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Goodwin Hall


Goodwin Hall

Carmel's place for community arts.  60 seat, intimate recital hall inside Meridian Music School in Carmel, Indiana.

Youth theater, community theater, concerts, recitals, and other events.  Let us host your event.  Contact us today!

If you would like to rent Goodwin Hall for your event scroll down for rental details.  The rental request form is at the bottom of this page.

Rental Request

About the Recital Hall

Bright, intimate recital hall and multi-use space with flexible seating up to 58 seats located inside Meridian Music School in Carmel, Indiana.  Small green room for up to 6 people with direct access to restrooms and lobby.  Ideal for small music recitals, meetings, birthday parties, presentations, small plays, and similar events.

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Price Lists, Venue Policies and Information

Theater Rental & Related

Item / ServiceRate
Recital Hall Rental$50 / hour (2 hour minimum)
Grand Piano$50 / hour
Upright Acoustic Piano / Digital Piano$50 / hour

Folding Table

$10 / Table

Technical Services

Item / ServiceRate
Stage Manager$50 / hour
Audio / Light$50 / hour

Audio / Video Recording & Live Streaming

$200

Audio, Visual, and Theatrical Equipment

EquipmentRate
Wireless Body Pack Microphone$25 each
Fog Machine$50 / day

Furniture & Equipment Rental

ItemRate
6’ Banquet Table$10 each
Music Stands$10 each

Staging Equipment & Services

ItemRate
Piano Tuning$200
Stage Platforms
(risers are 4' x 4'; 16" to 24" high; 8 total)
$100 setup + $25 / riser
General Damage Policy
  • The renter is financially responsible for all damage, loss, or excessive cleaning caused by renters, performers, vendors, guests, or contractors.
  • Damage charges include:
    • Repair or replacement cost
    • Labor time
    • Equipment downtime
    • Cleaning or restoration services
  • Charges will be billed to the renter within 14 days of the event.

Cleaning & Housekeeping Fees


IssueFee
Food or drink spills requiring deep cleaning$75 – $250
Glitter, confetti, rice, flower petals, or similar materials$50
Decorations or tape residue requiring removal$75 – $200
Bodily fluid cleanup (vomit, blood, etc.)$150 – $300

Facility & Surface Damage

IssueFee
Wall damage (holes, paint damage, adhesives)$100 – $500 per occurrence
Floor damage (scratches, gouges, stains)$150 – $750 depending on severity
Door or fixture damageCost of repair or replacement
Broken mirrors, glass, or display panelsReplacement cost + labor

Stage & Equipment Damage

ItemFee
Piano damage or unauthorized movement$500 minimum + tuning + repair
Lighting equipment damageReplacement cost ($150 – $2,500)
Microphone damage$100 – $600 each
Cable or connector damage$25 – $150
Speaker damage$400 – $2,000
Projection or AV equipment damageReplacement cost
Curtain, rigging, or stage drapery damage$300 – $2,000

Furniture & Rental Inventory

ItemFee
Broken chair$50 – $150 each
Broken table$100 – $100 each
Damaged music stand$50
Lost or damaged risers/platformsRepair or replacement cost

Safety Violations Resulting in Damage

ViolationFee
Unauthorized open flame$250 minimum
Blocking exits or safety equipment$150 minimum

1. Booking & Access Policies

Rental Time Includes All Event Activity
  • The contracted rental time must include all activities associated with the event, including but not limited to:
    • Load-in and load-out
    • Stage setup and strike
    • Technical setup, programming, sound check, and rehearsal
    • House setup including seating, lobby preparation, and front-of-house preparation
    • Decorating and event styling
    • Vendor setup and breakdown
  • This requirement applies to all individuals and organizations involved with the event, including:
    • The renter
    • Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy staff or volunteers assisting with the event
    • Performers and participants
    • Third-party vendors, contractors, decorators, or hired production personnel
  • If someone is in the facility working on your event, your rental time is considered in use.

