HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-02 TCSD ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. CSD 09-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE OLD TOWN
TEMECULA COMMUNITY THEATER BOOKING AND
RENTAL POLICY
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES
DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Board of Directors does hereby find and determine as
follows:
A. The City of Temecula desires to provide opportunities for
local organizations and other user groups to present performing and visual arts events
that have the ability to enrich community life.
B. On February 8, 2005, the City of Temecula approved a
Booking and Rental Policy that established a booking priority and set rental policies and
fees for use of the theater.
' C. The City of Temecula now desires to revise the priority
booking policy to more correctly reflect the usage needs of all performing arts
organizations in the community and to provide adequate booking opportunities to a
larger number of users.
D. The City of Temecula further desires to revise the Schedule
of Fees to eliminate the subsidy of stage and labor charged to theater users.
E. The City of Temecula also desires to authorize the Director
of Community Services to modify the Booking and Rental Policy to accommodate
necessary operational changes from time to time.
Section 2. The revised Booking and Rental Policy is attached hereto as
Exhibit "A", is hereby adopted. The City Council authorizes the Director of Community
Services to modify the Booking and Rental Policy to accommodate necessary
operational changes from time to time.
Section 3. The Secretary shall certify to the passage and adoption of
the Resolution.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Temecula
Community Services District of the City of Temecula thi 24th day o arch, 2009.
ATTEST:
Susan . Jokes, MMC
Bo rd Secretary
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' STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Susan W. Jones, MMC, City Clerk/Board Secretary of the Temecula Community
Services District of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution
No. CSD 09-02 was duly and regularly adopted by the Board of Directors of the Temecula
Community Services District of the City of Temecula at a meeting thereof held on the 24th
day of March, 2009, by the following vote:
AYES:
5
BOARD MEMBERS:
Comerchero, Edwards, Naggar, Roberts,
Washington
NOES:
0
BOARD MEMBERS:
None
ABSENT:
0
BOARD MEMBERS:
None
ABSTAIN:
0
BOARD MEMBERS:
None
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Sus on W. Jones, MMC
City CI rk/Board Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
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OLD TOWN TEMECULA
COMMUNITY THEATER
BOOKING and RENTAL POLICY
(Revised March 2009)
The Old Town Temecula Community Theater is a performing and visual arts facility that
includes a contemporary, state-of-the-art, 361-seat proscenium theater opened in 2005,
the charming 1890 Mercantile Building that houses an intimate club-style stage and a
visual art gallery, a 1,390 square foot rehearsal space that can be divided into two rooms,
and a dance studio. Both the Theater and the Mercantile Building are available to lease
primarily for the presentation of artistic events such as concerts, musicals, plays, dance,
youth theater, and visual art shows. Events such as corporate meetings, service
organization gatherings, charity events, awards ceremonies, film/TV shoots, banquets,
and other non-arts events may be allowed on a limited basis. The dance studio and the
rehearsal rooms are also available to lease any time they are not being used to support the
activity on stage.
Mission
The mission of Old Town Temecula Community Theater is to present and promote the
arts and their ability to enrich community life. Theater staff recognizes that successful
events are a collaborative effort that require a high degree of skill, planning, cooperation,
teamwork, organization, flexibility, and shared information. The staff is dedicated to
providing courteous, efficient, quality service to all clients.
Booking Priority
The intended use of the Theater is for the production and presentation of performing and
visual arts events. With this in mind, priority is given to Users that wish to rent the
facilities for performing and visual arts events (Tiers 1, 2 and 3). Other uses are allowed
but receive a lower priority in choosing dates (Tiers 4 and 5). It is possible for a single
User to be in two booking Tiers if the User intends to use the Theater for both arts and
non-arts purposes.
Temecula-based organizations are defined as entities where the board of directors is
comprised of a preponderance of Temecula residents.
