About Our Facilities

Artists Rep opens its doors to community organizations and individuals for a wide range of events and activities throughout the year. Various facilities and spaces are available to accommodate events of all types and sizes, and we offer discounted rates for qualifying non-profit organizations.

The intimate Alder and Morrison Theatres are ideal sites for performances, presentations, meetings, lectures, and community gatherings. The recently Morrison Lobby and Morrison Lounge provide the perfect setting for receptions, parties, or corporate entertaining. There are also a number of rooms and studios suitable for more intimate gatherings such as small parties, meetings, rehearsals, or presentations. If you’re looking for a distinctive venue for your next event, Artists Rep has a space for you!

To rent, contact us at rentals@artistsrep.org or 503.241.1278.

Spaces available:

  • Morrison Theatre
  • Morrison Lobby
  • Producer’s Lounge
  • Alder Theatre
  • Alder Lobby
  • Laswell Rehearsal Hall
  • Studio 1
  • Studio 2
  • Studio 3

Features:

  • Near Downtown Portland
  • Goose Hollow neighborhood
  • Blocks from Providence Park
  • Near public transportation

Morrison Stage

Morrison stage2

Built in 2005, the Morrison Stage is the smaller of our two theaters. It is an intimate stage in a thrust configuration and seats up to 168 patrons. It is a fantastic space for plays and other performances, lectures, meetings, and workshops. A rental of the Morrison Stage includes use of a dedicated green room, box office, and the Morrison Lobby.

Size: 178 seats
Technical Info: 1700 sq. ft. of playing space, grid at 16′

Morrison Lobby

morrison lobby2

Artists Rep’s spacious and inviting Morrison Lobby is an ideal space to host an elegant seated dinner, unique party or large reception – all with the unique Portland flair you’ve been looking for! Recently remodeled to reveal its hidden beauty, the lobby is flanked by windows allowing for lots of natural light and features high ceilings, gleaming hardwoods, and a rotating art gallery with a rich red wall as a backdrop, all illuminated by the soft glow of our intimate and comfortable Morrison Lounge. Make the space your own using the striking lobby area, adaptable lounge, lovely mezzanine, long staircase and more. Your special event can shine with a creative flair.

Size: ~1200 sq. ft.
Capacity: 200 standing, 120 seated

Producer’s Lounge

producers lounge

Located within the Morrison Lobby, this private room is ideal for an intimate dinner, lunch meeting or small gathering. The captivating, colorful walls of the lounge draw you to the room into the room and wrap your party in its vibrant mood. Designed to capture exactly the ambience that you would like to create, the walls can change colors to match the mood. The room features a large barn-door entrance, which can be opened for a larger crowd or closed to capture the intimacy of the room.

Size: 560 sq. ft.
Capacity: 50 standing, 20 seated

Alder Stage

alder stage

Built in 1997, the Alder Stage is the larger of our two theaters. It is an intimate stage in a thrust configuration and seats up to 220 patrons. It is an ideal venue for plays and other performances, small conferences, speaker series, and workshops. A rental of the Alder Stage includes use of a dedicated green room, box office, and the Alder Lobby.

Size: 220 seats
Technical Info: 950 sq. ft. of playing space, grid at 14’8″, proscenium at 13′

Alder Lobby

alder lobby

Laswell Rehearsal Hall
Size: 45′ x 35′ and 25′ x 25′

Studio 1
Size: 49.9′ x 23′

Studio 2
Size: 30′ x 26′

Studio 3
Size: 25′ x 14.5′

Pricing

  Corporate / Private Non-Profit*
THEATRES
Performance Base Rate – Up to 5 Hours (Daily) $900 $650
Additional Performance Hours Rate (Hourly) $100 $70
Rehearsal / Tech Rate (Hourly) $50 $35
Load-In / Load-Out Rate (Daily) $300 $210
Dark Nights (Daily) $250 $175
EVENT  SPACES
Morrison Lobby (includes Lounge)
Event Base Rate – Up to 5 Hours (Total) $1,200 $900
Additional Hours Rate (Hourly) $200 $140
Morrison Lounge – ArtBar
Daytime Rate – Up to 5 Hours (Total) $500 $350
Pre-Show Event Rate (Total) $300 $210
Additional Hours Rate (Hourly) $75 $55
Alder Lobby
Event Base Rate – Up to 5 Hours (Total) $1,000 $700
Additional Hours Rate (Hourly) $150 $105
MEETING / REHEARSAL SPACES
Laswell Rehearsal Hall
Rehearsal Rate (Hourly) $50 $35
Rehearsal Rate (Daily) $300 $200
Rehearsal Rate (Weekly) $1,000 $700
Studios 1 & 2
Rehearsal Rate (Hourly) $35 $25
Rehearsal Rate (Daily) $150 $100
Rehearsal Rate (Weekly) $500 $350
* Non-Profit Rates are subject to negotiation. Please contact Artists Rep with inquiries.