Rental Rates
Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center
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Normal Business HoursMonday-Thursday 9am – 9pm Friday & Saturday 9am – 5pm Closed Sundays The Community Arts Center follows, in general, the City of Wilmington’s Closing Schedule of Holidays. See Here |
General Information
- The Community Arts Center is available to non-profit organizations for rehearsals and board meetings at no charge if admission is not charged or donations accepted during normal business hours. Proof of non-profit status must be presented before space can be confirmed. For all other non-profit events please refer to the rate chart.
- Requests for space must be submitted no less than 7 business days prior to usage.
- Space is allocated and confirmed on a first come/ first serve basis by the CAC Director. No space is guaranteed unless confirmed by Director. All contracts require a $500 deposit, non-refundable if event cancelled less than 30 days before the contract date. The deposit may be reduced at the Director’s discretion if the event is ticketed through the CAC.
- Ticketed Events: A charge of 1 dollar per ticket will be added for all ticketed events. These funds are used to pay for items that are outside of the City’s normal repairs and maintenance items. The funds will be placed in a separate account and any disbursement will be approved by the City of Wilmington and Thalian Board of Directors.
- COVID-19 – Please contact CAC Director about special COVID-19 rates for performances on the 2nd Street Stage.
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FULL FLOORIncludes Auditorium, Lobby, Lavin Studio, Farrell Studio, South Studio, Dance Studio, Kitchen and Piano, Tables and chairs.
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Time Slot | Non-Profit* | Regular | |
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| Monday – Thursday per 4 hour period | $300 | $600 | ||
| Monday – Thursday per 8 hour period | $520 | $1040 | ||
| Friday – Sunday per 4 hour period | $400 | $800 | ||
| Friday – Sunday per 8 hour period | $680 | $1360 | ||
| Special Wedding Package | NA | $1500 | ||
| Beyond 8 hours in 1 hour increments | $50/hour | $100/hour | ||
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*non-profit rates apply only to events that charge admission or accept donations. |
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FRONT OF HOUSE ONLYIncludes Lobby, Lavin Studio, Farrell Studio, kitchen, and piano. Tables and Chairs. OR AUDITORIUM FOR NON-PERFORMANCE
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Time Slot | Non-Profit* | Regular | |
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| Monday – Thursday per 4 hour period | $150 | $300 | ||
| Monday – Thursday per 8 hour period | $260 | $520 | ||
| Friday – Sunday per 4 hour period | $200 | $400 | ||
| Friday – Sunday per 8 hour period | $340 | $680 | ||
| Beyond 8 hours in 1 hour increments | $25/hour | $50/hour | ||
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*non-profit rates apply only to events that charge admission or accept donations. |
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SINGLE STUDIO RENTAL
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Time Slot | For Profit | |
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| Normal Weekday Hours – Hourly Rate | $25/hour | ||
| Outside Normal Weekday Hours – Hourly Rate with 4 hour minimum |
$40/hour | ||
| Weekend Hours – Hourly Rate with 4 hour minimum | $40/hour | ||
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2nd Street Stage for ONE TIME PerformanceIncludes 2nd Street Stage, Backstage Dance Studio, and White Room. Use of tables and chairs. Option to set up info table/display banners in the Lobby near auditorium doors.
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| Monday – Thursday per 4 hour period | $225 | $325 | ||
| Friday – Sunday per 4 hour period | $300 | $400 | ||
| Each Additional Non-Business Hour | $40 | $75 | ||
| Use of Theatrical Equipment Deposit | $150 | $150 | ||
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All ticketed performances have a $1.00/ticket preservation fee added |
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2nd Street Stage for MULTIPLE PerformancesIncludes 2nd Street Stage, Backstage Dance Studio, and White Room. Use of tables and chairs. Option to set up info table/display banners in the Lobby near auditorium doors. |
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| Load In Fee | $75 | $75 | ||
| Single Performance | $285 | $385 | ||
| Additional Same Day Performance | $100 | $100 | ||
| House Attendant – per hour | $20/hour | $20/hour | ||
| Dark Days* – per day | $50/day | $50/day | ||
| Use of Theatrical Equipment Deposit | $150 | $150 | ||
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All ticketed performances have a $1.00/ticket preservation fee added *No dark-day fee will apply if auditorium floor and white room are usable as determined by management |
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Personnel Rates
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| House Attendant/Manager | $20/hour | 4 Hour Minimum |
| Technical Supervisor | $30/hour | 4 Hour Minimum |
| Set up/Breakdown |
$75 |
Renter may set up at no cost |
| Cleaning Services |
$50/hour |
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| Use of Theatrical Equipment |
$150 |
Refundable Security Deposit |
| Use of Kitchen |
$25/day |
with conjunction of a rental |
ABOUT OUR SPACES
Our lobby is closely restored to its 1943 appearance with artifacts, displays, photo murals, reproduction furniture, and other items of the era. The lobby wing studios are named for Tony Award winning actress Linda Lavin and Emmy Award winning costumer Peggy Farrell. Click the floorplan below for a closer look.
The auditorium, the Hannah Block Second Street Stage, seats 200 and is a popular performance venue for community theater and other entertainment productions. The Community Gallery is the home of Wilmington Art Association and features the work of area artists in monthly shows. Click the floorplan below for a closer look.
All front of house areas are perfect for meetings and special events with access to a fully equipped kitchen, lobby baby grand piano and off-street parking is available. Have your next special event in a space filled ambiance. Click the floorplan below for a closer look.
The Donn Ansell Lower Atrium Studio in our basement level is the perfect dance and rehearsal space with a beautiful new dance floor. It would also be a wonderful special event space with a separate entrance and garden. The basement level is also home to Orange Street Pottery. Click the floorplan below for a closer look.
There is a dance studio behind the Second Street Stage and a small studio beside the Second Street Stage primarily used for vocal instruction and a waiting/meeting room. Click the floorplan below for a closer look.
