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stadiumThe Historic Duke Ellington Theatre

Nestled in the heart of Georgetown and located within the walls of the internationally renowned Duke Ellington School of the Arts, the historic Duke Ellington Theatre is one of the nation's premier theatrical venues offering clients a full range of services in the areas of professional event management and coordination.

The intimate 800-seat Duke Ellington Theatre is anchored as one of the world’s leading venues for amateur and professional artists as well as non-profit arts organizations. All services offered by the Duke Ellington Theatre are coordinated by professionally trained and skilled artists and technicians.

The Duke Ellington Theatre can accommodate a complete range of events, from live theatrical shows, concerts, movie screenings, galas, to receptions, lectures and much more!

The Duke Ellington Theatre can serve as the perfect backdrop to your next event!

Join the ranks of other performance groups that have enjoyed the various Ellington venues:

  • Canadian Brass
  • Chrisette Michele
  • Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland
  • DC TAP Festival
  • Denyce Graves
  • Dynamite National Talent Competition
  • Ledisi
  • Mario
  • National Symphony Orchestra
  • Red Hot Broadway
  • Stepp Stewart's Show & Tell
  • Stevie Wonder
  • Take 6

FACILITY REQUEST FORM

Thank you for your interest in the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, to expedite your facility request, please complete all areas of this request form and submit to the Theatre Operations Manager no later than 8 weeks prior to your requested date(s). Once your request has been received, a representative will contact you within 48 hours.

APPLICATION FEE $50.00 (NON REFUNDABLE) - Please be prepared to give payment information when contacted by Ellington representative.

Requesting Organization/Department:
Salutation: Mr. Miss Mrs. Dr.
First Name:
Middle Initial:
Last Name:
Suffix:
Address:
Apt/Suite:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Work Phone:
Mobile Phone:
Email Address:
Event Title:
Brief Description of the Event:
Please check area(s) of interest: Theatre (800 seats)
Dance Studio A
Dance Studio B
Dance Studio C
Rehearsal Studio A
Costume Shop
Gallery
Scene Shop
Rehearsal Hall
Banquet Hall
Meeting/Classroom Space
Recording Studio
Gymnasium
Front Lawn
Other:

Type of Event: (opera, musical, play, recital, concert, workshop, rehearsal, lecture, etc.)

Facility Usage Date(s):

Please enter all dates and times you expect to use the space. Please be clear and concise. Enter each day and time, individually. (e.g., Friday, March 5, 2010 10:00am - 2:00pm; Friday, March 5, 2010 8:00pm - 10:00pm; Saturday, March 6, 2010 6pm - 10:00pm, etc.).
Yes, I will be emailing a production schedule to Rnewman@ellingtonschool.org
Load In:
Rehearsal(s):
Performance(s):

APPLICANT AGREEMENT
Facility request applications are accepted in accordance with the priority list as determined by the Operations Manager, Dean of Arts and/or Head of School. Additionally, completion of this form does not guarantee or confirm your request for facility usage. Once your request has been received, an Ellington representative will contact you within 48 hours.

If you need assistance completing this form or would like to schedule a facility tour, please contact Ronald Lee Newman, Operations Manager on 202.298.1777 ext 2670 or via email @ Rnewman@ellingtonschool.org.

Fees for Ellington Theatre
Commercial Use: $3,500 per 6 hours
Non-Profit Use: $3,000 per 6 hours

Type full name here to affirm the applicant agreement: