Call Kathy Campbell, Event Services, at 864.278.9688 or email her at kathyc@spartanarts.org for room and special event rental information.
Call Stephen Smith, Theater Services, at 864.948.5350 or email him at ssmith@spartanarts.org for theater rental information.

Chapman Cultural Center
200 E St John St
Spartanburg, SC 29306

The following facilities are available for rent at the Chapman Cultural Center:

Theater
– David Reid Theatre with a seating capacity of 476, proscenium stage, dressing rooms, restrooms, lobby and common areas, available free parking.

Lobby/Plaza – Jennifer Evins Lobby with a standing capacity of 500 and the Zimmerli Plaza at the heart of all three buildings.
 
Meeting Rooms - One of two rooms located in the Chapman Cultural Center: one in the West Wing - ground level and the other in the East Wing - upper level.  Rental includes restrooms, common areas, available free parking. 
 

2. Rental Rates
 
 
A. Theatre** 
 

Non-Profit (South Carolina only)       Commercial/Other
 

Full Day - $800.00                         Full Day - $1300.00

Non-Event Day - $400.00                Non-Event Day -$650                                                 

Part Day - $400.00
 

B. Lobby and/or Plaza**
 

Non-Profit (South Carolina only)        Commercial/Other
 

Full Day - $800.00                               Full Day - $1500.00 

Part Day - $400.00                               Part Day – $875.00
 


C. Meeting Rooms (Per Room)
 

Non-Profit (South Carolina only))          Commercial/Other 
 

Full Day - $200.00                                        Full Day - $350.00 + $25.00 setup/cleanup
 

3 Hours or less - $60.00/                              Part Day - $175.00 + $25.00 setup/cleanup
 $25 each additional hour             


*For use of Kitchen Prep area, add $100.00 for use only if space is restored to its original condition.
 ** There is a $300 per performance or special event fee when using the theatre, lobby or plaza for anything other than load-in, setup or rehearsals.

 
Rate Definitions:

 

Full Day Rate - Use of the contracted area from 8:00AM to 11:59PM with space restored to its original configuration.
 
Non-Event Day Rate – Use of the contracted area for load-in, tech, rehearsals, dark days (days where show is setup but no activity is scheduled)  This reduced rate is contingent upon the lobby, the area in front of the curtain, and the audience chamber being available to rent to others.
 
Part Day Rate – Use of the contracted area for no more than five (5) consecutive hours, with space restored to its original configuration.  Any use of the contracted area over the five (5) hours will default to the Full Day Rate for that area.
 
 
Discount Rate – 10% off the applicable day rate for rentals of three (3) or more days.
 

 
3. Personnel Charges (All labor positions require a 4-hour minimum)                      
 

Technical Director+                         $30.00/hr Must be on site from load-in to load-out
 

Stagehands+                                   $20.00/hr
 

Riggers                                           $30.00/hr
 

Audio System Operator*                   $30.00/hr
 

Lighting System Operator*                 $30.00/hr
 

Runner                                             $25.00/hr plus .50/mile                             
 

House Manager+^                             $15.00/hr (arrives 2 hours before event start time)
 

House Custodial+^                            $15.00/hr
 

Uniformed Police Security (City)         $30.00/hr (required if alcoholic beverages will be served)
 

T-shirt Security+^                               $15.00/hr after 5 PM
 

Fire Security                                        $30.00/hr
 

+Required Staffing for theater events.
 

* Required Staffing for theater events when house production is used.
 

^ Required Staffing for Lobby events.
 

All labor for events on a National Holiday are charged double-time.
 
 

4. Ticket Office Charges
 

Ticketing Set-up:                                               $40.00 per performance                       

Ticket Print Charge:                                          $0.25 per comp ticket printed 

Extended Hours:                                               $15.00/hour per person

Credit Card Charges:                                       3.5% will be assessed on all credit card receipts
 

NOTE: A $3.00 consumer service charge is added to all tickets sold
 

5. Additional Rental Fees
 

Facility Sound System (as in place, operator required)                    No Charge w/building rental

Facility Lighting System (as in place, operator required)                  No Charge w/building rental      

Lycean Follow Spot (Does not include operator)                                $25.00 each/per event

Podium                                                                                                        No Charge w/building rental

Portable PA system w/ 2 mics & CD player                                         $100.00 per event (if needed, operator is additional)

Baby Grand Piano                                                        $ 50.00 per event

Upright Piano                                                                $ 25.00 per event 

Piano Tuning                                                                 $125.00 per tuning

Kurzweil keyboard                                                         $ 50.00 per event

Orchestra Shell                                                              $150.00 per event        

Marley Dance Floor                                                       $ 75.00 per event

Orchestra Pit Seating Install                                       $150.00 per event
 

Table Cloths                                                                  $    5.00 each/per event
 

Theatre LCD projector/screen                                    $250.00 per event
 

Meeting room LCD projector                                                                       $ 50.00
 

Laptop                                                                                                              $ 50.00
 

TV/ DVD w/cart                                                                                                $ 25.00 per event
 

Meeting Room Setup                                                                                    $ 25.00 per room
 

Lobby Setup                                                                                                    $50.00
 

Lobby Event Clean-up (Required for every event)                                    $300.00 per event
 

Theatre Event Clean-up                                                                                 $300.00 per event
 

 
The rental rates for the Chapman Cultural Center are based on all equipment on an "as-is-where-is" basis. 
All changes, movement, or modifications will be at the expense of the Lessee.
 

6. Special Services     Equipment Rental: The Chapman Cultural Center is available to make arrangements for rental of additional production and backline gear, which might be required for the user's performance and are not listed herein. A service fee of 20% will be assessed for this service.

200 East St. John Street  |  Spartanburg, SC 29306  p 864.583.2776 x 225  |  864.948.5353