Where Eagles Dare studios (picture by Ben Strothmann)
...is the bold name of 3 new spaces designed
specifically for theatre professionals -- ideal for rehearsals, classes,
auditions, and readings. The studios offer the 4 Cs: low Cost, Convenience,
Cleanliness, and Comfort. All spaces incandescent lighting, with an option of
plentiful natural light. There are comfortable chairs, of a unique steel-weave
construction. There is no dance floor.
Studio A has a working area of 22 X 28 feet, with rehearsal
props, storage, and a waiting room. (The space is ideal for photographers, with
over 300 square feet of windows facing North and East.) This is the flagship
space of Where Eagles Dare, but the rates are extremely reasonable compared to
similar-sized spaces elsewhere.
Studio B is even bigger than Studio A, being 22 X 32 feet,
with rehearsal props but no storage or waiting room. Its windows face East and
South. Partly because it doesn't have a waiting room, it is even less expensive
than Studio A. Studio B has a piano, available for $3 / hr. There is also a
$100 charge for tuning. This piano can be moved to the theatre for long-term
engagements, availability permitting.
Studio C faces South. It contains some rehearsal cubes,
chairs, and a table. It is a cozy 13 X 25 feet, ideal for coaching or scene
work. And the price can't be beat, starting at $12 per hour!
(The Theatre is also available as a
rehearsal space, when not in use as a theatre. Rates, which do not include use
of stage lights or the sound system, are the same as Studio A.)
I created these spaces after many years of
renting inadequate and overpriced spaces in Manhattan. Regular rates range from
$10 to $25 per hour, depending on the nature of the use, the time of day, and
whether it is a non-profit or commercial rental (see tables). There is also a
Yamaha P80 electronic keyboard, available at a modest rate.
The complex is in the heart of
Off-Off-Broadway's new Midtown theatre district, just a short walk from Penn
Station or Times Square. Location is 347 W. 36th St. suites 1201 and 1204. At
latest count, there were 11 theatres on the same block. A place for young
actors to spread their wings!
Hourly
Rates
There are 3 main categories of rate: non-profit,
commercial, and festival special. Each category is subdivided
into 2 subcategories: off-peak and peak.
Non-profit applies to your typical Off-Off-Broadway rehearsals
and to classes.
Commercial means rehearsal for anything other than an Equity
showcase (or non-union show of equivalent budget).
Festival special is a new category, for producers of theatre
festivals. You need to book at least 100 hours to get this rate. (You can pay
for 100 hours and use, say, 80 hours, which is still a bargain.) This is an
off-peak only rate.
Off-peak refers to hours not in high demand: 9-5 weekdays and
9-noon on weekends.
Peak hours are 5 - 11 p.m. weekdays and noon - 11 p.m. weekends.
Studio
A
|
. |
Off-peak hours |
Peak hours |
|
Non-profit |
$18 |
$23 ($21 on weekends) |
|
Commercial |
$25 |
$30 |
|
Festival special |
$12 |
-- |
Studio
B
|
. |
Off-peak hours |
Peak hours |
|
Non-profit |
$15 |
$20 |
|
Commercial |
$20 |
$25 |
|
Festival special |
$11 |
-- |
Studio
C
|
. |
Off-peak hours |
Peak hours |
|
Non-profit |
$12 |
$15 |
|
Commercial |
$18 |
$22 |
|
Festival special |
$10 |
-- |
To hold an audition, you must rent 2 rooms,
one of them for use as a holding room. You must also have sufficient monitors
(at least 2) to handle the load.
Yamaha P80 keyboard or piano: $3 per hour
(reduced!). Piano tuning: $100.
Camera + tripod: $5 per hour.
If you give us 48 hours’ notice that you
must cancel, we will give you a credit for any deposits and try to re-rent your
slot. Otherwise, we will be unable to offer any credit. There are no cash
refunds.
For an appointment, call me at (646)
207-2926 or E-mail me at studios @ oobr.com.