The Ruth Page Center

Ruth Page Subsidized Theater & Studio Rental Program

The Ruth Page Subsidized Theater and Studio Rental Program allows performing artists and companies to prepare and present their work at reduced costs. Ruth Page Center subsidizes the operating costs, helping organizations meet their artistic and financial goals while reducing the financial burden of a Chicago engagement.

Theater

The Ruth Page Theater embodies the organization’s mission to be a platform for developing great artists and connecting them with audiences and community. Our unique 218-seat black-box theater is the cultural focal point that brings people together to appreciate, celebrate, and engage with the performing arts.

Includes: Cyc, scrim, black drapes, light plot of 85+ instruments, and sound system.

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218

Seats

34 feet

Stage Depth

50 feet

Stage Width
(without curtains)

Studios

As a premiere destination for dance in Chicago, Ruth Page Center features four well-lit, spacious, and welcoming dance studios. The studios are used by In-Residence companies such as DanceWorks Chicago, Hedwig Dances, Giordano Dance Chicago, as well as Ruth Page School of Dance.

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Long-term

Need-based, Long-Term Subsidized Rental Applications available. Please inquire below.

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Equipment

Ruth Page Center can assist with various equipment rentals- from portable ballet barres and marley to LED lighting packages and projectors. Please inqire below.

Studio I

$60/Hour
55'1" x 38'4"
11'6" Ceiling
2457 Sq. Ft.
124 Person Capacity
Sound System: Bluetooth & AUX
TV & HDMI for Streaming
Grand Piano
Theater Access
Dressing Room Access

Studio II

$55/Hour
56'2" x 25'9"
11'6" Ceiling
1830 Sq. Ft.
82 Person Capacity
Sound System: Bluetooth & AUX
TV & HDMI for Streaming
Grand Piano
No Theater Access
No Dressing Room Access

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Studio III

$50/Hour
62'8" x 21'
9'1" Ceiling
1431 Sq. Ft.
71 Person Capacity
Sound System: Bluetooth & AUX
TV & HDMI for Streaming
Upright Piano
Theater Access
Dressing Room Access

Studio IV

$50/Hour
55'1" x 38'4"
9'2.5" Ceiling
1452 Sq. Ft.
50 Person Capacity
Sound System: Bluetooth & AUX
TV & HDMI for Streaming
Grand Piano
No Theater Access
No Dressing Room Access

Multipurpose Spaces

Conference Room

$30/Hour
576 Sq. Ft
30 Person Capacity
TV & HDMI available upon request
Conference Table, 10 Chairs
No Piano
No Additional Uses

Lounge Studio

$45/Hour
~ 31' x 27'
1031 Sq. Ft.
50 Person Capacity
Sound System: AUX
TV & HDMI available upon request
Upright Piano
Tap/Hip Hop Allowed
No Additional Uses

Parking Options

Parking validation "Chaser" cards for Newberry Plaza (1030 N. State) are available for purchase at our front desk.

3 Hours: $9 (students) / $10 (non-students)
6 hours: $12
12 hours: $15

Non-Profit Organizations qualify for a 30% discount on rentals. Based on need, organizations may submit Long-Term Subsidized Rental Application.

Please contact katie@ruthpage.org with inquiries.