Resident Companies are defined as Temecula-based, not-for-profit arts organizations that
have raised, under the auspices of the Theater Foundation, significant funds for the
construction of the Theater and are duly designated as such by the City of Temecula
Tier 1 User First priority for bookings shall be given to the City of Temecula,
to organizations in formal partnership with the City of Temecula to further cultural goals,
and to those organizations deemed to be Resident Companies for the purpose of
presenting performing or visual arts events. Dates for Tier 1 priority events shall be
available for booking on September 0 for the year beginning July 1St of the following
year. Requests for dates from Tier I Users must be received by Theater Management
between September 1St and October 15`h in order for Tier I Users to receive priority
consideration. Theater Management shall work with the Tier 1 groups to facilitate the
bookings of each organization relative to each other. During the booking year July 1, 2009
- June 30, 2010, Resident Companies may reserve up to 84 of the weekends days (Friday,
Saturday, Sunday) and for all subsequent booking years, Resident Companies may
reserve up to 80 of the weekends days. Additionally, Resident Companies may book all
of the weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas except for one weekend.
The Tier 1 organizations are:
•
Temecula Theatre Foundation (Resident Company)
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Temecula Valley Players (Resident Company)
•
Fine Arts Network (Resident Company)
•
Temecula Performing Arts Company (Resident Company)
•
Southwest Women's Chorus (Resident Company)
•
Temecula Valley Unified School District (City Partner)
•
Temecula Children's Museum (City of Temecula)
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Temecula Valley Museum (City of Temecula)
•
Temecula Presents (City of Temecula)
Tier 2 User Second priority for bookings shall be given to Temecula-based,
non-profit and for-profit organizations, government entities and individuals for the
purpose of presenting a performing or visual arts event. Tier 2 priority events shall be
available for booking on March 1 st for the year beginning on July 1St. Priority shall be
given to Users who have previously booked the facilities. Bookings shall be made on a
first-come first-served basis.
Tier 3 User Third priority for bookings shall be given to non Temecula-based,
non-profit and for-profit organizations, government entities and individuals for the
purpose of presenting a performing or visual arts event. Tier 3 priority events shall be
available for booking on March 15th for the year beginning on July 1St. Priority shall be
' given to Users who have previously booked the facilities. Bookings shall be made on a
first-come first-served basis.
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' Tier 4 User Forth priority for bookings shall be given to Temecula-based, non-
profit and for-profit organizations, government entities and individuals for the purpose of
presenting events other than performing and visual arts events. Tier 4 priority events shall
be available for booking on April 15th for the year beginning on July 1St. Bookings shall
be made on a first-come first-served basis.
Tier 5 User Fifth priority for bookings shall be given to non Temecula-based,
non-profit and for-profit organizations, government entities and individuals for the
purpose of presenting events other than performing and visual arts events. Tier 5 priority
events shall be available for booking on May 1St for the year beginning on July I".
Bookings shall be made on a first-come first-served basis.
Leasing Procedures
Users shall place a hold on an available date which is honored for two weeks. At that
time, the User shall either sign a User License Agreement or the hold will be released.
When a License is executed, the User shall remit a non-refundable deposit equal to 50%
of the rental fee (Tier 1 Users are exempt) plus a $500 security/damage deposit.
When a date is requested that is currently on hold, the User may place a secondary hold
on the date or choose to challenge the hold. If challenged, the User with the primary hold
shall have 48 hours to either sign a User License Agreement or release the date. All
secondary holds on the date shall, in turn, have 48 hours to either sign an Agreement or
release the date. When a challenged date is released of all holds, the challenger shall
immediately execute a User License Agreement and remit the applicable deposits.
Under all circumstances, no advertising, publicity or ticket sales shall be permitted until a
User License Agreement is fully executed.
Rental Rates
Performance rental rates are based on a typical "performance" event lasting up to three
hours within a nine hour usage block. Events with longer performance times (such as
competitions), events with an audience that flows in and out (such as festivals), and non-
performance events (such as seminars) shall be assessed a fee relative to the nature of the
event. Theater rental rates include the stage, house, dressing rooms, backstage support
facilities and, if available, the Mercantile Building, the dance studio and the rehearsal
rooms (if needed to stage the event). Additionally, the rates include basic sound and
lighting equipment, normal housekeeping and engineering services, event management,
and technical supervision.
FACILITY RENTAL RATES
Temecula-Based Users Non Temecula-Based Users
Non-Profit Non-Profit
Users Other Users Users Other Users
THEATER
Performance
$350
$425
$475
$550
2" Performance in one day
$175
$210
$235
$275
Rehearsal 4-hour max
$150
$185
$205
$235
Load-In/Out (9-hour max)
$175
$210
$235
$275
Additional Hours
$40
$50
$55
$65
Dark Da s*
$100
$125
$140
$160
$40/hr
$25/hr I $30/hr
REHEARSAL ROOMS
Room A or B 3-hour min.
