photo: Chelsea Petrakis || pictured: Allie Hankins and Linda Austin

PWNW PUBLIC ACCESS: rent our space for your performance

Take a look at the information below.
Visit  pwnw.skedda.com to check availability.
Email us studio@pwnw-pdx.org.to inquire further.

PWNW is happy to offer its space for performance rentals at below-market rates if it fits into our studio and personal schedules.

Preference given to projects that align with our mission to advance the performing arts of the Pacific Northwest, engaging artists and audiences fully in the process of experimentation, creation and dialog around the presentation of contemporary performance.

COVID ADAPTATIONS:
Audiences, staff, and crew are encouraged to wear masks. Unmasked performers must test negative on a rapid antigen test the day of the show. During a run, performers must test at least every other day.

PWNW must be notified immediately if a cast or crew member tests positive during a run. We reserve the right to cancel remaining performances depending on the circumstances.

RATES (starting January 2023)

A LA CARTE
Single performance = $175 (up to 5 hours in the space)
Additional hours on performance day = $18/hour
Each additional performance = $130
Two performances on same day (up to 10 continuous hours in the space) = $250
Technical rehearsal (use of lights/backstage) = $18/hour

WEEKLY PACKAGE—best deal!
$600/week, with strike each evening
Up to 35 hours space within a 7 day week use for load-in, rehearsals, tech rehearsal and performances, as available within the 7-day week.
Examples: 4 performances + 15 hours rehearsal/tech, or 3 performances + 20 hours rehearsal/tech

Discounts are negotiable for multi-week runs, if available
Use of video projector = $3 per performance/rehearsal or $15/week

INFORMAL SHOWINGS & SHARING TO INVITED (non-ticketed) AUDIENCE
$18/hour
Use of lighting as-is, projector, and possible use of off-stage area. Tech help or consultation from staff is also charged at this rate.
NOTE: If you are charging admission, this is NOT an informal showing.

ABOUT OUR SPACE
Scroll down for floor plans and lighting plot

• The PWNW space is a 30 x 40 room with audience risers at one end. The risers are two levels making three rows of chairs with the lowest row on the floor.
• We have 44 contoured vinyl chairs, 4 chairs for larger bodies, and 5 higher stools with backs. The typical frontal setup accommodates 39-44 audience members. Plus up to 10 more on chairs for floor seating.
• The performance area is about 30 feet wide by 25 feet deep. The  walls and ceiling are white. There are black curtains that can cover the side and back walls for something closer to a black box effect, or white curtains around the 3 sides for a lighter feeling.
• The ceiling is about 11 feet high at center and curves down to 8 feet on either side.
• There is no lobby. One steps right into the space from our porch. For ticketing, a folding table is available that can be removed at curtain time.
• Space is wheelchair accessible but there is no accessible bathroom until late 2024.
• Performance rental includes use of space, sound and light equipment, risers, chairs, and use of backstage/apartment area.
• Rental does not include ticketing, box office service, box office staff or tech or design crew. If you want suggestions for tech or lighting, we may be able to help.

Sets for performances & rehearsals in our space need to be broken down and cleared from the dance floor between each use so that others may use the studio for rehearsal. No nailing or screwing into the floor. Sharp edges on objects need protection (felt, rubber) that dance floor is kept unharmed. NO TAP SHOES OR SPIKE HEELS!

TECH INFO:

Lighting system:
24 channel Leprecon 2-scene present memory board and 24 dimmers. Lighting instruments include

• 2 Source Fours [36 deg.]
• 6 Source Four Jrs. [36 deg.]
• 6 Source Four Jrs. [50 deg.]
• 7 fresnels
• A few 6×9 ellipsoidals
• 4 Luxium ZR30 RGBW LEDs, 1800 Lumen

Lighting positions are available on unistrut strips with high front, side, back and overhead positions. There are a few floor bases as well.

PWNW has a lighting rep plot hung in the space. Any changes or additions to the rep plot need to be approved by Technical Director Jeff Forbes.

Sound system:
12 channel Mackie mixer and two powered JBL Eon 10 in. speakers. Input for laptop or other devices. CD/DVD player (Haven’t used in years, but it’s around!). Two Shure mics, 2 boom mic stands, a desktop mic stand and cable. No piano.

Video Projector:
Optoma ZH406 4500-Lumen Laser DLP Projector is ceiling mounted and projects onto the white upstage wall.