Rehearsal Space
For nearly 50 years A.R.T/New York has brought theatre-makers together. We have created a community, offered up rental space, provided workshops, and housed audience members. We have a total of ten studio and meeting spaces available to rent by the hour for rehearsals, meetings, auditions, classes, workshops, readings, concerts, conferences, staff retreats, and small-scale theatrical performances. Read on to submit your booking requests.
NOTE -
As of January 31, 2023 the Creative Space Program has served 332 member companies who have rented over 34,000 hours of subsidized studio space from A.R.T./New York since July 2022. We are delighted to have supported the development of so many new works for the stage and are encouraged by the robust creative output of our membership.
This increased demand from our members has exhausted the available subsidy for the remainder of FY23. We anticipate that we will resume offering the Creative Space Program subsidy on July 1, 2023. Please contact us at [email protected]rt-newyork.org with any questions.
>> We require all renters to certify that they will comply with our full rental guidelines located HERE.
>> If you need to update your information on an existing account, CLICK HERE.
LuEsther T. Mertz South Oxford Space
138 South Oxford Street
(Between Atlantic Avenue and Fulton Street)
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 398-3078
[email protected]
The LuEsther T. Mertz South Oxford Space is fully air-conditioned, wheelchair accessible, and convenient to all trains: B, C, D, G, N, R, Q, 2, 3, 4, 5, and the LIRR. Please note that we do not rent for private functions such as birthday parties, weddings, or baby showers.
 The LuEsther T. Mertz South Oxford Space is an ADA-compliant accessible facility. To learn more about the accessibility of our spaces, check out our Accessibility page.
Check Availability
The calendar below shows current availability; booked times are indicated in blue or orange. When requesting time, please note that we require a half hour between all rentals to allow for the air to clear and for cleaning. Ready to book? CLICK HERE.
The Great Room
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Maximum Capacity: 40 persons (50 for performances)
This stunning wood-paneled room has 14' ceilings, a small raised stage, and hardwood floors. The room measures 35' x 27', and the stage is 15' x 10'. There are three tall windows with drapes that have blackout capabilities.
Check the calendar for availability!
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Hourly Rates |
| Rehearsal: |
$24/hr |
| Class/Small Meeting: |
$37/hr |
| Large Meeting: |
$68/hr |
| Performance: |
$85/hr |
| Member Discount |
| Rehearsal: |
20/hr |
| Class: |
$27/hr |
| Performance/Event: |
$60/hr |
Studio G
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Maximum Capacity: 25 persons
Located on the first floor, the Studio G rehearsal space measures 28' x 26' with 10' ceilings. This bright, airy studio with windows and a Marley dance floor opens out to a backyard garden.
Check the calendar for availability!
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Hourly Rates |
| Rehearsal: |
$20/hr |
| Class/Small Meeting: |
$30/hr |
| Reading/Large Meeting: |
$45/hr |
| Member Discount |
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| Rehearsal: |
$17/hr |
| Class: |
$20/hr |
| Reading: |
$38/hr |
Studio B
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Maximum Capacity: 12 persons
This clean, well-lit rehearsal space located in the basement has Marley flooring, measures 21' x 16' and has 9' ceilings.
Check the calendar for availability!
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Hourly Rates |
| Rehearsal: |
$17/hr |
| Class/Small Meeting: |
$24/hr |
| Member Discount |
Rehearsal:
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$14/hr |
| Class: |
$17/hr |
520 Eighth Avenue, 3rd Floor
(between 36th and 37th Streets)
New York, NY 10018
(212) 594-0422
[email protected]
[email protected] is fully air-conditioned and is wheelchair accessible. Additional air purifiers have been installed in each studio. The Spaces are located in Manhattan’s Garment District, conveniently close to Penn Station and the Port Authority, as well as all Times Square and 34th Street Subway lines.
Spaces @ 520 is an ADA-compliant accessible facility. To learn more about the accessibility of our spaces, check out our Accessibility page.
Check Availability
The calendar below shows current availability; booked times are indicated in blue or orange. When requesting time, please note that we require a half hour between all rentals to allow for the air to clear and for cleaning. Ready to book? CLICK HERE.
