Rental and
Event Spaces
Host your next performance or event at one of
A.C.T.’s theaters in the heart of San Francisco.
415
Geary St.
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Rentable
Spaces
Since
1910
The
Geary
Theater
celebrate your
special event
in style
The Geary Theater isn’t just the
primary venue for our theatrical
productions—this beautiful historical
monument is also ideal for lectures,
screenings, presentations, and other
events. If you’re interested in moving
beyond the typical conference room
and holding your event in a location
with unforgettable presence and
grandeur, our stately Beaux Arts–style
theater is sure to make a statement
with your guests. The graciously
appointed Geary Theater lounges
lend themselves to grand parties,
while the more intimate areas are
available for private use.
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FEATURES
Box Office Services
Price scaling
Personalized phone & window service
Credit card, mail, & group sales
In-house web sales
Specialized Services
On-site event management
Professional technical support
In-house security
Telephone & data communications
Audio-visual equipment rentals
State-of-the-art lighting & sound rentals
Catering assistance
Full bar & beverage service
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The Geary
Stage
FEATURES
This grand historic stage is as
versatile as it is impressive.
Conferences, presentations,
lectures, galas, and other special
events will find a gracious venue
in this space.
1,025 seats
capacity
Trap room
Gold main curtain
Balcony
240
Fly house with 48 linesets
Hemp rigging
Soft goods
Orchestra pit
Mezzanine
290
Full theatrical lighting
& sound equipment
Dressing rooms
Backstage green room
Wardrobe/wig room
Loading dock access with lift
Union labor
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Orchestra
495
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The
garret
On the top floor of the theater is The Garret—
a private space for dinner parties, cocktail
receptions, and meetings.
968 sq. ft.
The sky
lobby
FEATURES
CAPACITY
LED lighted feature wall
Cocktail tables (no seating)
Catering kitchen
Banquet seating88
Lighting & audio visual
packages available
Cabaret/theater seating
80
Cocktail tables
Staging, podium & video screens
Classroom seating48
Elevator access
Conference seating
Elevator access
110
The Sky Lobby is a stunning lounge located
between the two balconies, overlooking
Geary Street. It is a perfect place to mingle
at a cocktail party or reception. It can also
be used in conjunction with The Garret as
a pre-function area.
995 sq. ft.
FEATURES
CAPACITY
Full service bar
Cocktail tables (no seating)
Views of bustling downtown San Francisco
Banquet seating60
40
U-shaped seating32
The Garret
Fred’s
Columbia
Room
and Nancy’s Bar
This exquisite 1,346-square-foot lounge
located downstairs from the theater’s
main lobby, and it features a full bar
with table seating that can be configured
for any occasion. It’s a stylish yet
classic venue for special receptions and
corporate functions—perfect for both sitdown events and festive mingling.
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The Sky Lobby
1,346 sq. ft.
FEATURES
CAPACITY
Full service bar
Cocktail tables (no seating)
Lighting & audio visual
packages available
Banquet seating120
Elevator access
Conference seating
200
Classroom seating40
Lounge seating
The Sky Lobby
100
40
U-shaped seating32
Fred’s Columbia Room
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Studio 8C
30
Grant Ave.
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Rentable
Spaces
A.C.T.’s
Studios
Located at A.C.T.’s main offices near
Union Square, all studios have a
captivating view of the city. Each
studio is different in size, ranging
from 200–1,500 square feet with
capacities of 10–50 people. Studios
can be rented for rehearsals, readings,
master classes, or auditions.
Each studio has slightly different features.
Please inquire with specific needs.
Full-length mirrors
Marley & wood floors
Pianos
Window-lined walls with city views
Rehearsal furniture
Tables & chairs
Outdoor patios
Ball Studio
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Since
Studio 8DE 1,250 sq. ft.
William Ball Studio 1,500 sq. ft.
Studio 8G 1,000 sq. ft.
30-50 people
20-40 people
Studio 8C 15-30 people
FEATURES
Market St.
CAPACITY
20-40 people
Studio 9A 20-40 people
900 sq. ft.
900 sq. ft.
700 sq. ft.
Studio 9B Studio 9C 5-10 people
Flexible seating
Dressing room
Modest lighting & audio provided
Studio 8B
8-15 people
FEATUREs
Bar service
800 sq. ft.
10-15 people
This intimate 2,000-square-foot
space is perfect for casual gatherings,
meetings, and performances!
Pipe grid
Studio 8A
12-18 people
the
1117
costume
2011 shop
400 sq. ft.
In-house security
CAPACITY
Theater seating 49
Cocktail tables (no seating)
49
Banquet seating50
200 sq. ft.
Classroom seating40
Conference seating
38
U-shaped seating34
Studio 9A
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1127
Market St.
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Rentable
Spaces
Opening
2015
the
strand
theater
Host Your Event in
the Up-and-Coming
Mid-Market District!
Our renovation of The Strand Theater
marks an important moment in San
Francisco history, given the many efforts
to reinvigorate the Mid-Market District
so that it’s a place to see and be seen.
The building has lived through many
decades of change, and the mixture of
modern and historic elements is sure
to contribute to a unique experience of
this vibrant neighborhood.
In spring of 2015, when A.C.T. reopens
the doors of The Strand, it will offer a
dynamic, versatile, and intimate complex
to the public. The Strand includes a
283-seat theater, an additional 120-seat
event and performance space, and a
welcoming lobby and café that will be
open during the day. Whether you’re
planning a wedding reception or a
multi-day conference, The Strand’s
many amenities, ranging from audiovisual equipment rentals to full bar and
beverage service, is sure to contribute
to an unforgettable experience.
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FEATURES
Box Office Services
Price scaling
Personalized phone & window service
Credit card, mail, & group sales
In-house web sales
Specialized Services
On-site event management
Professional technical support
In-house security
Telephone & data communications
Audio-visual equipment rentals
State-of-the-art lighting & sound rentals
Catering assistance
Full bar & beverage service
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the
strand
stage
FEATURES
World class Meyer Sound system
Audio visual packages including
12,000-lumen projector
A.C.T.’s brand-new, state-of-the-art theater space
is not only home to a range of productions and
specially commissioned new works—it’s also a
dynamic, multi-faceted performance complex
ideal for celebrations, receptions, special events,
and performance rentals.
283 seats
capacity
*Cabaret
seating
available
Mezzanine
61
Versatile rep lighting plot
Trap room
2 chorus dressing rooms
Backstage greenroom
12
Orchestra
216
Box Seating
6
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This 120-seat, 1,526-square-foot space is especially
suitable for intimate performances, as well as parties
and other events.
1526 sq. ft.
FEATURES
CAPACITY
19 ft. pipe grid
Cocktail tables (no seating)
Flexible seating with risers
the
strand
lobby
This sprawling 2,256-square-foot lobby is ideal
for special events, while the state-of-the-art 28’ by
18’ LED video wall offers an impressive forum for
dynamic presentations.
2256 sq. ft.
FEATURES
CAPACITY
28x18 ft. LED video wall
Cocktail tables (no seating)
Banquet seating120
Lobby café available for all events
Banquet seating60
Actor’s lounge
Cabaret/theater seating
Bar service
Prep kitchen
Classroom seating84
Prep kitchen
City views
Conference seating
2nd and 3rd floor overlooks
Soft goods
U-shaped seating52
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Elevator access
Lighting & audio visual
packages available
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Host your next performance or event at one of A.C.T.’s theaters in the heart of San Francisco.
Rental and event spaces
For more information, visit act-sf.org/rentals or contact
Amy Hand at [email protected] or 415.439.2415.
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