{"id":1179,"date":"2025-09-06T14:43:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T14:43:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dreamlandtheater.net\/?page_id=1179"},"modified":"2025-09-08T23:10:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T23:10:23","slug":"general-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dreamlandtheater.net\/?page_id=1179","title":{"rendered":"General Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1179\" class=\"elementor elementor-1179\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c69b18 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7c69b18\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-008f608 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"008f608\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e538eb9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e538eb9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e40d867 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e40d867\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">FAQ:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d6f260 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d6f260\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>What is Dreamland Theater?<\/b><\/span><\/p><p>Dreamland Theater opened in 2002 as an experimental performance\/arts space and the home of the Dreamland Puppet Troupe. Dreamland operated as an LLC until 2009, when it obtained 501(c)3 non-profit status in order to better achieve its goals as a community arts organization. During its lifetime Dreamland Theater has hosted hundreds of arts events, functioning as a space where local artists can present contemporary creative works in a variety of mediums, including live performance, art exhibitions, variety shows, live music, film festivals and classes.<\/p><p>The Dreamland Theater\u2019s mission is to facilitate creative expression and to serve as a resource for community enrichment by offering performances, exhibitions and classes for local residents and community organizations. Through innovative programs Dreamland Theater aims to:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Present a diverse range of original and traditional puppet shows featuring a variety of types of puppetry with roots from around the world.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Provide a venue for a variety of types of artistic expression including but not limited to plays, music, independent film and art exhibition.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Provide classes in puppetry and other art forms to give children and other community members the opportunity to create and share ideas.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ccfcdd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ccfcdd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>How can I host an event at Dreamland?<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><strong>Please Note:<\/strong> All use of the Dreamland venue must be agreed upon by members of the Dreamland non-profit. Because we operate on a volunteer basis, not all event requests can be accepted.<\/p><p><strong>Event Requests:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>All event requests should be made using the <a href=\"https:\/\/dreamlandtheater.net\/?page_id=354\">Event Request form<\/a> available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/dreamlandtheater.net\/\">Dreamland Theater website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li><li>Please fill out the form as best you can, including the type and description of the event, the requester\u2019s contact information, and the desired date(s) and time(s).<\/li><li>A member of the Dreamland team will review the Event Request and respond within one week. NOTE: Only legitimate event requests will receive responses.<\/li><li>If Dreamland can accommodate the requested event, the date(s) and time(s) will be reserved on Dreamland\u2019s space use calendar, and if required a space use contract will be completed.<\/li><\/ul><p><b>Event Fees:<\/b><\/p><p>Unless otherwise agreed upon, the base fees for space rental are:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">$100 for an event that occurs anytime Friday or Saturday<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">$75 for an event that occurs anytime Sunday thru Thursday.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><p>Additional fees may be required depending on additional needs, audience size, and other factors. Depending on the event a damage deposit may be required. Any additional fees will be agreed upon and documented in a space use contract prior to the event.\u00a0<\/p><p>The base fees include:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Access to the space at least one hour before the event begins and up to one hour after the event ends unless otherwise agreed upon.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Up to four hours use of the space for your event unless otherwise agreed upon.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Use of the stage, lighting, and PA.<\/li><\/ul><p>The base fees <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>does not<\/b><\/span> cover:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">Access to any other areas of the building.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Use of any other equipment in the building unless agreed upon in advance in a space use contract.<\/li><\/ul><p><b>Additional Space Use Terms:<\/b><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">The requester is responsible for providing appropriate door coverage for the event.\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">The requester is responsible for cleaning and returning the space to its pre-event configuration. This includes removing all trash, cleaning the floor as needed, returning furnishing, equipment, and other objects to their original locations.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">The requester is responsible for the full cost of repair for any damage to the space, equipment, or other objects that occurred as a result of the event.\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Alcohol is not allowed to be sold at events unless a temporary liquor license has been secured from the State of Michigan.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d22eb5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3d22eb5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FAQ: What is Dreamland Theater? 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