Studio Rentals
We are not your normal rental studio
Multifaceted Rehearsal & Teaching Studios and Black Box theater rentals located in the New York City theatre district in Hell’s Kitchen. (754 Ninth Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets)
John DeSotelle Rehearsal Studios and Theater rentals comprises two floors with two furnished teaching classrooms/studios, a beautiful movement space and on-camera studio, and last but not least a fully equipped forty-seat black box theater (The NuBox), a community kitchen, a wide collection of props and a welcoming lobby with a charming parlor and old-book-store ambience.
Our rehearsal and rental spaces cater to the long term teacher, and theatrical and film production companies. 95% or our studios are used by long term repeat clients who are looking to have a place to call their own. The Studios are an ideal venue for a variety of uses, rehearsals, events, theater, film, and long or short term teaching.
- Acting
- Voice / Speech
- Monologues
- Scene Work
- Movement
- Readings
- Showcases
- On Camera
- Coaching
- Auditions
- Workshops
- Seminars
- Film / Photo Shoots
- Full Theatrical Productions
For booking inquiries please contact rental@desotellestudio.com
$30/hr off-peak | $27/hr studio member | $23/hr day of | $15/hr student*
Actor prep area. Access to studio props and furniture.
Second door in playing area for entrances/exits. Two-row seating for up to 15.
Dimmable track lighting. Air Conditioned.
$36/hr off-peak | $30/hr studio member | $23/hr day of | $15/hr student*
Wood floor. Four large windows with natural light (lining 9th Avenue).
Portable stereo/speaker system.
Large screen TV and blue wall for on-camera work.
Dimmable lighting. Air conditioned.
The NuBox is a flexible performance, rehearsal and teaching space.
As a teaching studio the space comes complete with furniture, props, dimmable
track lighting and 3 back stage entrances and exits for acting classes.
This space caters to a variety of master scene study, workshops, seminars, rehearsals, events and film shoots.
As a performance venue, this intimate black box is equipped with full professional light and sound systems and a back stage area.
Tiered seating (with comfortable cushioned chairs) can accommodate 40 audience members.
Studio furniture and props are available for use to help with the cost of your staging needs.
Perfect for readings, showcases and intimate yet full productions.
