The Maine State Ballet Theater Production Manager will arrange for a production meeting with the rental group to discuss contract details and the technical elements of the performance.

At all times when a rental group or any person(s) from the rental group are in the building, MSB will provide a house staff person.

The rental group is responsible for supplying qualified technical staff to be approved by Maine State Ballet or hiring Maine State Ballet technical staff for the production. The theatrical lighting at Maine State Ballet is a permanent installation. Rental group tech staff may not move lighting fixtures from the rep plot without first submitting a plot covering the rental show’s needs and restoration timeline.

Changes made to the Maine State Ballet Theater lighting plot by the rental group must be restored at the end of the run. In the event the rental group does not restore lighting, a $300 restoration fee will be assessed.

The Maine State Ballet Theater Production Manager or associate will be accessible at all times in person or by telephone throughout the rental period.

Only free-standing scenery can be accommodated. No permanent set pieces can be placed on stage and nothing can be lagged into the deck. No additional rigging is permitted.

Reasonably sized scenery, sets and props can be stored in the Maine State Ballet warehouse during the length of the rental run. Maine State Ballet props, wardrobe, tools, scenery and sets will not be accessible to rental groups.

All load-in, rehearsal and load-out times to be incorporated into times listed on contract.

Advertising, promotion and ticketing is the responsibility of the rental group.

Rental group is responsible for all licensing rights for the performance.

Rental group shall follow all fire code regulations regarding public performance.

By Maine State Law the use of open flame or pyrotechnics is prohibited.

Rental group is responsible for keeping the backstage, dressing rooms and lobby clean.

Rental group assumes responsibility for any damages to the facility and associated replacement and repair costs. Should the deposit not cover the total amount for restoration, rental group will be held liable for the full amount due.

Rental group will provide a parking attendant or will hire an attendant provided by Maine State Ballet at the rate of $50 per performance.

Download the Maine State Ballet Theater - Facility Use Application Form (pdf)
Print, complete and mail to Maine State Ballet Theater, 348 US Route One, Falmouth, Maine, 04105