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    Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater


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    The Wortham Center is home to Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera. Since its opening in 1987, Wortham has entertained audiences totaling more than 5 million people. It has also served as the backdrop for hundreds of social galas, civic meetings, corporate and group events, and even weddings, further underscoring its role as a community center as well as a performing arts venue.

    The facility features two theaters, the Alice and George Brown Theater and the Roy and Lillie Cullen Theater.


    • At-a-
      Glance

      • Contact Info

        Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater

        501 Texas Avenue
        Houston, TX 77002

        Phone: 713-250.3600   |   Fax: 713- 237.9313   |   Official Website

      • Map

        Full map and directions

      • Parking Info

        RATES
        6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday
        HOURLY PARKING
        0 to 10 min. - FREE
        11 min. to 1 hour - $3
        1 hour to 2 hours - $5
        2 hours to 3 hours - $7
        3 or more hours - $9
        Maximum rate - $9 per day
        Lost ticket - $9 per day

        RATES
        5 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday thru Friday and Weekends
        EVENT PARKING
        $7 (payable upon entry)

      • Accessibility Services
      • Technical Specs

        Seating Capacity approx. 1100
        Proscenium Width 38'
        Proscenium Height 24'
        Stage depth (plaster line to back wall) 48' 3"
        Apron depth (plaster line to apron edge) 4'
        Stage width (center line to stage left rail) 35'
        Stage width (center line to stage right wall) 43'
        Floor to Grid (subway grating - 3/4" opening) 69'
        Fly Rail (combo hemp & synthetic) Stage Left
        Counterweight System (loft blocks overhead - clear floor) 93 sets (6" centers)
        Arbor Capacity 1500 lbs
        System Pipe length #1 & #2 (1-1/2" sch40) 52'
        System Pipe length #3 - #93 (1-1/2" sch40) 48' (56' 6" w/ Extensions)
        System Pipe trims High 66' - Low 4'
        Counterweight 100,000 lbs. 35's & 17.5's
        Forestage System Pipes (3) 36' / 2,000 lbs. cap.
        Freight Elevator 12' x 28' x 13'
        Clearance under Gallery 35'
        Cullen Theater Dock Door 20' x 20'
        Exterior Dock Door (enclosed loading dock) 13' 10" h x 39' w
        Loading Dock capacity (42" h w/ levelers) Two semi's
        Power (off stage right - 43' from center line) 3 - 400 amp 3 ph disconnects

        • Current Events

          There are no current events at this time.

        • Upcoming Events
          02/10/12  IMAGO Theatre- ZooZoo
          Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
          02/12/12  Jeanne Robertson: Looking for Humor Tour
          Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
          02/14/12-
          02/17/12           		 A French Valentine
          Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
          02/22/12  Tchaikovsky Competition Winner: Daniil Trifonov, Piano
          Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
          02/23/12-
          02/25/12           		 John Leguizamo: Ghetto Klown
          Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
          02/26/12  Texas Medical Center Orchestra: Latin Fusion
          Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
          02/27/12  Alice Waters
          Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
          03/03/12  Debussy's Paris (Part 1 of a Two-Concert Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Claude Debussy's Birth)
          Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
          03/14/12  Tchaikovsky Competition Winner: Itamar Zorman, Violin
          Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
          03/16/12  SpokFrevo Orquestra
          Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
          03/17/12  Dee Dee Bridgewater 'To Billie With Love – A Celebration of Lady Day'
          Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
          03/20/12  Sir Ken Robinson PhD
          Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
          03/24/12  Gay Men’s Chorus of Houston - Don't Ask Don't Tell: Coming Out Under Fire
          Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
          03/26/12  Inprint Brown Reading Series: TĂ©a Obreht & Gary Shteyngart
          Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
          03/30/12  The Virtuoso Violin
          Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
          04/13/12  Tia Fuller Quartet
          Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
          04/20/12-
          04/21/12           		 Houston Ballet Academy Spring Showcase
          Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
          04/24/12  William McDonough
          Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
          04/25/12  Catalyst Quartet
          Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
          05/11/12  Heroic Beethoven
          Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
          05/12/12  Rites of Spring: The Bad Plus 'On Sacred Ground'
          Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
          05/12/12  Meow Meow
          Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater

      • NOTE: We do our best to ensure all information is accurate. However, it's a good idea to visit the website or call the venue to verify the information.