$15/hr
$18/hr
$20/hr
$25/hr
Room A & B 3-hour min.
$25/hr
$30/hr
$35/hr
$40/hr
* There is no Dark Day charge for Mondays. If the Theater can be used for another
event on a Dark Day, there is no charge.
Additionally, the User is responsible for the following (see rate schedule herein):
• The User is required to use the Theater's ticket office services and staff.
• The User is required to use the Theater's front-of-house personnel (ushers and
ticket-takers).
• In order to protect the City's equipment and to insure safety on stage, the User is
required to use the Theater's technical crew for critical production positions (see
Stagehand Overhire Policy below).
• Any dedicated security and/or medical personnel deemed necessary by Theater
Management shall be the responsibility of the User and be hired from a source
approved by Theater Management.
• Catering is the responsibility of the User. Catering vendors shall be approved by
Theater Management.
• The cost of additional sound, lighting and stage equipment (such as wireless
microphones, followspots, and dance floor) shall be borne by the User.
• A $1 million minimum A.M. Best A:VII. rated bodily liability and property
damage insurance policy naming the City of Temecula as additional insured shall
be the responsibility of the User.
1 Security, Damage and Cleaning Deposit
A refundable security/damage deposit in the amount of $500 is due and payable at the
execution of a User License Agreement. This deposit will be refunded to the User, less
deductions for any damage, loss, repair, cleaning beyond customary custodial care, and
any other fees owed to the Theater.
Ticket Office Services
All events must be ticketed through the Theater's Ticket Office and all Users are required
to sign the Ticket Services Agreement and complete a Ticket Order Form for all events
open to the public, including reserved-seat events, general admission events, and events
that are free.
Standard Ticket Office Services:
• Ticket Office hours are based on the production schedule and are subject to
change. Ticket Office hours are included in the facility rental. The toll free
number of the Ticket Office is 1.866.OLD TOWN.
• All events held in the Theater require the use of the Ticket Office and ticket
printing services.
• The Ticket Office accepts cash and American Express, MasterCard, and Visa,
credit cards. The User shall reimburse the Theater for all credit card charges. See
Ticket Office Fee Schedule for more information.
• For all rental events, the Ticket Office will be open from one hour prior to curtain
through the first thirty minutes of the performance. The "on-sale" for a
particularly popular event may require additional personnel to handle the rush
whereby the User shall be charged for the additional staff. If the "on-sale" occurs
outside the normal operating hours of the Ticket Office, the User will be assessed
an additional fee.
Ticket consignment is permitted when a User desires to sell tickets directly to
patrons away from the Ticket Office. The percentage of tickets placed on
consignment will be agreed upon by the User and Theater Management. At no
time will all the tickets for an event be placed on consignment; tickets shall
always be available for sale at the Ticket Office.
• The Ticket Office requires two weeks to process all Ticket Order Forms before
tickets can be made available to the public.
Please refer to the Ticket Services Agreement for more details on ticket services
and charges.
Front-of-House Services
Front-of-house (FOH) services are tailored to meet the needs of your event and all
Theater events are required to utilize this service. FOH staff provide for the safety,
comfort and overall quality experience of patrons. The Theater utilizes full-time, part-
time and trained volunteer staff for ushering, ticket-taking, and House Management
duties. Professional staff members are certified in CPR and are sensitive to the needs of
the physically challenged.
Theater Management will determine the appropriate number of ushers and ticket-takers
required for each event. Ushering service fees are based on a maximum 2.5 hour
program. Additional fees will apply for longer events. The User will be responsible for
paying the base fee for FOH services plus all additional fees related to special events,
rehearsals with audiences, and extended programs.
Merchandising Fees
The Theater reserves the right to collect a percent of gross proceeds from the sale of
programs, books, records, CDs, libretti, novelties, souvenirs, and any related merchandise
sold at events. If the User and/or attraction personnel sell the merchandise, the percentage
paid to the Theater shall be 10%. If Theater personnel sell the merchandise, the
percentage paid to the Theater shall be 20%. Theater Management must be given advance
notice of any merchandise sales. All items must be available for an inventory count no
fewer than two hours before the doors open to the public. The Theater reserves the right
to open its Gift Shop for any performance or activity. User merchandise items in direct
conflict with items for sale in the Gift Shop may be prohibited from sale. All
merchandise is subject to the prevailing California sales tax. In the event Theater
personnel sell the merchandise, sales tax shall be collected and filed by the Theater.
