Base Independent and Access Base programs FAQs

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What is the difference between Base Independent and Access Base?
Running year-round, Base Independent is a program that offers affordable rental rates to artists wishing to mount their own productions at Base. Offered twice a year, Access Base is a new initiative that releases specific dates for self-production at a discount of approximately 30% off Base Independent rates.

Who curates Base Independent and Access Base?
Neither Base Independent nor Access Base are curated; both programs operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

What is the seating capacity at Base?
Audience seating capacity is 75. Maximum occupancy at Base is 92.

Does Base provide seating, lighting and sound?
Base has lighting, sound, seating and video projection available to artists through Base Independent and Access Base programs. Artist production teams must include a qualified technical director who must be approved by Base to operate technical systems.

Can I set the space up however I want?
You can install seating and re-hang and focus the lights as you wish to best suit your show. You must restore the plot and return all technical equipment to where you found them before loading out.

How early can I load in for my Base Independent or Access Base rental?
You can load in as early as 7am on the day your rental period begins.

How late can I work at Base during my rental period?
You are welcome to be in the space until midnight during your rental period. You must load out by midnight on the final day of your rental.

Who will run my show?
While Base offers a 60-minute tech orientation at or before your load-in, you must provide a qualified technician to run sound and lights for your show. Your technician must be approved by Base before operating our tech systems and equipment. If you don’t have a technician, you may be able to hire Base’s technical director to run sound and lights, depending on scheduling and availability.

What about house management and volunteers?
Base does not provide front of house staff. Renters must hire and work with their own house manager. You are also responsible for providing volunteers for load-in, box office, concessions and strike for your Base Independent. All house managers and volunteers must follow Base’s FOH protocols and systems.

Is anyone else using Base during my Base Independent or Access Base?
You have exclusive access to Base during your Base Independent or Access Base. You can use the performance space, kitchen/green room, bathroom and tech loft in support of your production. Base staff may have minimal access during your rental to clean and service the studio.

Does Base have a heating system and air conditioning?
Base has heating, but no air conditioning. Base has three large windows that may be opened during use, as well as several box fans.

Does Base require masks?
Masking is optional both inside Base and in the building complex.

Do you provide marketing support?
If you provide copy, images and ticketing information at least three weeks before your show, we will create an event page on our website for your Base Independent. In addition, we include Base Independent events in our social media activities and our monthly newsletter.

What is the parking situation at Base?
Base is located within Equinox Studios in Georgetown, with free street parking available on and around 5th Avenue South, River Street and throughout the neighborhood.

When is Base Independent or Access Base payment due?
A 25% non-refundable deposit is due when you sign your Base Independent or Access Base contract. The remaining fee is due on the first day of your rental. A security and cleaning deposit, also due on the first day of your Base Independent or Access Base, will be returned at the end of your run unless damage occurs.

What if I change my mind or have to cancel my Base Independent or Access Base?
If you cancel your contract within 46-60 days of your Base Independent or Access Base, you will need to pay Base 25% of your fee. If you cancel within 11-45 days of the contracted dates, 50% of the fee is due.  If you cancel less than 10 days before your rental, 100% of your fee will be due to Base. 

Can I use a Base Independent or Access Base for non-performance related uses?
The Base Independent and Access Base programs are intended for artists wishing to mount public performances or hold creative residencies.