Studios, theaters, and community arts spaces available to rent across the Chicago metro area
Last updated: June 2026 · Sources: League of Chicago Theatres, Peerspace, Tagvenue, venue websites, direct verification
6 studio spaces + spacious lobby · Known to actors for 42 years
Film, commercial & theater auditions · Monitor, tripod & studio umbrella lights available
Kitchen access, WiFi · Close to agents & public transportation
On-Camera Classroom seats ~15 · Theater 2 holds 20–30
Note: rental time includes setup & takedown — plan accordingly
📍 River North, Chicago, IL
🌐 actingstudiochicago.com/rent-our-space
Two studio rooms · Large room (700 sq. ft.): sound system, track lights on dimmers, 54 seats on risers
Midsize room (420 sq. ft.): track lights, up to 28 seats on built-in risers
WiFi, tables/chairs, printing/scanning, coffee/tea/water, central air & heating
4 single-user restrooms incl. 1 ADA-accessible · League of Chicago Theatres member discounts
📍 2625 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
🌐 blackboxacting.com/space-rental
5 theater spaces + common spaces · Wicker Park's premier indie theater complex
The Bookspan: flexible open-plan, up to 99 patrons
Upstairs Mainstage: fixed proscenium black box, up to 80 patrons
The Crosby: flexible black box
The Heath Mainstage: thrust-style stage with cocktail seating
📍 Wicker Park, Chicago, IL
Historic 77-seat venue built in 1888 · 10 min from the Loop · Blue Line CTA accessible
AC, wheelchair access, advanced lighting & sound · Lobby, dressing rooms, classroom/rehearsal areas
Also rents smaller, lower-cost basement rehearsal room
Member & playwright discounts available
📍 River West, Chicago, IL
✉ kyle.drexler@chicagodramatists.org
🌐 chicagodramatists.org/rentals
Intimate theater rental suitable for small events up to 45 guests
Available for performances, auditions, rehearsals, or shoots at affordable rates
🌐 chicagoactorsstudio.net/rent-our-theater
Home to 15+ not-for-profit performing arts companies · Competitive below-market rates
Historic Main Stage: 950-seat proscenium · Black Box Studio A: 87 seats · Studio B: 81 seats
Rehearsal rooms of various sizes for dance, theatre, music & performance
Modern event space available · Free parking in two adjacent lots
📍 Lakeview, Chicago, IL
🌐 athenaeumcenter.org/venues-rentals
3 second-floor rehearsal studios with natural light · Audio system, pianos, drum set, music stands on request
South Studio: ~1,945 sq. ft. · Free adjacent parking · #76 bus directly in front
Loading dock with freight elevator access to second floor
Scene shop, costumes & props also available for rent
📍 4200 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago, IL
✉ michael@porchlightmusictheatre.org
🌐 porchlightmusictheatre.org/about/rentals
Intimate 50-seat theater with full lighting & sound package · Fully accessible
Near CTA Red Line · Walking distance to Edgewater & Andersonville restaurants
Separate rehearsal studio at 5775 N. Ridge Ave. (2 doors down from theater)
Studio includes: prop storage, restroom, microwave & refrigerator
📍 5779 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL (theater)
📍 5775 N. Ridge Ave. (rehearsal studio)
🌐 rivendelltheatre.org/rentals
Two spaces: 53-seat Cabaret (intimate, acoustic, small gatherings) & 99-seat Black Box (adaptable, full productions & concerts)
Hourly, weekly & monthly rentals available depending on availability
Note: No PPO license — free admission or suggested donations only. No ticketed events.
📞 (773) 395-1778
✉ Dan.w.christmann@theatre-y.com
Available for productions, classes, auditions, rehearsals, meetings, parties & more
Production: $850/wk (Thu–Sun) or $550/wk (off-nights) · Includes free tech week
Rehearsal/audition: $15–$25/hr · Classes/meetings: $15–$75/hr
📍 Rogers Park, Chicago, IL
📞 (773) 655-7197
520 sq. ft. rehearsal room on ground floor of Edgewater Presbyterian Church
Includes a piano for music rehearsals · ADA accessible · Heat & AC
Chairs, tables & acting blocks available · Available every month except June
📍 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago, IL (Edgewater Presbyterian Church)
Year-round availability · Located at Ravenswood & Grace St
Ideal for rehearsals, meetings, classes, auditions, staged readings & coaching
Max occupancy: 30 · Not a performance space
📍 3759 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL
3,976 sq. ft. second-floor creative loft · Strong natural light · Open-plan
Formerly home to TimeLine Theatre Company · Steps from CTA Red Line
Well-suited for rehearsals, studio use, performances, classes, company home or multi-tenant rental
Note: second-floor walk-up, no elevator
📍 5533 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL (Uptown/Edgewater corridor)
📞 (847) 532-1613
| League of Chicago Theatres — Space Available | Actively updated real-time directory of available rehearsal & performance spaces from member organizations — the go-to first stop | leagueofchicagotheatres.org |
| Chicago Theatre Retreat Cottage | Subsidized short-term residency space for Chicago theater artists · via League of Chicago Theatres | leagueofchicagotheatres.org |
| Peerspace Chicago | Crowd-sourced hourly rentals across Chicago · avg. $79/hr (May 2026) · Sun & Mon cheapest days | peerspace.com |
| Tagvenue Chicago | Searchable directory of rehearsal studios & performance spaces · avg. $150/hr (April 2026) · Tue/Wed cheapest | tagvenue.com |
Chicago Rehearsal & Performance Space Rentals · Sources: League of Chicago Theatres, Peerspace, Tagvenue, venue websites · Last updated June 2026