1) SURCHARGE
To help finance the theatre’s capital improvements, a ticket theatre surcharge of $1.00 per person will be applied to each ticket sold.

2) TAXES
All listed rates and fees, unless specifically exempted, are subject to goods and services tax (GST) in accordance with federal legislation.

3) NON-REFUNDABLE RENTAL DEPOSIT
The required non-refundable rental deposit will be 50% of the total rental fee and is due upon signing of the contract. The remaining balance of the rent is due 30 days before the day of the show.

4) EVENT TIME ALLOWANCE
When an event continues beyond the rental period, it will be subject to an additional fee of $50 per hour, for each hour or portion thereof.

5) INSURANCE
A certificate of public liability and property damage insurance for a minimum of $2 million of coverage per event, with the Metropolitan Co-operative Theatre Society as the additional named insured, is mandatory. This is to be submitted to the Metro Theatre Company in advance of the event but no later than the load-in day. Insurance may be purchased through a company of your choice or through Mary Cook at All Sport Insurance Marketing Ltd. at 737-3018.

6) STAFF
Included in the rental, as required, are the services of one technician for the load-in, rehearsal and performance, up to a maximum of 5 hours.
Additional staff and/or hours will be billed at the following rates:
For technicians-$20 per hour straight time (the first 8 hours), $30.00 per hour overtime and $40 per hour double time;
For ushers or additional box office staff (as requested by the Licensee) -$10 per hour straight time (the first 8 hours), $15.00 per hour overtime and $20 per hour double time.

7) BEVERAGE SERVICE
The Metro Theatre reserves the right to control the sale or distribution of refreshments. The theatre venue offers licensed bar service. Bar service is provided at the request of the renter. The cost for bar service at The Metro Theatre is $60.00, which is waived when bar sales exceed $80.00

8) DRESSING ROOM, GREEN ROOM, LOUNGE AND LOBBY USE
At the discretion of the Metro Theatre, a licensee may use the dressing room and/or green room. Please note that rental rates may differ with lounge and lobby use.

9) COMMISSION MERCHANDISE AND COLLATERAL SALES
In all cases the sanction of the Metro Theatre must be obtained before any such sales are conducted.

10) SPECIAL SET UP CHARGES
The Metro Theatre reserves the right to make certain additional charges for special seat set-ups, stage, electrical, audio, or utility services.

11) ELECTRONIC TAPE, BROADCAST, FILM OR PHOTO SHOOTS
Are not allowed without written permission from the Metro Theatre Management.

12) ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES
The venue is wheelchair accessible.

13) VENUE AVAILABILITY
Venues are available on a first come first served basis; check dates with the Technical Director.

14) BOX OFFICE/TICKETING
Persons renting Metro Theatre facility may set up their tickets through the Metro Box Office. Please phone Sean Uhllmann at 604-266-7191 to arrange for tickets. In addition to the $1 per ticket capital improvement surcharge, we will charge 2% on Visa transactions. If the renter requests, we can arrange to have tickets printed for you at a cost of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per show.

15) BOOKING
Please contact Miles Lavkulich at (604) 266-7191 Fax (604) 261-7189 or click on the "Contact Metro" link on the left, select Miles from the drop-down window and fill out the form with your request/inquiry.