CARL J. SHAPIRO THEATER RENTAL PROCEDURES
The Carl J. Shapiro Theater is one of the most popular spaces on the Brandeis campus. The 249-seat auditorium
offers a wonderful arena for lectures, concerts, theatrical productions, and much more. Basic rental details are
listed below.
RENTAL TERMS
Any faculty, student or staff member may reserve the theater. Brandeis community members may reserve
the theater free of charge and have access to the services listed below. If the event requires technical
support, groups will be assessed a $25 fee (see below). For groups charging an admission fee up to $10,
the theater will assess a $1/seat sold commission for each performance. Groups charging admission fees
of $10-$20 will be charged $2/seat per performance. If groups ask for donations up to $3, the group will
instead be charged a flat $50 fee to use the theater.
The following items will be provided free of charge for your event:
o Technical equipment including very basic lighting, corded microphones, a projector (with
power point capabilities), and a VCR/DVD.
o Event planning meetings and pre-show walk-through of the theater.
o Staff set-up for your event.
o Use of the green room, scene shop, box office, and theater during scheduled event.
The following items will be provided for a $25 fee:
o Basic staff support as needed during the event. This includes someone to staff and run all
AV equipment as needed.
o Sound board capabilities with a CD player.
o Higher level lighting capabilities including a technician running the light board during
your event.
o Additional accommodations may be provided. Please discuss further needs with the
Operations Specialist.
THEATER AVAILABILITY
Please use the request form to inquire about theater availability and feel free to email, fax it, or drop it off
in the Student Activities Office to our Activities Advisor, Becca Lehrhoff, at 781-736-5064 or
lehrhoff@brandeis.edu The Activities Advisor will contact you to discuss