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TNT is available for rentals

Terrific New Theatre (TNT) is a newly renovated facility (2024-Sept.) with auditorium seating for 100, a proscenium style stage, a beautiful lobby, and ADA accessibility throughout the building. In the heart of Birmingham’s Central City district, TNT is across the street from The Redmont Hotel, and within walking distance of multiple restaurants, bars, and shops.

All rates listed below are by the hour, with a 3-hour minimum. Security deposit (⅓ of rental) is required for all rentals, to hold the date. Use of the auditorium requires rental of the lobby.

LOBBY ONLY - $150/hour or $75/hour for nonprofits.

This rental includes the following:

  • Main lobby (Area = 743 sf; Maximum capacity = 206)

  • Box office (for ticketing, greeting, etc.)

  • Bar (including a sink, a beverage cooler, and serving counter)

  • Four (4) unisex, patron restrooms

  • Water fountain access

  • Side hallway access (for caterer staging)

  • Table for food presentation: (1) 6ft, folding, and (2) 5ft folding

  • Four (4) high-top tables with cloths (white)

  • Three (3) seating areas, accommodating approximately 5 people each

  • TNT's photo staging area, with TNT logo backdrop

  • One (1) large round marble table

  • Some extra informal seating can be provided by TNT

  • One (1) TNT representative

Rental assumes an open bar with renter-provided, free drinks and bartender. No alcohol sales allowed.

If paid concession preferred, TNT will provide all drinks and retain all concessions sales for the event. Those charges are:

  • TNT-provided bartender = $50, one-time fee

  • Access to backstage Kitchen = $50, one-time fee

TERRIFIC NEW THEATRE - $500/hour or $250/hour for non-profits

This rental includes all amenities noted for the LOBBY (above) and

AUDITORIUM, plus back-stage access. LOBBY must be included in the

total rental package. Details are LOBBY (above) and the following:

  • Access to the auditorium through the main lobby

  • Capacity: 100 seats

  • 42ft wide x 25ft deep stage

  • One (1) podium

  • One (1) sound and lighting technician to provide basic needs, like

                  (overhead lights, making space in the front row for wheelchair

                    access, ambient music).

  • Needs beyond this basic package = TECH PACKAGE (below)

  • Two (2) backstage dressing rooms, accommodating 6 people each

  • Two (2) backstage restrooms

  • One (1) backstage lounge area

  • Large loading dock, from parking lot into the theater’s backstage area

  • Two (2) parking spaces - behind the building, off of the alley

  • One (1) TNT representative

 

EXTRA CHARGE: Kitchen with refrigerator, dishwasher, double sink, and small eating area = $50, one-time fee

                                 NOTE: No food is allowed in the auditorium at any time. If food will be served as part of the event, the

TECH PACKAGE

This add-on includes:

  • Two (2) Handheld, wireless microphones and two (2) mic stands

  • Use of TNT’s projector (mounted in the lighting grid)

    • NOTE: TNT does not have a projection screen.

  • Lighting operator - $50/hour (may fluctuate, depending on available personnel)

    • Available to coordinate stage lighting, with instruction from the renter

    • Meet with the event coordinator, prior to the event, to create the necessary lighting “looks” needed on the stage.

    • Outside lighting equipment must be approved by Terrific New Theatre before being brought into the space.

  • Sound operator - $50/hour (may fluctuate, depending on available personnel)

    • Available to provide and setup microphones on the stage

    • Available to add renter-provided music – if needed

    • Meet with event coordinator, prior to event, to secure sound files and instructions

    • Outside sound equipment must be approved by Terrific New Theatre before being brought into the space.

 

EXTENDED rentals, or multiple dates usage, will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis, and may be available for a discounted rate. Also, TNT reserves the right to retain all concessions sales for the event.

TO BOOK YOUR EVENT, please contact:

Tamara DeBolt

Executive Director

Email: tam@terrificnewtheatre.com

DOWNLOADABLE VERSION OF THE RENTAL AGREEMENT is available HERE.

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Terrific New Theatre's Mission Statement

​The mission of Terrific New Theatre is to promote the presence of non-profit community theatre in Birmingham, Alabama, and the surrounding region, through presentation of a distinctive season of high-quality contemporary programs. In addition, TNT will act as a showcase for local talent and as a workshop/lab where theatre creatives can experience hands-on participation.

 

ADDRESS: 2112 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203

PHONE:     (205) 328-0868

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