Rental Company Performances & Events
Gemini Theater Company provides rental space and handles ticket sales for various theater companies and events in the Pittsburgh area. Check out what’s coming soon . . .
The Amish Monkeys: www.AmishMonkeys.com
Each Amish Monkeys performance is based on suggestions given by you, the audience.
Any given show consists of a variety of sketches or games, each of which has its own unique rules and twists. In one game, for example, our actors might have to perform a scene about a certain profession (chosen by the audience) without using a certain letter of the alphabet (also chosen by the audience). In another game, we might improvise a movie (the title of which the audience would provide) in a foreign language (again, suggested by the audience).
Since it’s all improvised, and since we have a vast repertoire of games, you’re guaranteed never to see the same show twice!
Gemini Theater 2008 Performance Dates:
January 12th
February 9th
March 8th
April 12th
May 10th
June 14th
July 12th
August 9th
September 13th
October 11th
November 8th
December 13th
Show Times: 8:00pm
Tickets: $7.00
Reservations: 412-243-5201
Gemini Theater Company 2006-2007 Rental Rates
Theater Rental: Theater rental includes use of the theater, dressing rooms, green room, main lobby, box office and concession area. A non-refundable deposit of 15% is due within 10 days of booking the theater. If fee is not received, the dates will be released.
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1 Day |
$200 |
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2-3 Day |
$180/day |
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1-2 Weeks |
$1200/week |
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3 Weeks or more |
$1000/week |
Liability Insurance: You must also provide proof of insurance from you own policy with a minimum liability coverage of $1 million. Alternatively, you may purchase a rider from our liability insurance carrier for $25/day or $125/week. This additional fee (or proof of insurance) is due with your deposit. Due to our insurance provider, insurance rates are subject to change.
Additional Space and Services: The Gemini Theater also offers other convenient services at the rates listed below:
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Rehearsal Space |
$5/hr or $25/day (up to 8 hours; limited to
private rehearsals only, not events open to
public; rehearsal subject to space availability.)
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Technical Personnel |
$25/performance or tech |
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Reception Room |
$75/day |
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Reservation Service |
$50/production week |
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Box Office Service |
$50/performance |
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Credit Card Service |
$5/per performance
5% charge on all transactions
Visa/MC only
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Additional Information: The Gemini Theater produces its Classic Children’s Theater from September through the end of April and all rentals during this period must be able to schedule around these performances.
Theater Specifications
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Interior Facilities
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Description
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Seating
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104-seat theater in a three-quarter configuration.
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HVAC
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Both heating and air conditioning are in good working order.
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Common Space
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A staircase leads downstairs to the foyer of the Gemini Theater.
A long, wide hallway takes patrons toward the theater, past a
box-office and concessions window. The space is ‘child friendly’
and brightly painted, with plants and cheery furnishings along the
way along with performance pictures of past productions.
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Restrooms
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The restrooms are shared with the East End Food Co-op
and are clean and well-lit. The women’s room has 3 stalls, with
one children’s toilet; the men’s room has one stall, one children’s
toilet and 2 urinals.
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Handicap Accessiblity
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The entrance for handicap patrons is through the East End Food
Co-op. Because the Co-op closes at 9 pm each evening, the
use of this entrance limits handicap patrons to matinee performances
only although arrangements can be made during evening performance
if done so in advance.
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Box Office
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A box office window is centrally located and available to Renters
of the theater. Renters must supply their own tickets, change,
and office supplies needed during its use.
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Maintenance
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Common areas, restrooms and theater are cleaned six days a
week. Gemini Theater is visibly clean and well maintained.
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Exterior Facilities
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Description
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Signage
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The theater is located inside The Factory, a mini-mall which has
one large sign on Penn Avenue highlighting the businesses
located in the mall. A sandwich board is also used by the theater
to call attention to individual productions that are currently taking
place. Once inside the mall, signs direct you through a
somewhat maze-like corridor to the theater. Patrons should not
have a problem locating the theater once inside the mall.
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Grounds/Maintenance
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The mall is in a rather commercial area surrounded by a parking
lot. While there is no green space, the lot and common areas of
the mall are swept and maintained.
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Parking
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There is ample, free parking for patrons of Gemini Theater. The
lot is well-lit and close to the entrance of the theater.
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Safety and Security
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There is a security guard assigned to the building during
business hours and security cameras recording 24-hours.
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Other Business
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The theater is located in a commercial, light industrial area.
There are a few fast-food restaurants in the area, as well as the
East End Food Co-Op, which has a vegetarian café. There are
additional restaurants located in nearby Regent Square.
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Artistic Amenities
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Description
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Accessibility to
Handicap Artists
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Yes, through East End Food Co-op.
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Green Room
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There is a small area behind the stage which has a couch,
television, stage monitor, small refrigerator, microwave and
water cooler.
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Dressing Room
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There are two dressing rooms that could comfortably seat 3-4
people in each room.
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Laundry Facility
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No
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Technical Capabilities
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Description
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Stage Dimensions
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22'w x 21'd
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Configurations
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Three-quarter thrust black box with proscenium curtain.
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Trap Doors
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No
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Wing Space
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10’ from proscenium curtain to wall on each side of the stage.
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Fly Space
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None. Ceiling height is 11’-6", with pipes at 10’.
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Stage Drapes
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Masking around entire stage area.
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Technical Staff
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Technical Advisor is included as part of rental contract to
oversee use of equipment.
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Rehearsal Space
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There are two rooms available to rent as rehearsal space.
Studio One: 14’ x 20’
Studio Two: 16’ x 25’
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Lights
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Edison system
2 @ 4-channel, 600 watt per channel dimmer packs
16 par cans
6 fresnels, 1 elipsoidal
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Audio
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Dual CD player
Dual Cassette player
Mini disc player
2 wireless mics (Usage subject to additional fee)
one hand-held mic (Usage subject to additional fee)
8 speakers
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Scene Shop
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Small building area located by load-in entrance.
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Set Storage
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Minimal during rental period.
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Props Storage
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Minimal during rental period.
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Costume Storage
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Minimal during rental period.
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Additional Information
If you would like more information, would like to schedule a site visit, or talk to a Gemini Theater representative about scheduling a rental, please contact Dennis Palko at palkodp@aol.com or call 412-243-6464.
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