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Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex

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Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex is a 7200 sq. ft. downtown Houston facility housing 3 fully equipped dance studios and a 120 seat theatrical performance venue. It is managed and operated by Suchu, Inc., the 501(c)(3) nonprofit parent organization of Suchu Dance, Houston's award winning contemporary dance theatre company. In addition to offering contemporary dance/movement classes to the public, the Barnevelder facility is available to be rented by outside groups. Barnevelder's mission is to foster the proliferation of quality, contemporary performing art and new creative work in Houston by offering arts groups use of an affordable centrally located facility for their classes, rehearsals, performances and special events.

• At-a-
  Glance

  • Contact Info

    Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex

    2201 Preston
    Houston, TX 77003

    Phone: (713) 529.1819   |   Email   |   Official Website

  • Map

    Full map and directions

  • Parking Info

    Visit web site for directions and parking information.
    
    On days when there are Astros games or other big events, parking on the street outside of the theater is often prohibited (and you will be towed). There are the $5 lots you can use or you'll have to walk a lot further to get free or cheaper parking.

  • Accessibility Services

    

  • Technical Specs

    3 fully equipped dance studios
    
    spacious 120-seat theater
    
    foyer, kitchen and reception areas
    
    conveniently located on Downtown Houston's eastern edge (in the newly developing Arts Corridor)
    
    reasonable hourly and flat-fee rates
    
    also offering quality contemporary dance/movement classes
    
    central A/C and heat

  • • Current Events

      01/18/12- 02/11/12

      The Tempermentals Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex The Tempermentals Presented by Celebration Theatre Houston at Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex January 18-February 11, 2012 CELEBRATION Theatre Houston, Ron Jones - Artistic Director, is proud to present the Houston premiere of the 2010 off -Broadway hit, THE TEMPERAMENTALS at Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex from January 18 through February 11, 2012. Jon Maran's THE TEMPERAMENTALS is the true story of two men, the communist, Harry Hay, and the Viennese refuge and costume designer, Rudi Gerneich, as they fall in love while creating the Mattachine Society, the first gay rights...

  • • Upcoming Events

      02/09/12

      My Heart Is An Idiot (With FOUND Magazine Mini-performance by Co-Creator Davy Rothbart) Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex My Heart Is An Idiot (With FOUND Magazine Mini-performance by Co-Creator Davy Rothbart) Presented by Aurora Picture Show at Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex February 9, 2012 Aurora Picture Show presents My Heart Is An Idiot.  With FOUND Magazine Mini-performance by Co-Creator Davy Rothbart. Filmmaker David Meiklejohn in Attendance.  Thursday, February 9, at 6:30PM and 9PM. Location: Barnevelder Movement Complex, 2201 Preston. Whether you are a lover or a hater of Valentine’s Day, you are going to love this special event! My Heart is an Idiot is a romantic...

      02/17/12- 02/26/12

      14th Annual Black History Month Performance - Mothers of the Movement: Matriarchs and Heroines of Black History Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex 14th Annual Black History Month Performance - Mothers of the Movement: Matriarchs and Heroines of Black History Presented by Sandra Organ Dance Company (Earthen Vessels: SODC) at Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex February 17-February 26, 2012 February 17-19 and 24-26, 2012, Earthen Vessels,The Sandra Organ Dance Company (EVSODC) presents its 14th Annual Black History Month Performance. The program, Mothers of the Movement: Matriarchs and Heroines of Black History tells stories and pays homage to female pioneers of the Civil Rights Movement including Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, and Rosa Parks through invigorating music and innovative dances. Other choreographic works take...

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    01/18/12- 02/11/12

    The Tempermentals Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex The Tempermentals Presented by Celebration Theatre Houston at Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex January 18-February 11, 2012 CELEBRATION Theatre Houston, Ron Jones - Artistic Director, is proud to present the Houston premiere of the 2010 off -Broadway hit, THE TEMPERAMENTALS at Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex from January 18 through February 11, 2012. Jon Maran's THE TEMPERAMENTALS is the true story of two men, the communist, Harry Hay, and the Viennese refuge and costume designer, Rudi Gerneich, as they fall in love while creating the Mattachine Society, the first gay rights...

