Thank you for considering donating to the Friends of the Historic Seminole Theatre.

Wondering what the Friends do – and why you should give?  Here is a brief synopsis.  You can also visit the full website here https://www.friendsofthehistoricseminoletheatre.com/

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Mission

To continue preservation of The Seminole Theatre as an architectural treasure of our Historic Downtown Homestead, and to promote the Theatre as the community’s cultural center for many years to come – to provide support for community programming, educational opportunities, and related events to build upon the Theatre’s impact and service to our culturally diverse community.

Impact

Since re-opening the Seminole Theatre less than 2 years ago, the Friends have accomplished:
-Installing and maintaining “Artist in the Spotlight” program to display local visual artists
-Subsidize tickets for over 400 at-need young people and their families.
-Launched a community theatre company and presented “Hairspray”

Plans

Future plans for the Friends include:
-Expanding community theatre into resident group “Seminole Theatre Players” and presenting a regular mainstage season-Launching youth theater program to present bi-annual productions
-Providing scholarships for summer musical theater camps
-Growing ticket subsidies to bring 1,000 persons per year
-Renovate historic elements of theater lobby.

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The Auditorium is a multi-purpose, 420 seat state-of-the-art performing arts center perfectly equipped for concerts, theater, dance, film, corporate events, graduations and more. The newly renovated auditorium has two levels of seating, a fly system, orchestra pit, dressing rooms, and in-house lighting, audio and projection systems. At 420 seats, the Auditorium is the perfect compromise between a cabaret club and a vast concert hall. Contact us to find out why the Seminole Theatre auditorium is perfect for your next event.

Capacity:

418 Auditorium Seats

• 287 seats in Orchestra (first level)

• 131 seats in Balcony (second level)

• Account for Audio Position (6 seats)

• An addition 40 seats may be added in balcony when needed

Stage – 1400 sqft

Rental of the Auditorium includes use of our Lobby and Dressing Rooms. Inquire for more details on these spaces.

AUDITORIUM

Front of house staffing

Front of House Service Package Fee: Required for all Bookings

$150 per performance (House Manager included.)

Assistant House Manager (required if over 100 attendees):

$100.00- 6 hours or less; $200- Over 6 hours

(Rates subject to increase if more than one public event is held in one day)

Cleaning Fee: May be subject to change depending on event.

$250.00- 6 hours or less/per public performance

$300.00- 6 hours or more/per public performance

Security (At Prevailing Rates )

Management will determine if additional security is required, or Renter may request.

Technical Staff (At Prevailing Rates)

A Technical Director must be present for all events in Auditorium. Use of House Audio or Lighting Systems will require additional technical staff. Please advance needs for staff estimates. See Technical Staff Schedule page for examples of technical staffing packages.

Event Insurance:

Charged at market rate plus $75 management fee. Renters with sufficient liability insurance may be exempt.

Security Deposit:

A security deposit shall be due in addition to the Estimated Fees & Charges. The security deposit will be returned five (5) business days following the event, less any expenses related to damage to venue, equipment and property, and any additional labor hours required that were not billed.

Additional Terms:

• 7% Sales Tax applies to all rental rates, ticket sales, and other reimbursable charges (but not labor) unless Licensee has proof of State of Florida Tax Exempt Status.
• Auditorium Rate includes lobbies and dressing rooms, maintenance and building coverage for load-in, set-up, rehearsals and one performance.
• Any hours over scheduled rates will be billed at one and a half of the pro-rated rates. For example, a “Commercial – Public Performance or Presentation” scheduled for a Thursday from 8:00am to 3:00pm will be assessed a rental fee of $937.50 for an additional hour. $750 standard rate for half day plus $187.50 ($750/6 * 1.5 = $187.50 per additional hour).
• Rehearsal, Film/Photo Shoot, or Private Conference. Rate shall grant access to Auditorium and Dressing Rooms only; event will not be listed and building shall not be open to public or guests. If renter desires private attendance event will be treated as a public performance and applicable rate will be applied.
• *HOLIDAY RATES: Rental rates shall be assessed at one and a half times (1.5x) Friday or Saturday rate, regardless of the day of the week. Staffing charges will be assessed at one and a half times (1.5x) the listed rates. Holidays: New Year’s Eve, New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Easter.