Facility Access Rules

DO

  • Rent the space for the entire time you occupy the facility.
  • Provide a final event schedule at least ___ days prior to the event.
  • Designate a responsible adult representative present during the entire rental.

DO NOT

  • Do not enter the facility prior to your contracted start time.
  • Do not assume setup or cleanup time is complimentary.
  • Do not remain in the facility after your contracted end time.

2. Overtime & Late Exit Policies

DO

  • Plan your event to end early enough to allow for cleanup and exit.
  • Notify venue staff immediately if you anticipate running late.

DO NOT

  • Do not exceed your contracted rental time.

Overtime Charges

  • Any use beyond the contracted end time will be billed as overtime.
  • Overtime is billed in ___ minute increments (commonly 30 or 60 minutes).
  • Overtime is billed at ___ (commonly 1.5×–2Γ—) the standard rental rate.
  • Venue staff may stop an event that exceeds scheduled time.

3. Staffing & Supervision

DO

  • Follow staffing requirements determined by venue management.
  • Work with assigned venue staff for technical and house operations.

DO NOT

  • Do not operate venue technical systems without authorization.
  • Do not dismiss or reassign required venue staff.

4. Technical & Equipment Use

DO

  • Submit technical requirements by the designated deadline.
  • Use only approved venue equipment.
  • Provide your own media devices, adapters, and specialty equipment unless arranged in advance.

DO NOT

  • Do not modify venue equipment.
  • Do not disconnect or relocate technical gear.
  • Do not use fog, haze, pyrotechnics, confetti, glitter, or open flame without written approval.

5. Space Use & Care

DO

  • Leave the space in the condition it was received.
  • Remove decorations and personal belongings.
  • Dispose of trash in designated containers.

DO NOT

  • Do not move pianos, risers, staging, or seating without approval.
  • Do not tape, staple, nail, or attach items to facility surfaces.
  • Do not block exits, aisles, or safety equipment.
  • Do not bring animals other than trained service animals.

6. Audience & Front-of-House Policies

DO

  • Follow venue occupancy limits.
  • Begin and end performances on time.
  • Ensure proper supervision of minors.

DO NOT

  • Do not exceed seating capacity.
  • Do not allow audience members backstage or in restricted areas.
  • Do not allow standing room without approval.

7. Food, Beverage & Alcohol

DO

  • Obtain approval for all food and beverage service.
  • Use licensed and insured vendors if required.
  • Clean all food service areas before exit.

DO NOT

  • Do not bring food or beverages into performance areas unless approved.
  • Do not serve alcohol without proper permits and venue approval.
  • Do not use candles or open flame.

8. Noise, Conduct & Community Impact

DO

  • Maintain professional conduct.
  • Follow approved sound and event time limits.

DO NOT

  • Do not allow disruptive or unsafe behavior.
  • Do not create excessive noise outside the facility.
  • Do not allow loitering after the event.

9. Damage, Liability & Insurance

DO

  • Accept responsibility for renter and guest damages.
  • Provide insurance documentation if required.
  • Report damages immediately.

DO NOT

  • Do not attempt to repair facility property.

10. Cancellations & Changes

DO

  • Submit changes in writing.
  • Follow cancellation deadlines.

DO NOT

  • Do not assume refunds for unused time.
  • Do not change event type without approval.

11. Enforcement & Authority

Venue management reserves the right to:

  • Stop unsafe activities
  • End events exceeding scheduled time
  • Deny future rentals for violations

⏰ Time Rules

  • Your rental time includes setup, rehearsal, event, cleanup, and exit.
  • No early entry.
  • You must be fully out by your scheduled end time.
  • Overtime fees apply if you go late.

