The A.R.T./New York Theatres Rental Subsidy Fund

 

Pipeline Theater Company's production of Folk WanderingPipeline Theatre Company's production of Folk Wandering. Photo by Suzi Sadler. 

About the Rental Subsidy Fund

The purpose of the Rental Subsidy Fund is to ensure that the A.R.T./New York Theatres are affordable rental spaces for our members in the long term. With generous underwriting from the A.R.T./New York Board of Directors, foundations, and individual donors, the Rental Subsidy Fund will ensure that our weekly rental rates remain affordable, and our rental fees are far below the true cost of operating the theatres and providing the staff support and state-of-the-art equipment that our renters will receive. Our goal is for the theatres to be made available for the community in accordance with A.R.T./New York's values. 

 

Application

Members who meet the eligibility criteria may apply for the subsidy year-round for any available datesApplications are reviewed by a peer panel, which will meet monthly. The first panel meeting will be in October to review applications received by September 30th. Afterward, all applications received by the end of a given month will receive a response by the end of the following month at the latest (i.e. an application received by November 29 with receive a determination by December 31).

Subsidized rates are determined by each member's annual budget:

Tiered Subsidy Rates:

Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre:   Current
Annual budget under $250,000    $3,100/wk
Annual budget between $250,000 & $749,999   $3,575/wk 
Annual budget between $750,000 & $3.5 million   $4,100/wk 
Annual budget over $3.5 million & Non-Subsidized   $4,750/wk 

Mezzanine Theatre:   Current
Annual budget under $250,000
  $4,400/wk
Annual budget between $250,000 & $749,999
  $5,500/wk
Annual budget between $750,000 & $3.5 million
  $6,250/wk
Annual budget over $3.5 million & Non-Subsidized   $7,350/wk


Applicants who wish to reapply after an unsuccessful application for subsidy may only do so after receiving feedback on their application from A.R.T./New York staff. Please reach out to David E. Shane at [email protected]
.org to schedule a feedback call if you have not already done so. 

 

How to Apply

Before applying, please review all of the following information:

Guidelines, Eligibility, and Criteria »
Facilities and rental package information »
Theatres FAQ » 


For Tier 1 and non-subsidized rental inquiries, please email [email protected]


Application Assistance

Theatre Tours/Info Sessions

Tours of the A.R.T./New York Theatres are available for applicants to view the theatres and facilities and answer any questions they have about the Rental Subsidy Fund application. 

Upcoming Tours:

Tour dates for 2022 to be announced soon!

Narrative Statement Review

Applicants who wish to receive comments on a draft of their narrative before submitting their application may send a draft to Programs Manager David E. Shane at [email protected]Please review the guidelines for this process in our Grant Guidelines 

   

Available Dates

Dates that are currently available for long-term rentals are shown on the calendar below.  All rental subsidy applications will be asked to include your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice date ranges. For current New York State guidelines, please visit the NY Forward website.

 Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre


January
2023


February
2023


March
2023


April
2023


May
2023


June
2023


No

Availability


Limited

Availability


Available 
Through 
March 6th


Available


Available


No

Availability


July
2023


August
2023


September
2023


October
2023


November
2023


December
2023


No

Availability


No

Availability


No

Availability


No

Availability


No

Availability


No

Availability


January
2024


February
2024


March
2024


April
2024


May
2024


June
2024


Available 


Available 


Available 


Available 


Available 


Available 

 

 Mezzanine Theatre


January
2023


February
2023


March
2023


April
2023


May
2023


June
2023


Available 
Through 
January 9th


No

Availability


No

Availability


No

Availability


No

Availability


No

Availability


July
2023


August
2023


September
2023


October
2023


November
2023


December
2023


No

Availability


Available


Available 
Through 
Sept. 17th 


No

Availability


No

Availability


No

Availability


January
2024


February
2024


March
2024


April
2024


May
2024


June
2024


Available 


Available 


Available 


Available 


Available 


Available 

 

NOTE: Calendar reflects availability as of March 17, 2023. When applying, please indicate a range of dates that work would for your production. Your flexibility is appreciated!

These dates will be updated periodically as bookings are confirmed. Last updated 3/17/23. 


For questions about the Rental Subsidy Fund guidelines and eligibility, facilities, rental packages, and available dates, please contact the Theatres staff at [email protected]

Past Recipients of the Rental Subsidy Fund

Amas Musical Theatre
The Associates Theater Ensemble
Flux Theatre Ensemble
Live Source Theatre Group
The Movement Theatre Company
Oberon Theatre Ensemble
Pipeline Theatre Company
The Play Company
Prospect Theater Company
Theater Breaking Through Barriers