Programming and Events
(603) 225-1111 ext. 114
Kristin (Ciccarelli) Augusta
All rentals must be confirmed in writing and will not be considered final until written confirmation and a deposit is received and confirmed by the CCA offices.
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Backstage Catering
Base Rental Rates
Cleaning
Concessions and Merchandise
Conference and Meeting Space
Facility Preservation Charge
Insurance Requirements
Labor Charges
Member On-Sale
Piano
Pyrotechnics/Open Flame
Responsibility for Licensing Fees and Royalties
Security
Sponsorship Agreement
Stage Equipment Rental
Sound Level
Ticketing/Box Office
Video
The Capitol Center for the Arts is a full-service theater, meeting and conference facility. Our experienced and talented staff will ensure that your performance will be a rousing success for you and your clients.
CHUBB THEATER RENTAL includes 1309 seats (est. 876 orchestra; 433 balcony); use of the in-house light board, 24 instruments with 12 2.4k dimmers; legs, borders and travelers (house hang); power supply and 2 headsets; podium; 1 microphone and stand; hearing impaired listening system; one box office staff person for 4 hours if CCA is handling ticketing (1 hour prior to performance).
N.B. All show materials and equipment must be promptly removed from the theater. If equipment is not removed the theater reserves the right to have the equipment removed at renters' expense. PLEASE CONTACT STEVE MARTIN REGARDING ANY CHANGES IN EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE.
BASE RENTAL RATES (Return to Top)
Day Rental (8:00AM - Midnight/load-in, performance, load-out only)
Commercial Renters
$1,500 vs. 10% of gross box office receipts whichever is greater
Competitions
$3,000.00 per day
Non-Profit Renters
$999 Thursday-Sunday until 7/31/08; $1025 8/1/08-7/31/09
$675 Tuesday and Wednesday until 7/31/08; $695 8/1/08-7/31/09
$520 Monday until 7/31/08; $535 8/1/08-7/31/09
Load-ins must be scheduled and confirmed with the theater to insure that there is adequate space available. CCA cannot store sets and other equipment.
Full rehearsal rental rate is Standard performance rate.
LABOR CHARGES (Return to Top)
Renter is required to hire the Chubb Theatre Director of Production and Facilities who will be responsible for advancing the production and arranging for all the in house theatre needs of the client. This fee does not include the Director of Production as a member of the show running crew. The Renter is required to hire the minimum Chubb Theatre House Crew consisting of the Chubb Theatre Stage Manager, Lighting Operator, Sound Operator, Spotlight Operator and Hands. All Chubb Theatre equipment including rigging and main curtain must be operated by Chubb Theatre personnel. CCA Director of Production will determine the required number of hands needed to run a performance. Renters may supply their own supplemental crew subject to approval of CCA Director of Production. CCA reserves the right to replace renters' crew with CCA crew at its discretion and at renter's cost.
(N.B. Add 20% for administrative charges and payroll fee)
Director of Production and Facilities
$280/day
Stage Manager
$20/hour for set-up, rehearsal, run & strike; minimum 4-hour call; time and one-half after 10 hours.
Lighting Operator
$16.50/hour - 4 hour minimum - time and one-half after 10 hours
Spotlight Operator
$16.50/hour - 4 hour minimum - time and one-half after 10 hours
Sound Operator
$16.50/hour - 4 hour minimum - time and one-half after 10 hours
Hands
$16.50/hour - 4 hour minimum - time and one-half after 10 hours If the strike crew is comprised of the running crew only (no extra hands) then the strike call will be the actual hours worked rounded up to the next half-hour. If the strike crew is comprised of the running crew plus additional hands then all crew members will receive a four-hour minimum strike call.
Front of House
House Manager
$95/performance - required for all events except closed rehearsals
Ushers (provided by theater)
$85/performance
Renters may provide own ushers to work collaboratively with CCA ushers, but there will still be an $85 charge; Chubb Theatre House Manager determines number needed; renters' ushers must arrive at least 2 hours prior to performance to familiarize themselves with Chubb Theatre layout, house rules and safety regulations.
SECURITY (Return to Top)
The CCA, at its sole discretion, has the right to determine the size and composition of security personnel, including uniformed police, required for an event. The cost of such security will be the responsibility of the renter.
PYROTECHNICS/OPEN FLAME (Return to Top)
All equipment and scenery must be properly fireproofed according to NFPA 101 standards. No pyrotechnic displays will be permitted without the proper licenses as required by the State of New Hampshire.
