Howard Fine Acting Studio

Howard Fine Acting Studio features 1-2 private parking spaces in a small secured lot.

There are a number of metered parking spaces on Highland directly in front of the venue. Meters are active until 7pm Monday-Saturday.

There is usually street parking on DeLongpre, McCadden, and Las Palmas

General Rules

• No smoking in the building.
• No alcohol allowed on the premises.
• No using or touching the piano in the classroom.

All ages are allowed in the space

Security cameras and recording devices

There are external security cameras on the corners of the building that monitor all entrances and exits, and cameras inside the venue's front lobby.

Natural Light

• The classroom space does not have access to natural light.
• The lobby has limited natural light via a small window over the kitchenette sink.

Lighting Equipment

• The main classroom has no external windows, and uses fluorescent tube fixtures for general lighting.
• For classes, workshops, events, and lo-fi performances, the playing has track lighting with multiple fixture heads controlled by a sliding dimmer switch.
• Productions are welcome to bring in their own lighting trees and equipment.
• Our resident lighting designer is available for productions and events in this space. Additional fees and equipment rental may apply.

Space is not soundproof

Ambient noise description

You can sometimes hear loud street noise through the walls.

No Resident Sound System

As this is primarily a classroom space, there is no sound system. However, a stereo system with amp and laptop running QLab v5 and board operator can be made available upon request for an additional fee.

Crew access

Ground Floor

Equipment loading description

The entrance does not require a ramp, but there are two stairs that lead up to the classroom.

Staging area is available

Makeup, wardrobe, etc. can prepare in the lobby/kitchen area.

Some rooms are off-limits for shooting

No one is permitted in any of the offices without express advance permission.

Shooting the exterior of the building is allowed

Please note that some productions and events may require the presence of an on-site representative at an additional fee.

Circuit breaker can not be accessed

Production/Event insurance is required

Minimum $1 million in general liability coverage. If you do not have your own general liability insurance, you can purchase a rider for this location through The StageCrafts.

Furniture and decorations may be moved

There are a number of stock furniture pieces and hand props that can be used, but they must be put back in the order illustrated in the storage areas.

No smoke machines allowed

No nudity allowed

• Parking Spaces (2)
• Kitchen
• Restrooms (2)

• Chairs
• WiFi
• Assorted stage boxes and furniture
• Assorted hand props

The StageCrafts can provide a number of personnel to help fill out your team for your production or event, including:

• On-Site Rep
• Stage Manager
• Board Operator
• Box Office Manager
• Lighting Designer
• Master Electrician
• Sound Designer
• Projection Designer
• Livestream Operator

Lighting Design and Programming

if you are interested in having professional-grade lighting for your event, book our resident lighting designer and a lighting package so we can make you shine!

QLab Programming

Looking to add sound and/or video to your booking? Book our QLab Programming services, and one of our resident designers will be happy to take your sound and video assets and program them into our system for pitch-perfect playback.

Livestream Broadcasting

Why perform only for the audience in the room, when your production or event can be broadcast worldwide? Included in our Livestreaming package is a three-camera setup that we can use to broadcast to the streaming destination of your choice. If you don't have an account on a suitable destination, you may be able to use The StageCrafts' own YouTube channel for your initial broadcast.

General Liability Insurance

All bookings and events are required to have at least $1 million in general liability coverage. If you do not have your own General Liability policy, you can purchase a rider on ours. Your coverage is good at any of our venues for any event you may book between date of purchase until our master policy renews on May 1st each year.

Press Release Composition

Want to get the word out about your show or event, but don't have a press agent? You can hire our publicist to compose a professional press release for you. As a bonus, they will provide you with a list of press outlets and contacts suitable to reach out to about your event!

Ticketing and Box Office Services

List your event or production on our ticketing platform for free, and take home 100% of your ticket sales! Pair this with our Livestreaming Services to sell virtual tickets to your event, and with our Box Office Manager for us to handle your ticketing and box office services for you. One less thing for you to worry about! You can visit our ticketing site at events.TheStageCrafts.com

Lighting Equipment

Howard Fine Acting Studio does not have a theatrical lighting system. If your event or production requires a more robust lighting solution, we have a variety of lighting instruments (both incandescent and LED), dimmers, cables, and control systems available for rent. Pair this option with our Lighting Design and Programming, and Master Electrician services.

Sound Equipment

Howard Fine Acting Studio does not have a theatrical sound system. If your event or production requires a more robust sound solution, we can provide a stereo with amp, along with a laptop running QLab 5 for audio control.

Projector

Howard Fine Acting Studio does not have a theatrical projection system. If your event or production requires a more robust video solution, we can provide a HD projector, along with a laptop running QLab 5 for audio control.

Microphone

Howard Fine Acting Studio is a small venue and most events should have no need for a microphone, but should you need one, we do have a wireless hand mic available for rent.

Folding Tables

We have a variety of 6' and 8' folding tables available.