FY24 Performance Venue Rentals

Applications for performance venues for FY24 are now open.

Application applies to the following spaces from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024:

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

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Rental Rates

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Please note: Rental rates for the 2023-2024 season will be published later this year. New rates will go into effect July 1, 2023. We will update applicant once the new rates are established. For your reference the below rates are from FY23 and should be used only as an estimation. It is likely there will be a slight increase in the rates, and they are subject to change.

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BCA uses 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 the BCA Theatre Rentals team at theatrerentals@bostonarts.org.

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