Commercial Rates
Rates as at 1 January 2009
THEATRE RENTAL
| PERFORMANCE DAY BASIC – Includes Bump-in/Rehearsal/Performance/Bump-out Please note, this includes a basic light and sound rig only. |
$721 | |
| EACH ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE On same day |
$218.00 | |
| BARE STAGE HIRE Hourly rate includes Stage Air-conditioning and house lights only |
$109 | |
| THEATRE POWER – LIGHTING AND AIR-CONDITIONING Per four hour session |
$218 | |
| FOYERS AND DRESSING ROOM – LIGHTING AND AIRCONDITIONING No charge – house lighting only |
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| CLEANING | Theatre/Amphitheatre | $145.00 |
| Foyers and dressing rooms each *Dependent on usage |
$44.00 | |
| DATA PROJECTOR For conferences or seminars – please supply your own laptop |
$37.50 p/hour | |
| DEPOSIT UPON BOOKING | $250 | |
AMPHITHEATRE RENTAL
| PERFORMANCE BASIC CHARGE Includes Bump-in/rehearsal/bump-out on Performance day |
$435 |
| POWER - per four hour session, if used | $109 |
| The Rental Fee includes only basic stage lighting and basic sound systems. Any additional equipment will incur additional fees. Please refer to “Equipment Hire List” for options or call the Theatre Technician on 08 9159 6861. | |
| Toilet facilities are available in the Theatre Foyer and Administration Blocks. |
FOYER RENTAL
BASIC CHARGE
| Hourly rate includes basic cleaning, lighting and power. | $29/hour, min. 3 hours |
| Easels and hanging boards by arrangement. | $115.00/day |
| PLUS any wages for Theatre Staff requested. | |
| Provision of chairs and sound system etc by arrangement with the Theatre Manager/Theatre Technician | |
| EXHIBITION AND SALES OF GOODS – Exhibitors are responsible for insurance and security of all goods and equipment located at the Theatre. |
TICKETING
| BOOKING FEES | 10% of value of ticket, plus GST. For example, booking fee of $2.00 on a $20.00 ticket plus 10% GST = total of $2.20. |
| CANCELLATION OR REFUND FEES Charge in addition to Booking Fees. |
$2 per ticket |
| CREDIT CARD CHARGES | 3% of value of tickets purchased by credit card/EFTPOS (at the discretion of the Theatre Manager) |
| TICKET SETS Where a hirer wishes to sell the tickets themselves. |
25c p/ticket |
PIANO HIRE
| YAMAHA C5 GRAND PIANO (on stage ONLY) |
$75.00/day |
| YAMAHA U3 UPRIGHT GRAND PIANO | $22.50/day |
| Piano Tuning is the responsibility of the Hirer and should be requested. Tuning will be at the Hirer’s expense. |
RED CARPET
| to cover from one edge of stage to other | 12m x 1.5m $145.00/day |
PROGRAMS AND MERCHANDISE
| COMMISSION | 10% of the GST exclusive price plus GST |
A program and merchandise seller can be provided at the request of the hirer. Wages will be charged to the Hirer, or Hirers may provide their own seller
WAGES AND STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
The Walkington Theatre is staffed by three full time positions, 2 FOH and 1 technician. Casual staff are employed as required. Ushering and bar work is staffed by volunteers who are members of Friends of The Theatre.
Where deemed necessary, extra professional staff will be rostered and charged back to the hirer at the discretion of the Theatre Manager. Wages will be charged out for all times attended or worked on behalf of the hirer, whether by full time or casual Walkington Theatre staff.
| WAGE RATES PER STAFF MEMBER | Head Tech: $50 p/hour Casual Techs: $35.00 p/hr |
MINIMUM STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
| Bump-in/rehearsal/performance/bump-out | 1 x Technician |
| PERFORMANCE | Front of house staff 1 Front of House Manager |
| REHEARSALS No lighting or sound |
1 Staff Member – General |
| ACTIVITIES NOT REQUIRING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | 1 Staff Member – General |
FREIGHT COSTS
Any freight costs incurred by or on behalf of the hirer will be charged out to the hirer.
ENTERTAINMENT COSTS/RIDERS
Entertainment costs, including meals and drinks etc, requested by or on behalf of the Hirer, will be charged back to the hirer.
