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the artists center – Celebrating Everyone's Creativity

3500 Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104-4916
215.387.1911 ::: cec@cecarts.org

The Community Education Center is a nonprofit performing arts center and artists incubator space. The Center is known and respected by artists and audiences alike for its support of the local arts community and its presentations of outstanding dance and performance. The Center also offers the community opportunities to explore their creativity through classes in the performing arts as well as performance opportunities.

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CEC Programs:


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Shannon Murphy, New Edge Residency '10 - '11 Photo by Deborah Boardman

Shannon Murphy, New Edge Residency '10-'11, Photo by Deborah Boardman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Jennifer Morley and Shannon Murphy, New Edge Mix '09-'10

Jennifer Morley and Shannon Murphy, New Edge Mix '09-'10

Alie Vidich part of New Edge Mix 09-10 photo by Deborah Boardman

Alie Vidich part of New Edge Mix 09-10 photo by Deborah Boardman

 

Shandra Staley, 7850 (Photo by Bill Hebert)

Shandra Staley part of New Edge Mix 09-10 (Photo by Bill Hebert)

Rental Information

The Community Education Center offers space rental opportunities for artists to rehearse, teach and self-produce. There are three spaces available:

  • Meeting House Theatre
  • Studio 33′ X 52′ hard wood floor and mirrors
  • Tap Room 19’8″ X 20’8″ hard wood floor

For more information or for rental reservations please call (215) 387-1911 or email at cec@cecarts.org.

Rehearsals

  • Meeting House Theatre $12/hr (before 3:00) $15/Hour (after 3:00)
  • Studio $12/hr (before 3:00) $15/Hour (after 3:00)
  • Tap Room $10/hr (all times)

Discount may be offered if scheduling rental hours in bulk and securing with advanced payment.

Workshops/Auditions/Large projects
$20/hr for any of the available spaces. If you are anticipating more than 15 people in attendance you may be subject to additional charges.

Special events/parties
$100/hr for the theater or studio.

Dance and Theater Productions
Meeting House Theatre $495 Flat Rate (1 night), $750 Flat Rate (2 consecutive nights)

  • Production rates are subject to change on a per project basis and should be confirmed with the CEC.
  • 1 NIGHT RUN includes a tech assistant and 3 hour tech rehearsal on the same day.
  • 2 NIGHT RUN includes a tech assistant and 5 hour tech rehearsal on a separate day prior to the performance date.