Venue Rental Specs
Looking to learn more about renting the venues at the Academy Center of the Arts? See below for detailed information on our venues available, including tech specs, floor plans, photos, and more.
For more information on rental opportunities, see our rentals page.
Historic Academy Theatre and Lobby Addition
The Academy Center of the Arts campus is anchored by the Historic Academy of Music Theater, originally built in 1905. From the time it opened and well into the 1920s, the Academy of Music Theatre was the focal point for entertainment in Lynchburg.
With help from our generous donors, the theatre underwent renovations and restoration from 2015 – 2018. The Academy re-opened the Historic Academy of Music Theatre on December 6, 2018.
The restored theatre is accessible from Main St., and includes seating for 835 patrons, a newly constructed lobby, and a new drive for easy drop-off and pick-up from Main St.
Parking on-site is limited, but there are numerous free and paid parking options within walking distance of the Academy.
For more information on parking and directions, visit this link.
Capacity:
- 800 Persons Seated in the Historic Academy Theatre
- 200 persons seated or standing on Historic Theatre Stage
- 120 seated; 250 standing in the Lobby Addition
- Theatre: 212 persons
- Orchestra: 108 persons
- Lower balcony: 76 persons
- Upper balcony: 28 persons
- Lobby: 30 – 40 persons
Tech Specs:
- Seating capacity: 835 seats, 791 sellable
- Stage dimensions: 24’ high x 36′ wide x 48′ deep, plus wings and fly space
- Loading dock: can accommodate 2 vehicles with ramp
- Backstage spaces: green room, laundry room, and dressing room facilities to accommodate 30 performers
- Sprung Masonite black floor, with Marley available
- Pit lift available
- Extensive repertory lighting plot
- Front and rear projection systems available
Theatre Rental Includes:
- Use of Theatre and Stage
- Use of Theatre Seats
- Basic Lighting and Sound Package
- Use of some Dressing Rooms and Backstage Areas
- Wifi Access
- Use of Vehicle Drop off Area
- Add on:
- Use of chairs, tables, specialty event needs
- Specialty/Advanced Lighting or Sound
- Use of Projector
- Use of Outdoor Event Space
Lobby Addition Includes:
- Use of Lobby
- Use of Bathrooms
- Use of Catering Kitchens
- Use of Coat Check Area
- One Hospitality Cleaning
- Wifi Access
- Use of Vehicle Drop off Area
- Add on:
- Use of chairs, tables, specialty event needs
- Concessions and Bar
- Basic Lighting and Sound
Warehouse Theatre and Lobby
The Joy and Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre is located at the corner of Fifth St. and Commerce St., and is the home of the Academy Center of the Arts’ box office, the Warehouse Theatre space, art studio, and education classrooms. The lobby of the Warehouse Theatre also hosts the Arts and Education Gallery, with artwork that rotates monthly.
The Warehouse Theatre hosts a variety of events and rentals, from theatre and dance, to live music, conferences, and proms. The 5,000 square foot space seats up to 300 patrons in our risers, 600 persons standing room, and 300 seated banquet style, with the ability to create additional layouts for rentals and special events.
Parking at the Joy and Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre is limited, but there are numerous free and paid parking options within walking distance to the Academy.
For more information on parking and directions, visit this link.
Capacity:
- 280 Persons Seated
- 500 Persons Standing
- 88 persons during a performance using risers
- 30 -90 persons during an event with tables and chairs, depending on the configuration
Tech Specs:
- Seating capacity: up to 372
- Standing room capacity: up to 700
- Room dimensions: 73’2.5″ x 71’8.5″
- Loading area: can accommodate 1 vehicle
- Backstage spaces: dressing room facilities to accommodate up to 20 performers
- Black box lighting grid
- Catering kitchen available
- Front projection system available
Rentals Include:
- Use of Theatre and/or Lobby
- Basic Lighting and Sound Package
- Use of some Dressing Rooms and Backstage Areas
- Use of Bathrooms
- Use of Catering Kitchen
- Use of Coat Check Area
- Wifi Access
- Add on:
- Use of chairs, tables, specialty event needs
- Specialty/Advanced Lighting or Sound
- Use of Projector
- Concessions and Bar
Patricia Harrington Gallery Building
The Harrington Building is located on Main St., and is the home of the Academy Center of the Arts’ Up Front Gallery, Ann White Academy Gallery, and staff offices.
Small but versatile, the Harrington Gallery Building is perfect for events, dinners, celebrations, and meetings for 5 to 75 attendees.
Parking at the Harrington Building is limited, but there are numerous free and paid parking options within walking distance to the Academy.
For more information on parking and directions, visit this link.
Capacity:
- 280 Persons Seated
- 500 Persons Standing
- 20 persons
Rentals Include:
- Use of Galleries
- Tables – Round, Rectangle, and Cocktail Available
- Folding chairs
- Lecturn
- Basic Lighting and Sound Package
- Use of Bathrooms
- Use of Catering Kitchen
- Wifi Access
- Add on:
- Specialty/Advanced Lighting or Sound
- Use of Projector
- Concessions and Bar
Hall of Legends
Looking to produce an event in an intimate and new space?
The newly opened Hall of Legends in the Historic Academy Theatre is a great space for meetings, showers, private receptions, and small gatherings.
Located on the top floor of the Historic Academy Theatre, this space is accessible by elevator and boasts beautiful views of the bridge to Madison Heights and the James River.
Capacity:
- 50 Persons Seated
COVID-19 Capacity:
- 0 persons
Rentals Include:
- Use of space
- Cocktail tables
- Chairs
- Basic Lighting and Sound Package
- Wifi Access
- Add on:
- Specialty/Advanced Lighting or Sound
- Use of Projector
- Cash Bar and Bartenders
