Rent the Alaska PAC

The Alaska Center for the Performing Arts is a multi-venue performing arts center that has hosted everything from big Broadway shows to important lecturers, from weddings and banquets to ballet and jazz, and from comedians to classical music. This world-class facility's four performance spaces, large adjoining lobbies and support areas comprise 176,000 square feet, taking up just over a one-block area.

One of Anchorage's most unique gathering places, the Alaska Center is where people come to celebrate the performing arts and other important social occasions. Each year the Alaska Center hosts over 600 performances and events featuring over 4,000 amateur and professional performers and attended by more than 240,000 patrons.

The Alaska Center for the Performing Arts offers beautiful lobbies and four amazing venues for your consideration when planning your next performance or event. Aside from traditional performing arts concerts, the facility has hosted trade shows, conventions, weddings, sit-down or buffet dinners, high school proms, and as many more activities as there are imaginative planners.

The traditional performing arts season runs from September 1 through May 31 annually. The Center's Resident Companies have access to the calendar for scheduling their performances until February 1 of each year. After that date, depending on the type of event you are planning, the calendar is available for the coming year. All date requests must be in writing.

To facilitate your planning, you can download our Booking & Scheduling Policy and Priorities, as well as a Booking Request Form.

For details and calendar availability, please contact the Director of Client Services at the contact information provided above

Users and potential users of the facility may place a hold on any date. First, second and third holds will be allowed and released and/or contracted in the appropriate order. Holds are generally allowed indefinitely up to 40 days prior to the event or until challenged. Contact Cindy for further details.

Please note that the Center provides NO exclusivity or protection for promoters/presenters offering similar events at any time.

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Policies

Rental Rates

Rental Rates effective July 1, 2011 - Rates are subject to change without notification.

Other Rental Info

Rental Rates effective July 1, 2011 - Rates are subject to change without notification.

Special Notes

A minimum of two (2) hours must separate scheduled performances and any Event that is using a public space adjacent to the theatre.

Lobby spaces will not be rented when both a matinee and evening performance have been scheduled on the same day in any theatre.

If the Discovery Theatre and Sydney Laurence Theatre are both in use, then the Carr/Gottstein Lobby will not be available for rent for a separate activity.

All lobby setups must conform to quality standards established by The Center. All tables placed in the lobbies must have tablecloths and skirts which will be provided under normal circumstances. If tables are to be used for food or beverage and then tables will be skirted only and User must provide tablecloths.

The Center requires all Users to provide proof of adequate insurance coverage as outlined in User Agreement.

All lobby Events & receptions must be catered by The Center approved caterers. (See page 15 of the Usage Regulations.)

If audio or lighting needs to be attended to during Event a qualified crew must be hired at the expense to the Client.

No Stage Manager is required for regular meetings or receptions. If there is a production of a show then a qualified Stage Manager is required.

Hall must be struck at the end of the Event and left as the client found it.

Catering room must be cleared of any items loaded in for each Event.

A minimum cleaning fee of $500.00 will be charged if Event activities warrant (ex. confetti cleanup).

VOLUME USE DISCOUNTS

Nonprofit Organizations who rent space on a flat rate basis (i.e., not the block rate) can accrue additional savings depending on the total value of the rental contract.

RENTAL DEPOSITS

A rental deposit is due upon signing the User Agreement contract. If tickets are sold for the Event, 50% of the total estimated rental charges will be due; if no tickets are being sold, the deposit will be 100% of total estimated charges. Dependent upon the nature of the Event, The Center may require an additional damage / cleaning deposit. If an Event is contracted less than 45 days out from the date of the Event, 100% rental is required.

PENALTIES:

A 5 percent (5%) rent surcharge shall be levied on a per Event basis on those users that do not give The Center an accurate written schedule of their facility activities within five (5) business days of the first scheduled day of use. Changes to Event type with less than 24 hours notice to The Center Booking & Events Department may be charged at a rate of two times the rate of the Event type.

SUMMARY OF USER TICKETING FEES FOR The Center EVENTS

Non-refundable ticket setup deposit paid in advance. The deposit is applied to the settlement after event closes.

Ticket Setup Fee calculated as the minimum less $1.00 per single ticket

Technical Information

Patron Information to be included in Program

The Center's Patron Information provides all the valuable information patrons need - from directions to the Center's conveniences like restrooms and coat checks, to outlining Center policies and procedures regarding performances - in order to make the most of their experiences at the Center. It is the Center's goal to provide a fully enjoyable and safe experience for all of our patrons. Our Vice President, front-of-house staff and ushers work together with our presenters in order to accomplish this, and to ensure that your visits to the Center are as positive and fulfilling as possible.

Production Policies

The statistics and information contained in the documents listed are supplied to provide comprehensive technical information about the Alaska Center's theatres, technical requirements, available equipment, policies and more. Please note that any dimensions critical to your production should be checked on site, prior to the event. If you have questions or need more information regarding these documents, please call the Production Manager assigned to the theatre where your production is scheduled to take place.