Public Ticketed Movie Event (only available to local organizations/groups): $750 vs. 12% of gross ticket revenue - whichever is greater
PLEASE NOTE: Please contact Executive Director, Andrew Driscoll (
andrew@theorpheum.org) as to the current capacities of the theatre and available dates.
Event day rental fee includes up to three (3) consecutive hours of occupancy of the theatre. Clock starts when any person affiliated with renting organization first enters the building and the clock stops when the last member from organization and/or patron leaves the building.
- Additional hours are charged at the rate of $150/hour for occupancy outside of the three contracted hours.
- At no time may admission be charged: if admission is charged, then the single/multiple event base rate rental charges apply.
- Rate includes use of sound & lighting systems, movie screen, projector, and operator.
- A non-refundable 25% deposit is required upon submission of an executed contract.
- Balance of base rental rate plus any other agreed-upon rental charges for services as outlined below are due ten (10) business days prior to the initial date of theatre occupancy. Additional charges will be billed to the Renter with net due in 10 business days from last day of theatre occupancy.
- Renter to provide movie on DVD, Blu-Ray, or DCP format at least seven (7) business days prior to the screening date
- Obtention of film license is required for all public movie events without exception.
- Orpheum will obtain licensing (when applicable) for film(s) to be screened. Renter will incur the licensing fee up to a rate of $350. Any cost for licensing above $350 will additionally be the responsibility of the Renter. If Renter possesses licensing for film(s) to be screened, Renter must provide proof of license prior to contract execution.
-Concessions will be open for the duration of event and items will be available at retail prices. Bringing outside food or beverages (alcohol or non-alcohol) is strictly prohibited.