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Rental Rates & Policies

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Our Terrace is a covered outdoor event space overlooking the adjacent Losner Park and Historic Downtown. The Terrace is perfect for private parties or small receptions, especially in conjunction with Auditorium Events.

Rental of the Terrace also includes use of our “secret room”, an indoor, adjoining mixed use space with a glimpse of an old Homestead mural. Inquire for more details.

Capacity: 730 sqft

Studio A:

A mixed use studio/classroom with mirros, whiteboard, and rehersal piano.

Capacity: 630 sqft

Studio B:

Studio B is nearly the same size studio/classroom, equipped with mirrors and whiteboard only.

Capacity: 531 sqft

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Your event is our passion

Our friendly Box Office staff is here to serve you. Please don’t hesitate to call, visit, or email us with any questions, comments or concerns.

Box Office General Information:

Hours of Operation: Thursday-Saturday 12:00pm – 6:00pm**
Location: 18 N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL, 33030
Phone: (786)-650-2073
Email: info@seminoletheatre.org
** The Box Office is also open two hours prior to performances and during all shows until the headliner takes the stage.

3 Easy Ways to Get Tickets:

ONLINE: Our tickets may be purchased through our website at the Events Calendar or at https://www.tixr.com/groups/seminoletheatre.

PHONE SALES: Tickets can be purchased through our Box Office Thursday-Saturday 12:00pm-6:00pm at (786) 650-2073 . 

IN PERSON: You are always welcome to visit us in person and purchase at our Box Office Windows located at 18 N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL. Our hours are Thursday-Saturday 12:00pm – 6:00pm. The Box Office is open two hours prior to performances and during all shows.

Refund/Exchanges and Inclement Weather Policy

All ticket sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges. In the event the performance is postponed/rescheduled, patrons will have the option to receive a refund or retain their tickets and use them at the rescheduled performance. All tickets from the originally scheduled performance will be honored at the rescheduled date. When a performance is cancelled, refunds will be issued at the original point of purchase.

Firearms and Other Weapons Policy

The safety and well-being of our patrons are of the utmost importance to us.
Please be aware that firearms and other weapons are not permitted in the venue and/or public spaces of the Seminole Theatre.

Children / Lap Seats

Everyone entering the theater must have a ticket or lap pass.  Anyone sitting in a seat must purchase a full price ticket.  A “lap pass” may be purchased for children 3 years or younger who will not require a seat.  Please check for age restrictions or contact the Box Office before purchasing any tickets for children.

Lap passes are $5 each.  Reservations are not required for lap passes-they can be picked up/purchased at the Box Office the day of the performance.

Group Sales

Groups of 8 people or more may be able to take advantage of Group Sales Discounts of up to 20% off!  Group Sales Discounts apply for Seminole Showcase Series, Seminole On The Air, and Encuentros en Vivo productions. Discounts vary by performance and may not apply to all performances. Group tickets may only purchase through the Seminole Theatre Box Office and must pay for all tickets at once.

Military Discount

The Seminole Theatre thanks military families by offering a 20% discount off regularly priced tickets. The Military Discount is available ONLY via the Seminole Theatre Box Office with proper ID. This offer is based on availability and cannot be combined with other offers. Military Discount is only applicable to Seminole Showcase Series, Seminole On The Air, and Encuentros en Vivo productions.

Student Rush

Students of any level with applicable student IDs can take advantage of the Seminole Student Two-fers rush program. On the day of the show, any students can come in person to the Seminole Theatre box office and receive “TWO-FER” tickets – TWO TICKETS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! The Seminole Theatre encourages students to take advantage of the arts programming in the community.

The box office opens two hours prior to all performances. “Two-fer” tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and are subject to availability. Limit of two tickets per ID.

For more information about tickets, discounts or other policies, please call the Box Office at (786) 650-2073 or email info@seminoletheatre.org

The Seminole Theatre staff brings together professionals from across the entertainment industry, focused on service, quality and professionalism.

