Maine State Ballet is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Maine State Ballet (MSB) houses a proscenium stage theater in the back end of its studio located at 348 U.S. Route One in Falmouth, Maine. Maine State Ballet Theater is available for dance and music recital rentals to performing arts organizations in the greater Portland, Maine area. Studio rentals for ongoing dance and music lessons and rehearsals are also available at the MSB facility. The building is not handicapped accessible.
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The following priorities have been set for granting non-exclusive use of the Theater:
- Maine State Ballet productions
- Performing arts organizations for children and the local community
- Other non-profit organizations
- Commercial groups
Due to limited seating and the Marley dance flooring on the stage area which can not be removed, the Maine State Ballet Theater does not rent to theater groups with sets which need to be anchored to the floor, nor to dance performances which involve clogging. Maine State Ballet reserves the right to reject rental applicants with productions or events inconsistent with our mission.
Individuals or organizations interested in renting the Maine State Ballet Theater are asked to submit a Facility Use Application to our Theater Production Manager Fred Bernier, fredmsb@maine.rr.com. Upon agreement of dates and times for rental, the Theater Production Manager will issue two copies of a rental agreement for signature by both parties.
Hourly rates for rehearsal and non-performance*
Studios 1, 2, 3, 4 - $15 per hour
Studio 5 - $25 per hour, $20 per hour (non-profit)
Theater - $35 per hour, $30 per hour (non-profit)
Hourly rates for technical work*
(includes hanging/focusing lights and scenic preparation)
Theater - $10 per hour (Monday through Friday – 9:00am to 6:00pm)
Theater - $20 per hour (Saturday and Sunday or after 6:00pm weekdays)
Rates for Tech/Dress rehearsal with the use of theatrical lighting*
Theater - $100 per rehearsal
Performance day rates in Theater *
(audience-attended, ticketed performance)
$100 per performance
*All days and times are subject to theater/studio availability.
To secure dates, a non-refundable deposit fee of $100 is due upon confirmation of the rental dates or 30 days prior to the rental period; this will be deducted from the overall charge upon completion of rental.
Rental groups are required to provide proof of comprehensive general liability insurance with Maine State Ballet named as the additional insured.
Please contact Fred Bernier, Maine State Ballet Theater Production Manager to schedule theater and studio rentals.
Email: fredmsb@maine.rr.com
Phone: 207.781.7672
Fax: 207.781.3663.
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
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
