The Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts boasts a Proscenium Black Box Theatre, with seating for 350 theatre style and 236 banquet style.
It features a floor level playing space that is sprung throughout, state of the art theatre audio and lighting equipment, a short travel theatrical fly system and a full stage with PVC cyclorama for projection and special lighting effects.
The “Black Box” moniker refers to the space’s ability to be configured in various layouts . Click each link to view the different configurations our theatre can accommodate:
SECPA_Alley Layout (Seating on 2 Sides)
SECPA_Arena Layout (Seating on 3-4 Sides)
SECPA_Proscenium Layout (Traditional Theatre Setting)
SECPA_Thrust Layout (Seating on 3 Sides)
| Hourly Rates: | Social Profit Rate | Commercial/Business Rate |
| With full technical support | $245.00 | $305.00 |
| With limited technical support | $170.00 | $215.00 |
| Venue only. No technical support or lighting configurations | $120.00 | $150.00 |
Basic Banquet Package:
$1600.00 for social-profit groups/$2,000.00 for commercial/business groups
Includes the following:
Premium Banquet Package:
$2,100.00 for social profit groups /$2,625.00 for commercial/business groups
Includes the following:
Theatre Productions:
$3,600.00 for social profit groups/$4,500.00 for commercial/business groups
Includes the following:
*other configurations may be subject to a specialized quote
Theatre Style Events (Proscenium)
For movie screenings, meetings, presentations etc.
Please refer to our hourly rate section
| Service | Social Profit Rate | Business/Corporate Rate |
| Additional theatre hours (with technical support) |
$245.00/hour | $305.00/hour |
| Additional theatre hours (with limited technical support) |
$170.00/hour | $215.00/hour |
| Additional theatre hours (Venue only. No technical support) |
$120.00/hour | $150.00/hour |
| Additional Technical Hours | $60.00/hour | $75.00/hour |
| Additional Technician | $25.00/hour | $31.25/hour |
| Additional Host | $20.00/hour | $25.00/hour |
| Labour to support any decorating requirements | $20.00/hour | $25.00/hour |
| Labour to support decorating the Grid | $50.00/hour | $62.50/hour |
| Additional hours for decorating/tear down | $75/hour | $93.75/hour |
| Ticket Management (a 3% processing fee will be added to all ticket sales) |
1-150: $100.00 151-350+: $200.00 |
1-150: $100.00 151-350+: $200.00 |
| Pipe and Drape | $30/section | $30/section |
| Staging:· Small (up to 8 platforms)
· Medium (up to 20 platforms) |
$200.00 $375.00 $525.00 |
$200.00 $375.00 $525.00 |
| Choir Risers | $100/event | $100/event |
| Tables | $7.50/each | $7.50/each |
| Chairs | $1.50/each | $1.50/each |
| Table Linens | $10.00/linen | $10.00/linen |
| Red Carpet | $50.00/carpet (We have 2) | $50.00/carpet (We have 2) |
| Additional Caretaking(may be mandatory, depending on event) | $95.25 | $95.25 |
| Insurance(may be mandatory, depending on event. Events with alcohol MUST have insurance) | Determinant upon type of event | Determinant upon type of event |
| Security(may be mandatory, depending on event) | Determinant upon type of event | Determinant upon type of event |
Socan Fees and Re:Sound Fees:
For events featuring music, these fees will be mandatory depending on the event/how music is played. The cost to be determined and will be included on your quote.
Smudging
Smudging is an Indigenous tradition which involves the burning of sage, sweetgrass and/or cedar. A smudge is burned to cleanse the body, mind, spirit of any bad feelings, negative thoughts, or negative energy – cleansing both physically and spiritually.
The Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts recognizes the spiritual needs of the Indigenous community. We recognize that smudging and the use of herbs and tobacco are a part of the Indigenous traditional way of life and are, therefore, welcomed, subject to proper safety measures. The safety and integrity of our facility and our staff, students and guests is of the utmost importance so we respectfully ask that you adhere to the following policies to ensure the best experience for everyone: