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Rehearsal Space

Rehearsal or practice space is a suitable location for performing arts groups to prepare for a performance in music, theatre, dance and related arts, such as opera, musical theatre and film production.

Music Rehearsal Locations

When looking for a location to hold a musical practice, be sure to reserve a location with adequate room and building amenities.

  • Central Campus - Willard Straight Hall
    • Room 407, Memorial Room
  • North Campus - Robert Purcell Community Center
    • Room 218, Multipurpose Room
  • North Campus - Appel Commons Community Center
    • Room 303, Multipurpose Room

Theatre Rehearsal Locations

When looking for a location to hold a theatre practice, look for a space that can accommodate the size of your group and has the room amenities needed.

  • Central Campus - Willard Straight Hall
    • Willard Straight Theater, note that rehearsal reservations are for the stage and audience seating only
  • North Campus - Robert Purcell Community Center
    • Room 205, Auditorium, offers fixed tiered seating, in-house audio-video, and plenty of performance space in the front
    • Room 218, Multipurpose Room, offers a large open space that can be configured and in-house audio-video
  • North Campus - Appel Commons Community Center
    • Room 303, Multipurpose Room, offers a large open space that can be configured and in-house audio-video

Dance Rehearsal Locations

When looking for a location to hold a dance practice, look for a space that can accommodate the size of your group, has appropriate flooring, and room amenities needed.

  • Central Campus - Willard Straight Hall
    • Room 407, Memorial Room
  • North Campus - Robert Purcell Community Center
    • Room 218, Multipurpose Room, offers a large open space that can be configured and in-house audio-video
  • North Campus - Appel Commons Community Center
    • Room 303, Multipurpose Room, offers a large open space that can be configured and in-house audio-video
For assistance with audio-video, lighting, custodial, and other resources and supplies, please refer to the Event Resources page for more information.