Below you will find the pricing for various types of rentals
*Edison Theatre reserves the right to deny rental requests

Non – Washington University Organizations- External Rates
Base Rental Fee:
For less than three (3) consecutive days:$800/day
For three (3) or more consecutive days:$750/day
Facility rental is up to a 10-hour day. Hourly rates apply after 10-hours and are charged at $100.00/hour.

The base rental fee includes: The theater, lobby areas, facility manager, dressing rooms, green room, Marley dance floor, hazer, available sound and projections equipment, and general stage wash lighting (up to 30 lamps, no changes).
Required Staff & Fees:
Renter Technical RepresentativeProvided by Renter
Edison Facility ManagerProvided by Edison
House Manager*$17/hour
Ushers*Provided by Renter
* Front-of-house crew sizes and call times are determined by the Edison Theatre Operations Manager.
Edison Technical Crew**$20/person/hour
** Technical crew sizes and call times shall be determined by the Edison Theatre Technical Director.
** Crew calls exceeding 40 hours/week shall be paid overtime at time and a half.
Outside Contract Labor***$35/person/hour
*** Outside Contract Labor shall be utilized when Edison Technical Crew is not available.
Sound Engineer (if required)$40/hour
Stage Manager (if not provided by renter)$40/hour
Lighting Design (if required and not provided by renter)$500 flat fee
Equipment Fees:
Lighting Package (30 or more lamps)
Includes tech and dress rehearsals and performances
        $100/hour
Video Recording/Streaming Single Camera set up- $500 Flat Fee
Video Recording/Streaming Multi Camera set up- $750 Flat Fee
Steinway 9′ Grand Piano (includes single tuning prior to first day of use)$180.00 for first day
$60.00 for each additional day
Edison Theatre Box Office Fees:
Contact the Box Office for more information.
Additional Fees:
Cleaning Fee* $50
*Additional costs may apply based on the condition of the theater, dressing rooms, green room, and backstage area.
Shoenberg Gallery and Umrath Hall Set-up/Cleaning Fee$40/hour
Washington University Organization- Internal Rates
Base Rental Fee (expenses billed through university FIS system):
Subsidized Rental Fee$500/day
The base rental fee includes: The theater, lobby areas, facility manager, dressing rooms, green room, Marley dance floor, hazer, available sound and projections equipment, and general stage wash lighting (up to 30 lamps, no changes). Facility rental is up to a 10-hour day. Hourly rates apply after 10-hours and are charged at $100.00/hour.
Required Staff & Fees:
Renter Technical RepresentativeProvided by Renter
Edison Facility ManagerProvided by Edison
House Manager*$17/hour
Ushers*Provided by Renter
* Front-of-house crew sizes and call times are determined by the Edison Theatre Operations Manager.
Edison Technical Crew $20/person/hour
** Technical crew sizes and call times shall be determined by the Edison Theatre Technical Director.
** Crew calls exceeding 40 hours/week shall be paid overtime at time and a half.
Outside Contract Labor***$35/hour
*** Outside Contract Labor shall be utilized when Edison Technical Crew is not available.
Sound Engineer (if required)$40/hour
Stage Manager (if required and not provided by renter)$40/hour
Lighting Design (if required and not provided by renter)$500 flat fee
Equipment Fees:
Lighting Package (30 or more lamps)
Includes tech and dress rehearsals and performances
$100/hour
Steinway 9′ Grand Piano (includes single tuning prior to first day of use)$180.00 for first day
$60.00 for each additional day
Additional Fees:
Cleaning Fee$50.00
Additional charges may apply based on the condition of the theater, dressing rooms, Green Room, and backstage area.
  • Washington University requires all outside lessees provide a Certificate of Insurance for $1,000,000 term general liability insurance for the duration of their stay in Edison.
  • An estimate of expenses prepared by the Edison Theatre staff shall be signed by the lessee as part of the rental contract.
  • Annually, Edison reserves the right to change charges as it deems appropriate.
  • Backstage areas are shared spaces.
  • Edison Theatre has the sole right to determine who shall/shall not use the Theatre.