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Rehearsal Space

A rehearsal or practice space is suitable for performing arts groups to prepare for performances 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 106, Multipurpose Room
    • 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 and has the appropriate flooring and room amenities needed.

  • Central Campus - Willard Straight Hall
    • Room 407, Memorial Room
  • North Campus - Robert Purcell Community Center
    • Room 106, Multipurpose Room
    • 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.