217 East 42nd Street
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217 East 42nd Street - between 3rd & 2nd Avenues
(handicap accessible)

217 east 42nd street exterior
NOTE: chashama 217 on East 42nd is NO LONGER available for programming.


We regret to say that because of current bookings through March 2010, we can no longer book events at this venue, as it will revert back to the owner as of April 2010.



This flexible black-box space on 42nd Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues is configured for small, contained filmshoots, film screenings, exhibits, and performing arts events such as dance, theater, performance art and music.

Conveniently located near Grand Central: 4,5,6,7 and shuttle trains from Times Square; M104 & M42 buses

Rates:
daily: $300, plus a security deposit of $300
weekend (2-day): $500, plus a security deposit of $300
weekly: $1,500, plus a security deposit of $500

Capacity: 74
Stage Dimensions:
16' 6" deep, x 15' 6" wide (including a 2' 6" wing);
30" height (raised platforms on 2'x 4's);
22' ceiling;
additional 1400 square feet with 8' ceilings
Window Dimensions:
13' 1" x 7' 9.5"

****Bathroom, Dressing Room, Air-Conditioning, Theatrical Lighting and Sound Available
NOTE: this venue is not staffed by chashama; clients must acquire a key to use the space.

AUDIO
1 Mackie Onyx Soundboard
1 Sony CD player (5 disk changer)
1 DVD player (plays DVD+R & DVD-R formats)
2 Crown 400W power amps (main & outdoor)
1 Crown 800W power amp (stage monitors)
2- main speakers (1-12" woofer, 1- horn, 300 watts [each] continuous)
2 Shure 58 mics
2 Shure 57 mics

LIGHTING
1- NEC 8-Channel 2-scene lighting board
18- Birdies
10- Floods
1- Gel crate (indexed)
[note: there is complete access to the dimmer for adding practicals or "specials" wiring. Any reconfiguration of the dimmers MUST be returned to its original configuration or there will be a $75 penalty, which will be taken from the rental security deposit.

AVAILABLE POWER
1- 20 amp quadbox [upstage right]
1- 20 amp quadbox [in upstage right hatch under stage]
1- 20 amp quadbox [next to downstage right stairs]
2- 15 amp breakers [for existing stage lighting] (2- Edison outlets per breaker)
1- 100 amp breaker w/Camlocks
Technical Specs
ADDITIONAL GEAR AVAILABLE FOR 217 E 42nd St. EVENT RENTALS
[we do provide multiple-day rates that are scalable, please ask]

QTY ITEM 2-DAY PER DAY AFTER
2 JBL Resound speakers: 1-15" sub, 1-15" mid, horn $35 $10
2 Bose 251 environmental outdoor speakers $15 $5
2 Speakers (1-15" woofer, 1- horn) $20 $8
2 Stage monitors (wedge) [1-12" woofer, 1- horn] $18 $5
1 Shure Wireless handheld mics $15 $4
1 Shure Wireless lapel mic $15 $4
1 Shure Wireless headset mic $15 $4
1 Sony CD player [single CD unit] $10 $5
1 600 Watt spot light $25 $10
1 Sony 2000 lum. projector w/3-D keystone correction $150 $30
1 10'x 10' freestanding screen, front & rear projection (at 217) $55 $15
1 10'x 10' freestanding screen (offsite) $75 $15
1 48" large screen video monitor $60 $10
1 Upright piano $10 $5


note: Our two (2) day rental allows all-day/on-site client use on the event day and then returned to the on-site storage by 12 noon the following day. Also, any equipment damaged or lost MUST be repaired or replaced no later than 30 days after the scheduled equipment return date.

By using the rental, all terms are agreed to without exemption.

For technical questions, further inquiries and more inventory, contact Darryl Hell:
darryl@chashama.org or
212.391.8151, x27
additional gear

 

technical inquiries: Darryl Hell
darryl@chashama.org or
212.391.8151, x27

 


 

 
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217 exterior view to the back from entrance view from rear of space the stage with curtains closed the stage with curtains open, flats against side wall.