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Verizon Hall, the first major concert hall to open in the 21st Century, is one of the world’s best performance venues. This elegant cello-shaped 2,500-seat auditorium combines warmth and richness of design within extraordinary sightlines and acoustically advanced technologies. From classical to pop music, ceremonial programs to corporate meetings, Verizon Hall is a perfect setting for events on a grand scale.

Seating Capacity: 2,200 - 2,500


Rates as of June 30, 2006
Rentals include standard security, housekeeping and usher staffs. Daytime events conclude by 5pm. Weekend matinees will be billed at evening rates.
 
For-Profit $15,250
Nonprofit Evenings/Weekends $13,600
Nonprofit Weekday Daytime $9,750
Rehearsals $1,000

Nonprofit Evening and Weekends and For-profit rates include standard security, housekeeping and usher staffs, as well as certain ticketing and service fees, based on event type.

Nonprofit daytime rentals include standard security, housekeeping and usher staffs. Additional box office charges will vary by events. Daytime events conclude by 5:00pm.

Note: All Graduations ceremonies are billed at the weekday daytime rate.


Resources
 
Audio Visual
Portable roll-up projection screen $35
16' x 18' projection screen $100
10' x 14' rear projection screen $60
Portable dress kit $25
Box Office
Box Office Fee $1,200
Ticket printing fee $200
Credit Card fees 4%
Surcharge (per ticket sold) $4
Surcharges and other ticket handling
fees are paid by the event attendees.
Lighting
Concert lighting only $350
Theatrical lighting package $850
Moving light package $1,800
Scrolling light package $900
Followspot $175
Light color, per sheet $15
Gaffers tape, per roll $20
Orchestra stand light $5
Outside Rentals
Service charge on third-party equipment
rentals arranged by KCI staff.
35%
Parking
Kimmel Center Garage (per space) $19
Pianos
Steinway D - 9 foot $225
Steinway B - 7 foot $150
Steinway L - 5 foot $150
Upright (Boston) $150
Additional tuning
(Piano rental includes one tuning)
$125
Professional piano moving Varies
The Fred J. Cooper Memorial Pipe Organ
Per performance $250
(special 2006-07 Inaugural Year rate only. Preformance-specific tuning expenses are extra. Organists must be approved by KCI Staff)
Rigging
Chain hoist, 1 ton, each $25
Sound
House sound system $1,500
Stage monitor system $750
Portable sound system $200
Power tie-in $200
Wireless microphone $90
Stage Labor
Estimates available from the
KCI Production Department.
Stage hands are members of I.A.T.S.E. Local 8.
Staging/Equipment
Lectern, no microphone $50
Lectern with microphone $75
Lectern with microphone and
small sound system
$125
Press mult box $100
Rental risers: 4' x 8' each $50
Rental risers: 4' x 4' each $25
Orchestra riser, each unit $35

For technical specifications, call 215-790-5853 or send us a message online.



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