  • Upcoming Events

    02/09/12

    My Heart Is An Idiot (With FOUND Magazine Mini-performance by Co-Creator Davy Rothbart) Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex My Heart Is An Idiot (With FOUND Magazine Mini-performance by Co-Creator Davy Rothbart) Presented by Aurora Picture Show at Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex February 9, 2012 Aurora Picture Show presents My Heart Is An Idiot.  With FOUND Magazine Mini-performance by Co-Creator Davy Rothbart. Filmmaker David Meiklejohn in Attendance.  Thursday, February 9, at 6:30PM and 9PM. Location: Barnevelder Movement Complex, 2201 Preston. Whether you are a lover or a hater of Valentine’s Day, you are going to love this special event! My Heart is an Idiot is a romantic...

    02/17/12- 02/26/12

    14th Annual Black History Month Performance - Mothers of the Movement: Matriarchs and Heroines of Black History Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex 14th Annual Black History Month Performance - Mothers of the Movement: Matriarchs and Heroines of Black History Presented by Sandra Organ Dance Company (Earthen Vessels: SODC) at Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex February 17-February 26, 2012 February 17-19 and 24-26, 2012, Earthen Vessels,The Sandra Organ Dance Company (EVSODC) presents its 14th Annual Black History Month Performance. The program, Mothers of the Movement: Matriarchs and Heroines of Black History tells stories and pays homage to female pioneers of the Civil Rights Movement including Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, and Rosa Parks through invigorating music and innovative dances. Other choreographic works take...