Users are responsible for negotiating the Merchandise Fee (as described above) into all
third-party artist agreements. A flat rate fee of $180 per performance will be charged to
the User if a third-party artist agreement or any other circumstance prohibits the standard
fees from being collected at time of sale.
Concessions
The Theater is the exclusive food and beverage concession provider for all events held on
Theater property. Only food and beverages provided by the Theater may be consumed
on the premises (catered events excluded).
Light food, beer, wine, water and soft drinks will be sold before each performance and
during intermission. Theater Management reserves the right to determine if the sale of
alcoholic beverages is suitable at any given event. Any requests for deviation from
standard concessions service must be relayed to Theater Management at least 72 hours
prior to the event. If a scheduled show intermission is cancelled with less than 72 hours
notice, a penalty of $150 will be charged.
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' Caterin
Users may contract with food and beverage vendors for the purpose of catering certain
events. Such vendors shall be self-contained and shall not use the concession facilities at
the Theater. Theater Management shall approve the selection of all food and beverage
vendors and shall coordinate the space needed for food service directly with the vendor.
As required by State law, all alcoholic beverages and alcoholic beverage service shall be
provided by and arranged through the Theater's concessionaire - no exceptions.
Safety and Security
The safety and security of audience members, performers, User event personnel, and
Theater staff and volunteers is paramount. The Theater reserves the right to analyze the
risks of an event and plan accordingly. Events or activities may be denied or prohibited if
deemed a security risk.
The need for security and safety personnel for any event will be determined by Theater
Management and charged to the User at the prevailing rate. The Theater will determine if
uniformed security, peer security, police, fire, and/or medical personnel is necessary.
Technical Production
The following will ensure a safe and productive backstage work environment:
• The pressure associated with backstage deadlines and artistic excellence can lead
to frustrations. Theater Management requires that the working environment be
free of hostility, intimidation, and harassment in any form. All Theater
employees, volunteers, and vendors are required to treat the User and everyone
involved with the event with courtesy and respect, and Theater Management
expects the same courtesy and respect from the User.
• Compliance with all local, state, and federal safety and fire codes is expected. All
sets and drops must be flameproof or fire retarded. Theater Management will
prohibit the use of any item failing to comply with fire codes and/or safety
standards.
• The use of all special effects equipment, including, but not limited to, smoke
machines, fog machines, hazers, and all types of pyrotechnic equipment, as well
as the use of gun powder, starter pistols, candles, cigarettes, and all types of
flames, is subject to the advance approval of Theater Management and, in some
cases, the City of Temecula Fire Marshall. Please note: Without advance
approval, permission will be denied to Users to use special effects in their shows.
• The Theater will adhere to professional Theater industry safety codes. All flown
scenery will require the use of hardware rated for that purpose. Stagehands will be
given scheduled breaks to keep them alert in an inherently dangerous work
environment.
' • No item with wet paint may be brought into the facilities. All major painting
projects must be scheduled in advance with Theater Management. The User will
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be responsible to use care to protect the facilities from paint spills and to perform
any necessary clean-up. Spray painting is not allowed. No painting will be
allowed outside of the buildings.
• To facilitate the load-in, scenery should arrive at the Theater properly rigged.
Theater Management reserves the right to re-rig any piece deemed unsafe to fly. If
the User desires to fly people, the User shall employ a specialty flying company
approved by Theater Management (such as Flying by Foy or ZFX).
• Typically, all house equipment will be set-up, operated, and struck by Theater
stagehands; Theater Management may grant exceptions to this rule. House pianos
shall be voiced and tuned only by the Theater's designated piano technician.
• The use of all types of glitter, small confetti, and hay is prohibited. Chewing gum
is never allowed in any of the buildings. Also, food and drinks (except bottled
water) are prohibited on the stage.
• A sufficient number of adult chaperones are required for events with numbers of
children on stage. Children will not be allowed in the Theater until the chaperones
are present. The User is responsible to monitor the behavior of all cast members
backstage (no running, jumping, pushing, handling the soft goods, playing with
the locking rail, etc.).
