Fill out the form on your computer, print two copies, sign at the bottom and send them with your deposit to The Merc.

Event information Please include for our website events page.

The rental period starts when the renter's equipment is loaded into the Merc.

The renter agrees to pay the following rates (check one of the following):

1. Daily Rates $39.00 per hour, with a 4½ hour minimum. For additional hours beyond 4½
   hours in any 24 hour period, the rate is $39.00 per hour to a maximum of 10 hours, after
   which the rate increases to $49.00 per hour.
2. Weekly Rate for one week or 7 continuous days, the rate is $1000. This includes up to 4 ½
   hours in each 24 hour period. For additional hours beyond 4 ½ hours in each 24 hour period,
   the rate is $39.00 per hour to a maximum of 10 hours, after which the rate increase to
   $49.00 per hour.
3. Non-Profit Group Rate (e.g. Methow Conservancy, Methow Arts, Pipestone,Cascadia)
   $39.00 per hour with a two hour minimum.

1. The renter carries liability insurance and personal property insurance and holds the Merc
   Playhouse Society and its Board of Directors, singly and/or together, harmless for damage
   to personal property brought in by the renter.
2. The renter assumes responsibility for leaving the theater premises and theater equipment in
   the same condition it was at the time of rental and assumes liability for any damage to
   equipment to theater property and/or equipment.
3. Extra seating may be brought onto the premises by the renter, however, the renter agrees to
   pay an additional 10 % of the ticket price to the Merc for any additional seats brought in.
4. The renter is responsible for the operation of the box office. Through prior arrangement, the
   Merc may be able to supply personnel and assistance during the period of audience ingress
   at a rate of $15 per hour per person required.
5. The Merc Playhouse Society agrees to have the theater premises ready, clean, with the
   bathroom supplied with paper and soap and in good working order.
6. The Merc Playhouse Society agrees to have the equipment listed on the equipment list on
   the premises, ready for use, and in good working order. (This list should be attached to this
   agreement and initialed by both parties.) The piano will have been tuned within the last 6
   months. If additional tuning is desired it will be done at the expense of the renter.
7. The Merc holds the right to sell concessions on the premises. In special circumstances this
   right may be transferred to renter but only to non-profit groups and by prior agreement.Note: alcohol sales are the exclusive right of The Merc Playhouse. Prior arrangements must be made for a hosted bar or a non-hosted bar, and the proper licenses must be obtained by the renter.
   Notable exceptions are the sale of books, audio recordings, and video recordings brought in
   by the renter, for which copyright is held by the renter. The renter must supply a table for the
   sale of these items.
8. The rent balance is due before leaving the premises.

If you would like your event listed on our Schedule of Events web page, please send us related information on a separate page along with this agreement. Types of  information include event time(s), ticket prices, web links, contact phone numbers and email addresses.