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Thank you for your interest in renting space from Playwrights Horizons (PH). We offer two rehearsal studios for rental in our building, in addition to the Peter Jay Sharp Theater (128 or 96 seats) and the Mainstage Theater (198 seats). Conveniently located on 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues, Playwrights Horizons is only a few blocks away from Times Square, many subway lines and the Port Authority bus terminal.
In addition, space is available at 440 Studios, located at 440 Lafayette Street, just south of Astor Place, in the heart of Greenwich Village. With 19 rehearsal studios of various sizes on our third and fourth floor including three theatrical spaces, 440 Studios has space to accommodate groups both big and small. Our studios are available for classes, dance (except tap), auditions, open calls, seminars, meetings, and rehearsals.
Due to frequent activities scheduled in the theaters/rehearsal studios, walk-in visits can not be accommodated.
To schedule a viewing of the theaters or rehearsal studios, please contact Kendra Ramthun via email or by calling (212) 564-1235.
Please click on the links below for further information about our spaces:
- Playwrights Horizons
PH Rehearsal Studios
PH Peter Jay Sharp Theater
PH Mainstage Theater
- 440 Studios (this link will direct you to a different website)
| PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS GENERAL INFORMATION | |
| Location: | 416 West 42nd Street, one block west of Ninth Avenue. |
| Rental Contact: | Kendra Ramthun |
| Phone: | (212) 564-1235 |
| Fax: | (212) 594-0296 |
| Staff: | Tim Sanford, Artistic Director Leslie Marcus, Managing Director Carol Fishman, General manager Kendra Ramthun, General Management Associate Christopher Boll, Production Manager Ross Peabody, Director, Ticket Central |
| REHEARSAL STUDIO INFO | |
Playwrights Horizons has two studios available for auditions, rehearsals, meetings, and staged readings. Studio hours are typically 10am-10pm, excluding holidays. Please contact us for specific hours and availability. The rehearsal studios rent on an hourly or weekly basis. |
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| REHEARSAL STUDIO SPECS | |
| Dimensions: | Weekly Rates: Commercial/Not-for-Profit |
| North Studio - 19'2" x 32' | $1500 / $1200 per week $45 / $35 per hour |
| South Studio - 41'2" x 30'8" | $1800 / $1500 per week $50 / $40 per hour |
| FACILITIES | |
Both studios are equipped with:
The two studios share a reception area that comes equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and casual seating. |
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For more information, please contact Kendra Ramthun at (212) 564-1235 or click HERE to send an email. |
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| PETER JAY SHARP THEATER INFO | |
The Peter Jay Sharp Theater is an intimate theater with 128 seats which can be converted to 96 seats to meet AEA showcase contracts. With lobby space, a booth, two dressing rooms equipped with bathrooms and showers, and seasonal sound/lighting packages, the Sharp Theater is suitable for anything from invited readings up to full productions. |
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| THEATER SPECS | |
| Stage Dimensions: | |
| 128 seat configuration: | 42’ 0” W x 29’ 10 3/4" D |
| 96 seat configuration: | 42’ 0” W x 36’ 3” D |
| Booth to edge of stage (128 seats): |
26' 5" |
| Booth to edge of stage (96 seats): | 20' 0" |
| GENERAL INFO | |
| The theater is available for rental on a weekly or daily basis. | |
| Rates: | $4700 per week |
| GROUND PLANS | |
Please click below for a ground plan and sectional of the theater. (Adobe Reader required). |
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For more information, please contact Kendra Ramthun at (212) 564-1235 or click HERE to send an email. |
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| MAINSTAGE THEATER INFO | |
The beautiful 198-seat Mainstage Theater is a great choice for special events, benefits, staged readings, and full productions. Features include a two-level lobby space, five dressing rooms, wardrobe room, green room, trap room, counterweight fly system, and seasonal sound/lighting packages. |
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| THEATER SPECS | |
| Stage Dimensions: | |
| Proscenium Opening: | 36’0” |
| SL Wall to SR Wall: | 44’0” |
| Upstage Wall to Downstage Edge: | 33’0” |
| Downstage Edge to Booth Wall: | 36’0” |
| Upstage Wall to Booth Wall: | 69’0” |
| GENERAL INFO | |
| The theater is available for rental on a weekly or daily basis. | |
| Rates: | $9,000 per week $1,500 per day |
| GROUND PLANS | |
| Please click below for a ground plan and sectional of the theater. (Adobe Reader required). |
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For more information, please contact Kendra Ramthun at (212) 564-1235 or click HERE to send an email. |
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