INSURANCE (Return to Top)
Renter must provide Certificate of Insurance evidencing $1 public liability and property damage insurance and naming CCA as an additional insured. Coverage must include theft and damage of property. Certificate must be received prior to renter using the building.
CONCESSIONS AND MERCHANDISE (Return to Top)
CCA operates food and drink concessions. No one other than CCA may sell such concessions. The CCA will be paid a commission of thirty percent (30%) commission of gross receipts for all merchandise sold by renter and/or artist, including all video, CD or DVD sales. As the promoter of an event, it is your responsibility to negotiate on behalf of the venue (CCA) for such commission. You will be charged this commission if you do not secure it from the artist for payment to the venue. Merchandise can be sold only at locations designated by CCA.
TICKETING/BOX OFFICE SALES (Return to Top)
Renter has 2 options for ticket sales: sell their own tickets or have the CCA box office sell their tickets.
A. CCA sells tickets
1. 1. CCA will receive $2.00/ticket service charge; $500 minimum. This fee must be included in the face value printed on the ticket. Box Office will assume you have included the fee in the face value of the ticket, unless otherwise noted in writing.
2. 2. One box office staff person for two hours is included in the theater rental (one hour prior to show time to one hour after start time); additional personnel is available with advance notice at $25.00/hr./4 hr. minimum. CCA reserves the right to determine the number of personnel required. Box Office will close sales window at one-half hour after event start time in order to prepare financial information for settlement. Changes to this schedule must be agreed in writing prior to event date.
3. CCA currently accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Renter will be charged 4% of the transaction as a processing fee.
4. Up to 30 complimentary tickets will be printed at no cost. Additional complimentary tickets will be printed at $0.25 per. All tickets are printed at "$0.00" value and cannot be resold. If any tickets are found to be sold the CCA will charge $3/complimentary ticket issued.
5. Please note that CCA charges the consumer convenience fees for phone, fax and internet orders. These fees are subject to change. The Box Office does not charge convenience fees to walk-up patrons.
6. If a show is cancelled, promoter will be charged $2.00/ticket service charge ($500 minimum), $1.00/ticket facility restoration charge and 4% of gross credit card charges for all sales processed at time of cancellation. Promoter will also be charged for all service/processing fee refunds.
B. Renter sells own tickets (not-for-profit organizations only)
Tickets can be sold on consignment at the CCA Box Office; cash or checks only, no phone, fax, or internet orders can be taken on consignment; sale is subject to approval of CCA; fee for such service option and ticket sales starts at $1250.
CCA maintains the rights to all box office data, including show reports and all customer data. CCA will support Renter’s ticket sales by assembling a list of likely patrons and providing Renter with such patron’s address information for one-time mailing purposes. After the performance, CCA will provide the Renter with a digital list of Renter’s customer contact information.
FACILITY PRESERVATION CHARGE (Return to Top)
The CCA is a not-for-profit organization responsible for maintaining a historic building. A $1.00 per ticket facility preservation fee is included in the price of each ticket sold.
CCA MEMBER ONSALE (Return to Top)
The CCA relies on at least 30% contributed revenue on an annual operating basis. CCA Memberships are a significant portion of the contributed revenue each year. Renter will allow CCA to offer a CCA Member presale 14 days prior to general public on-sale date. If time constraints do not permit 14 days, CCA Member presale will be 5 days prior to general public on-sale date. All sales dates must be approved by and scheduled with CCA Director of Ticketing Services.
CCA SPONSORSHIP (Return to Top)
Renter will allow the CCA the opportunity to secure a sponsor(s) for the contracted performance(s). If Renter wishes to limit the type of corporate sponsor, Renter agrees to communicate Renter’s intent at the time this contract is signed. CCA agrees to abide by Renter’s sponsor limitation should any be noted. Any sponsor(s) that CCA and Renter secure should be non-competing sponsors and the parties agree to notify each other immediately upon securing a sponsor. CCA agrees to a $2,400 base rent cap for Renter should a sponsor be secured by CCA. The parties agree that the CCA’s sponsor gobo will be allowed in the theatre pre-show and during intermission and that the sponsor name may be printed on all tickets sold the performance(s). Any cost associated with providing tickets or gobo for CCA sponsor will be paid by CCA. Any cost associated with providing tickets or gobo for sponsor that is secured by Renter will be paid by Renter. Should CCA be unable to secure a sponsor, no base rent cap to Renter shall apply.
