The Facility
Auditorium
The auditorium is located on the upper level and is perfect for all of your theatrical needs. Stage large or small productions, we can accommodate all sizes. Rehearsals are welcome and can be booked along with your performance. Equipment and technicians can also be rented on a piece-by-piece basis as required. See Theatre Woodstock price list.
Lounge and Kitchen
The lower level of the Market Centre is ideal for a variety of business and casual functions. This area is an excellent location for meetings, mix and mingles receptions, registration, small break-out and study sessions, exhibits and displays. Access to a full kitchen allows you to host your luncheon, banquet or gala reception!
Meeting Capacity
- Seating for up to 30 in a boardroom style, with tables arranged U-shape
- Seating for up to 36 in a classroom style, with tables arranged in rows
- Seating for up to 50 for presentations, with chairs arranged theatre style
Luncheon, Banquet, and Reception Capacity
- Luncheon: Service buffet style for up to 50
- Banquet: Tables provided for food service only, dining tables must be rented and are the responsibility of the Permit Holder. Serves up to 50
- Reception: 100 people using the lounge or 150 using lounge and gallery
Promote Yourself!
Full Facility Rentals can take advantage of our special hangers, hanging panels, and an easel to display promotional materials, posters, artwork etc. in the gallery located just outside the auditorium. Ask us how you can use these to your advantage. Your event can also be posted on our marquee!
Facility Protection Agreement
In order to avoid permanent damage to the facility, decorating must adhere to the following guidelines:
- All decorations and entertainment equipment are subject to the approval of The Market Centre Management. The Municipality shall not be liable for any damage to or loss of property or equipment brought into the facility in conjunction with the function by the Permit Holder or their members, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or any person who attends the function.
- Displays, floral arrangements, decorations, musical equipment, and so on, must be of a type that will not damage or deface the premises. No nails, tape, glue, or other type of adhesive may be used. Backdrops must be freestanding. You may not hang anything from the Exit signs.
- No open flames (e.g. candles, oil lamps) are allowed, unless approved in writing by the City of Woodstock Fire Prevention Officer, and must be stabilized, and near a container of water.
- Items such as decorations, display materials, display units, or any other equipment brought in by the Permit Holder for temporary use, shall be removed by the Permit Holder at the end of the event.
- When hanging artwork or promotional items approved by The Market Centre Management, you must use the hanger system in the gallery. No other mounting system may be used.
- Nothing may be taped or affixed onto the papered walls.
Theatre Woodstock Rental & Technical Rates
The Renter must assume responsibility for costs relating to damage of equipment resulting from use, abuse or neglect by non-Theatre Woodstock personnel.
Pianos
- Acoustic; Baldwin Upright; Per Use $50.00
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Add'l Tuning* $100.00
- Digital; Roland EP-85; Per Use $50.00
*Additional tuning charges automatically apply if acoustic piano is moved onto stage
Lighting
- Standard Plot; Per use* $90.00
- Follow Spot; Per use (technician extra); $30.00
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Cyc Lights (Set of 3); Per use; $60.00
*(show or rehearsal)
Sound System
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TW components only; Daily; $45.00
Technicians
- Level 1 Technician (Operates sound & house lights only); Per Hour $18.00
- Level 2 Technician (Required for lighting/gel changes & operation); Per Hour $22.00
Miscellaneous
- Risers, Cubes; Per piece; Daily $5.00
- Scrim*; Each; Per Event $100.00
- Costumes, set pieces, props; By Quotation
Box Office Rates
Package #1: Full Service
- up to 249 tickets per show, general or assigned seating
- access to Interac, Visa, M/C system.2.75% service charge Cheques are not accepted.
- 3 X 3 hour sales periods in the 7 days prior to first show
- 1 X 1 hour sales period before each show
- ticket availability during other scheduled box office hours
- additional time billed @$18/hour
Single performance: 300.00 + 6% of Gross Ticket Sales
Each additional performance 75.00 + 6% of Gross Ticket Sales
Package #2: Tickets-Only
Includes up to 249 tickets per show, general or assigned seating. Does not include box office staff or facilities. Each Performance $75.00
Parking Information
The Market Centre is located in Downtown Woodstock next to the Museum.
- 2 Hour Free Street Parking, from 9 am - 6 pm, Mon. - Sat. is available on all streets surrounding the Museum and Market Square and in the Finkle Street Parking Lot located directly south of the Museum.
- $ 2.00 A Day Parking, from 9 am - 6 pm, Mon. - Sat. is available in the Market Centre Parking Lot located 1 block east of the Museum on the southeast corner of Reeve and Peel Streets.
- All parking is FREE after 6 pm and all day Sunday.
