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.
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
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.
CLASSROOM & GREAT ROOM FEES:
| SPACE & USE | Member | Non-Member |
| Classroom Rental | $15 per hour | $30 per hour |
| Great Room Rehearsals/workshops | $25 per hour | $50 per hour |
| Performances/Presentations: | ||
| Option 1: Hourly (4-hour min) | $75 per hour | $100 per hour |
| Option 2: Percentage to door: | 70/30 split with 70% to Renter and 30% to ASK, with minimum/guarantee of $200 to ASK. | 70/30 split with 70% to Renter and 30% to ASK, with minimum/guarantee of $200 to ASK. |
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.