Rent Us

Located in the heart of Washington DC’s historic and thriving H Street NE neighborhood, the Atlas is a uniquely restored 1930’s art deco movie theatre that holds a special place in the hearts and minds of many people throughout the DMV. The Atlas Theatre was fully restored as the Atlas Performing Arts Center in 2006.

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The Lang Theater

258 fixed-seat theatre space

The Sprenger Theater

180 seated | 280 standing

Lab II

79 seated | 100 standing

Lab I

60 seated | 90 standing

The Great Hall: Kogod Lobby + Cafritz Promenade

300 standing

Meyer Studio

Marley Studio

Updated photos coming soon!

Wood Studio

Under construction.

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4 THEATERS IN ONE VENUE

The Atlas has four performance venues:

• The Lang Theater – a 258 fixed-seat theater space
• The Sprenger Theater – a large flex-seat theater space that seats up to 196 (depending on seating configuration)
• Lab II – a small, flex-seat black box theater space that seats up to 80
• Lab I – a small, black box theater space that seats up to 60

All four performance venues can be rented for performances and/or rehearsals.

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Rental Amenities

• Top-notch guidance and support from our arts management staff
• Onsite production management liaison during your rental dates
• Online ticketing through our Patron Manager technology service
• Box Office staffing support throughout the entire ticketing sales process
• Box Office sales reports to track your progress
• Marketing support through our monthly e-newsletters (to over 24,000 and growing)
• Social media posting
• Poster in our poster box frames under the marquee, based on availability
• Marquee signage placement, based on availability
• House management and ushering staff for your show
• Box Office sales staffing during your show
• The bar is available for your patrons and cast to purchase snacks and beverages
• Lockable dressing room(s) during tech rehearsals and shows. The number of rooms available is dependent on cast size and other renters in our theaters.
• Website page for your event
• Assisted listening devices in all four venues

Important information

• Atlas Performing Arts Center retains 10% of the total box office, less credit card, and merchant processing fees. All tickets must be sold through the Atlas ticketing system.
• 50 % of the total space usage fee is due by the date specified dates expressed in the contract. All balances must be paid in full prior to your load-in date. Space usage fees do not include production fees. 
• 90%  box office proceeds will be issued 30 business days after the final date of the contract.
• Final report of box office sales and additional support information will be issued with the final payment.

Performance rentals are for theatrical productions, music concerts, dance concerts, and other performances that are ticketed and open to the general public.

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RENT THE ATLAS FOR REHEARSALS

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The Atlas has 4 Rehearsal Spaces

• Meyer Studio – 50’x32′, 1600 Sq. Ft., sprung marley floors, mirror, sound system
• Marley Studio – 37’×22′, 814 Sq. Ft., sprung marley floors, mirror, sound system
• Wood Studio – under renovation
• Lab I – a small, multifunctional black box theater space, option to include marley floor, mirror, sound system

ATLAS ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX

Join the list of creative nonprofit businesses that call the Atlas Performing Arts Center home!

A restored 1930s art deco movie theatre, the Atlas Administrative complex has closed-door offices and built-in cubicles available in a uniquely creative environment.

• Use of Atlas’ internet and WiFi
• Telephone service
• Use of the Atlas Copy center
• Use of the kitchen
• Use of the Canon USA Conference Room
• Mail distribution and guest reception

Inquiries: info@atlasarts.org

Virtual Office Space

Looking for a meeting room or quiet space to use the Internet all day? Rent a virtual office!

• Use of the Canon USA Conference Room
• Receive mail
• Use of the Internet in the Great Hall
• Use of the Atlas Copy Center

Have a meeting, reception, conference, or panel discussion? Host it at the historic Atlas! All 4 of our spaces and the Kogod Lobby can be retrofitted to suit your needs. Whether it’s setting up 100 chairs in the lobby or hosting a conference in our Lang Theater, Atlas is here to provide space.

“I wanted to reach out and say thank you all so much for making our Bill of Rights Celebration on Tuesday a wonderful event. It was our first in-person celebration in years, and all of the feedback I’ve gotten from attendees and our board members was about how much of a good time they had. A huge part of that is thanks to all of the hard work, care, and consideration of everyone at the Atlas.”

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