Rent the James and Martha Duffy Performance Space, a 3600 square foot, wheelchair accessible, column-free dance studio located on the top floor of the Dance Center, for your performance. The space features a repertory light plot specifically designed for dance, a grid-mounted six speaker sound system with subwoofer, a triple-basket weave sprung sub floor, covered with a Marley-type PVC dance floor, a small backstage area, dedicated bathrooms on the same floor, and a 5th floor lobby area overlooking downtown Brooklyn. The space amenities include portable ballet barre sand a Steinway grand piano.

A private pre or post-performance reception for up to 60 people can be added in the 4th Floor Lounge and Terrace for an additional fee.

Interested in renting? Click here to submit a Performance Space Request Form.

THEATER SETUP

The James and Martha Duffy Performance Space can be converted into a 3-wing flexible studio theater that includes audience risers with up to 166 seats, three wings and lighting booms each on stage left and stage right, a cyclorama, and rear black traveler to cover the cyclorama. The exact number of audience seats are determined per production as chairs may need to be removed for a tech table, videographer, photographer, wheelchair seating, or a music pit.

The Theater Setup is available on specific performance weekends during the year. Renters must book both days each weekend with Sundays available upon request. Available weekends are listed in the Performance Space Request Form.

Theater Setup Pricing

Prices start at $4,015/weekend or $3,575/weekend for Nonprofits.

• Includes 6:00pm-10:00pm Friday and Saturday for set up, performance(s), and strike.
• Additional technical rehearsal time can be added based on availability at $300/hr ($250 for Nonprofits). 3:00pm-6:00pm on Saturdays is regularly available.
• Additional fees may be added for resources, receptions, additional space, and Sunday bookings.

FLOOR SEATING SETUP

The James and Martha Duffy Performance Space can be outfitted with up to 100 folding chairs in a proscenium, thrust, or custom arrangement, allowing for greater flexibility while still offering full use of the repertory light plot, the grid-mounted sound system, and the additional ancillary spaces. This set up is offered in our space year-round on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Floor Seating Pricing

All Floor Seating Setup performances also include a $100 setup fee.

REQUESTING SPACE FOR PERFORMANCES

If you are interested in renting the James and Martha Duffy Performance Space for your next performance, please fill out a Performance Space Request Form by clicking here. We will respond to your request within 3-5 days.

Click HERE to learn more about the Performance Rental Package and Policy details. 

If you are interested in using Duffy for a studio showing, please see our general rental rates page.

Looking for space for a different type of event? A gala? A film showing? We are happy to discuss possibilities and custom event packages. Please reach out to us using our standard space request form.