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    01/12/12	Pretty Dark Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    01/06/12- 01/07/12	Rabbit Foot Productions: Proof Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    12/16/11- 12/17/11	Kucheza Ngoma: Our Feet Can Tell A Story As We Celebrate the Legacy Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    12/01/11- 12/04/11	Shchelkunchik Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    11/18/11- 11/19/11	Psophonia Dance Company: New Pulse Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    11/12/11- 11/13/11	Body, Soul & Spirit - The Trinity of Dance Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    11/06/11	CORE November 2011 Fieldwork Showcase Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    11/04/11- 11/06/11	Revolve Dance Company: In Concert Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    10/27/11- 10/29/11	By a Committee of Style-10 Choreographers from TX, OH, MO, NY, WA, MS in Concert Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    10/20/11- 10/23/11	make eyes at me Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    10/12/11	Useless Activities (A Love Story) Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    10/03/11	Mildred's Umbrella Theater Fresh Ink Reading Series: Elsewhere (in collaboration with Stark Naked Theatre) Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    09/30/11- 10/09/11	The Prophet and the Poet Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    09/14/11- 09/25/11	Suzan-Lori Parks' IN THE BLOOD Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    08/26/11- 09/03/11	Houston Dance Festival: Splitting Night: An Evening of Dance and Light Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    08/18/11- 08/20/11	Houston Dance Festival: Infinite Movement Ever Evolving (iMEE) Premieres Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    08/11/11- 08/13/11	Houston Dance Festival: Lemonade Stand 2011 Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    08/11/11- 09/03/11	Houston Dance Festival 2011: Performances (Thursday-Saturday) Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    07/21/11- 07/30/11	Notions of Right and Wrong by Elizabeth A.M. Keel Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    06/17/11- 06/18/11	Beyond the Molting Season: Dancepatheatre premiere at Big Range Dance Festival Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    06/05/11	The Summer 2011 Dance Gathering Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    06/03/11- 06/18/11	Big Range Dance Festival 2011 Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    05/21/11- 05/22/11	Inspirito Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    05/15/11	May 2011 Fieldwork Showcase Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    05/12/11- 05/15/11	Rip in the Atmosphere Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    05/07/11	Kid’s Play/YouthSound Ensemble 2011: ONE Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    04/21/11- 04/30/11	Under the Big Dark Sky by John Harvey Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    04/07/11- 04/09/11	An Evening of Bread and Circus Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    03/24/11- 04/03/11	Masters of Semblance Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    03/11/11- 03/12/11	CORE Performance Company 30th Anniversary Season: Premiere of The Point and The Moment Between Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    03/10/11	Business Volunteers for the Arts (BVA)® Reception with CORE Performance Company Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    03/06/11	The Spring 2011 Dance Gathering Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    02/18/11- 02/27/11	13th Annual Black History Month Concert: Luck Of The Draw Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    01/29/11	Dennis González Yells At Eels Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    01/28/11	Dark Frames: Animations From Devious and Daring Places Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    01/21/11- 01/22/11	15 Two-Part InterACTIONs Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    01/08/11	The Nach Project Launch Party Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    01/07/11	Canvas & Choreograpy Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    12/12/10	New York Nutcracker 2010 Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    12/12/10	Windows to the World: FA DANZ-AKE Second Annual Fundraiser Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    12/10/10- 12/11/10	Premieres6 Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    12/03/10	10th Annual Media That Matters Film Festival Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    11/14/10	Brunch at Barnevelder Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    11/11/10- 11/21/10	I Can Move Small Objects With My Mind Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    11/07/10	Fall 2010 Fieldwork Showcase Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    11/06/10- 11/07/10	A Time for Fall, A Time for Rise Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    10/24/10	The Dance Gathering Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    10/16/10	WE...Respect,Re-embrace,Re-define,Reclaim Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    10/08/10	Times II: Curated by Stephan Hillerbrand Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    09/17/10- 10/02/10	Anna Bella Eema Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    09/03/10- 09/04/10	On your mark, get set, NobleMotion Dance Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    08/26/10- 08/28/10	iMEE's VERSED Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    08/12/10- 08/28/10	Lemonade Stand Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    06/26/10	The Thing with Joe McPhee Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    06/05/10- 06/19/10	8th Annual Big Range Dance Festival Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    05/22/10- 05/23/10	Ad Deum Dance Company Special 10th Anniversary Performance Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    05/16/10	Michele Brangwen Dance Ensemble with Legendary Bassist & Composer Rufus Reid Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    05/14/10- 05/15/10	Squeeze A Little Harder Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    05/08/10	Skool of Rock Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    05/02/10	Spring 2010 Fieldwork Showcase Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    04/30/10- 05/01/10	Ascending Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    04/22/10- 04/24/10	CANCELLED The Rude Mechanicals: The Method Gun Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    04/08/10- 04/18/10	Tartuffe Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    03/24/10	Interpret This! Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    03/18/10- 03/28/10	Ella Paradise Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    02/19/10- 02/28/10	Dancing the Dozens Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    01/31/10	Frode Gjerstad’s Circulasione Totale Orchestra Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    01/30/10- 01/31/10	For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    01/21/10- 01/24/10	Still Confronting the Ground Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    01/15/10- 01/17/10	Jordan Fuchs Company: Thicket and Strange Planet Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    12/03/09- 12/13/09	The Formers Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    11/20/09- 11/21/09	Fall Mosaic Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    11/15/09	Several Dancers Core Fall 2009 Fieldwork Showcase Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    11/06/09- 11/07/09	The Recycle Club Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    10/30/09- 11/01/09	Fall for Dance Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    10/16/09- 10/24/09	Memoirs of the Sistahood- Chapter Two: House Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    09/23/09- 09/26/09	Night of the Giant (at Barnevelder) Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    09/11/09- 09/13/09	BIRTH: The True Stories of Eight Women Giving Birth Today Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    06/26/09- 06/27/09	Squeeze Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    05/29/09- 06/14/09	2009 Big Range Dance Festival Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    04/30/09- 05/02/09	THREE Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    04/26/09	Phantom Orchard - Ikue Mori and Zeena Parkins Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    04/25/09	Tim Hagans Subversive Jazz with special guests Michele Brangwen Dance Ensemble Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    04/19/09	Project Push: A Dance Workshop Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    04/03/09- 04/12/09	Everyone Loves a Good Tsunami Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    03/20/09- 03/22/09	The 10th Muse Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    03/08/09	International Women's Day Soiree and premiere of Dancepatheatre's Caution: Women at Work Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    03/05/09- 03/14/09	How to Absorb the Colorama Format Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    02/20/09- 02/22/09	Seen and Unseen Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    01/29/09- 02/07/09	Tetris Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    01/21/09	Art & Technology. An audio-visual presentation by Johannes Birringer Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    01/05/09- 10/30/11	Modern-Andalusian Fusion class Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
    01/05/09- 10/30/11	Stage Movement for Classical Singers Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex

• Facility
  Information

  • The following facility details serve as the premier source for unique and affordable venues for performance, receptions, convening, meeting space, speakers, etc., in greater Houston and the region.

