Auditorium Rentals
The Auditorium is a 200 seat venue located at the western end of the building, near Blanshard Street. The house is accessed directly from the outside of the building. Folding wooden seats are arranged with two aisles on a sloped floor. The raised stage has a plaster proscenium arch, and is accessed from a central staircase. The stage is technically limited with regards to lights, cables, etc. There is no separate backstage entrance or dressing rooms. There are beige proscenium curtains, and black side and back curtains as well as a 17 ft. high stage area lighting grid. A basic sound system with microphones and some audio-visual equipment is also available on request. A small tent just outside the south doors serves as a covered lobby area for ticket sales, etc.

Please note that to view the Auditorium, you must make an appointment with staff.

Technical Notes about the venue and its equipment are available on request.

HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS
Please consult the reverse of your rental contract for details. These general information notes are meant for you and your guests. Preservation of the heritage values of the building and grounds is a paramount consideration in our rental program.

Smoking: is not permitted in any area of the building at any time. Designated smoking areas are located at the side entrance as well as near the tented area at the main rear entrance. Please use the receptacles provided.

Electrical Appliances: Any appliance which is plugged into an outlet on the property must be Canadian Safety Association (CSA) approved for use in 110 volt outlets. To avoid circuit overloads, please refer to circuit diagram in the Technical Notes.

Catering and Concessions: The serving of food or beverages is permissible in the auditorium. Please consult with the Program Coordinator or designate to determine areas suitable for set-up of catering or concessions. There are no catering facilities in the auditorium. Liquor Service requires a Special Occasion’s license. Events without professional catering must be registered with Capital Regional Health. Please note that no food or drink other than bottled water is permitted on the stage area. It may also be possible to rent other facilities at St. Ann’s Academy as a reception venue or breakout rooms for conferences; please contact staff for further information.

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Special Requirements and limitations of Historic Space: Please note that there is a limited backstage area, and no dressing rooms or access to the stage other than the central stage staircase. Limited backstage access through private office space can be made available by special arrangement in advance. Extra fees apply to cover additional staffing costs necessary to monitor the area. This area is only available as a thoroughfare to the washrooms downstairs; it cannot be used as a changing area. The small “minstrel’s balcony” above the rear entrance to the Auditorium IS NOT available for use. The Auditorium has fragile paint, wood and plaster surfaces.

Wheelchair Accessibility: St. Ann’s Academy is fully wheelchair accessible. A level area suitable for audience members in wheelchairs is located near the right hand side of the stage. A wheelchair accessible washroom is located adjacent to the west entrance of the house. IMPORTANT: If wheelchair access to the stage will be needed, staff must be advised at the time of booking.

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