Red Cloud Opera House Rentals

The Red Cloud Opera House auditorium, gallery, and catering kitchen may be reserved for meetings, weddings, receptions, holiday parties, and private events.

Red Cloud Opera House sponsors receive special benefits on facility rentals. View our current sponsorship opportunities. 

Browse our fee schedule and contact Jill Ping for reservations: jping@willacather.org or (402) 746-2653.

 Auditorium & Upper Lobby

  • Auditorium and Lobby: $500 
    Table seating for 155; theater seating for 250
     
  • Lobby only: $150
    Limited seating only
     
  • Set-up fee: $75
  • Clean-up fee: $75
  • Professional projection and microphone - $30
  • Piano use, includes tuning - $220
  • Theatre lighting - $30
    Includes ONE static set-up
  • A/V Tech - $35/hour
    Tech services include changing lighting during event, changing inputs, sound mixing, and troubleshooting

Gallery

Not available during NWCC business hours; lighting, projection, and piano usage are NOT available in the gallery.

  • Up to 49 guests - $150  
    Table seating for up to 49
  • 50 to 95 guests - $250
    Theater seating or pub tables available
  • Clean & Set-up fee: $75

Kitchen

  • Use of kitchen: $50 
    Warm and hold only, not inspected for food preparation, limited capacity
  • Coffee percolators: $10/each
  • Cloth tablecloths (black): $50

Bar & Concessions

The Red Cloud Opera House is happy to open our bar/concessions for your event and will work with you if you have any special requests. Please note that no outside alcohol may be brought into the Red Cloud Opera House. 

Use of Facility for Performances

  • Red Cloud Public Schools: $75 janitorial fee per half day
    Students must be supervised at all times - One free rehearsal
  • Non-Profit Fee: 20% of gross ticket sales or $150 per event, whichever is greater. One free rehearsal.

Disclaimers:
The Red Cloud Opera House reserves the right to refuse bookings.

Deposits are required at the time of signing to hold bookings. If a deposit is not paid within 14 days of signing agreement, the RCOH will, at their sole discretion, cancel the booking.

All fees are payable in full at least 14 days in advance of the rental.

All RCOH rental events must conclude by 12:30 a.m. $100/hour will be charged thereafter.

Renter may pay their final bill from Security Deposit or choose another method of payment.