Black Box Theater
![A group of people standing in a circle behind their own drums raising their drumsticks.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qs6mnl4b/production/ca6b839010ab2870c564fad7381b02e167c90560-1280x720.jpg)
Dimensions
864 sq ft (48' x 18')
Maximum Capacity
85
Description
Performance and Event Space
Floor
First Floor
The Theater, located on the first floor of Asian Arts Initiative, is a multi-use black box space ideal for presentations, panel discussions, community meetings, theatrical productions, variety performances, film screenings, and special celebrations.
Features
- Tech booth equipped with full lighting, sound, and screening amenities
- Slip-resistant vinyl Marley flooring
- 16' white cyclorama for lighting backdrop and projection throw
- Adjustable riser, cabaret, and floor seating available
- Adjacent kitchen and gallery
- ADA accessibility
- Non-gendered restrooms
Additional Details
- $200 refundable Incidental Deposit due at signing
- Due to proximity to AAI offices, the Theater has limited availability and restrictions on type of use during weekday business hours
- Please note that equipment (tables, chairs, tech), setup, and activities will limit functional occupancy.
Images
![A group of people standing in a circle behind their own drums raising their drumsticks.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qs6mnl4b/production/081846a598a540a320edfbecd6d872be41d0cd6d-667x500.png)
![A group of people sitting while another group dances in AAI’s theatre space.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qs6mnl4b/production/4b5808e8df23e4deb55fb9c91f929584603e233a-790x500.png)
![A group of people sitting at a table facing their large group of audiences at the Urban Creators event.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qs6mnl4b/production/e79e0e7ec6322c65bb89b975e138ff8ec34d15d6-594x500.png)
Gallery
![A person looking at arts in an art gallery.](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/qs6mnl4b/production/9c715bfd6dda179b47648cb8fd5f288661c51ba3-800x500.png)
Our Gallery, located on the first floor of Asian Arts Initiative, is home to AAI's seasonal exhibitions and related programming events.
The Gallery is not available as a stand-alone rental, but can be added on to Theater rental as a lobby or reception space based on availability.