The Joy & Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre and Lobby

Plan your next event at the Joy and Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre and enjoy:

The flexibility of our Joy and Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre space, arranged to suit any occasion or presentation.
Our spacious lobby to serve as your pre-event space.
A warming kitchen to ensure convenience for your catered function.
Stage featuring flexible configuration.
A drop screen to show your presentation.
Theatrical lighting and state-of-the-art sound system.
Convenient parking.
Concessions and bar facilities.
Coat Room.
9′ Steinway concert grand.
The services of the Academy’s Box Office.
The convenience of our two bright and spacious dressing rooms.
The expertise of our technical staff.

The Joy and Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre – This unique theatre has beautiful oak flooring and draping to cover the walls or be pulled aside to reveal on one side, a restored historic brick facade including 4 lovely arched windows.

Capacity – The Joy and Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre (5000 sf) will seat 300, theatre or banquet style, or 400 for a cocktail party.

Lobby – the 40′ x 45′ (1800 square feet) lobby is easily accessible, attractively decorated and can accommodate small meetings or receptions of up to 100 people.

Parking – Available on Main Street, Commerce Street, and Church Street, free after 5pm & on weekends. Hourly parking at the Holiday Inn Select, across the street. The Genworth parking lot may be available by special arrangement.

Dance Floor – There is no need to rent a dance floor when using our theatre. Our entire floor is a sprung wooden floor designed for dancing.

Kitchen – Our kitchen is equipped with double ovens, cook top, a refrigerator/freezer and microwave oven.

Technical Staff – Our technical staff is available to assist with your event.

Technical Equipment – The Academy’s lighting, sound systems, staging and other technical equipment are available.

Dressing Rooms – Each dressing room is equipped with showers, toilets, and mirrored makeup counters.

Box Office – The Academy’s Box Office is located adjacent to the Lobby.

Rental Form

Name*
First Last
Company or Group
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Email*
Phone*
Briefly Describe Your Event*
Date Requested*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Approximate Time*

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How many people are you expecting?*
Which spaces will you require?*
- Joy & Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre
- Conference Room
- The Ann White Academy Gallery
- Arts Education Lobby
- Dressing Rooms
Additional Information
Please be aware of the following general policies:
- Non-Smoking Facility: Smoking is prohibited in all buildings of the AFA.
- Adequate supervision: Children must be under adult supervision at all times. Please allow 1 adult supervisor for each 8 children under the age of 12.
- Decorations: No nails, hooks, tacks, screws, confetti, glitter, birdseed, rice, etc. may be used on any surface or furnishings. No tape or other material can be applied to walls, surfaces, or furnishings. User will be held financially responsible for repair/replacement of any damaged or defaced property. Balloons may be used for decoration as long as they are tied securely.
Signature*
- I certify that the proceeding information is complete and accurate. I understand this application is not a legal contract and that the information provided is for use by the Academy Center of the Arts to evaluate the needs and feasibility of the proposed event.

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