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The Center primarily serves artists who do not have the support of a 501(c) 3 organization. We support original work, the work of artists from diverse cultural groups, and the development of projects that offer under-represented or uncommon perspectives.




views of the CIA theater space
Theater: Performance/Rehearsal Space
The Center has a theater available for rehearsals, performances, film screenings and events.

School Year hours are:
Tuesday - Friday 6pm - 11pm;
Saturday and Sunday 9am - 11pm
Summertime - Labor Day Hours are:
Tuesday - Sunday until 11pm

The theater is 60'x30'x14' and has risers to seat 60, plus an additional 10 if sold out. Included with the cost of the rental, we provide lights (20 instruments with a computerized, programmable lightboard), 16 channel sound board system (CD and Tape player with speakers), a PA system with mixing board and 2 microphones.

There are restrictions on use of the space since we are housed in a school building (no smoking, alcohol or drugs on the premises, no use of fire or combustible fuels in the theater, and all props, sets and supplies must be either easily stowable or taken home at the end of the night).

For most artists/groups new to The Center, we limit your total available time here to two weeks. You provide your own tech. support and marketing. The Center provides free ticket reservations and box-office support for all events.

Please note that The Center primarily serves artists who do not have the support of a 501(c)3 organization, so we can only work with organizations on a very limited basis, such as one or two performances, one day long event, etc.

Lighting And Sound

  • Lighting: Insight 108 channel computerized lightboard, 4 dimmer packs, 4 channels per dimmer, 1000W per channel.
  • The Center also has an additional 6 CCT Ellipsoidals for rent. $10.00 per instrument per week (Member rate) or $15.00 per instrument per week(Non-members, groups, and organizaions)
  • Sound: Stereo system with 2 CD and 1 Tape decks. PA system, with 2 mic.s, 2 microphone stands, and 3 music stands with lights.

A/V Recording and Editing
The Center has video equipment available for recording, editing and playback of VHS and Mini-DV videocassettes and DVD. EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR RENT. Ideal for documentation and making work samples, or for film screenings.

  • One overhead mounted Epson 51c LCD Projector (for use in theater only) and one Epson 51 LCD Projector for rent. For both units there are additional fees of $20.00 per day (Members) and $30.00 per day (Non-members, groups, and organizations).
  • TV/VCR
  • Canon Optura 40 mini-DV camcorder with tripod with fees of $20.00 per day (Members) and $30.00 per day (Non-members, groups, and organizations). A twenty minute orientation is required prior to rental.
  • A twenty minute orientation is required prior to rental of equipment.

Marley Rental
The Center has 7 rolls of dance marley for rent (Fees are charged per roll, per week, Mon thru Mon). The Fees are $30.00.

Questions? Please ask.


 
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