Bert Church LIVE Theatre has a variety of spaces available for community events and performances. Rented individually or as part of one of our packages, all spaces are equipped to serve conferences, classes, performances, meetings or reception needs. The facility includes a 377 seat theatre, a modern lobby with bar, complete backstage amenities, an intimate green room and a multi-purpose room. The venue is available to rent on weekends and after 5 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays.
Any event using both the stage and the lobby is considered a full facility event. Each package has been designed to match the most common needs and requests at the theatre. Amenities and extras may be added to a package for an additional fee.
The following items are required to secure a date at the theatre:
| Package | Basic | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Diamond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal for | Dress rehearsal | School production | Dance recital | Award shows | Professional presenters |
| 4 hour local rental | $918.60 | $1,103.60 | $1,488.60 | $2,248.60 | $2,493.60 |
| 8 hour local rental | $1,837.20 | $2,207.20 | $2,592.20 | $3,562.20 | $3,852.20 |
| 12 hour local rental | $2,835.80 | $3,325.80 | $3,710.80 | $4,840.80 | $5,130.80 |
| 4 hour non-local rental | $1,174.96 | $1,359.96 | $1,789.96 | $2,549.96 | $2,794.96 |
| 8 hour non-local rental | $2,349.92 | $2,719.92 | $3,149.92 | $4,119.92 | $4,409.92 |
| 12 hour non-local rental | $3,604.88 | $4,094.88 | $4,524.88 | $5,654.88 | $5,944.88 |
| In-house sound and lighting | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Included extras | N/A | Microphones, direct input and backstage communication system | Same as Bronze plus, Gobo, Projector, Hazer | Same as Silver plus, Moving Lights | All |
| Lobby | Limited | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Green room | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Dressing room | Downstairs | Downstairs | Downstairs |
Both |
Both |
| Box office | No | Yes (extra charges may apply) | Yes (extra charges may apply) | Yes - full set up | Yes - full set up |
| Table linens | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Merchandise Vendor Fee | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes- staffed table |
| Food and drink permitted | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pre-event lobby Set up | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Pre-event stage Set up | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Cleaning | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bert Church LIVE Theatre rental packages come with varying levels of City of Airdrie staffing. Required positions that are not filled by City of Airdrie staff are the responsibility of the renter and must be agreed upon in the advancing stage of your event.
|
Staff Position | Basic | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Diamond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician - Lighting | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Technician - Sound | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Technician - Specialized (Stage Manager, Monitor Tech, Stage, Basic A/V, Spot Light Operator) | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Customer Service Representative (Box Office) | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Of House Manager | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Bartender | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Usher | No | No | No | 2 | 6 |
All tickets for events at Bert Church LIVE Theatre must be sold through the in-house ticket system. Tickets are available for sale online at tickets.airdrie.ca, over the phone at 403.948.8824 or in person at the box office. Standard handling and service fees apply to all tickets.
There is a one-time, per event ticket set up fee of $50. This fee covers the set up and programming costs for physical tickets, box office support and online ticket sales pages.
Important ticketing information
The following items are not included in all of the Bert Church LIVE Theatre packages, but can be added for an extra cost.
| Equipment | cost |
|---|---|
| Projector | $35 |
| Gobo hang | $50 |
| Hazer | $30 |
| Drum riser | $75 |
| Choir riser | $100 |
| Chauvet R2 wash | $60/light |
| Chauvet RX2 spot | $75/light |
| Follow spot | $150 |
| Table linens (black spandex) | $7/table |