• The User should arrange for all deliveries and pick-ups of equipment to occur
' during the time the User has contracted to use the Theater. Any pick-ups or
deliveries scheduled outside of this time-block must be approved in advance by
Theater Management. Storage of sets, props, costumes, etc. over any non-
contracted days is not allowed.
• The User should provide a Stage Manager familiar with the production for all
rehearsals and performances. The Stage Manager will call the show in headset
communication with the stagehands. Theater stage personnel will assist and train
the Stage Manager if required.
• Theater Management reserves the right to require the User to provide a qualified
and competent audio engineer familiar with the production for shows with certain
types of audio requirements. At Users expense, the Theater shall require the
Theater's in-house audio engineer to work with the User's engineer to ensure
continuity of use of all house audio gear and to provide system engineering
assistance.
Requests to video or audio record rehearsals or performances, whether for private
use or public broadcast, must be approved by Theater Management in advance.
Such requests are always subject to negotiation.
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ADA Compliance
User Responsibilities
It is the User's responsibility to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act
requirements, such as providing sign interpretation for the hearing impaired. The Theater
meets or exceeds all requirements for wheelchair accessibility, and provides infra-red
listening devices for the hearing impaired. For events with consigned tickets, the Theater
will retain all wheelchair accessible seating. Patrons requesting wheelchair seating will
be served directly by the Theater's Ticket Office.
Insurance
All events require $1,000,000 Bodily Injury and Personal Liability insurance with a Best
Insurance Rating of no less than A:VII., from a provider licensed to do business in the
State of California. The policy must name the City of Temecula and its elected officials,
officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives as additional insured. The
User shall promptly furnish Theater Management with copies of all such policies and
certificates showing proof of insurance at the time the User License Agreement is due.
Music Rights
The User represents and warrants that all copyrighted material will be performed or
produced with express permission from the copyright owner, that the appropriate license
fees have been paid to such licensing agencies (such as ASCAP and BMI), and, when
necessary, intellectual or creative property use authorizations have been obtained.
Promotions and Advertising
It is the User's responsibility to advertise, promote, and in all ways market its event to the
public. No signage, posters, flyers or advertisements for any event may be posted in or on
the Theater and its environs without the prior approval of Theater Management. The
Theater offers the following complimentary services:
Event pamphlets, brochures and flyers supplied by the User to the Theater will be made
available to the public at the Ticket Office and posters may be displayed in the light-box
enclosures on the Theater facade. These materials can be delivered to the Theater anytime
after tickets have gone on sale.
Rentals for the purpose of presenting a visual or performing arts event and that are
open to the public will be included in Theater generated materials designed to
publicize the schedule of events in the Theater, including the Theater's website
(www.TemeculaTheater.org). These listings, however, are not a contractual
guarantee under the User License Agreement and may not be possible due to
technical difficulties or space and budget limitations.
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No advertising or ticket sales may take place prior to the execution of the User License
Agreement (and receipt of any applicable deposits and insurance certificates) with respect to the
use of facilities. All advertising material and event programs must clearly indicate the producer
of the event with the Theater as the location. (Example: Studio One presents Spring Ballet
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Recital at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater.) The Theater shall approve all
promotional material and event programs in advance.
Old Town Temecula Community Theater is the proper name of the venue that must be used in all
materials promoting the event. No variations or abbreviations of the name can be used.
Theater Management shall designate locations on Theater property for the authorized
display of promotional materials. The User shall not display any advertising material on
Theater property anywhere other than the authorized locations. Unauthorized advertising
materials and materials placed in unauthorized locations will be removed at User's
expense. The User warrants that all advertising shall be truthful and accurate.
All productions that are video or audio recorded for distribution, sale or broadcast must
contain a credit line recognizing the Old Town Temecula Community Theater as the
location for the recording and give credit to appropriate City and Theater staff. Specific
wording is subject to approval. Any recording must be pre-authorized by Theater
Management and must not violate copyright laws.
Decorations
Decorating the buildings and grounds of the Theater is strictly controlled and must be
approved by Theater Management in advance. Once approved, the User is responsible for
the decorations and must remove them immediately upon the conclusion of the event.
Installation methods are limited and must be approved by Theater Management:
• All decorations must be flameproof or fire retarded.
• The use of cellophane, all tapes, nails, staples, screws, and the like are not
allowed on walls, ceilings, floors, and furniture.
