LabO Theatre

Theatres, studios and rentals

Rent our studios and venues for your rehearsals or events.

General information

For information on room rentals and availability, or to make a reservation, please contact Tina Goralski, Department of Theatre’s Production Manager.

Please note that we do not rent our spaces during the months of October, November, February or March due to the Department of Theatre’s production schedule. 

Facilities
Faculty of Arts
The facilities of the Theatre Department
Labo Reception
LabO is the perfect venue for your production needs, from theatre to receptions to speeches.

Photo credit : Tina Goralski
Labo speeches
Along with its 120 theatre-style seats, the stage can be transformed for more intimate affairs such as an awards event or a speech.

Photo credit : Claude Brazeau

Academic Hall facing stage
Academic Hall facing audience
Academic hall chairs

Studio Léonard Beaulne
Studio Léonard Beaulne
Studio Léonard Beaulne

Rehearsal studio in LabO
Rehearsal studio in LabO
Rehearsal studio in LabO

Rental fees

Rental rates are determined by organization type. Organization categories are defined by one or more of the following criteria: 

Small non-profit

  • Project-based company 
  • Self-produced projects 
  • Less than 2 permanent employees 
  • Fundraising events 

Large non-profit

  • Season or programming 
  • More than 2 permanent employees 
  • Small private companies 

 Corporate and government

  • Government, governmental agencies and arm’s length organisations 
  • Film & TV 
  • Private companies of 4 or more employees 

Daily rental rates

SpaceDescriptionRates for small non-profitRates for large non-profitRates for corporate & government
Main SpaceAcademic Hall (170-185)$330$365$660
Black Box

LabO (max 120)

LabO with seating removed/modified*

$360

$1,400

$395

$1,460

$715

$1,750

Secondary SpaceLeonard Beaulne Studio (65)$180$200$250

Weekly rental rates

SpaceDescriptionRates for small non-profitRates for large non-profitRates for corporate & government
Main SpaceAcademic Hall$1,980$2,190$3,960
Black BoxLabO$2,160$2,370$4,290
Secondary SpaceLeonard Beaulne Studio$1080$1,200$1,500

Half-day rental rates (maximum 4 hours)

SpaceDescriptionRates for small non-profitRates for large non-profitRates for corporate & government
Main SpaceAcademic Hall$200$220$400
Black BoxLabO$220$250$450
Secondary SpaceLeonard Beaulne Studio$80$90$115

Technicians

Type of staffPay informationSmall non-profitLarge non-profitCorporate and government
Senior technicianper hour, 4 hr min$25$25$25
Technicianper hour, 4 hr min$22$22$22
Senior Tech (Overtime)per hour, after 8 hours$37.50$37.50$37.50
Technician (Overtime)per hour, after 8 hours$33$33$33
Genie Lift Operatorper hour$45$45$45

Studio rental rates

Studio nameStudio roomRehearsal (Private)Event (Public)Corporate
LBO Studios1201, 1202, 2201, 2202$20/hr
$160/day (8 hrs or more) 		$25/hr
$200/day (8 hrs or more) 		$40/hr
$320/day (8 hrs or more)
Technician (2hr min) $25$25$25
SMN Studios303, 311$15/hr
$120/day (8 hrs or more)		$20/hr
$160/day (8 hrs or more)		$30/hr
$240/day (8 hrs or more)
Technician (2hr min) $25$25$25
  1. A Senior Technician may be required if a) the sound set-up requires four (4) inputs or more or b) the Technical Director determines the client’s overall technical needs require a Senior Technician rather than a regular Technician. 
  2. Genie lift requires the Department Technical Director, at a rate of $45/hour. Genie work may only be undertaken Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm. 
  3. A second Technician may be required at the discretion of the Technical Director based on the Client’s technical requirements. 
  4. Use of control consoles (Sound and/or lights) implies the hiring of University technicians. 
  5. Any ladder or harness work must be performed by uOttawa personnel only, trained in fall arrest. 
  6. Strikes must take place the day or evening of the last show. Technicians called for a strike must be paid a minimum call of 4 hours. 
  7. The half-day rate may apply only if no set is in the room.