1. What type of payment does TPS accept?
   We accept exact cash, check or money order. Please make checks and money orders payable to Theatre Puget Sound or TPS and include your invoice number.
2. When is payment due?
   Payment for the entire invoice is due in full by your first rental date.
3. What do the rooms come with?
   All of our rehearsal rooms have two tables, 15-20 chairs, six rehearsal cubes, and three screens. Most rooms have a piano. Some have mirrors. Be sure to mention exactly what your needs are at the time you submit your rental request.
4. Do you offer any special discounts ?
   Yes. Discounts are available on daytime off-peak hours. Please contact the TPS Rental Manager for details.
5. Do I have to be a TPS member to rent space?
   No. Our rental spaces are available to all groups who use them for non-commercial, artistic endeavors. However, certain restrictions may apply. Be sure to mention your intended use of the space at the time you submit your rental request.
6. Can I run a workshop or class at Studio 4?
   Yes, provided that your venture is a non-profit or low-income for profit arts operation. Please note that higher rental rates will apply for workshops or classes when participants are charged a fee.
7. What is your cancellation policy?
   TPS has a seven day cancellation policy. You must contact TPS seven full days before the reserved date otherwise you will still be financially responsible for the time you have booked. For cancellations received within the required timeframe, a credit will be issued to the account. Credits can be applied to future space rentals or a refund can be issued. TPS only issues refunds twice a year - on June 30 and December 31.
8. What are the rental policies and expectations for Studio 4?
   Please see our Rental Policy and Guidelines Information Page.
9. What about parking and public transportation?
   Information regarding parking and public transportation options at the Seattle Center can be found at
   http://seattlecenter.com/transportation
   Information about public events at the Seattle Center which may affect your travel time and parking can be found at
   http://seattlecenter.com/events
   For directions, a street map is available at
   http://tpsonline.org/rent/map_street.html
   and a Seattle Center map at
   http://tpsonline.org/rent/map_center.html
10. How early can I arrive at my rehearsal room? Can I stay later if I need to?
    Your rehearsal room will be available at the time you booked it for. If you need access to the room earlier in order to load in, set up, etc., you will need to request that additional time when you book the space. Likewise, if you need additional time at the end of your event to load out or clean up, you will need to request that additional time when you book the space. Please note that the rehearsal rooms are often booked back to back, so it is important that you request the actual time you need.
11. How do I get into the room?
    The room will be unlocked at the time you have booked. Do not lock the door after you leave as another group may be using the room after you. Seattle Center security locks the rooms in the evening after the last rental has left.
12. Can I call or just show up and book space on the day I need it?
    No. While TPS may be able to occasionally accommodate last minute requests, we discourage anyone from trying to book space last minute. Please note that we are often completely booked and unable to provide space without at least seven days advance notice. The earlier you can submit a rental request, the better we are able to accommodate your needs.
13. Can I rent all of the rooms?
    No. The maximum number of rooms any one group can rent per day is four.
14. Can I request a specific room?
    Yes. On the rental request form there is a section for additional comments where you can state your room preference. However, TPS often may not be able to accommodate your request. Requests for rooms are filled on a first come, first served basis. The earlier you submit your request, the better chance you will have of getting the room you want.
15. Can my group break off and meet in areas other than the room we’ve rented?
    No. You will need confine all of your group’s activities to the room you have rented. Hallways outside of the rehearsal rooms, the 2nd floor food court, the stairwells, or any other public areas are not to be used for rehearsals or meetings.
16. Can my kids wait for me in the hallway while I'm in rehearsal?
    No. Unfortunately, children cannot be left unattended anywhere in the Center House. Anyone that is connected to your event will have to remain in the rented room.
17. Can I drive onto the Seattle Center campus for loading/unloading purposes?
    Yes, but restrictions do apply. The vehicle entrance to the Seattle Center Campus access is located at 2nd Avenue & Thomas Street. Normal delivery hours for the Seattle Center are Monday-Friday morning until 11am. If you are able to load-in during these hours you will not need any additional permits. Access to the campus at any other time requires clearance from Seattle Center Security. In order to get permission to drive on campus during non-delivery hours, you will need to contact the TPS Rental Manager with at least seven days advance notice. Due to security measures at the Seattle Center, we are not able to grant loading privileges without seven days advance notice. You may park your vehicle on the Seattle Center grounds while loading/unloading only after which you must exit the campus and park elsewhere. Vehicles left beyond the time allotted for loading will be towed.
18. What time are the rental rooms available?
    Our spaces are available for rent from 9am to 11pm. However, the Center House doors are locked at 9pm, unless prior arrangements are made. If you expect people to arrive after 9pm, you must inform TPS at the time of your rental request. Per Seattle Center regulations, anyone leaving the Center House after 9pm must leave the building via the north end, first floor exit.
19. What if the door to my room is locked or I have some other rental emergency problem?
    You can call the TPS after hours emergency line at 206.310.6710 (cell phone.) This number is for current renters who are experiencing problems with their rental space - NO NEW RENTALS will be taken at this number.

For any questions that are not addressed above, please contact:

Rental Manager, Theatre Puget Sound
Phone: 206-770-0370
Email: studio4@tpsonline.org

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