Auditorium rental
The historic Masonic Lodge Room / Auditorium is the last surviving working traditional theatrical stage in Lancaster. The theatre seating on the sides and in the balcony were originally installed in the Liberty Theatre on Main Street in the 1930s. There is also a spacious Library which may be used for small receptions.
Please note that this is an historic building on the National Register of Historic Places. Because of this, amenities and handicap accessibility are limited.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY: The auditorium is available between October - May only due to lack of air conditioning on the second floor. Since the room in is active weekly use by the Masonic Lodge and its appendant bodies, availability is around the Masonic meeting schedule. The "Trestleboard" (under the HOME tab drop-down) shows the Temple calendar.
USAGE OPTIONS:
Theatrical productions
Musical concerts
Vaudeville/variety shows
Seminars/workshops
Movies
STAGE DIMENSIONS:
Width: 22'
Depth: 17'
SEATING CAPACITY:
Main Floor sides: 74
Main Floor, folding chairs in center: up to 100.
Total incl. handicapped seating: max 178
Balcony (closed to public at this time) 130
Access: Chair lift from Lobby
Seating: 4 wide padded wooden chairs. Other wooden armchairs available if needed.
Wheelchair available on second floor.
RESTROOMS:
Men's and Women's restrooms located in Library.
AMENITIES:
Baldwin baby grand piano in NE corner of auditorium
Conductor's music stand
On-stage front projection movie screen (13'W x 10'H)
Traditional burgundy velvet house curtain (draw)
Brocade speaker's curtain (draw/guillotine)
Backstage dressing area (open)
Two backstage restrooms
WiFi
Two-way radio system
Public address system
Dimmable house lights
Dimmable stage lights
AUDITORIUM RENTAL:
Stage productions: $3 per ticket Facility Fee
Concerts:
If event is ticketed: $3/ticket Facility Fee
If event is free: $250.**
**Free events have the option to serve as a [charitable] fundraiser with the Temple receiving 50% of proceeds to go toward operating costs in lieu of rental fee.
GENERAL POLICIES:
Food & drink are strictly prohibited in the auditorium, with the exception of bottled water.
Children must be under adult supervision at all times.
No running is permitted.
A Temple representative will be on-site at all times, to provide house management services.
Signed rental agreement must be in place with rental amount paid in full minimum 7 days prior to event, or net 30 days, depending on rental type.
Please note that this is an historic building on the National Register of Historic Places. Because of this, amenities and handicap accessibility are limited.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY: The auditorium is available between October - May only due to lack of air conditioning on the second floor. Since the room in is active weekly use by the Masonic Lodge and its appendant bodies, availability is around the Masonic meeting schedule. The "Trestleboard" (under the HOME tab drop-down) shows the Temple calendar.
USAGE OPTIONS:
Theatrical productions
Musical concerts
Vaudeville/variety shows
Seminars/workshops
Movies
STAGE DIMENSIONS:
Width: 22'
Depth: 17'
SEATING CAPACITY:
Main Floor sides: 74
Main Floor, folding chairs in center: up to 100.
Total incl. handicapped seating: max 178
Balcony (closed to public at this time) 130
Access: Chair lift from Lobby
Seating: 4 wide padded wooden chairs. Other wooden armchairs available if needed.
Wheelchair available on second floor.
RESTROOMS:
Men's and Women's restrooms located in Library.
AMENITIES:
Baldwin baby grand piano in NE corner of auditorium
Conductor's music stand
On-stage front projection movie screen (13'W x 10'H)
Traditional burgundy velvet house curtain (draw)
Brocade speaker's curtain (draw/guillotine)
Backstage dressing area (open)
Two backstage restrooms
WiFi
Two-way radio system
Public address system
Dimmable house lights
Dimmable stage lights
AUDITORIUM RENTAL:
Stage productions: $3 per ticket Facility Fee
Concerts:
If event is ticketed: $3/ticket Facility Fee
If event is free: $250.**
**Free events have the option to serve as a [charitable] fundraiser with the Temple receiving 50% of proceeds to go toward operating costs in lieu of rental fee.
GENERAL POLICIES:
Food & drink are strictly prohibited in the auditorium, with the exception of bottled water.
Children must be under adult supervision at all times.
No running is permitted.
A Temple representative will be on-site at all times, to provide house management services.
Signed rental agreement must be in place with rental amount paid in full minimum 7 days prior to event, or net 30 days, depending on rental type.
