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 - Beginning January 2022, all rehearsal bookings for A.R.T./New York member companies will be charged the discounted rate of $12 per hour via our Creative Space Program, thanks to generous funding by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. For details on this program, including restrictions, head to the Creative Space Program page, and for more information about membership head to our membership page.
>> We require all renters to certify that they will comply with our full rental guidelines located HERE.
>> To read more about our current COVID protocol, which is part of our safety guidelines HERE.
Guidelines for Studio Rentals
- Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination required for all persons entering rented space.
- Bookings will be scheduled with at least 30 minutes between them to allow for sanitizing and for the air to clear.
- Payment must be made by credit card in advance, with card information saved to the account.
- No one other than A.R.T./New York staff is permitted to enter the manager's office.
- Renters and participants will not be allowed to enter the building more than five minutes before the rental time. No lingering in the lobby or hallways before, during, or after the rental time.
- Social distancing must be maintained in the studio and the common areas.
- Masks must be worn (even if vaccinated) at all times in the common areas.
- Renters and all participants must comply with all posted guidelines and keep a record of all participants in their activity onsite daily for contact tracing purposes.
- Studio windows (where applicable) must be open while occupied. Fans and/or air purifiers, which are provided in the space, must be used.
- These guidelines are in addition to our regular space rental guidelines and the posted COVID-19 prevention regulations, including limits on occupancy in elevators, restrooms, and common areas.
Current Availability below
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

Maximum Capacity: 30 persons
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/Creative Space Program: |
$12/hr |
Class: |
$27/hr |
Performance/Event: |
$60/hr |
Studio G

Maximum Capacity: 20 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/Creative Space Program: |
$12/hr |
Class: |
$20/hr |
Reading: |
$38/hr |
Studio B

Maximum Capacity: 10 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/Creative Space Program: |
$12/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

Maximum Capacity: 20 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/Creative Space Program: |
$12/hr |
Class: |
$35/hr |
Reading: |
$45/hr |
Studio A

Maximum Capacity: 10 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/Creative Space Program: |
$12/hr |
Class: |
$28/hr |
Studio B

Maximum Capacity: 20 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/Creative Space Program: |
$12/hr |
Class: |
$34/hr |
Reading: |
$45/hr |
Studio C

Maximum Capacity: 10 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 /Creative Space Program: |
$20/hr |
Class: |
$29/hr |
Member Discount |
Rehearsal/Creative Space Program: |
$12/hr |
Class: |
$24/hr |
Studio D

Maximum Capacity: 10 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/Creative Space Program: |
$12/hr |
Class: |
$24/hr |
Studio E (formerly known as the Peter Ziesler Studio)

Maximum Capacity: 30 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 |
Class:
Reading:
Weekly Lockout:
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$65/hr
$75/hr
$1800
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Member Discount |
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Rehearsal/Creative Space Program: |
$12/hr |
Class:
Reading:
Weekly Lockout:
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$55/hr
$65/hr
$1400
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Conference Room

Maximum Capacity: 30 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 |
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/Creative Space Program: |
$12/hr |
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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