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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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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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