    • Current &
      Upcoming Events

      • Current Events

        There are no current events at this time.

      • Upcoming Events
        02/10/12  IMAGO Theatre- ZooZoo
        Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
        02/12/12  Jeanne Robertson: Looking for Humor Tour
        Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
        02/14/12-
        02/17/12         		 A French Valentine
        Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
        02/22/12  Tchaikovsky Competition Winner: Daniil Trifonov, Piano
        Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
        02/23/12-
        02/25/12         		 John Leguizamo: Ghetto Klown
        Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
        02/26/12  Texas Medical Center Orchestra: Latin Fusion
        Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
        02/27/12  Alice Waters
        Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
        03/03/12  Debussy's Paris (Part 1 of a Two-Concert Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Claude Debussy's Birth)
        Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
        03/14/12  Tchaikovsky Competition Winner: Itamar Zorman, Violin
        Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
        03/16/12  SpokFrevo Orquestra
        Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
        03/17/12  Dee Dee Bridgewater 'To Billie With Love – A Celebration of Lady Day'
        Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
        03/20/12  Sir Ken Robinson PhD
        Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
        03/24/12  Gay Men’s Chorus of Houston - Don't Ask Don't Tell: Coming Out Under Fire
        Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
        03/26/12  Inprint Brown Reading Series: TĂ©a Obreht & Gary Shteyngart
        Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
        03/30/12  The Virtuoso Violin
        Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
        04/13/12  Tia Fuller Quartet
        Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
        04/20/12-
        04/21/12         		 Houston Ballet Academy Spring Showcase
        Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
        04/24/12  William McDonough
        Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
        04/25/12  Catalyst Quartet
        Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
        05/11/12  Heroic Beethoven
        Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
        05/12/12  Rites of Spring: The Bad Plus 'On Sacred Ground'
        Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater
        05/12/12  Meow Meow
        Wortham Theater Center - Cullen Theater

    • Past
      Events

    • 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: Laine Twining

        Rental Contact Phone: (713) 250-3654

        Rental Contact Email: laine.twining@cityofhouston.net

        Rental Information Website: http://www.wtc-wcoc.com/index2.html

        General Information

        Parking Info: RATES
        6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday
        HOURLY PARKING
        0 to 10 min. - FREE
        11 min. to 1 hour - $3
        1 hour to 2 hours - $5
        2 hours to 3 hours - $7
        3 or more hours - $9
        Maximum rate - $9 per day
        Lost ticket - $9 per day

        RATES
        5 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday thru Friday and Weekends
        EVENT PARKING
        $7 (payable upon entry)

        Union Affliations: None

        Other Union Affiliations: Please contact Wortham Theatre Center

        Beer / Wine Permitted: Yes

        Liquor Permitted: Yes

        Food Permitted: Yes

        Catering Services allowed: Yes

        Catering Services available: Yes

        Support Staff available: Yes

        Crew(s) provided / fees: View attached PDF File

        Insurance Required: Yes

        Insurance Provided: Yes

        Security Personnel Required: Yes

        Box Office: Yes

        Organizations/Artists which have previously used this space: Please see official website

      • Facility Information

        Seating (range): 1000+

        Seating (exact #): 1100

        Stage / Venue Width: View attached PDF File

        Stage / Venue Height (floor to ceiling; or grid): View attached PDF File

        Depth of Stage / Venue (front to back): View attached PDF File

        House / Auditorium Dimensions (if applicable): View attached PDF File

        Stage is raised: Yes

        Number of curtain wings and borders: View attached PDF File

        Fly Grid and Details (height, number of lines): View attached PDF File

        Rear crossover space (dimensions): View attached PDF File

        Dressing Rooms: Yes

        Dressing Room Details (# of rooms / size of rooms): View attached PDF File

        Public Bathrooms: Yes

        Showers: Yes

        Break Room: Yes

        Lighting Available: Yes

        Lighting Details: View attached PDF File

        Sound System Available: Yes

        Sound Details (loudspeakers, power amps, # of microphones, etc.): View attached PDF File

        Audio Recording Available: No

        Storage Space Available: Yes

        Reception Area: Yes

        Loading Dock: Yes

        Loading Entrance: (Height and Width): View attached PDF File

      • Accessibility Services

      • Pricing

        Specify breakdown of rates: View attached PDF File

        Non-profit Rates: No

      • Additional Documents

        cullen_tech_pkg.pdf


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