CLEANING (Return to Top)
A $330 cleaning fee will be charged for all rentals of the theater. This covers the cost of cleaning the auditorium, lobbies, public bathrooms and dressing rooms. A $290 cleaning fee will be charged for all rehearsals held at the theater. Rehearsals with an audience will be charged the full $330 cleaning fee.
Competitions: Because of heavy use, Competition cleaning fees are $450 per day plus the cost of cleaning all theater and Governor's Hall carpeting if required.
STAGE EQUIPMENT RENTAL (Return to Top)
The CCA is happy to provide price quotations beyond what is included in the base rental (see page one). Please contact the CCA Director of Production to discuss your specific needs. Please note that the equipment rental charge does not include the cost of labor to operate or install the equipment. All equipment brought into the theater is subject to the approval of the CCA Director of Production. CCA retains the right to take any action it deems necessary to rectify dangerous or unsafe equipment at renters' cost. N.B. See technical specifications sheet for Chubb Theatre equipment.
All equipment and scenery must be properly fireproofed according to National Fire Protection Association standards. No open flame or pyrotechnic displays will be permitted without the proper licenses as required by the State of New Hampshire. Open flame permits, such as use of cigarette lighter, cigar smoking, candles, etc., are regulated through local fire safety authorities. Pyrotechnic effects are state regulated and can take a few weeks for the permit process. The use of flash pots and the like require both a state and local demo. These processes take time, so advise artist's production crew of these requirements immediately.
SOUND LEVEL (Return to Top)
The CCA enforces a strict 100 db sound level measured from the sound board. There will be no exceptions. As the promoter of this event you are obligated to enforce this policy. Should Artist's personnel refuse to adjust decibel levels to conform to house policy, the Capitol Center for the Arts shall have the right to charge you as the promoter $500.00 for first infraction; $1,000.00 for second infraction; and $1,500.00 for each infraction thereafter. These charges will be made in addition to all other charges incurred for this event.
PIANO (Return to Top)
CCA owns a concert upright piano; rental and tuning and can be arranged. Rental of other sized pianos can also be arranged. You are advised to provide no less than 6 weeks notice if a grand or concert grand piano is required; 8 weeks is required for a specific brand, such as Steinway or Bosendorfer.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR LICENSING FEES AND ROYALTIES (Return to Top)
TENANT agrees to pay when due all royalties, license fees, or other charges accruing or becoming due to any firm, person, or corporation by reason of any music either live or recorded, or other entertainment of any kind or nature, played, staged, or produced by the TENANT, its agents, employees, subtenants or licensees upon or within the premises covered by this rental agreement, including but not limited to royalties or licensing fees due to BMI, ASCAP, or SESAC. In an effort to guarantee compliance with such agreement with regards to BMI, CCA will hold 0.30% of gross box office receipts at settlement and pay BMI directly.
CATERING (Return to Top)
All backstage catering is the responsibility of the renter. Cooking is not allowed on the premises without prior approval/arrangements. Placement of any catering will be determined at the sole discretion of the Director of Facilities and Production.
VIDEO (Return to Top)
On site video production can be handled by ACCOMPANY. Contact 603/226-3130.
CONFERENCE AND MEETING CENTER (available for separate rental) (Return to Top)
The CCA has the capacity to handle a wide range of meetings and conferences. Contact Kristin Ciccarelli for further information. Use of the following facilities is not included in Chubb Theatre rental. CCA does not guarantee availability of these facilities without prior notification
THE GOVERNOR'S HALL
The Governor's Hall at the Capitol Center for the Arts is directly underneath the theater. Capacity is 250 seated and 450 standing. This hall can be used as expanded dressing room space, as cabaret space or for large dinners and receptions.
THE KIMBALL HOUSE
This historic mansion is built in the high Victorian manner, and is in pristine condition. The Kimball House has several small meeting, reception and conference rooms available.
Rates effective August 1, 2005 through July 31, 2006
All rates subject to change without notice. Contact CCA for written estimate of charges.
This page has been added to assist promoters in renting the Chubb Theatre for productions. For written estimates, space availability or production questions, please contact one of our staff.
All rentals must be scheduled through the Administrative Offices of the Capitol Center for the Arts (603) 225-1111 or email Kathleen Pearson. All rentals must be confirmed in writing and will not be considered final until written confirmation and a deposit is received and confirmed by the CCA offices.
