The Main Area at Nancy Manocherian's The Cell Theatre

Creative Space in a Theatre
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Private space
338 West 23 Street, New York, NY 10011
Chelsea, New York City, NY

About this space

The Main Space at the cell, located right on 23rd street is our largest and most versatile venue. With a striking grand window, front and side entrance access, and seating for up to 55, this space features a mezzanine, tech booth, outdoor garden, kitchenette, bar and two bathrooms. A green room area is also located on the basement level, making it an inviting space for innovative performances, installations, concerts, readings and events.

TECH PACKAGES
• Lighting Tiers

Tier 1: Free; Standard lighting setup with 5 basic cues: you press the button!

Tier 2: $250; Standard lighting setup, haze machine, up to 20 custom cues: we press the button!

Tier 3: $1050; Customized lighting setup, haze machine, 3 extra hours for directing lighting design: we still press the button!

• Projection Tiers

Tier 1: Free; No projector available.

Tier 2: $150; Static image, video, or slideshow: you press the button!

Tier 3: $250; Custom cues during your program: we press the button!

• Sound Tiers

Tier 1: Free; Up to 2 handheld microphones and a cable for audio devices.

S Tier 2: $150; Up to 5 microphones, live audio treatment; we press the button!

S Tier 3: $650 Up to 8 audio inputs, add’l speakers or monitors, access to amps and drum backline, live audio treatment, 2 additional hours of rental time for sound check


ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Stereo Room Audio Recording $50

House Manager 4 hour/$120 min

Piano Tuner $180

2 Camera Recording (480p) $250

Black Drapes on Walls $300

Riser Installation $400


Prices

Sunday
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1900 hire fee per day
Per day
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1900 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Monday
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1300 hire fee per day
Per day
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1300 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1300 hire fee per day
Per day
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1300 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1300 hire fee per day
Per day
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1300 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1300 hire fee per day
Per day
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1300 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Friday
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1900 hire fee per day
Per day
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1900 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1900 hire fee per day
Per day
11:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $1900 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Minimum booking duration: 3 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 100

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Projector
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Lighting equipment
Quiet space
Unavailable: Paid parking facilities available nearby
A Baby Grand Piano
Full Lighting Grid
X32 Audio Rack
Mezzanine
Outdoor Garden
Kitchenette
Basement Dressing Room
Central Air
Two Bathrooms
Unavailable: Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

• Smoking on premises not allowed.

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

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