Rent the R2 PAC
Entire Theater & Building (Performances)
The Richland 2 Performing Arts Center is available for full-facility rentals, including access to the main theater (1,175 seats), spacious lobby, dressing rooms, green room, and backstage areas. Whether you're planning a theatrical production, concert, conference, or large-scale meeting, our venue offers the space, amenities, and professional-grade technology to ensure a seamless and memorable event.
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Theater Only (Rehearsals)
The Richland 2 Performing Arts Center offers theater-only rentals for rehearsals, providing access to our 1,175-seat auditorium and stage space. Ideal for technical run-throughs, blocking, or full cast rehearsals, this professional environment allows performers and crews to prepare in the same space where their production will shine. Flexible scheduling and access to basic technical support make it an excellent choice for both student and professional groups.
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Lobby/Concession Only
Our elegant lobby and concessions area is available for standalone rental—perfect for meetings, galas, receptions, and similar events with up to 200 guests. This versatile space offers a welcoming atmosphere and modern amenities, making it an ideal setting for both formal and social gatherings.
Our elegant lobby and concessions area is available for standalone rental—perfect for meetings, galas, receptions, and similar events with up to 200 guests. This versatile space offers a welcoming atmosphere and modern amenities, making it an ideal setting for both formal and social gatherings.
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Dressing Rooms (For Dance or Meetings)
Our two spacious dressing rooms are available for rental and feature Marley flooring, making it ideal for dance classes, rehearsals, or movement-based workshops. The space can also accommodate small meetings or gatherings of up to 30 people, offering a flexible and private environment for a variety of needs.
Our two spacious dressing rooms are available for rental and feature Marley flooring, making it ideal for dance classes, rehearsals, or movement-based workshops. The space can also accommodate small meetings or gatherings of up to 30 people, offering a flexible and private environment for a variety of needs.
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Technical Specifications
Lineset Schedule
Fee Schedule & Rental Policies
1. Each rental will begin by reaching out to the Executive Director of the Performing Arts Center. In this conversation, a few things will be discussed immediately:
1.1. Date/Time Availability
1.2. Determination of Group categorization so that the potential renter can be provided with the correct Fee Schedule for their organization.
1.3. Technical needs for the rental
1.4. Certificate of Insurance
1.5. Performance licenses and rights when applicable
2. The renter will then be presented with the Policies and Procedures Agreement for the Performing Arts Center and their detailed rental estimate.
3. Once agreed upon by the Renter and the Executive Director of the Performing Arts Center both parties will sign the rental contract and the Renter will be responsible for a 25 percent non-refundable deposit. This deposit will be applied toward the cost of the rental.
4. All necessary documentation will need to be turned in to the Performing Arts Center with total payment by 14 days prior to the event.
Equipment Fee Schedule
- A/V Screen & Projector: $25 per event
- Microphone (Corded): $25 per item
- Microphone (Wireless): $30 per item
- Microphone (Body Pack & Microphone) $45 per item
- Grand Piano: $100 per event
- Piano Tuning (If needed): $200 per event
- Dance Floor: $400 per event
- Choral Risers: $150 per event
- Communication Systems: $100 per event
- Chairs: $1.50 per chair per event
- Tables: $4 per table per event
- Monitors (Audio): $20 per monitor per event
- Music Stands: $15 per rack (20) per event
- Podium (with Microphone): $60 per event
- Multi-Camera System with Technician: $75 per event
Staffing Costs/Fees
- Event Manager: $50 per hour
- Event Technicians: $50 per hour
- Lighting Design (If Needed): $75 per hour
- Event Staff (Ushers, Concessions, etc): $20 per hour
- Custodians: $30 per hour per person
- Security (Richland 2 Security): $30 per hour per person
- Uniformed RPD Officers Interpreters and Closed Captioning available upon request with a 60-day notice minimum: $50 per hour
Rental Policies for Richland School District Two’s Performing Arts Center
- The rental deposit is 25% of the total estimated rental fee. This shall be a non-refundable deposit which will be applied to the total cost of renting the facility given the event takes place on the scheduled date and time. THe rental deposit is due at the time of signing the Rental & Building Use Agreement.
- Notification of cancellation must be made in writing to the Executive Director of the Performing Arts Center no later than 14 days prior to the scheduled event. If the fees have been paid in full you will receive a refund, less the 25% non-refundable rental deposit within fifteen (15) business days. If the event is canceled less than 14 days before the scheduled event, fees will not be returned.
- Richland County School District Two reserves the right to deny use and/or service to any group as they see fit. However, this will not and cannot be based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected classes.
- All renters and their patrons/guests agree to adhere to the Richland County School District Two Board Policies.
- The renter/lessee agrees to provide, fourteen (14) days prior to the event start, an acceptable certificate of insurance under a public liability policy in which the Richland 2 Performing Arts Center is named as an additional insured.
- Security will be required at all events. There will need to be two (2) Richland County Police Officers present for each event involving the public. There will also need to be a number of Richland 2 Security members that will assist in processing the public through metal detectors as they enter the Performing Arts Center.
- The Performing Arts Center has seating available for 1,175 with additional handicap and companion seating available.
- Non General admission ticketing will be handled by the Performing Arts Center through TicketLeap. The renter/lessee will be responsible for fees incurred. Free events will still be handled through TicketLeap but no fees will be charged.
- All standard South Carolina parking laws and Fire Codes are applicable in their entirety at the Richland 2 Performing Arts Center.
- Audio and Video recording must have prior written approval from the Executive Director.
- Concessions and merchandise can be sold in designated areas with approval from the Executive Director.
- Renter/Lessee is responsible for obtaining and purchasing any licensing or rights needed for a performance. A copy of these licenses/rights must be submitted to the Executive Director no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the event.
- All Certified Checks (no personal checks accepted) can be made out to Richland County School District Two