The Sid Buckwold Theatre at TCU Place is well known for its superior acoustics and technical support. If you are interested in booking a theatre event, please contact Kim Gallucci at 306-975-7779 or Donna Melnychuk at 306-975-1498. |
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Theatre Rental Information (pdf.)
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The following are theatre costs charged to a leasee that will pertain to your show in our facility.
These costs are estimates only based on a sold out show. |
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| Contact Information |
Sales & Marketing
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Donna Melnychuk - Director of Sales (306) 975-1498 |
| Box Office |
Suzanne Bettschen - Box Office Supervisor (306) 975-8397 |
| Media/Marketing |
Shelley Kaszefski - Communications (306) 975-3858 |
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| Theatre |
Three Tier Theatre-2003 paying seats and Stage
2027 Seats total less 24 Board Seats = 2003 revenue seats |
| Seating Layout |
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Main Floor
Grand Circle
Second Balcony
Third Balcony |
1138
319
268
302 |
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| Rent |
The greater of $2,200 versus 6% gross dollars less GST |
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| Theatre Labour Costs |
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Contact
House Tech |
Stage Carpenter - Dwight Lucas - 306-975-7795
3 house technicians are required and charged to the client for the time
required at $36.00/ hour/tech, overtime is at 2x |
| Stage Labour |
All IATSE and backstage calls are charged to client.
A quote can be provided on stage costs when a detailed technical package is supplied.
Ancillary Technical Rider Required For Estimate |
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| Front House Staff |
$1,775.00 per show on average (based on a sold out show)
Includes duty manager, stage door & front of house personnel.
Price will be adjusted with lower attendance |
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| Security |
Varies upon requirement. |
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| St. John's Ambulance |
$150.00 per show |
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| Other Items |
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Rehearsal |
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$1,100.00 (Other than show day) |
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Merchandise |
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- 20% commission of gross sales
after taxes if vendor sells. 20% plus labour if TCU Place sells. |
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Insurance |
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Acceptable proof of $2,000,000.00 liability insurance |
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Deposit |
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$2,000.00/per performance. Non-refundable deposit required at time lease is signed. |
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U.S. Acts |
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We are required to withhold 15% for tax purposes unless appropriate
documentation is supplied to not do so. |
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Advertising |
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TCU Place can offer assistance in marketing and media buys.
We can handle it in pieces or in its entirety. There is a percentage fee charge for these services. |
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| Box Office Ticketing: Ticketmaster |
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| Box Office Policies |
All ticketing for TCU Place events must be done through our box office.
All ticketing considerations outlined below must be followed.
If there is not enough revenue in the box office to cover estimated theatre event costs, then the promoter may be asked to provide the difference 72 hours in advance of the actual performance.
- Ticket Policy - Children
When attending a theatre event, children 2 and under are allowed to sit on their parent's lap without a ticket (children's show are exempt --other shows may also be exempt, please check with the Box Office.)
- Random Draws
An hour before a show goes on sale, strip tickets are given out to each person in line. Fifteen (15) minutes before the show, a draw will be made and the number chosen will be the first person in line. The next numerical number after the number chosen will be next, ie. 201 is chosen, then the next person in line is 202, etc.
- Cancelled Events
TCU Staff will make every effort to contact customers regarding cancelled events through the media and by telephone. This does not, however, guagrantee they will be able to contact you. It is up to the promoter to alert the media of a cancelled show.
- Cameras and Recording Equipment
All cameras and recording equipment are strictly forbidden.
- Cell Phones
All cell phones must be turned off prior to entering the theatre.
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| Box Office Locations |
TCU Place Box Office, Ticketmaster Box offices
4 outlets located in Saskatoon, North Battleford, Regina, Yorkton
and Moose Jaw. |
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| Internet Tickets |
Tickets can also be purchased over the Internet at www.ticketmaster.ca |
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| Box Office Pricing |
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| Set-up Fee |
$150.00 first show. Additional shows are $100.00 for each show.
GST All ticket prices when considered should include GST in the ticket price.
(On the ticket face will be listed the amount of the GST in the ticket). |
| Commission |
5% of gross sales before taxes
(this rate covers all credit card charges, printing of paid and comp ticket charges) |
| Facility Fee |
$1.75 charge added to the ticket price on tickets set at $15.00 or greater.
$1.00 charge added to the ticket price on tickets set lower than $15.00.
The facility fee is a house restoration fee paid by the patron for the future capital expenditures to the theatre. The charge is clearly identified as "Facility Fee" on the bottom of the ticket. |
| Service Charge |
The following is our service charge fee structure, based on ticket price, charged to patrons at time of purchase. |
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| Ticket Price |
Service Charge |
| $5.00 - $9.99 .................. |
$2.75 |
| $10.00 - $19.99 ............... |
$3.75 |
| $20.00 - $29.99 ............... |
$4.75 |
| $30.00 - $39.99 ............... |
$5.75 |
| $40.00 - $49.99 ............... |
$6.75 |
| $50.00 - 69.99 ................ |
$7.75 |
| Over $70.00 ................... |
$8.50 |
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