    
    

    Rental Contact Information

    Rental Contact Name: Louie Saletan

    Rental Contact Phone: 713.529.1819

    Rental Contact Email: info@barnevelder.org

    General Information

    Parking Info: Visit web site for directions and parking information.
    
    On days when there are Astros games or other big events, parking on the street outside of the theater is often prohibited (and you will be towed). There are the $5 lots you can use or you'll have to walk a lot further to get free or cheaper parking.

    Union Affliations: None

    Beer / Wine Permitted: Yes

    Liquor Permitted: Yes

    Food Permitted: Yes

    Catering Services allowed: Yes

    Catering Services available: No

    Support Staff available: Yes

    Crew(s) provided / fees: Negotiable, but generally renter handles all tech crew arrangements itself, using paid professionals or volunteers

    Insurance Required: Yes

    Insurance Provided: Yes

    Security Personnel Required: Yes

    Box Office: Yes

    If box office provided, what are your fees for ticketing services: Negotiable, but generally renter handles all front-of-house operations itself using volunteers

    Organizations/Artists which have previously used this space: Sandra Organ Dance Company, Mildred’s Umbrella Theatre Company, Nameless Sound.

    Additional Details: This theatre has a flex space and it may be configured as thrust or arena or proscenium. Please view floor layout at the following website: http://www.barnevelder.org/id1.html For additional images, please see webpage below: http://www.barnevelder.org/id7.html

  • Facility Information

    Seating (range): 100 - 249

    Seating (exact #): 137 (119 seats and 18 floor cushions

    Stage / Venue Width: 37’ plus 9’ of wing space to wall on either side of stage (55’ total width)

    Stage / Venue Height (floor to ceiling; or grid): 13'

    Depth of Stage / Venue (front to back): 27'

    Stage is raised: No

    Number of curtain wings and borders: 4 wings on each side of stage when in proscenium configuration

    Fly Grid and Details (height, number of lines): no fly space

    Rear crossover space (dimensions): 4’ wide crossover spanning entire width of stage

    Removable Seating: Yes

    Dressing Rooms: Yes

    Dressing Room Details (# of rooms / size of rooms): Studio B dance studio functions as shared, large dressing room and performer warm-up area for larger casts, may be rented for additional hourly fee. Contact for details

    Public Bathrooms: Yes

    Showers: Yes

    Break Room: No

    Lighting Available: Yes

    Lighting Details: 64 2.4k dimmers, 120 circuits, approximately 90 lighting instruments (Source 4, Selecon, others), 3 i-Cues, Strand 420 lighting console, 4500-lumens Canon video projector

    Sound System Available: Yes

    Sound Details (loudspeakers, power amps, # of microphones, etc.): Surround sound 5.1 speaker system (2 fronts, 2 rears, 1 center, 1 subwoofer), 2 handheld wireless mics, XLR cables, Denon CD deck, DVD player, B&K amp/receiver, Yamaha ProMix digital mixing console

    Audio Recording Available: No

    Storage Space Available: Yes

    Stage Floor Type, if applicable (Marley, sprung wood, wood over concrete): Sprun; Entire 55’ x 55’ theater space; four choices of marley dance flooring (gray, white, shiny black, matte black) can be placed anywhere

    Stage Floor Trapped? How many? Where?: entire 55’ x 55’ theater space is sprung and four choices of marley dance flooring (gray, white, shiny black, matte black) can be placed anywhere

    Dance Floors Available: Yes

    Reception Area: Yes

    Loading Dock: Yes

    Loading Entrance: (Height and Width): either ground level through double doors or onto 24” dock through 17’ wide x 16’ tall garage door

  • Accessibility Services

    

  • Pricing

    Specify breakdown of rates: Nonprofit and for-profit ratesheets available upon request. Cost depends on type of use and which space in building is being utilized. Customer appreciation volume discounts of 5% to 15% are available. For profit Rates: Per Event: $264 to $2000 in Theater Per Rehearsal: $18 to $46 per hour, depending on space and type of use Non-profit Rates: Per Event: $210 to $1500 in Theater Per Rehearsal: $13 to $35 per hour, depending on space and type of use

    Non-profit Rates: Yes