Edison Theatre is available for rent to Washington University organizations and student groups as well as non-Washington University organizations. Events at Edison Theatre are often booked 12 months prior to the performances. Availability for the current season is extremely limited. Contact Bill Larson, Operations Manager, at (314) 935-6564 for additional information.

For rental information for other Washington Unviersity venues:
A. E. Hotchner Studio Theatre, contact Cindy Kahn at (314) 935-4795
560 Music Center, contact Brandon Krepel at (314) 935-9231

Rental Procedure

1. Please review the Technical Specifications and Schedule of Rental Fees of the theatre to make sure the facility meets the needs of your production. If you are making a rental request for the current season, please check the Edison Calendar of Events for availablity.

2. Complete the Edison Theatre Rental Request Form and submit it to the Operations Manager. You may submit the on-line version or mail/fax the printable version of the form.

3. Requests will be reviewed by the Edison Theatre Committee. You will be contacted with 7 working days regarding the status of your request.

4. Once a request has been approved, a confirmation letter will be sent to schedule a meeting to discuss the specifics of the event.

5. At the initial meeting we will discuss the contractual, technical and ticketing needs as well as review the contract terms and conditions, policies and procedures, and rental fees.

6. A contract and cost estimate will be drafted. A signed copy will be returned to the Operations Manager along with the deposit and proof of liability insurance.

Schedule of Rental Fees

• Non-Washington University organizations
• Washington University organizations - Charging Admission
• Washington University organizations - No Admission Charge

Click here for OSA Rental Group Handbook.