Our Building

The Sheen Center is available for a wide variety of rentals, including performances, rehearsals, events, film and photo shoots, receptions, and more. Each year, we are proud to offer a diverse season of programming. Everything that appears on our stages, from our valued rental partners to our own Sheen Center Presents, is curated by our team. We are located in the heart of NOHO and within walking distance from Chinatown, Little Italy, and Washington Square Park.

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Rent Our Space

Looking for a place to hold a special event or stage a performance? The Sheen Center can accommodate almost any need whether it be in a studio or on a stage.

Theater

Loreto Theater

The Loreto Theater: rows of wooden seats facing the restored proscenium stage with a grand piano

The Loreto is a 273-seat neoclassical proscenium house with orchestra level and balcony. The 19th-century architecture and details have been lovingly restored to this unique and beautiful space.

273 Seats

Proscenium Stage

5-Camera HD Livestream

32-Input Recording Studio

Theater

Frank Shiner Theater

The Frank Shiner Theater: a black box with raked blue seating under stage lights

The Frank Shiner Theater is an 80-seat, flexible, black box end-space theater. Thanks to our retractable theater seating, the entire space can be cleared for full floor use, including theater-in-the-round or thrust seating.

80 Seats

Black Box

Customizable Layout

Robust Lighting Package

Studio

Studio and Rehearsal Spaces

The Sheen Center offers multiple studio spaces that can be used for rehearsals, meetings, and more. To schedule a tour, email studiorentals@sheencenter.org to arrange a time to visit.

Flexible Use

Integrated sound systems

5 studios to choose from

Studio A

28 × 16 ft · Capacity: 25 people

Can be combined with Studio B to create one long studio space of 56 × 16 feet.

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Studio B

28 × 16 ft · Capacity: 25 people

Can be combined with Studio A to create one long studio space of 56 × 16 feet.

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Studio C

30 × 16 ft · Capacity: 30 people

Full length mirrors, piano, and sprung floor for dance.

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Studio D

18 × 17 ft · Capacity: 20 people

Full length mirrors, located near the Frank Shiner Black Box Theater.

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Studio E

25 × 16 ft · Capacity: 25 people · Conference Room

Full length mirrors, conference table, and TV monitor. Can only be rented weekends and weekdays from 6pm – 10pm.

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Visit Our Galleries

The Sheen Center has two galleries that showcase inspiring works of art. From our rotating exhibitions in the Dilenschneider Gallery to our permanent collection in the Sunrise Gallery, each space honors the power of artistic expression.

Gallery

Janet Hennessey Dilenschneider Gallery

A reception in the Janet Hennessy Dilenschneider Gallery, with guests in front of a large colourful painting

The Janet Hennessey Dilenschneider Gallery is located on the first floor of the Sheen Center in our Elizabeth Street lobby. This is a permanent space used for art exhibitions and related events. Open to the public 10am - 5pm.