R.E.M. Lee Theatre

Rates

1. Free Users

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  • Non-profit functions directly related to the educational, cultural, and recreational welfare of children, at which no admission is charged.

    Please note: Free users will be charged for custodial costs, technicians and equipment use. Please see "General Regulations" below.

    2. Non-profit organization registered in Canada and the U.S.A. or as approved and determined by the theatre coordinator as being in the non-profit category.

  • $ 350 per performance
  • $ 450 per Saturday performance
  • Subsequent same day performance(s) $ 200 per.

    3. Commercial, through local non-profit sponsor on presenting proof that the sponsor receives up to 25% of profit.

  • $ 800 per performance
  • $ 850 per Saturday performance
  • Subsequent same day performance(s)$ 400 per.

  • 4. Commercial, through local non-profit sponsor on presenting proof that the sponsor receives more than 25% of profit.

  • $ 400 per performance
  • $ 500 per Saturday performance
  • Subsequent same day performance(s) $ 250 per.

    5. Commercial (Straight)

  • $ 800 per performance
  • $ 850 per Saturday performance
  • Subsequent same day performance(s) $ 400 per.

    6. Convention or trade show

  • $ 800 per performance, including Saturday/Sunday performance
  • Subsequent day(s) $ 500 per day.

    7.Lobby only, for conference, lecture, art display, opening nights, etc.

  • $ 250 per day

    8.Cancellation Charge

  • 25% of contract total, plus any other incurred costs, such as tickets, printing, advertising, piano tuning, etc.

    9. Extra hours rate

  • $50 per hour (or part of an hour) for the first three (3) hours of overtime after 8 hours of use; $100 per hour following that

    10. School Concerts

  • Schools are liable for technical charges of a minimum of one technician at $50 per day for school concerts. If extra technician hours are required, they will be available at a cost of $25 per hour per technician.

    General Regulations


    1. Alcoholic beverages and foodstuffs are STRICTLY PROHIBITED in the Theatre. Subject to the approval of the Theatre Manager, a concession may be operated in the Theatre Foyer.

    2. SMOKING is not allowed on the Theatre premises and grounds.

    3. NO ADMITTANCE is allowed to any part of the building other than that rented. Organizers are responsible for strictly enforcing this rule.

    4. DAMAGE: Organizers will be charged for all damage to the building or its contents which occurs as a result of their occupation. In addition to any rental, a deposit may be charged which is returnable in full less the cost of repairs or replacement. The organizer must, if required, be able to arrange for a bond against damage in a minimum amount of $100,000.

    5. INJURY to users and audience will be the responsibility of the organizer and not of the School Board. Organizers may be required to produce adequate proof that an insurance company will provide coverage for the building on a single use basis, with specific reference to the nature of the activity. Liability and insurance waivers shall be in the form prescribed by Board Regulation.

    6. SIGNS and DECORATIONS or other articles must not be tacked or nailed except in designated areas.

    7. EQUIPMENT will be supplied by the Organizer, and School Board equipment must not be used except by special arrangement. Movie projectors, stage lighting equipment and sound equipment belonging to the Theatre will not be made available unless trained operators, acceptable to the Theatre Coordinator are available, and providing that the Organizer using the equipment agrees to accept responsibility for replacing anything lost or damaged. If trained operators are required, a charge will be made for their services.

    8. AUTHORITY: The Theatre Coordinator, the custodian, or other School Board official constitutes the Board's on the spot authority and their instructions will be adhered to. A Board employee will be on duty whenever non-school groups are renting the facility.

    9. HOURS OF USE will be as agreed and will only be changed by agreement with the Theatre Coordinator.

    10. FREE USE of premises does not include extra cleaning services and/or tech assistance. Users are expected to leave the building and facilities clean or arrange to pay the custodian to do so.

    11. FIRE BY-LAWS and regulations must be strictly observed by the Organizer. These include using only fire-proofed stage props; not exceeding seating capacity; and keeping aisles and exits clear.

    12. THE ORGANIZER agrees not to sell more the 700 tickets for each performance and no admittance will be allowed after the 700 tickets are sold.

    13. WHERE POSSIBLE, all tickets should be numbered; this will provide more organization and control for the Organizer and Theatre personnel.

    14. WHEN ORGANIZERS remove seats to facilitate extra equipment or staging, the Organizer must inform the Theatre Coordinator of their removal and ensure that the appropriate number of tickets are removed for sale.

    15. THE THEATRE will provide a list of operators, source of ushers, and custodial personnel to the Organizers.

    16. REHEARSAL TIMES must be adhered to and any abuse of designated times will be subject to charges on a proportionate hourly basis.

    17. THEATRE will NOT be open for extra rehearsals unless previous bookings have been made for this purpose.