VPAC FAQs

Most types of single day events book roughly 8 hours for a 2-3 hour show.  It's quite important to book enough time for rehearsal and setup depending on what the event is trying to accomplish.  We require roughly 20-30 minutes setup up time at the beginning of the booking, 30 minutes in which the stage is clear prior to the show for audience walk-in, and 1 hour from the end of event until the end of contract to allow for a full theater reset.

The VPAC is available from 7am-11pm.  Our minimums are dependent on the time of week, Monday-Thursday we have a 4 hour minimum while Friday-Sunday we have a 6 hour minimum booking time.

The VPAC operates on an hourly rate.

The VPAC does not allow any food or drinks outside of water within the lobby or main theater.  Food and drinks for performers/volunteers/staff are allowed in the green room and dressing rooms.  You are welcome to use the outside patio area to serve small snacks.  All food items for the audience must be approved ahead of time.  If you wish to serve meals to your guests, you must book the dining facility when is located close to the theater.  

The hourly rates cover the costs of a sound technician, stage hand, lighting tech, and house manager.  More technicians may be required at cost depending on the event (variety shows/large concert events).

Parking is the primary additional cost as permit parking is enforced 7 days a week.  Most events can operate with the equipment we have available, but common additional costs would include: wireless kits if more than 4 are needed, dance marley, sound shell, Steinway grand piano, or musical equipment rental.

Yes, please discuss available hanging points with theater manager.

As long as it is safe to do so and does not cause any potential hazards.

The VPAC lighting plot comes "as is" with the theater, but with the amount of higher end equipment we have available we are confident that we will be able to create the looks your event will require.

You are welcome to bring in your own technician as a consultant, but only our technicians can operate the VPAC equipment unless discussed ahead of time.

Most groups book roughly 10 months in advance depending on the month.  April & May are the most popular and tend to start being booked over a year in advance.

The Fire Marshall has rated the VPAC stage to legally hold no more than 88 people at one time.

The VPAC has two forms of projection available.  We can project directly on the cyc and fill most of the screen while framing it with the upstage traveler.  There is also a drop down movie theater style screen downstage which is typically used for presentations or movie screenings.

Unfortunately the VPAC does not offer rear projection at this time.

Typically there are no issues with shadows while performers are on stage unless they get quite close to the projection screen.  Even at that point, shadows are minor and rarely noticeable.