The Bruce Mitchell Room
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Maximum Capacity: 25 persons
This lovely, colorful room measures 30' x 25' and may be used for rehearsals and small events. It has adjustable track lighting, convenient counter space, and rubberized “Mondo” flooring.
Check the calendar for availability!
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Hourly Rates |
| Rehearsal: |
$36/hr |
| Class: |
$45/hr |
| Reading: |
$55/hr |
| Member Discount |
| Rehearsal: |
$28/hr |
| Class: |
$35/hr |
| Reading: |
$45/hr |
Studio A
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Maximum Capacity: 12 persons
This rehearsal room measures 22' x 18'. It has sprung floors with rubberized “Mondo” flooring. There is a wall of mirrors that may be covered with drapes provided.
Check the calendar for availability!
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Hourly Rates |
| Rehearsal: |
$25/hr |
| Class: |
$35/hr |
| Member Discount |
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Rehearsal:
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$22/hr |
| Class: |
$28/hr |
Studio B
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Maximum Capacity: 25 persons
Studio B measures 28' x 22'. It has sprung floors with rubberized “Mondo” flooring.
Check the calendar for availability!
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Hourly Rates |
| Rehearsal: |
$28/hr |
| Class: |
$44/hr |
| Reading: |
$55/hr |
| Member Discount |
| Rehearsal: |
$25/hr |
| Class: |
$34/hr |
| Reading: |
$45/hr |
Studio C
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Maximum Capacity: 12 persons
This studio measures 22' x 14'. It has wall-to-wall carpet.
Check the calendar for availability!
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Hourly Rates |
| Rehearsal: |
$20/hr |
| Class: |
$29/hr |
| Member Discount |
Rehearsal:
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$18/hr |
| Class: |
$24/hr |
Studio D
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Maximum Capacity: 12 persons
Especially suited for meetings, classes, and table readings, Studio D measures 25' x 14' and has wall-to-wall carpet.
Check the calendar for availability!
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Hourly Rates |
| Rehearsal: |
$20/hr |
| Class: |
$29/hr |
| Member Discount |
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| Rehearsal: |
$18/hr |
| Class: |
$24/hr |
Studio E (formerly known as the Peter Ziesler Studio)
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Maximum Capacity: 35 persons
With an adjacent lobby and restroom, this large studio is perfect for weekly lockouts and workshops. At this time, Studio E is only available to rent for weekly lockouts, except for last minute bookings (if available). It has three windows, Marley floors and drapes along the walls. It measures 44’x21’
Check the calendar for availability!
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Hourly Rates |
| Rehearsal: |
$50/hr |
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Class:
Reading:
Weekly Lockout:
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$65/hr
$75/hr
$1800
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| Member Discount |
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| Rehearsal: |
$40/hr |
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Class:
Reading:
Weekly Lockout:
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$55/hr
$65/hr
$1400
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Conference Room
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Maximum Capacity: 35 persons
The A.R.T./New York Conference Room is fully carpeted with high ceilings, windows and a flexible layout. This is the ideal space for meetings, staff retreats, trainings and workshops. Equipped with dry erase boards, wifi, coffeemaker, chairs and tables. The space includes the main room measuring 23' x 33' and an additional breakout room measuring 10' x 15.'
Check the calendar for availability!
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Hourly Rates |
| Small Meeting: |
$50/hr |
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Class:
Large Meeting:
Weekly Lockout:
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$65/hr
$70/hr
$1800
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| Member Discount |
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| Rehearsal: |
$40/hr |
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Class:
Large meeting:
Weekly Lockout:
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$50/hr
$60/hr
$1400
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A.R.T./New York would like to thank the City of New York for its support of capital improvements to the LuEsther T. Mertz South Oxford Space: the Department of Cultural Affairs, the City Council, and the Office of the Brooklyn Borough President. Our sincerest thanks also go to the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust and The Hyde and Watson Foundation for providing matching funds for this capital project. Generous ongoing support was provided by City Council Speaker Corey Johnson and The Maurer Family Foundation for [email protected]
Header: NAATCO's production of Henry VI. Photo by William P. Steele.
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