BATS Bayfront Theatre

About the Space

Our 194-seat Theater is the ideal place to hold a performance, conference, or gathering. The theater features a modern proscenium, auditorium-quality seating, a concessions stand with cafe seating, and both on- and off-stage wheelchair accessibility. Performer amenities include a green room, two dressing rooms, a ticket counter, a tech booth with sound and light board, and a projector. The Theater is available for rent most weekdays and often weeknights Sunday through Friday. Your rental includes: * A front-of-house site manager who also sells concessions which guests can bring into the theatre. * Basic lighting can be set up for no additional cost. * A dedicated light/sound board operators. * Price listed includes the Theatre and Front of House Manager. Please add Tech/Lightician for appropriate number of hours for your event (rate of $90/hr). * If over 120 guests are expected, a second Front of House staff member will be added at a reduced rate. * We are a 4-wall rental. Clients handle their own ticketing, box office, marketing, stage management, trash/recycling disposal and liability insurance**. Rental Hours: * Standard rental hours are 8 am - 11:59 pm. If you require other hours, please ask * Include one hour for load in before doors open and at least 45 minutes (we recommend 1 hour) at the end of the rental for guest exit, clean up, and load out Stage Our stage has dimensions 21" feet deep x 18" wide, plus additional space in the wings. Backstage Area Backstage there are two dressing rooms and a green room. There is no running water backstage, restroom facilities are located just down the hall from the theater space. Lobby/Concessions We have a lobby area (with a spectacular view) which can be used as a reception area, and serves concessions. Screenings: Newly (2024) installed Epson Pro EX11000 projector which can be operated from light booth or by HDMI onstage or backstage. There is LIMITED visibility for side seats and some seats by columns. (Limits capacity to ~164). Tech Lighting - theatrical lighting with full wash, center stage spot Sound - Wired microphones on stage, can run audio from booth. A/V - we have a projector with HDMI and VGA connections **INSURANCE** All renters are asked to acquire liability insurance. Popular vendors will be furnished upon booking (or by request).** Space is equipped with HEPA-certified air filters. Large windows can be opened on all sides for cross-ventilation. Cleaning: Collection, sorting and removal of trash and recycling required at the end of the rental. Space is professionally cleaned between rentals. Cost for cleaning included in rental cost. Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture sits in a national park and offers a thriving calendar of public events. Please check their website for large events that may impact traffic and parking with your desired date.