Wilson Hall has a large auditorium seating 1,233 guests.

The following policies apply to all events taking place in the Auditorium:

• NO FOOD, DRINK OR GUM ALLOWED IN THE AUDITORIUM.
• Wilson Auditorium will be unlocked and open to the sponsoring organization at the start of the event time.
• Standing on, climbing over or damaging seats will not be tolerated. Violation of this policy may incur fees for any damages.
• Organizations are required to use Wilson Audio and Lighting equipment unless arrangements are made with an approved JMU vendor.
• If after 2 events, attendance fails to reach 250, the sponsoring organization may be asked to find a more suitable space.
• NO loud audio before 5pm.

The following charges may apply:

• Facility Rental Fees may apply if admission is charged for the event.
• Staff personnel of $12.00 per hour per person. For events over 250 attendees, a House Manager will also be provided at $12.00 per hour.
• An expendables fee of $25 will be charged, except when the event requires doors open and house lights only.
• There is no charge for equipment that is standard in the facility. If an event requires additional equipment, the sponsor will be required to rent the necessary equipment. The following equipment is standard:
  • Sound system adequate for public address and small to medium vocal/dance performances.
  • Data Projector and Screen – computer must be provided by sponsor – facility has computer for use if content can be delivered at least 24 hours prior to the event. Facility also has a range of popular adaptors for sponsor computer.
  • CD player – any additional sound amplification will require the services of a sound production company. Reserving, contracting, coordinating, and paying for those services are the responsibility of the sponsor.

**NOTE** Events exceeding maximum attendance of 1000 people are subject to the Event Management Fire Safety and Emergency Planning Requirements in accordance with the JMU Office of Risk Management.

Information for Off-Campus Customers

Total capacity for Wilson Hall is 1,233 seats.

Rental Fee:

$2,500 – 6 hour minimum booking fee

$200 hour for every hour after 6 hours

We require that members of our production team are on site for all bookings. They will provide production / technical / sound support. If much larger scale lighting / sound are required, we will work with the Presenter and contract with an outside company and charge the Presenter for the upgrades / equipment needed. Wilson Hall does not have any musical instruments (piano) available. Presenter will incur costs to rent if needed.

Technical Production and Operations Manager: 

$600 – 6 hour minimum fee

$75.00 each additional hour

Sound Engineer:

$350 – 6 hour minimum fee

$50 for each additional hour

Note:  Both the Sound Engineer and the Technical Production and Operations Manager will be paid directly by the Presenter.

Support Production Labor:  Determined when Technical Rider is submitted to Wilson Hall. Estimates will be provided. Presenter to provide specific staffing requirements as outlined in the Technical Rider.

Front-of- House Manager Fee:  $150

Box Office Night of Show Staff Fee: $200

Equipment Use and Expendables:  Added costs subject to the Technical Rider Specifications. Included in the Rental Fee – Lighting Rep Plot, Audio Console and in-house speaker system. Performance quality microphones and audio accessories at an additional Fee.

Fog / Haze (if required): $225 minimum for 3 hour Firewatch required by JMU. $75 for each additional hour.

Housekeeping: $50

Ushers:  Hired from outside agency - RMC. The number of ushers dependent on number of patrons. RMC is required by the university to be present at all public events.

Aramark catering paid directly by the Presenter:  Must use campus catering. Upgraded dressing rooms are now in place at Wilson Hall along with a kitchen area.

Security Officers from JMU Police Department:  Estimate of $125 each for 3 hour call minimum. Number of officers will depend on the show.

Ticket Sales:  Reserved Seats or General Admission. Tickets will be sold through the Choice ticketing system and managed by Forbes Center staff. We can offer multiple ticket prices and sections as per your needs. $3.00 per ticket service fee retained by the Forbes Center. Ticket price advertised to patrons includes this fee. Show will be given a link within the Choice ticketing system.  Presenter can link to this in all sales materials. Online ticketing only. The Forbes Center will take responsibility for selling all tickets, processing internet tickets, mailing out tickets (if people select will call)  and will call pick-up night of show. Tickets are printed on generic ticket stock.

Presenter to approve all ticket language. Forbes Center will return all ticket revenue payable to Presenter by university check at the close of the performance minus $3.00 per ticket service fee and any incidental costs agreed to that are coming out of ticket revenue. The Forbes Center will provide a detailed accounting of all sales at agreed to intervals agreed to by the Presenter and the Forbes Center.

Presenter is responsible for all merchandise sales, providing sales tools and staff. Forbes Center to provide tables as needed.

Parking:  Tour Bus or van parking for the Artist will be provided behind Wilson Hall by permit. Patrons may park free of charge in the Warsaw deck behind the Forbes Center. Free Accessible parking (with tag) is available behind Wilson Hall.