** New Rates and Bulk Discounts coming April 1, 2025 **

Houghton Hall Arts Community (HHAC) supports NYC artists by offering rehearsal, meeting, and event space at affordable rates, in a prime central Manhattan location, and with a positive, creativity-forward attitude. Book with HHAC today!

For general inquiries, please fill out the General Inquiry Form. Feel free to view availability calendars below.

You must be a registered user before booking. If you are ready to book and have not used HHAC, fill out this New User Form

Only Rehearsal and Class space can be self-booked. Read more below.

Booking Rehearsal and Class Space

Join the many companies, artists, teachers, and community members at HHAC!

We offer 6 bookable spaces suitable for private voice lessons to theatrical rehearsals to dance classes to gala events. HHAC has the space for you! Learn more about each of our unique spaces below.

Some definitions of space use…

Rehearsal space is designated for:

  • rehearsals

  • auditions (invited only)

  • closed table readings

  • meetings

  • tapings/recordings

  • any other activity that does not involve the general public

Class space (unless otherwise noted) encompasses:

  • 1-on-1s/private lessons

  • regularly occurring classes

  • one-offs/drop-ins

  • workshops

  • any other educational activities

All other activities (staged readings, performances, open-call auditions open call, open forums/discussions) are considered Events. To reserve space for an Event, please click here.

To book space at HHAC, you must first become a Registered User by filling out this form. Once you’ve filled out this short form, you will be emailed our User Agreement and Space Rules for you to read and sign. Once that’s all squared, you will be given a link with which you can self-book rehearsal and class space.

Scroll down to view our Weekly Availability Calendar.

Fred and Adele Astaire Ballroom

  • Approx. 1,500 sq. ft. main playing space

    44’ x 30’

    15’ ceilings

    Capacity 

    • Max. capacity with room to move freely: 25

    • Max. capacity for seated events: 99

    • Max. total capacity: 125


  • Upright Piano (included)

    4 music stands (included)*

    50 Folding Chairs (included)*

    3 8-foot folding tables (included)*

    Rehearsal Furniture (included)

    1880 Steinway Baby Grand Piano ($50 per day)

    PA Sound System ($25 per day)

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    Resources available on a first come, first served basis

    *more items available for additional fee

  • *2-hour minimum booking*

    Rehearsals

    Non-profit/Individuals

    • Up to 24 attendees: $45/hr

    • 24 or more attendees: $75/hr

    Broadway/Commercial

    • $75/hr

    Classes

    • Up to 15 students - $45/hr

    • 16 to 24 students - $65/hr

    • 25 or more students - $75/hr

    Regular hours 10AM-10PM, Mon-Sun.

    For event pricing, please fill out our General Inquiry Form.

Joseph Jefferson Studio

  • Approx. 992 sq. ft.

    31’ x 32’

    15’ ceilings

    Capacity 

    Rehearsals and Classes 

    With space for movement): 20

    Seated: 50

    Performances/Readings (seated audience plus performance area): 60

    Receptions/Conferences/Meetings (seated with tables): 60

    Events/Mixers (scattered seating/hi-top tables): 80

  • Natural light (northern exposure)

    One mirrored wall

    Wooden floor

    Rehearsal cubes

    Tables

    Chairs

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    Resources available on a first come, first served basis

  • *2-hour minimum booking*

    Rehearsals

    Non-profit/Individuals

    • Up to 24 attendees: $45/hr

    • 24 or more attendees: $75/hr

    Broadway/Commercial

    • $75/hr

    Classes

    • Up to 15 students - $45/hr

    • 16 to 24 students - $65/hr

    • 25 or more students - $75/hr

    Regular hours 10AM-10PM, Mon-Sun.

    For event pricing, please fill out our General Inquiry Form.

Edwin Booth Acting Studio

  • Approx. 488 sq. ft.

    16’ x 30’6”

    12’ ceilings

    Capacity 

    Rehearsals and Classes

    With space for movement: 15

    Seated: 25

    Performances/Readings/Meetings (seated audience plus performance area): 40


  • Natural light (northern exposure)

    Ceiling fans

    Sprung Floor

    Tables

    Chairs

    Yoga mats

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    Resources available on a first come, first served basis

  • Rehearsals

    • Non-profit/Individuals/1-on-1s - $30/hr

    • Broadway/Commercial - $50/hr

    Classes

    • Classes/Coaching/Private Lessons - $35/hr

    Regular hours 10AM-10PM, Mon-Sun.

    For event pricing, please fill out our General Inquiry Form.

Douglas Fairbanks Rehearsal Room

  • Approx. 380 sq. ft.

