The O'Shaughnessy has three spaces available for rent: The O'Shaughnessy (main venue), The Frey Theater and the Recital Hall.
Rent The O'Shaughnessy
- Up to 1800 seats, full house, or 714 seats, main floor only (with movable ceiling dropped in for greater intimacy). View seating chart here.
- Continental-style seating with ample leg room.
- Flexible Orchestra Pit that can be used in three positions: down for live musicians; house level for additional seating; and stage level for additional stage apron space
- Updated for improved ADA Accessibility in 2014, including space for 14 wheelchairs
- Free Parking for you and your patrons
- 24 hour campus Public Safety
- Easy load-in access
- Professional technical staff including a production manager
- Additional spaces available for breakout, rehearsals or receptions
- Online ticket set up and front of house support for performance days, which includes a house manager, ticketers, and ushers
- Professional Stage Crew (IATSE)
- 2 Steinway Grand Pianos
- Ballet Dance Floor and Percussive Dance Floor
- Complete Sound System
- Stage Lighting
- Orchestra shell
- Chairs and risers
- Green Room
- Lobby
- Main Floor
- Mezzanine Lounge, accessible by stairs only
- Upper Balcony Lounge, accessible by stairs only
- A full-time Events Manager is on staff to assist you with your front-of-house, merchandise, and concessions needs. We staff well-trained ushers to assist in greeting your patrons and helping them to their seats. View the Front of House Manual for more detailed information about front-of-house assistance.
- A versatile ticket office located in the lobby of The O’Shaughnessy processes orders in-person, over the phone, and online, with convenient hours of operation Tuesday-Friday, 12:00-4:00 p.m., and two hours before show time on performance days. Ticketing through The O’Shaughnessy is also available 24/7 online. View the Ticketing Options and Procedures Manual for more detailed information about ticketing assistance.
- A professional back-of-house staff provides assistance for all of your backstage and production needs. We provide references for auxiliary equipment and are willing to answer questions and give advice concerning your technical needs. The O’Shaughnessy is proud to be a union hall. View the Technical Packet here for more detailed information about renting The O’Shaughnessy.
Rent The Frey Theater
The Frey Theater is a flexible black box theater located in the north end of The O’Shaughnessy. Maximum seating capacity is 172 patrons.
- Ability to use your own designers & technicians
- Up to 172 seats/general admission
- A standard light plot for the space
- Q-lab sound control
- ETC Element light board
- 2 Video Projectors
- Easy load-in access
- Production Manager support
- Online ticket set up and front of house support for performance days, which includes a house manager, a ticketer, and 2 ushers.
- 24 hour campus Public Safety
- Free parking for you and your patrons
- View the Frey Theater tech specs here
Weekly: $2000/week, includes access 8am-10:30pm and three public performances per week. Additional performances may be added at daily rate.
Daily: $300/performance hour, counted curtain to curtain. Additional rehearsal, workshop or event load in/setup time available at $50/hour.
Rent the Recital Hall
The Recital Hall is a lecture hall with a small stage. It is a perfect space for reader’s theater, one or two person shows, stand-up comedy, and musical events. The theater is located in the south end of The O’Shaughnessy. Maximum seating capacity is 180 patrons.
- Ability to use your own designers & technicians
- 180 seats/reserved seating
- A set lighting configuration
- Video Projector
- Retractable Projection Screen
- Full Audio System
- Easy load-in access
- Production Manager support
- Online ticket set up and front of house support for performance days, which includes a house manager, a ticketer, and 2 ushers.
24 hour campus Public Safety. - Free parking for you and your patrons
Weekly: $2000/week, includes access 8am-10:30pm and three public performances per week. Additional performances may be added at daily rate.
Daily: $300/performance hour, counted curtain to curtain. Additional rehearsal, workshop or event load in/setup time available at $50/hour.
