Chick and Diane Bilyeu Theatre
Frazier Hall, which was named after Charles R. Frazier, was built in 1924 and is the oldest building still standing on campus. The Bilyeu Theatre, previously called Frazier Auditorium, is a 786-seat proscenium theatre housed in Frazier Hall. Since it's completion in 1924, Frazier has been the site for numerous theatre productions.
Facility Rental
| Group | Rate |
|---|---|
| Community | Minimum of $ 1,000.00 per day or 10% of gross tickets (with a cap) |
| ISU Departments | No Rental charge for University Departments |
Box Office
| Items | Percentage / Cost |
|---|---|
| Box Office Fee | Minimum of $750 or 3.5% of gross ticket sales |
| Ticket Printing | 12 cents per ticket |
| Facility Maintenance Fee | $3.00 will be added to the face of each ticket |
| Credit Cards | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax | 6% |
Front of House
| Personnel | Rate |
|---|---|
| Ushers | $22 per hour |
| Ticket Takers | $22 per hour |
| Ticket Sellers | $22 per hour |
| Uniform Security | $55 per hour |
| T- Shirt Security | $22 per hour |
| Runner | $225 per day |
| Medical | $200 per hour |
| Usher Supervisor | $26 per hour |
| Security Supervisor | $26 per hour |
| Maintenance Supervisor | $26 per hour |
| Custodial / Clean up | $22 per hour |
Please Note: A three-hour minimum call is required for hourly employees
Backstage
| Personnel | Rate |
|---|---|
| Stage Manager | $32 per hr. |
| Lighting Tech / Sound Engineer | $32 per hr. |
| Stagehands | $22 per hr. |
| Spot Operators | $22 per hr. |
| Fire Standby | To Be Determined |
Please Note: House Stage Manger must be in attendance during all times when public is in attendance; Insurance regulations require that Center equipment be operated by Center employees; A three hour minimum call is required for all hourly employees
Equipment
Lights
| Front of House Lighting | included in facility rental |
| Spotlight | $100 per spot per performance |
Sound
| House Sound System | included in facility rental |
| Stage Communication System | $125 per performance (includes headsets) |
| Stage Monitors (Speakers) | $25 per day per speaker |
| General (Dynamic) Microphones | $10 per unit |
| Special (Condenser) Microphones | $25 per unit |
| Handheld Wireless Microphone | $35 per unit per day |
| Lavaliere Microphone | $35 per unit per day |
| Podium with Microphone | $125 |
Other
| Gaffer's Tape | $20 per roll |
| Marley Dance Floor | $250 per day + setup labor |
| Music Stand with Light | $2 per |
| Music Stands, Musician Chairs, and Stools | Free of Charge, As Available |
| Projector and Screen | $175 per day |
| Risers/Platforms | $12 per section |
| Skirted Table | $12 per table |
| Video Conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Meet) | $800 |
| Video Streaming (e.g., YouTube) | $400 |
| Video Switcher | $150 |
Rates Subject to Change
Current rates can be obtained from the Director of Events.