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How to Rent

The Clark State Performing Arts Center offers excellent facilities to accommodate many types of events. Below you will find some general rental information and helpful defining questions for your consideration as you begin your planning process.

For more information, please contact our House Operations Manager at 937-328-6082. Let us help you to plan your event!

Questions to Consider
In order for us to better assist you with your reservation; please take a moment to review the following questions/options to aid in your event planning.

1. What is the date of your event? What time of day do you plan for your event?
   
   • We begin reserving our facility approximately one (1) year in advance. We require a minimum of sixty (60) days confirmation in advance of your event.
   
   • The Center is dark (not available for rental) during the months of July and August.
   PLEASE NOTE: Our Calendar of Events page lists only the public events that take place at the Center. What may be perceived as "unused dates" on our Calendar of Events does not constitute or guarantee available dates. These dates are often reserved for technical preparation, rehearsals, and/or Clark State related events. Please contact the House Operations Manager for specific details on availability.
   
   
2. What type of event are you planning?
   
   • Please note that we do not have banquet facilities on-site at the Performing Arts Center. Therefore, we are unable to take reservations for wedding receptions, high school proms, reunions, etc.
   
   
3. What is the approximate number of people attending?
   
   • Kuss Auditorium seats 1,500
   
   • Turner Studio Theatre seats 175
   
   • Hall of Honor seats 20
   
   
4. Are there other events or activities in the area slated at the same time and on the same date as your event?
   
   • The Performing Arts Center maintains communications with a wide variety of other groups with regard to their schedules. We will be happy to share with you the activities and events with which we are familiar. This is not a reason for which you cannot rent our venue. It is information to help you best plan your event.
   
   
5. Do you wish to have concessions provided for your event?
   
   • The Performing Arts Center holds a liquor license that allows the sale of beer, wine, and liquor in the Davidson Grand Lobby (including the 2nd and 3rd Floors). The Center has a contracted Concessionaire to provide these services at no direct charge to you.
   
   
6. Do you have a commercial or non-profit status?
   
   • This information helps determine the estimated rental expenses involved with your event. Proof of your organization’s non-profit status is required.
   
   
7. Do you wish to have a ticketed event and would you like the Performing Arts Center Ticket Office to sell these tickets for you?
   
   • Our Ticket Office offers a wide-variety of ticketing services, including online sales and toll free incoming ticket calls on our WATS line. Please contact the Ticket Office Manager at 937-328-3876 for further information and pricing.
   
   
8. What are your technical and set-up needs?
   
   • This will include your stage, backstage, and lobby needs. Comprehensive details fully describing your needs will assist the Performing Arts Center staff in providing the best quality service for your event.
   

Rental Rates* (Subject to Change)

*All rates are based on an eight (8) hour day. Rental rate does not include hourly labor (campus police, staff, ticket office, front of house), piano tunings, cleaning, extra hourly usage (over eight hours), equipment and other event related charges. We begin reserving our facility one (1) year in advance. We require a minimum of sixty (60) days confirmation in advance of your event.

Catering Needs?
If catering is required for your event, you may contact any of the caterers listed on the Clark State Community College Approved Catering List. We will send you a copy of this list with your rental packet.

Conference Services at Clark State Community College
In addition to the Performing Arts Center, Clark State Community College has conference and reception facilities on its Leffel Lane and Downtown campuses. Please contact Conference Services at 937-328-6066 for more information.

Clark State Performing Arts Center, 300 South Fountain Avenue, Springfield, OH 45506
Ticket Office: 937.328.3874 Administrative Office: 937.328.3841