Proudly Managed by

OVG Facilities, a division of the Oak View Group is a full-service venue management and event programming company that operates and books arenas, theaters, convention centers, and amphitheaters throughout the U.S. delivering customized management plans for each of their venues. OVG Facilities specializes in event programming, booking services and creating unique experiences that focus on delivering premium content to enhance the guest’s experience.

Founded in 2015 by Irving Azoff, Tim Leiweke, with the support of Silver Lake, OVG Facilities has one simple goal – to provide venues customized services that produce results. Our services are unrivaled and designed to deliver unprecedented results.

Our approach to operating and booking venues is unapparelled. Maintaining a focus on booking and creating premium content that promises to deliver a unique guest experience is what drives our team. The depth of our resources, industry experience and relationship are unmatched throughout the industry. Our team looks forward to capitalizing on our resources to help clients achieve their goals and obtain unapparelled results.

Katherine Rubio, Executive Director

CONTACT: katheriner@seminoletheatre.org | (786) 650-2070

Arielle Arciniega, Associate Director

CONTACT: arielle@seminoletheatre.org

Eric Green, Technical Director

CONTACT: technicaldirector@seminoletheatre.org 

Homestead’s historic performing arts center.

• 425 seat multi-purpose performing arts venue

• Historic building in the heart of historic downtown renovated in fall of 2015 by the City of Homestead.

• No competition from performing arts venues in Homestead, Florida City, and Upper Keys. Serving a population of over 100,000.

Managed by Pinnacle Venue Services

• Pinnacle Venue Services has a team of successful industry veterans and strategic partners that have a myriad of experience in addressing every challenge faced by venues.

• Pinnacle Venue Services believes each venue requires and deserves customized strategies and solutions to maximize its success. This customized approach is our core principle.

• Fan Demographics

o Primarily south Miami-Dade and Upper Keys
o Strong 45 – 65+
o Affluent with higher spending
o Active and engaged

Sponsorship Options

Presenting Sponsorship: $1,000

Sponsor a performance on the Seminole Showcase Series. The Seminole Showcase Series brings the biggest artists Nationally and Internationally to the Seminole Stage. Your organization can be a presenting sponsor for one of the 2017-2018 Series Shows.

• Naming Rights: Event will be billed as “(SHOW TITLE/ARTIST) presented by (YOUR ORGANIZATION) wherever and whenever the event is advertised or listed, including brochures, website, posters, press releases, and more (subject to new printings).

• Signage: Your organization shall have the option to signage provided on the front of the theater and in lobby displays, a s well as bringing custom displays or tables on the day of the performance.

• Programs and Announcements: Your organization will be featured in the show’s program insert, and personally acknowledged from the stage.

• Experience the Show: Includes 3 pairs of PREMIUM tickets for your organization and guests to experience the show.

Series Sponsorship: $5,000

Interested in the benefits of a Presenting Sponsorship, but one show does not seem like enough? Consider becoming a Series Sponsor, and have the entire Showcase Series dedicated to your business or organization.

• Custom name the entire 2017-2018 season after your business. The name will be on all Programs, Posters, Flyers, Advertisements, Press Releases, and everywhere and anywhere the Series is promoted and remain on the Seminole Theatre Website, Social Media and digital presences for the entire Series duration.

• Custom message in the Series program for an entire year. Tell our patrons about your business, your values, and why you support the arts. Customers are more likely to patronize businesses that share their values.

Naming Rights for Auditorium, stage, lobby, Terrace – Let’s Talk

Between 25,000 – 30,000 people experience the Seminole Theatre in some way each year. Sponsor a part of the building with a customized package to show your support.

If you are interested in a customized sponsor experience, reach out to us and let us find ways to deliver a unique experience for your business and our patrons.

Contact:

Mickey McGuire, Executive Director

786-650-2070 | mickeym@seminoletheatre.org

Seminole Theatre | 18 N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030

OPEN POSITIONS

– Seminole Theatre – House Manager Listing 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your cover letter, resume and three references to Associate Director Matthew P. Garcia matthewg@seminoletheatre.org. Thank you!