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Polaris Centre Rates Sheet
As of July 1, 2025. Prices subject to change. GST additional.
Theatre, Lobby & Studio Spaces Available
Labour not included in Base Rates
Corporate Events &
Commercial Presenters
(Venue only: Labour not included)
8 hours: $1800
Extra Hours: $150
Individuals & Private Events
Non-profits 100K—500K
(Venue only: Labour not included)
8 hours: $1400
Extra hours: $125
Self-Presenting Local Artists &
Non-Profits <100K
(Venue only: Labour not included)
8 hours: $1000
Extra hours: $100
Venue Overtime
Scheduled Overtime (extra time negotiated as part of your contract) is pro-rated based on your package rate.
Unscheduled Overtime (last minute changes; show runs late - extra needed for strike and cleanup)
$75 per 15 minutes + staff double-time.
Reduced Rate Rehearsal Days
For Basic Stage-only Rehearsals (no lobby, no audience, no tech provided),
you may book up to an 8 block during our regular office hours (8:30am-4:30pm). Pianos & other equipment billed separately.
$500 daily.
Labour Rates
Theatre Technician
Monday-Saturday: $45/hr
Sunday & Holidays: 1.5x
Front-of-House Staff
Monday-Saturday
FOH Manager: $30/hr
Box Office Cashier: $27/hr
Ushers/Ticket Takers: $25/hr
Sunday & holidays 1.5x
SOT = Scheduled Overtime (negotiated in contract):
M-Sat (7+) + Sunday regular shifts = 1.5x
Sunday (7+) = 2.25x
UOT = Unscheduled Overtime is billed at a higher rate than scheduled Overtime.
e.g: You booked 4 hours of labour, but your show has run behind. The OT rate starts as soon as 4 hours elapses.
Billed in 30-minute increments.
Regular UOT = 2.0x. Sunday UOT= 3.0x
Dance Studios/Rehearsal Rooms
Rehearsal Studios (2 available)
$200 for first two hours
Additional hours: $75
Daily maximum: $400
Studio 2 Steinway Piano Rental
$100 per day added to the first hour’s rental
Kitchen & Boardroom
$300.00 per day (seats 10)
Labour
Labour Charges
Technician $45/hr
Front of House Manager $35/hr
Cashier/Facility Attendant $25-28/hr
Usher $25/hr
Minimum shift is 3 hours
Scheduled overtime is 1.5 times the normal rate after 7 hours work.
Unscheduled overtime is 2.0x the normal rate
Sunday/Holiday rate is 1.5 times the regular rate
Sunday/Holiday scheduled overtime is 2.25 times the regular rate
Sunday/Holiday unscheduled overtime is 3.0x the regular rate
Labour Parameters
Please allow at least 20 minutes between your arrival and rehearsal time if you don’t require stage setup. Technicians are required to be on-site at least one hour prior to your performance.
A 15-minute break is required for all staff after no more than 3.5 hours of continuous labour. An unpaid meal break of one hour is required for all staff after 5 hours of labour. Employees cannot exceed a 12 hours span of day, including breaks. If you require more than 12 hours in one day, arrangements must be made for a secondary team for your event.
A member of our team will contact you at least 4 weeks prior to your event to confirm a daily schedule.
Staffing Complement
Livestream (no audience)
2 Technicians (Light/Sound, Camera)
Public Performance (minimum)
2 Technicians (Light/Sound & Stage)
1 Front-of-House Manager
2 Ushers
Extra Staff
Broadcast Technicians
Box Office Cashier
Coat Check Attendants
Additional Ushers/Security
Stage & Event Supplies
HD Projector & 10’ Screen - $150/day
6x4 & 8x4 Stage Risers (8”, 16”, 24”or 36”) - $25/riser per day
Choir Risers (set of 5) - $100 per show run.
Stage Extension (4’ extension): $100
Stage Extension (8’ extension): $200
Stage Steinway Grand (9’) $250/day
Rehearsal Hall Steinway (6’2") $75/day
Upright piano (used in lobby or studio) $25/day
Piano Tuning: Market rate ($225/tuning)
5’ Round /6’ Rectangular Tables - $15/day
Tablecloth/Skirt $10/day
65” TV (HDMI input) on mobile stand - $50/day
B&W Photocopies - 15¢ per page
Colour Photocopies - 50¢ per page.
Blackmagic Video Converters (HDMI-SDI) - $25/day
Sound Equipment
Wireless Microphone (SM58) $30/day + batteries
Wireless Lav/Headset Mic $35/day + batteries
Wedge Monitor/Side Fills $30/day
USB Stick $25 each
AA Battery $2 each
9V Battery $5 each
Concert Equipment
Music Stands - $1/day
Cello Chairs - $5/day
Music Chairs - $1/day
Conductor Podium - $25/day
Large Percussion $200/day
Orchestral/Jazz Risers $25/riser/day
Seating Charts
We can accommodate a variety of custom seating layouts (dinner, gala, cabaret, blended).
The room is set in “Theatre Style” (204 -245 seats) by default. With the theatre seating fully or partially removed, other configurations are possible.
For custom seating setup and teardown, labour charges will apply.