    17’3” x 22’

    12’ ceilings

    Capacity 

    Rehearsals and Classes

    With space for movement: 10

    Seated: 20

    Performances/Readings/Meetings (seated audience plus performance area): 25

  • Ceiling fans

    Tiled floor with area rugs

    Tables

    Chairs

    Bulletin Board

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    Resources available on a first come, first served basis

  • Rehearsals

    • Non-profit/Individuals/1-on-1s - $25/hr

    • Broadway/Commercial - $50/hr

    Classes

    • Classes/Coaching/Private Lessons - $30/hr

    Regular hours 10AM-10PM, Mon-Sun.

    For event pricing, please fill out our General Inquiry Form.

Mary Pickford Rehearsal Room

  • Approx. 360 sq. ft.

    16’5” x 22’

    12’ ceilings

    Capacity 

    Rehearsals and Classes

    With space for movement: 10

    Seated: 20

    Performances/Readings/Meetings (seated audience plus performance area): 25

  • Ceiling fans

    Carpeted

    Tables

    Chairs

    Bulletin Board

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    Resources available on a first come, first served basis

  • Rehearsals

    • Non-profit/Individuals/1-on-1s - $25/hr

    • Broadway/Commercial - $50/hr

    Classes

    • Classes/Coaching/Private Lessons - $30/hr

    Regular hours 10AM-10PM, Mon-Sun.

    For event pricing, please fill out our General Inquiry Form.

George Holland Rehearsal Room

  • Approx. 120 sq. ft.

    12’ ceilings

    Capacity 

    Small Rehearsals and Classes: 6

  • Carpet

    Small couch

    Cupboards

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    Resources available on a first come, first served basis

  • Rehearsals

    • Non-profit/Individuals/1-on-1s - $15/hr

    Classes

    • Private Lessons/Coaching - $20/hr

    Regular hours 10AM-10PM, Mon-Sun.

    For event pricing, please fill out our General Inquiry Form.

Mary Shaw Self-Tape Studio

  • Approx. 130 sq. ft.

    12’ ceilings

    Capacity 

    Self-Taping: 4

    Small Rehearsals and Classes: 6


  • Carpet

    Mirrors

    Stools/Chairs

    Neutral Backdrop

    Ring Light

    Tripod/Iphone clip

    Self-tape equipment not provided

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    Resources available on a first come, first served basis

  • Rehearsals

    • Self-Tapings/Non-profit/Individuals - $20/hr

    Classes

    • Classes/Coaching/Private Lessons - $25/hr

    Regular hours 10AM-10PM, Mon-Sun.

    For event pricing, please fill out our General Inquiry Form.

  • Click here to view the availability calendar.

Color Code: Blue = Jefferson | Red = Astaire | Green = Booth | Yellow = Fairbanks | Pink = Pickford | Orange = Holland | Purple = Shaw

HHAC STRICTLY PROHIBITS:

  • Smoking (including electronic vapes) and active candles or incense in any part of the building.

  • Eating or drinking (except water) in any space without prior written permission. Fees apply.

  • Glitter, powder, sand, or any other disruptive substances in any part of the HHAC Building.

  • Hanging any materials, equipment, or persons from the ceiling.

  • Amplified and percussive instruments without prior written permission. 

  • Clients must enter and exit quietly. Sound levels must be kept at a reasonable level in the common areas, including hallways. If studio sound and music levels are deemed too loud by management, clients will be asked to adjust their activities.

  • Unauthorized access to offices and storage areas.

  • Solicitation to tenant offices. 

  • HHAC prohibits receiving Client mail, packages, and deliveries without prior authorization.

  • Adjusting window shades and curtains. Please request assistance from HHAC Staff for these items. Closing of shades in some studios must be arranged in advance. 

  • Outside equipment, sets, props, furniture, or other objects/substances (including tape, pushpins, staples, etc.) on walls or floors without prior written permission.

  • Pets or animals. Vested Service animals are permitted. A service animal means any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. Under Title II and Title II of the ADA, Emotional support animals, comfort animals, and therapy dogs are NOT considered service animals.

  • Hate speech of any kind, verbal or written.

  • Verbal, physical, or written (including electronic communications) discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or lack thereof, or military status to or about any HHAC staff member, other clients, or their guests and attendees. 

  • Verbal, physical, or written (including electronic communications) sexual harassment to any HHAC staff member, other clients, or their guests and attendees. 

  • Breaking any city, state, or federal law.

Users are responsible for replacing and/or repairing any damage to spaces, common areas, equipment, fixtures, or other property in the building resulting from your booking..

Houghton Hall Arts Community is not responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen property brought to HHAC by the Renter, their representatives or their Associates. Security cameras are in use at all times.