In keeping with the history of 97 Broadway as the social center for three synagogues, and later as a city-owned community center, ASK has designed the Great Room to accommodate performances, workshops, readings, movement classes, rehearsals, as well as community and public events. The Great Room is a performance space for theater and music performances, and spoken word events, and also for public meetings, receptions, private parties and celebrations. We have even had weddings and catered events in this space!
To that end, ASK has created a simple rental schedule to accommodate a wide range of events at a modest cost. Members receive a significant discount for the use of the Great Room!
ASK is not a producing organization and we rent to independent artists and performance groups who bring their own technical staff, audience, and productions.
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THE GREAT ROOM SPACE includes:
- Proscenium stage with wings stage right & stage left
- 99-seat house – flexible seating which could include risers
- Lighting grid with control panel
- Sound system: Speakers, wired and wireless microphones
- Projector: Front projector with screen
- Baby grand piano
- Connecting classroom as “Green Room”
- Kitchen area entryway with two bathrooms
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The CLASSROOM STUDIO
ASK also has a studio classroom! Featuring large windows on two sides of the room, this classroom is bathed in natural lighting and features chairs, folding tables, for multi-purpose use as well as easels and drawing benches for art projects.
Both the Great Room and the Studio are available for rent throughout the year. Please see below chart for rental information and reach out to us with your idea! We are community-minded and greatly value work at all stages of development.
Downloadable FLOOR PLANS
CLASSROOM & GREAT ROOM FEES:
| SPACE & USE | Member | Non-Member |
| Classroom Rental | $18 per hour | $30 per hour |
| Great Room Rehearsals/workshops | $25 per hour | $50 per hour |
| Performances/Presentation rentals: | ||
| Option 1: Bare Bones/Hourly
(4-hour min) |
$85 per hour | $100 per hour |
| Option 2: Bare Bones/Percentage to door: | 70/30 split with 70% to Renter and 30% to ASK, minimum/guarantee of $300 per night to ASK. | 60/40 split with 60% to Renter and 40% to ASK, minimum/guarantee of $400 per night to ASK. |
| Includes:
· 5 hours: same day space rental including set-up & break down. Additional tech or rehearsal time is by the hour. · 1 house manager to help with door and set up of chairs & lock up at end of night. |
Includes:
· 5 hours: same day space rental including set-up & break down. Additional tech or rehearsal time is by the hour. · 1 house manager to help with door and set up of chairs & lock up at end of night. |
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| *Additional:
· Renter covers the cost to engage theater technicians to run sound board and lighting console. · Renter is responsible for cleaning the space and taking away garbage after the show/event. · Renter sells own concessions. Wine/beer not allowed without Tavern License. |
*Additional:
· Renter covers the cost to engage theater technicians to run sound board and lighting console. · Renter is responsible for cleaning the space and taking away garbage after the show/event. · Renter sells own concessions. Wine/beer not allowed without Tavern License. |
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| Option 3: Package Deal | Flat rate: $690 per night | Flat rate: $900 per night |
| Includes:
· 5 hour same-day space use for load in, clean up, load out, and tech. Additional tech or rehearsal time is by the hour. · 1 house manager to help with door and set up of chairs & lock up at end of night. · 1 technician to run sound board & lighting console. · Cleaning of the venue, following the event · Renter sells own concessions. Wine/beer not allowed without Tavern License. |
Includes:
· 5 hour same-day space use for load in, clean up, load out, and tech. Additional tech or rehearsal time is by the hour. · 1 house manager to help with door and set up of chairs & lock up at end of night.. · 1 technician to run sound board & lighting console. · Cleaning of the venue, following the event · Renter sells own concessions. Wine/beer not allowed without Tavern License. |
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Interesting in doing your WEDDING or PRIVATE EVENT at ASK?
ASK features a full kitchen, 3 elegant spacious galleries as well as the Great Room and Studio to make for an exceptional affair. Learn more about using our building for your memorable event! CLICK HERE
Interested in renting the Great Room or our Studio Classroom? Please fill out the inquiry form below. We are excited to hear from you!
Use the form below to inquire about availability and rates.