Host your next show, private party, meeting, conference, movie night, fundraiser, dance party, dance lesson, rehearsal, concert, contra dance, square dance, prom, community event, birthday party at the historic Hardwick Town House!
Hardware/Features/Capacity
The Town House has 300 seats. 50 seats are on the balcony (only accessible by stairs). 250 seats are on the first floor. NOTE: THE BALCONY IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL THE FIRE ESCAPE IS REPLACED.
There is a Knabe baby grand piano available for use. If tuning is needed for a performance, the renter is responsible for obtaining and paying a professional tuner. The piano is on the main floor (not on the stage).
There is a projector screen.
There is high speed internet in the building.
There is a small lighting package (18 fixtures) providing overhead and front light to the stage. No gels provided. The light board can be operated from backstage or in the balcony. Blackout blinds are located in all of the windows to allow for space darkening during daytime events.
The Town House is known for its pristine acoustics, and it is common for people to perform or present without amplification. If using amplification, renter must provide sound equipment, and must recognize that the venue is located in a residential area. Excessive volume may be grounds for complaint. There is speaker cable run around the stage and to the tech areas.
There is a small dressing room backstage with bathrooms.
The building has adequate heat to warm it in the spring and fall, but no air conditioning for hot summer days.
Rental Fees
Free Event: $50 per day
Private/Ticketed/Suggested Donation Event: $200 per day
Rehearsal/Workshop/Meeting/Forum/Lecture: $30 per day
Contract/Deposit
Please read the Hardwick Town House Rental Contract in its entirety before submitting the inquiry form.
Damage/security deposit of $200, payable by separate check to NEKarts, is required at least one week prior to the event. This deposit will be returned subject to post-event inspection by your NEKarts liaison within 30 days of the event.
The Rental Fee is due upon receipt of the signed contract payable by cash, check, or credit card.