Who We Are

The Box is a community theater that doubles as a state-of-the-art facility that seats approximately 200 patrons, making it a perfect space for small, intimate, dance, musical, theatrical, multimedia, and educational productions, reheasals, classes, receptions, and meetings for your nonprofit performing-based or commercial organization.

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Booking Information

A separate check of $300 for the refundable security deposit is required for every booking for damage and cleaning fees. A walkthrough of the facility with The Box staff and the contract signer will be made prior to and immediately after an event to check that the area is left in proper condition and to determine if any damage to The Box or its equipment has resulted from the renter’s use. If anything of greater value than $400 is found to be damaged or lost, it is Renter’s responsibility to restore or replace the item(s) in question with something similar or in better condition AND the security deposit will not be refunded. 

A Rental Deposit of $300 or 25% of the total Facility Fee, whichever is greater, is due at the time of booking. If the Facility Fee is less than $300 then payment will be due in full at the time of confirmation. The remaining balance is to be paid in full no later than 7 days after the last performance /event. An additional invoice will not be sent. Monthly and quarterly payments may be arranged for long term or ongoing rentals on a case-by-case basis. 

The Box may be reserved for a maximum of three weekends per event/production with a maximum total of 15 weekends per calendar year per organization. 

For events/rentals that include minors (children under the age of 18) responsible adult (adults over the age of 21) chaperones are required. For every 20 minors, there will be one responsible chaperone. Minors are subject to all federal, state, and local laws while within the Box.  

The certificate of insurance shall include the following endorsement: “The City of Riverside, its officers, employees and agents are named as Additional Insured with respect to liability arising out of the (name of the organization, event name or title and date(s) of event.)” For a sample, please inquire with our staff. 

Please be advised that the following items are either strictly prohibited or require approval prior to the event. Renters that wish to use restricted items/activities should describe in detail their plans for these items/activities on their Rental Application. 

Strictly Prohibited Items/Activities: 

Tape, Screws, Staples or Nails on any of The Box equipment, floors, windows, or walls 

Pyrotechnics of any kind 

Open flame of any kind (including candles) 

Smoking 

Rice, confetti, birdseed, “flutter-fetti” or other similar items 

Blocking Exit Signs 

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