πŸ‘₯ Who Must Follow the Rules

These policies apply to:

  • Renters
  • Performers
  • Vendors
  • Decorators
  • Volunteers
  • Staff assisting your event

🎭 Space Rules

βœ” Leave rooms clean

βœ” Remove decorations

βœ” Use only approved equipment

❌ No taping or attaching items to walls or floors

❌ No moving pianos or staging without permission

❌ No confetti, glitter, fog, haze, or flame

🍽 Food & Drinks

βœ” Allowed only with approval

βœ” Must clean all food areas

❌ No food or drinks in performance areas unless approved

❌ No alcohol without permits

πŸ‘‚ Audience & Safety

βœ” Follow capacity limits

βœ” Keep exits clear

❌ No backstage access for guests

❌ No standing room unless approved

⚠️ Damage

  • Renters are responsible for any damage or excessive cleaning.

πŸ“ž If You Are Running Late

Notify venue staff immediately. Overtime charges will apply.

Purpose of Venue Staff

Venue staff are present to:

  • Maintain safety standards
  • Operate venue equipment
  • Protect facility property
  • Coordinate facility logistics

Venue staff are not personal event assistants unless contracted separately.

Included Staff Responsibilities

Venue staff may:

  • Open and close the facility
  • Operate house lighting and sound systems
  • Ensure safety compliance
  • Provide basic technical oversight
  • Assist with venue-owned equipment setup

Not Included Without Additional Contract

Venue staff are not responsible for:

  • Decorating or event styling
  • Moving renter equipment or instruments
  • Stage managing renter productions
  • Running rehearsals
  • Serving food or managing catering
  • Providing ushering unless contracted
  • Cleaning renter decorations or materials

Additional Labor

Additional labor may be available for hire and must be:

  • Scheduled in advance
  • Approved by venue management
  • Paid according to current labor rates

Staff Authority

Venue staff have final authority regarding:

  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment use
  • Time enforcement
  • Facility rules

Failure to follow staff direction may result in event termination.

Vendor Approval

  • All third-party vendors must be disclosed to the venue at least ___ days prior to the event.
  • The venue reserves the right to approve or deny vendors based on safety and facility requirements.

Vendor Insurance Requirements

Vendors may be required to provide:

  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence
  • Listing the venue as additionally insured

Vendor Time & Access Rules

  • Vendors must operate only during the renter’s contracted rental time.
  • Vendors are subject to all facility rules.
  • Vendors may not arrive early or remain late unless the renter has scheduled and paid for additional time.

Decorator Restrictions

Allowed

βœ” Freestanding decorations

βœ” Tabletop dΓ©cor

βœ” Pipe-and-drape systems approved by venue

βœ” LED candles

Prohibited Without Written Approval

❌ Taping, nailing, or attaching items to walls, floors, or ceilings

❌ Glitter, confetti, or loose decorative materials

❌ Open flame or real candles

❌ Fog, haze, smoke effects

❌ Hanging decorations from lighting, sprinklers, or rigging

❌ Painting, staining, or altering venue surfaces

Installation & Removal

  • All decorations must be removed before the end of the rental period.
  • Decorations left behind may be discarded and billed as cleanup labor.

Electrical & Safety Requirements

  • Vendors must use approved electrical equipment.
  • Extension cords must be taped or secured safely.
  • Fire exits, aisles, and emergency equipment must remain unobstructed.

Vendor Conduct

Vendors must:

  • Follow venue staff instructions
  • Maintain professional behavior
  • Avoid excessive noise during setup

Failure to comply may result in vendor removal from the facility.

More Details Coming Soon

Room
  • Stage Dimension:  17'( w) x 8' (d)
  • Ceiling height:  11'
  • Portable stage available (additional cost)
  • Manual curtain
  • Green room (6 person)
  • Flexible seating up to 60 seats
  • Single camera live streaming & recording capability
Pianos
  • 6' Kawaii Grand Piano
  • Acoustic upright piano
  • Digital Piano
Tech
  • 16 Channel analog mixer
  • 6 Channel digital mixer
  • iPad controlled LED lights

Rental Request Form

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