This small performance space is ideal for meetings, presentations and performances for crowds of less than 65 people. For playwright's looking to workshop a script, or for a musical performance of a small band or combo, this intimate setting allows for connection and conversation with the audience.
Rental
Thank you for your interest in booking the Centennial Black Box Theater. We are now accepting applications for rentals.
The Centennial Black Box Theater rents for $100 per hour with a four-hour minimum ($400.00). This includes the space, a limited lighting package, basic sound package, and projection capabilities, an audio operator, and a house manager. All projected materials must be on a thumb drive or downloaded prior to your booking.
See the Centennial Black Box Availability Calendar; this calendar is updated the first Monday of the month.
- For details on pricing and booking, please visit our online application page.
- If you agree to all of the information in the application, you are welcome to complete and submit it.
- Once submitted, your application will go directly to Theater Division Supervisor, Christen Heilman.
- You can expect to receive an email within 7 days regarding application acceptance or denial, along with next steps for booking, including down payment instructions.
- No rental is confirmed without approval from the Theater Division Supervisor and receipt of the down payment.
Venue At-A-Glance
Centennial Black Box Theater is a small, intimate venue located inside Centennial Performing Arts Studios at 211 27th Ave. North, Nashville, TN 37203.
Specs
- 65 seating capacity- in "Theater-Style" seating
- 33 seating capacity- in "Cabaret-Style" seating
- 1 Dressing Room (max cast size 15)
- 1 Green Room
- 1 Prop/Costume Closet behind stage
- Proscenium Stage (approx. 10' x 20")
- Limited Lighting Package
- Basic Sound Package
- Projection Capabilities
Metro Parks Theater Division Partnerships
Metro Parks Theater Division is proud to have an on-going partnerships with several local theater companies. These companies perform all or part of their seasons at the Looby Theater, making it a hub of local theater action. Check out their websites for more information about upcoming productions and come support these local artists from the following companies:
