Make It Happen

SPACE RENTAL (view a slideshow of photos of the space).
Dreamland Arts is available for rental for shows, classes, workshops and other events. Please note that we reserve the right to select all programming at Dreamland Arts. We ask to meet in advance with potential new renters to discuss their proposed projects and to make sure that our venue is a good fit.

RENTAL RATES:

  • Rehearsals/Meetings: $20/hr. (no use of lights and sound, up to 12 persons)
  • Classes/Workshops: $25/hr. (activities for which the renter charges attendance fees. No use of lights and sound, up to 12 persons.)
  • Tech. Rehearsals or Classes with Tech.: $30/hr. (includes use of lights and sound. Up to 12 persons.)
  • Events: $40/hr. (3 hrs. minimum rental, includes use of lights and sound. "Events" refer to rentals for which there is an audience, or any group size that exceeds 12 persons. )
  • Projector: $15/day
  • Technician: $15/hr. (or bring your own)
  • Food Service/Reception: $25 (service fee per event).
We offer discounts depending on the frequency of rental and can provide a bid for what it would cost to use the space based on information provided by the renter. We have some capacity and space use limitations. We do not have a beer/wine license. E-mail info@dreamlandarts.com for a sample contract.

THEATER & BASEMENT STUDIO
  • We have two spaces, a 40-seat theater and a basement studio. The theater stage area is a spacious 30' wide x 22' deep and with a wood floor suitable for dance. The venue is ideal for smaller projects in theater, music, dance, film, puppetry and multi-media, and is also an excellent rehearsal space. Please note that the ceiling is only 10' high, and the lighting grid is 6" lower.
  • The basement studio, which is only accessible by stairs, is about 30' x 20', has a carpeted floor and is best suited for classes, rehearsals and meetings with up to 12 persons.
  • There are two accessible bathrooms on the main floor and a kitchenette in the basement. There is free parking on both sides of Hamline Ave. right in front of the building. Restaurants and Coffee Shops are nearby.
TECHNICAL INFO
  • For sound we have 2 Peavey powered speakers, a 4-channel mixer and one Shure vocal mic with a stand. We also have one music stand.
  • For lights, we have 12 6x9 ellipsoidals and 4 Fresnels, with a Leviton 2-scene 16 channel lightboard. The dimmers are DMX with 600W per channel. All plugs are Edison plugs, and there are two 20 amp circuits that power the lights.
  • The venue is laptop hook up ready (we do not provide the laptop) with a Panasonic PTLB50U LCD projector and 12' wide screen (the back wall is painted white). A DVD/VHS player, sound system with CD player, and wireless internet access is also available.
  • For furniture we have 4 black metal folding chairs, 2 black stools, 2 long (6') folding tables, and 2 short (4') folding tables.
ORGANIZATIONS that have rented space include:
HECUA (academic programs)
Jon Hassler Theater
Metro Regional Arts Council
Minnesota Guitar Society
Mu Performing Arts
Women's Drum Center
VSA Arts of Minnesota


INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS/ SMALL GROUPS include:
Anne Sawyer-Aitch (puppetry)
Bob Hammel (video)
Bridge Productions (theater)
Denise Armstead (dance)
Erik Brandt (music)
Malia Burkhart (theater)
Mankwe Ndosi (movement and music)
Nicolas Carter (music)
Ragamala Dance (dance)
SoulPlay (movement and improv)
Z Puppets Rosenschnoz (puppetry)