Marie Foster Performing Arts Hall
State-of-the-Art Concert Hall
Seating for 1700
The Marie Foster Performing Arts Hall is widely recognized as one of the top concert halls in the country. With 1700 seats arranged in continental style seating, a one-of-a-kind orchestra shell, and state-of-the-art equipment, patrons are provided the opportunity to experience unequaled, outstanding performances.
Perfect for Performances
Non-profit organizations that provide the finest in concerts, ballets and productions include: Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra; Bartlesville Civic Ballet; Bartlesville Chorale; Children’s Musical Theatre of Bartlesville; Bartlesville Community Concert Association; and The Center’s Broadway in Bartlesville! series, featuring major touring productions.
State-of-the-Art Facility
Seats are arranged in the Continental style, i.e., with no center aisle. Each row, 42 inches wide, is considered to be an aisle. This seating arrangement meets all safety standards and the Auditorium can be emptied in 4 to 5 minutes.
With its large stage and continually updated lighting and sound systems, the Auditorium is used throughout the year for a number of performances. To help make your event go smoothly, please review the Performance Practices and Procedures. All performances will need to provide the information found on the Ticket and Event Information Form. For technical and lighting specifications, please click on the links below.
Downloads: Stage Technical Data • Line Set Schedule • Production Line Set Schedule • Ticket & Event Information Form • Performance Practices and Procedures • Auditorium Amenities
Rental Rates:
- Any ticketed event, the rate will be either the hourly rental rate OR 10% of gross ticket sales – whichever is greater.
- Rentals using sound, lights or fly system are required to use BCC Technicians.
- BCC does not have an in-house Lighting Designer or Sound Engineer – if required this will be an additional charge.
- Labor is not included in the Rental Prices.
Your Rental Includes:
- Performance(s) will be listed on The Center's calendar, social media, lobby TVs, website, and on marquee
- Green Room with hot and cold water dispenser
- Production office with desk and wireless internet access
- Dressing Rooms and Chorus Rooms
- Wardrobe Room
- Laundry Room (2 washers & 2 dryers)
- Up to 100 Chairs and 60 music stands
- Conductor’s Podium
- Speaker’s Lectern
- Uniformed Ushers and House Manager(s) (When The Center Box Office does not issue tickets, $250 per performance will be applied for this service.)
- Night Manager at Front Kiosk
- Box Office Manager
- Maintenance Personnel
- Brass Easels for signage
- Technical Director – Supervision Only
Also Available:
- Additional Labor – Technical Director, Sound & Lighting department heads are required. See Stagehand Rates Sheet.
- Stage Lighting – Price based on needs, work within the BCC’s general light plot (See Tech Spec)
Box Office Fees:
- $3.00 per ticket – Facility Fee (paid by ticket purchaser)
- $3.00 per ticket – Box Office Fee (paid by ticket purchaser)
- $0.10 per ticket – Ticket Printing Fee (paid facility rental group)
- 4% Credit Card Fee - (paid facility rental group)
- Tickets are available for sale during The Center’s normal business hours – one hour prior to event and online 24/7.
Commission on Novelties Sales:
The Center shall receive a commission on the sale of any and all novelty items (T-shirts, programs, recordings, etc.) sold at The Center. The rate of commission shall be 15% on soft goods and 15% on all media items.
Insurance:
All rentals must provide a liability insurance certificate verifying there is a policy in force naming renter as insured. Such insurance must provide for a minimum premises bodily injury liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Certificate must be presented with signed contract.
Please Note:
All events in the Auditorium require a 30 day advance production meeting. For more information and a list of available equipment please contact Technical Director, Bill Cheverton at 918-337-2787 or eat1@eau1eav1eaw1.
