FY23 Performance Venue Rentals

Applications for performance venues for FY23 are now open.

Application applies to the following spaces from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023:

  • BCA Plaza Theatre
  • BCA Plaza Black Box Theatre
  • Nicholas Martin Hall in the Calderwood Pavilion

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Rental Rates

BCA is introducing a sliding scale rental rate model. We classify non-profit organizations as large, mid-sized, or small. Individual artists typically receive the small organization rental rate.

  • A large organization has an operating budget greater than $1 million.
  • A mid-sized organization has an operating budget equal to or less than $1 million, but greater than $100,000.
  • A small organization has an operating budget of less than or equal to $100,000.

The rental rates for non-profit organizations are as follows (please note: additional costs may be incurred):

BCA Plaza Theatre (142 capacity fixed seating)

  • Large Organization – $2,450/week
  • Mid-Sized Organization – $1,950/week
  • Small Organization – $1,600/week
  • Summer Rental – $1,400/week

BCA Plaza Black Box Theatre (90 capacity flexible seating*)

  • Large Organization – $1,550/week
  • Mid-Sized Organization – $1,250/week
  • Small Organization – $1,000/week
  • Summer Rental – $900/week

*Actual capacity dependent on ground plan/set up

Nicholas Martin Hall in the Calderwood Pavilion at Boston Center for the Arts (49 capacity flexible seating*)

  • Large Non-Profit – $1800/week
  • Small Non-Profit – $1000/week

*Actual capacity dependent on ground plan/set up

If you are a for-profit organization, please contact theatrerentals@bostonarts.org for rental rate information.

If there are any questions regarding the application process, email BCA’s Theatre Programs Manager Michaila Cowie at Michaila@bostonarts.org.

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