RENTAL FEE SCHEDULE
PERFORMANCE AND HERITAGE HALL FEES
Type
Non-Profit
School
Municipal
Commercial
Private
Performance Hall
Heritage Hall
550.00
*425.00
Performance Hall
And Heritage Hall
800.00
625.00
*500.00
950.00
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$
HERITAGE CAFE CATERING SERVICE
When the Center’s Heritage Café Catering is under contract for the event, the Heritage Hall Fee is included. For
information on menu pricing and other food-related services, please contact the Banquet Manager, Edmond Gay, at
207-754-8258 or 207-783-1585.
ADDITIONAL HOURS OF USE AND ENERGY SURCHARGE
Additional Hours of Use
The rates for the Performance and Heritage Halls are based on a 4-hour period of use. For each additional
hour of use in excess of the 4-hour period, add $125.00/hour to the rental fee.
No charge for setup during business hours (Monday-Friday) or day of event.
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Rehearsals
If applicable, the Rental Fee for the Performance Hall includes one rehearsal with basic lighting/sound at
no charge. For additional rehearsals, multiply the no. of rehearsals x $150.00.
The rehearsal will be scheduled not to interfere with other scheduled events at The Center.
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Energy Surcharge
Events scheduled between Nov 1st and March 31st are assessed an energy surcharge of 15% of the rental
fee.
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OTHER EVENT TYPES: FEES
These events may include birthdays, showers, or post-funeral receptions to name a few. If any of these
events meet all of the following criteria, the Center’s Heritage Hall fee will be $250:
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Under 75 guests
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Under 3 hours of use
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The event is scheduled Sun., Mon., Tues., Weds. or Thurs.
If the event requires the use of the kitchen by an off-premise caterer, the fee is $100.00.
When the Center’s Heritage Café Catering is under contract for the event, the Heritage Hall Fee is included. No charge
for setup during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8AM-4PM) or on event day. For pricing on Food Services, please contact
the Banquet Manager at 207-783-1585 or 207-754-8258.
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PRODUCTION SERVICES
Basic Light and Sound
The Performance and Heritage Hall fees include basic illumination of either stage areas and limited use of the sound
equipment.
Unless the renter designates a light or sound console operator (approved by the Event Manager), the event manager or Center
staff designee will manage and operate the light and sound systems.
Light Design and Operation
If the renter is interested in more than a basic light design, the Center offers design and operation
services. The fee for this service will be negotiated at time of contract.
Note: The renter can provide its own experienced light designer/technician with approval from the Franco Center’s
Event Manager.
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Sound Design and Operation
If the renter is interested in more than a limited use of sound, the Center offers sound design and
operation services. The fee will be negotiated at time of contract.
Note: The renter can provide its own experienced sound designer/technician with approval from the Franco
Center’s Event Manager
Lycian Spot Light
$50/Performance/Rehearsal
Epson Projector
$50/Performance/Rehearsal
2600 Lumens
Benq Projector
6000 Lumens
Includes in-house spot light operator or
designee approved by the Event
Manager.
Includes setup and operation by Franco
Center’s staff or designee approved by
the Event Manager.
$
$
$75/Performance/Rehearsal
$
Steinway Grand Piano
Non-Profit
Educational
Municipal
Private
$50
$50
$50
$75
$
$
$
$
Piano Care and Tuning
Prior to use, the user will receive instruction on care and use of the Piano by the Event Manager. If tuning of the Steinway is
required, the user must contract with Mel Fletcher [783-9210] or his designee.
Note: The Grand Piano is included in the Performance and Heritage Hall rental for weddings.
$2.00 per ticket sold. Credit card fees
are assessed to the ticket buyer.
$25 per hour, when required.
Box Office Fee
Security Fee
Historical Restoration Fee for Ticketed-Performances
Paid within 10 business days after the event.
Sub-Total
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$
$
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Bar Services
$
Food Service
Menu
Use of Kitchen - $200
Dishwasher - $15 per hour
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$
$
Total
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Decoration
All decorations must be approved by management prior to installation.
Production Equipment
If production equipment is required for equipment not listed above, contact the Program Director for the Equipment List and Fees.
*All prices are subject to change without notice.
Historical Restoration Fee
This fee is assessed for all ticket-performances. The fee is $1.00 for each ticket sold. For example, if the audience size is 250, the fee
will be $250 in addition to all other fees. Note, a fee will not be assessed on complementary tickets.
The Restoration Fee or Service and Handling Fee [when applicable] shall be paid to The Center no later than 10 days following the
event.
Please send to:
Attn: Richard Martin
Franco Center
46 Cedar Street
Lewiston, Maine 04240
Historical Restoration Fee
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The ongoing restoration and maintenance of the historic Franco Center requires substantial sums of money.
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The funds paid toward the restoration fee do not cover the expenses associated with operating the Center. They are
directed towards completing the initial restoration first, and then, once all capital work is completed, those monies will
be dedicated to an endowment to maintain the structural and architectural integrity of the facility in perpetuity.
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These fees are recognized as an "industry" best practice when the performing arts facility is a significant historical
structure that must be restored and maintained at a certain level.
Revised: 2-5-15