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Performance Space ,

submitted by

aloftloft

posted on

02.26.2021

contact

shayna@aloftcircusarts.com

Circus/Dance/Physical Theater Performance Space

Aloft is excited to be Chicago's first permanent, legal circus performance venue. We are now booking shows for summer 2021 and beyond. Our 5000 Sq ft space can be set up in a variety for formats to suit your unique performance structure. With a 150 person audience capacity and flexible rental terms, we strive to provide an accessible platform to elevate art forms that traditionally have a hard time finding venue space. We have a full rigging system with both overhead rigging on pulley points ranging from 25-35 ft and ground anchor points, mats and a marley floor. We have basic lighting and sound systems and are working toward a liquor license for your post show meet and greets, talkbacks, etc. We are particularly interested in presenting circus, aerial dance and physical theater shows, though we will consider dance and theater shows with a highly physical or acrobatic component. We are committed to presenting diverse voices and encourage BIPOC companies to bring their shows to Aloft. Please fill out the google doc to get the ball rolling!Links to shows we've presented before:

https://forms.gle/256dfQcqPZUotwku9

shayna@aloftcircusarts.com

ADDITIONAL INFO

available

Fri-Sat-Sun after 4PM

features

Our stage dimensions are flexible. The room can be set up in many ways. We have many adjustable pulley points for rigging, professionally installed by Chicago Flyhouse. Rigging heights from 25-35 ft available. We also have ground anchor points. We also have a smaller basement space with 12-14 ft ceilings.

floor types

marley

floor dimensions

40ftX25ft

ceiling height

25-35 ft

maximum occupancy

150

other accessibility

We are not wheelchair accessible. There is a flight of stairs to get up to the performance space and the bathrooms are down two flights of stairs.

staff/office equipment

We can provide sound and lighting techs and front of house for an additional fee.

pricing

$300

pricing unit

night

request deposit

$350

other price information

Flat price of $300, with an additional 30% of ticket sales after $300. Light tech, sound tech, front of house staff are available for additional fees. $150 for tech rehearsal night. $350 deposit will be returned when the space is left clean.

other insurance information

Our building is an old church. Elements of this architecture, such as the stained glass windows, will be visible and apparent during the performance, the degree to which depends on how you choose to set up the performance space. Day time shows cannot be blacked out because of the light coming through the windows.

building policies

We need to be listed as an additional insured on your insurance policy.

liability insurance

yes, please have this and name us an as additional insured on the policy.

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