• Decorations may not be hung from light fixtures, fire detection equipment, fire
suppression piping, draperies, and acoustical elements.
• Open flames are not allowed.
• All plants and flowers must be in waterproof containers.
• No rice, birdseed, confetti, hay bales, and the like are permitted on the grounds or
in the buildings.
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' Event Conclusion
User shall be responsible for the removal of all set pieces, soft goods, personal property,
rented equipment, decorations, and the like at the conclusion of the event before User
vacates the premises. Any and all exceptions shall be approved by Theater Management
in advance.
Administrative Policy and Procedure
As the theater continues to attract new production groups and theater patrons, it is
envisioned that there will be a need to update the Booking and Rental Policy from time to
time. The Director of Community Services is authorized to make changes to the Booking
and Rental Policy to accommodate the ever changing needs of the community.
The User will be required to comply with administrative policy and procedure as
contained in the Theater's Rental Packet. The Director of Community Services (or
designee) shall create and maintain administrative policy, rules and regulations designed
to protect the Theater's facilities and equipment, address the safety of patrons, Users and
staff, provide for the ongoing operations of the Theater, and implement the policy.
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Schedule of Fees
Front of House, Security and Medical Personnel Services
Non Temecula-Based Users
Non-Profit
Users Other Users
Per Show (2.5 hrs max *
$75
$100
$125
$150
Two Shows in One Day*
$175
$225
$275
$325
If Show exceeds 2.5 hours*
$25/half hr
$30/half hr
$40/half hr
$50/half hr
House Manager
$18/hr
$18/hr
$18/hr
$18/hr
Ushers & Ticket-Takers
Temecula-Based Users
Non-Profit
Users Other Users
Securi
Uniformed Security
Peer Security
Police
Fire Marshall
Medical Personnel
Nurse
EMT
* Includes House Manager
Charged at prevailing rates plus 10%
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Ticket Office Services
Temecula-Based Users
Non-Profit
Users Other Users
Non Temecula-Based Users
Non-Profit
Users Other Users
Subscription Fulfillment
$2.50/order
$2.50/order
$2.50/order
$2.50/order
Window Sales
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
Mail Order
$2.50/order
$2.50/order
$2.50/order
$2.50/order
Telephone / Fax Order
$2.00/ticket
$2.00/ticket
$2.00/ticket
$2.00/ticket
Exchanges
$2.00/ticket
$2.00/ticket
$2.00/ticket
$2.00/ticket
Group Orders
$5.00/order
$5.00/order
$5.00/order
$5.00/order
Charged to Ticket Bu ers
Charged to User
Ticket Sellers
$100/show
$150/show
$200/show
$250/show
Ticket Printing
$0.25/ticket
$0.25/ticket
$0.25/ticket
$0.25/ticket
Debit and Credit Cards
Pass-Throu Actual Fee
Refund Fee
5%
5%
5%
5%
Returned Consignment*
$0.50/ticket
$0.50/ticket
$0.50/ticket
$0.50/ticket
Patron User ($10 & over)**
$1.00/ticket
$1.00/ticket
$1.00/ticket
$1.00/ticket
Patron User under $10)* *
$0.50/ticket
$0.50/ticket
$0.50/ticket
$0.50/ticket
Patron User (flat rate)***
$250
$275
$300
$350
* Charged when more than 50 tickets are returned or tickets are returned less than 48 hours
before the day of the event.
* * All events are subject to the Patron User Fee. Complimentary tickets are not subject to
this fee.
For free or invitation-only events, a flat rate Patron User Fee will be charged per
performance.
