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Independence Park Theatre and Cultural Center

Address:	7800 Independence Blvd.
Phone:	(225) 216-0660
Web site:	www.theparktheatre.com

The Independence Park Theatre and Cultural Center (IPT) hosts many events including dance recitals, concerts, plays, musicals, graduations, lectures, seminars and more.

The 780-seat theatre can be rented by public and private schools, community organizations, corporations and individuals.

Contact Information

Position	Name	E mail
Theatre Manager	Greg Williams	gwilliams@brec.org
Office Coordinator	Alvin Temple	atemple@brec.org
Event Coordinator	Jason Breaux	jbreaux@brec.org

Phone Numbers

Office	(225) 216-0660
Box Office	(225) 216-0660
Fax	(225) 216-7799

Hours

Office Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Box Office Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 1 hour before show time

Gallery Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Programs Fees

Facility Rentals:

Individual/For-Profit Groups: $900/4 hrs

Auditorium $1300/8 hrs

Non-Profit Groups: $700/4 hrs

Auditorium $900/8 hrs

Labor Fees:

House Manager $19/hr

Technical Director $21/hr

Lighting Technician $17/hr

Box Office Attendant $17/hr

Stage Manager $17/hr

Spot Operator $17/hr

Box Office Information:

Click here for theatre floorplan and driving directions.

Click here for theatre seating chart.

To purchase tickets in person: The box office is located at 7800 Independence Boulevard at the north entrance to the building. For box office information, call 225-216-0660.

To purchase tickets online: Visit http://www.theparktheatre.com/

Admission: Ticket prices vary. Lobby doors open one hour prior to the announced event time. Doors to the auditorium open 30 minutes prior to curtain. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of management.

Box office hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The box office opens one hour prior to show time and remains open until curtain.

Credit cards accepted: MasterCard and VISA

Refunds and Exchanges: No refunds or exchanges.

Helpful Information:
Free Parking: Parking for 600 cars is available for patrons at no charge. The parking lot is located adjacent to the theatre.

Free Wireless Internet Access

To sign up for the E mail list, please visit
http://www.theparktheatre.com

Rental Information:

Click here for rental information and pricing

Click here for a rental request form

IPT has been host to hundreds of events including concerts, plays, musicals, dance recitals, lectures, graduations, seminars, workshops, confrences and pageants since its opening in 2001.

IPT's proscenium theatre has a seating capacity of 780 with state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment. In addition, the theatre has two smaller conference rooms that can accommodate groups of 50-100.

The theatre is available for rent by public and private schools, community organizations, corporations and individuals with discounted rates for non-profit organizations.

Louisiana Art and Artists' Guild Gallery

Located at IPT, the Louisiana Art and Artists' Guild Gallery hosts a number of art exhibits throughout the year.

Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tues.-Fri., Guild Gallery is free and open to the public.

Click here to learn more about the Guild.

Services for people with disabilities:

Parking: Parking spaces for people with disabilities provide easy access to the theatre entrances.

Accessible Seating: Accessible seating for persons with disabilities is available for all shows on a first-come-first-served basis. Be sure to mention your interest in wheelchair-accessible seating when placing your ticket order.

Audio Aids: A state-of-the-art audio enhancement system is available to the hearing impaired. Receivers and earphones are available free of charge and may be picked up at the box office located in the lobby one hour prior to curtain.

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