SIDE STREET
STUDIO ARTS

Where Elgin Creates
LAB
at Side Street Theater/Backspace
Side Street's NEW Performance LAB is a performance-focused program designed to support the artistic process through the proximity to affordable rehearsal and performance spaces, along with performance and rehearsal resources.
Our Performance LAB Membership allows artists the space, time, and resources to create.
PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE LAB | INDIVIDUAL RENTAL
(available only during open MADE hours)Performance LAB rental benefits, including:
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Access to either either our Theater or Backspace areas
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Work lighting, wifi, electrical, heating/cooling, restrooms
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Good for single rehearsals and smaller projects
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No splitting or sharing of hours
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Does not include events with an audience
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$25 per rehearsal (up to two hours)
PERFORMANCE LAB MEMBERSHIP
1-MONTH | $100 w/$250 deposit
Performance LAB 1-month benefits, including:
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Access to either the Theater or Backspace per visit
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Good for smaller projects
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Lockbox access to spaces
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No splitting or sharing of hours
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Does not include events with an audience
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Given viewer access to calendars for reference in reserving spaces
PERFORMANCE LAB MEMBERSHIP
6-MONTH | $500 w/$250 deposit
Performance LAB 6-month benefits, including:
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Access to either the Theater or Backspace per visit
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Good for smaller projects
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Lockbox access to spaces
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No splitting or sharing of hours
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Does not include events with an audience
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Given viewer access to calendars for reference in reserving spaces
PERFORMANCE LAB MEMBERSHIP
12-MONTH | $800 w/$250 deposit
Performance LAB 1-month benefits, including:
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Access to either the Theater or Backspace per visit
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Good for smaller projects
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Lockbox access to spaces
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No splitting or sharing of hours
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Does not include events with an audience
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Given viewer access to calendars for reference in reserving spaces
Student Discount: College students with a valid ID will receive 10% off of whichever level of membership they choose.
ALL Membership/Rental options are paid in advance with deposit.
All Membership options are open for all levels of artists.