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' Technical Production Services
Temecula-Based Users Non Temecula-Based Users
Non-Profit Non-Profit
Users Other Users Users Other Users
Technical Labor*
Sta e E ui ment**
Technical Director
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
Stage Manager
$21/hour
$21/hour
$21/hour
$21/hour
Department Heads
$21/hour
$21/hour
$21/hour
$21/hour
Stagehands
$19/hour
$19/hour
$19/hour
$19/hour
Follow Spots
$25/show
$35/show
$50/show
$70/show
Dance Floor
$35/show
$50/show
$75/show
$100/show
Grand Piano
$50/show
$75/show
$125/show
$200/show
Upright Piano
$35/show
$50/show
$75/show
$100/show
Piano Tuning***
Pass-Through Actual Cost
Orchestra Shell
No Charge
$35
$75
$125
Gobo Rotator
$5/show
$7.50/show
$10/show
$12.50/show
Moving Head
$5/show
$7.50/show
$10/show
$12.50/show
Video Projector / Screen
$100/show
$150/show
$175/show
$250/show
Wireless Microphone
$10/show
$15/show
$25/show
$40/show
Company
No Charge
$50/show
$75/show
$125/show
Washer and Dryer
$10/da
$15/day
$20/day
$50/day
Video / Audio Recording
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S ecial Equipment
Rental Cost Plus 10%
Technical labor is subject to the following working conditions:
• Theater stagehands are required to set up, operate, move and strike any house
equipment.
• A four-hour minimum work call is required.
• A minimum call of two stagehands is required for an event.
• A fifteen-minute break is required after two-hours of work.
• A one-hour unpaid meal break shall be given after no more than five hours of
work.
• If a meal break is not given, time-and-a-half of the prevailing rate shall be
charged until the next break.
• Time-and-a-half shall be charged after 8 hours of work and double-time after 12
hours of work.
All charges for available equipment are on an "as is, where is" basis. Labor
needed to move, set-up, strike and/or modify equipment is not included in the rental fee.
Weekly rates shall not exceed the three-show or three-day rate. Depending on
availability, there is no charge (except labor or as noted in the fee schedule for Stage
Equipment) for music stands, music stand lights, conductor's podium, choir risers,
orchestra risers, lectern, chairs, tables, house sound system, house lighting system, and
house soft goods.
Must be the house designated piano technician.
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Stagehand Overhire Policy
The City of Temecula employs a small pool of part-time qualified stagehands available to
work on shows. These stagehands are billed to the show at rates published in the
Theater's Booking and Rental Policy. If additional stagehands are required to augment
the stagehands employed by the City, it is the responsibility of the User to provide these
additional stagehands.
These additional stagehands may be from any source - qualified volunteers, IATSE
union professionals, or other qualified, paid individuals. Any stagehand that is asked to
operate any theatrical equipment (such as the counterweight system and any of the
Theater's audio and lighting gear) must be an experienced and qualified technician. All
individuals that demonstrate an acceptable work ethic are welcome to work on stage - the
task is to match the technical difficulty of the job to the knowledge and experience level
of the stagehand.
When the backstage and technical requirements for a show are discussed with the
Theater's Technical Director, the number, skill-type and schedule of stagehands will be
reviewed and agreed upon mutually by the show and the Theater's TD.
Typically, the following stage work can be accomplished by conscientious and reliable
volunteers:
• Move-in / move out
• Scenery shifts
• Light hangs
• Color changing
• Follow Spot operation
• Limited fly moves
• Audio assistance
• Shop work / Set construction
• Properties
• Costuming
• Hair and Wigs
• Makeup
• Stage Management
• Video (Cameras, switching,
projection)
In order to protect the City's equipment and to insure safety on stage, the following
positions shall almost always be City employees;
• Audio Desk • Fly Rail
• Audio Systems Engineer • Overhead Rigging
• Light Board Operator
The Theater staff is prepared to help you in any way possible; please let us know if we
can answer questions about this or any other matter regarding the use of the Theater.
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Seating Capacities
The Theater is equipped with removable wheelchair accessible seating designed to accommodate
six wheelchairs (four in the orchestra and two in the boxes). Capacity will vary depending upon
pit configuration. The placement of video cameras, extended sound and lighting consoles, or any
other technical equipment will also affect seating capacity. Equipment placement in the seating
area must conform to all fire code and ADA regulations. There is no standing-room and
maximum seating capacity must never be exceeded.
House Seats
The Theater shall retain for its use the following house seats:
• Five Boxes (16 seats total)
• Two Orchestra seats
These seats are listed on the Schedule of Held Seats and are not a part of the seat inventory
available for User to sell.
Orchestra Pit
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Orchestra
159
Parterre
135
Total Main Level
313
Balcony
28
Box Seats (6 Boxes
20
Total Second Level
48
Maximum Seating Capacity
361
Capacity without Pit Seats
342
Capacity with wheelchairs with Pit seats)
359
Capacity with wheelchairs (without Pit seats
340
Mercantile Stage 48
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