Event & Facility Rentals

Main Stage

The heart of the Chocolate Church, the Main Stage space is a beautiful 19th‑century sanctuary transformed into a 300‑seat performance venue with excellent acoustics Ideal for concerts, theater productions, lectures, or large community events.

‍Rental Fee: $2,000 per day
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‍Non-profit discount available

Annex

A flexible, intimate space with modular seating suitable for small performances, readings, cabarets, workshops, or gatherings. Recently renovated with dedicated seating and lighting upgrades‍.

‍Rental Fee: $30 per hour

‍Non-profit discount available

Art Lab

A creative studio space used for visual arts classes, community art projects, gallery workshops, and youth programming. Bright, functional layout suitable for multi‑media or hands‑on sessions.

‍Rental Fee: $30 per hour

Non-profit discount available

MAIN STAGE DETAILS
The main stage is 36 feet wide and 18 feet deep and is spring loaded, making it especially applicable for dance productions. There are 277 fixed seats within a tiered, continental seating design. Additional seating can be added along the side balconies. The sound and light boards are located in an easily accessible cubicle. Both systems have been recently updated with audio-visual capability. Guests enter through the 170 year old double wooden doors to be greeted by the box office. The front lobby has space for concessions, merchandise and marketing displays. The facility is handicapped accessible through ramps to the side door, south of the main entrance.

ANNEX DETAILS
The Annex building was added in 1853. With its blackbox theatre style, and its own street-level entrance, the Annex is an ideal venue for smaller dance performances, theatre productions, musical shows, workshops, or private events. Seating varies depending on production and format. A basic kitchen, comfortable dressing rooms, and bathroom facilities are also in the Annex building.