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HPAC Reserving & Rental Information

If you are interested in booking an event in the HPAC please contact us!

We are happy to assist you in any way possible. 
Below is pertinent information for reserving the HPAC. 
Please reach out to us with questions at either Email Hastings Performing Arts Center – HPAC or (269) 818-2492. 

Please check the HPAC Calendar prior to submitting requests.  While not all events, rehearsals, and maintenance days are listed on this calendar, it is a great starting point for planning.

Rules for Use

  • Food and beverages are not allowed in the auditorium (including the stage, pit, seating, green room, internal rooms, and catwalk).  If your event requires catering, please also reserve the cafeteria.

  • Pre-approved refreshments may be only distributed in the HPAC Lobby for adult only events.  Food, beverages, or other samples may not be handed out or distributed without advanced permission from the HPAC Staff. Red beverages are not allowed on the premises. Please no desserts with sprinkles.

  • Gum is not allowed in the HPAC facility.

  • A member of the HPAC Staff is required to be present as event supervisor at all times while the facility is in use. 

  • All district equipment (i.e. rigging, lights, sound, projector) shall be operated only by trained HPAC Staff or trained and approved designees.

  • Holes may not be drilled, cored or punched in the building.

  • Decorations, signs, banners, posters, etc., may not be taped, nailed, tacked, stapled, wired, tie wrapped or otherwise fastened to ceilings, doors, walls, painted surfaces, veneered surfaces, columns, metal, or glass.

  • Adhesive-backed (stick-on) decals, or similar items (excluding name tags) may not be distributed or used in the building.

  • Only the areas and equipment contracted for use are to be used. Unusual equipment requests must be submitted in writing and approved by the HPAC Staff before the event is scheduled.

  • Shoes must be worn at all times.

  • Helium filled balloons are not permitted in the building.

  • Painting of any type may only be done in the Scene Shop.

  • Any property belonging to the lessee shall be removed by the end of the lease period.

  • Flammable materials may not be used. Machinery containing flammable chemicals or fuels may not be placed or operated on the premises. Use of pyrotechnics or incendiary devices is prohibited.

  • The Hastings Performing Arts Center will not accept freight deliveries for any lessee prior to the move in day of the event. The Hastings Performing Arts Center will not ship out any freight for any lessee or event without prior arrangement.

  • Tables, chairs, displays, signs, or other items, may not block entrances, exits, hallways, stairs, or other methods of egress from the building.

  • The facility must be left in a clean and orderly condition. The lessee will be required to pay additional cleaning charges if the facility is not left in a clean and orderly condition, determined by the HPAC Staff.

  • Tobacco, drugs or alcohol are not allowed in the building or on the grounds.

  • The HPAC is a part of Hastings High School and therefore is a weapon free school zone.

Rental Package Information

Economy Rental $175/$125

Included:

  • 4-hour rental, $40/$30 for each additional hour

  • One technician provided

  • 1 Microphone

  • General Lighting

  • Lectern podium

Considerations when choosing Economy:

  • Entire event will take place in-front of main curtain

  • No projection or screen available

  • The stage may have furniture, sets, & equipment out for other productions & rehearsals hidden behind the closed main curtain

 Standard Rental $250/$200

  • 4-hour rental, $70/$50 for each additional hour

  • Two technicians provided

  • Up to 2 Microphones

  • Theatrical lighting with some customization

  • Lectern podium

  • Projection and screen

  • Drapery as needed in “house hang locations”

  • Chairs, music stands, & tables as needed

Acoustic Shell Concert Rental $350/$225

  • 4-hour rental, $70/$50 for each additional hour

  • Two technicians provided

  • Acoustical Shell (in desired formation)

  • Up to 2 Microphones

  • Theatrical lighting with some customization

  • Lectern podium

  • Projector & Screen

  • One piano*

  • Chairs, music stands, choir risers, & tables as needed

Custom Rental $600/$350

  • 4-hour rental, $70/$50 for each additional hour

  • Two technicians provided

  • Full audio as needed

  • Full theatrical lighting as needed

  • Projection & screen as needed

  • Acoustical shell as needed

  • Drapery as needed

  • Additional equipment as needed (no charge)

Lobby Only Rental $175/$125

  • 4-hour rental, $40/$30 for each additional hour

  • One technician provided

  • 1 Microphone

  • Lectern Podium

  • Portable stage & lighting available for an additional charge, please contact us

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