The
Jefferson Theater can be rented Since 1912, the Jefferson
Theater has been Charlottesville's entertainment center.
Here, the great performers of American history, including
Harry Houdini, the Three Stooges, and fire & brimstone
preacher Billy Sunday made their mark on Charlottesville.
More recent stars include Terri Allard, Dave Matthews, Ben
Folds Five, and others. But here in the year 2006
its primary function is as a movie theater. However,
qualified, insured promotors and other organizations with a
track record of success can rent it. Please be advised that
becasue most rentals disrupt our regular 364-day movie
schedule, no rental will be booked without pre-payment of
the rental fee and a security deposit. Special daytime movie
screenings of films currently showing at the
Jefferson the usual admission
charge of $3 per person, and a special $3 per
person concession fee (to include drink and
popcorn) Main theater rental
rates Daily or partial-day
rentals of Main Theater: Full-week
rentals: -- prices in effect
thru 09/30/2006 Technical
specifications From the size Additional charges may
apply. Full payment plus security deposit required in
advance to make a reservation. The theater is never rented
on weekend nights-- unless the entire week has been rented.
For full details, contact Jen Fariello by emailing
jen@jenfariello.com.
Rental FAQs
-- for parties, receptions, exhibitions,
seminars....
School groups and other groups of 40-360 persons can arrange
a special screening of movies currently showing during the
business day (8-5:30) for a facility fee of $200
plus:
Weekday until 5:30pm-$375 (plus staffing)
Sunday night-$625
Monday night-$625
Tuesday night-$675
Wednesday night-$700
Thursday night-$800
Sat or Sun until 1:30pm-$350
Sat or Sun until 5:30pm-$750
Friday or Saturday nights- N/A (except for full-week
rentals)
Full week Friday thru Thursday- $7,200
Full week Monday thru Sunday- $8,200
of the
Jefferson Theater:
of the stage
to the
height of the
proscenium arch,
click below for all
technical
specis and photos.

Do you offer non-profit
rates? No-- sorry.
Do you have digital audio/visual projection equipment? Through
a special firm, we can arrange it with your rental for an additional
fee of $750.
Do you partner with promoters by accepting a per-attendee facility
fee? Never. We don't promote events; we rent space.
Do you rent the theater on Friday or Saturday nights? Nope.
That's when people really want to see movies, our primary line of
business.
Do you offer advance tickets sales to our event? Nope--
sorry.
Do you have stage lights? Yes, but you must test and operate
them.
Do you have sound system? Yes, for PA; no for concert sound.
The historic stage is rented
separately as a party room.
Click on the picture for info.
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