Looking for a space to hold your event? Check
out the Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center in Palatine!
THEATRE
The Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center seats 431 (333 on the main
floor, 33 in the side mezzanines & 65 in the balcony) and is an
ideal venue for your theatrical production, staged reading, audition,
rehearsal, choral concert, dance recital, film screening, cultural
event, private rental, seminar, corporate training session or
graduation.
STAGE
Our stage is a 35' 11" (width) x 24' 3" (depth) proscenium
with adequate wing space and a working minimal-space fly system
(manual). The orchestra pit's usable space is 32' (width) x 11'
(depth). Our green room and both a men's and women's dressing
room are accessible from the stage.
SCENE
SHOP
Our approximately 28' (width) x 21' (depth) scene shop is
available for set construction and storage during your production run.
Our shop has a working sink, rolling work, tables, ladders, scaffold,
genie lift (must be supervised by staff when in use), paint supplies
(upon approval) and scrap lumber. Depending on the extent of your
show's run, you may not have use of the entire shop as it is common
for productions to share the space. Inquire with the Theatre
Coordinator for details.
LOBBY
Our lobby is approximately 15' (width) x 48' (depth) and can be
set up in a variety of different ways to best suit your event.
With the exception of a few restricted areas, you can set up tables
with displays or even to sell t-shirts, CDs, DVDs, etc. Close to
the entrance of the lobby, we have a concessions space that available
with a refrigerator, freezer and microwave. In the weeks leading up to
your event, be sure to submit postcards or flyers to the Theatre
Coordinator that can be put in our literature rack.
REHEARSAL
ROOM
This space is available for an additional fee. Inquire with
Theatre Coordinator for details.
STAFF
& OTHER SERVICES
Our tech staff has been well trained to assist you if you choose to
have us operate/program lights or run sound for your event. We
are here to serve you and your guests, and work hard to ensure your
stay at the Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center is as enjoyable and accommodating
as possible.
Cutting
Hall requires ticket-selling rentals to utilize our complete box
office package, which is included as part of your rental at no
additional cost. We are able to accommodate discount offers,
complimentary tickets as well as various pricing structures. Our box
office concierges are friendly and well-experienced with our ticketing
system. During box office hours, concierges are available to assist
your guests over the phone and even via email. You may also
purchase tickets online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Click
here to download our Box Office Event Information Form (right
click, save as).
The
Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center is a full service rental facility
that is ready to host your event. For rental inquiries and additional
information regarding the space, contact Jeff Greene (Theatre
Coordinator) at 847-991-5318 or via email at jgreene@palatineparks.org.
