Venue Rentals

Manitoba Theatre Centre’s two stages and lobby areas are available for rent to other arts groups, businesses and not-for-profit organizations.

The John Hirsch Theatre at the MTC Mainstage

Rental Rates
$1,050 per day - Does not include mandatory labour costs.
***Please note: MTC is a not-for-profit organization***
***Rental rates are subject to change***

Seating Capacity
Total seats: 789
Orchestra (531)
Balcony (254)
Wheelchair spaces (4)

Stage Dimensions
Main Curtain Line to Back Wall of Stage: 47' 4"
Free Stage Width wall to wall: 109' 0"
Maximum free clearance under fly gallery: 37' 0"
Centre stage to counter weight arbours stage left: 57' 0"
Centre stage to stage right wall: 52' 6"
Stage Apron (depth downstage of main curtain): 2' 1"

MTC Mainstage Technical Specs 
MTC Mainstage Lighting Inventory 
MTC Mainstage - Ground Plan 
MTC Mainstage - Section 
MTC Mainstage Plan (938k VectorWorks)
MTC Mainstage Plan (DWG)
MTC Mainstage - Section (VectorWorks)
MTC Mainstage - Section (DWG)

The Tom Hendry Theatre at the MTC Warehouse

Rental Rates
$450 per day - Does not include mandatory labour costs.
***Please note: MTC is a not-for-profit organization***
***Rental rates are subject to change***

Seating Capacity
Total seats: 286
Wheelchair spaces (4)

Stage Dimensions
Set Line to Back Wall of Stage: 30' 3/4"
Free Stage Width wall to wall: 73' 3/4"
Centre line to stage right: 33' 5"
Centre line to steel rack stage left: 37' 4 3/4"
Grid height: 14' 3"
Stage opening: Adjustable between 51' 8 1/2" - 36' 4" (3 removable velour flats SR & SL)
Apron (Depth Downstage of set line): 8' 3/4"

MTC Warehouse Technical Specs
MTC Warehouse Equipment Inventory  
MTC Warehouse Ground Plan & Section  
MTC Warehouse Ground Plan & Section w/ Lighting Positions 
MTC Warehouse Ground Plan & Section (433k VectorWorks 2008)
MTC Warehouse Ground Plan & Section (DWG)

For more information and availability please contact:

Laura Enns - Production Assistant
(204) 956-1340, ext. 201
prodasst@mtc.mb.ca