B.Way Theater
Located in the heart of San Francisco’s vibrant Mission District, ODC Theater is an innovative venue ready to suit your live and digital needs. The B.Way Theater exists to empower and develop innovative artists. It participates in the creation of new works through commissioning, presenting, mentorship and space access; it develops informed, engaged and committed audiences; and advocates for the performing arts as an essential component to the economic and cultural development of our community. This 170-seat venue is the site of over 150 performances a year involving nearly 1,000 local, regional, national and international artists. The B.Way Theater is a flexible venue able to accommodate your dance/theater/musical production, broadcast, keynote speakers, film or photo shoot, and more.
The B.Way Theater is an excellent choice for virtual events, keynote speakers, film or photo shoots, film screenings, off-site meetings, presentations, and livestreams to name a few. Our experienced staff is ready to welcome you into the space and ensure your event goes off without a hitch. We will work with you to find the right package, provide full A/V support, and provide full box office management with customer service. ODC Theater is also committed to providing the resources and expertise for full COVID-19 compliance in alignment with CDC and SFDPH guidelines.
To inquire about dates or for additional information, contact Theater Venue Manager, Brian Williamson: b.williamson@odc.dance.
Learn more about ODC Theater Rentals
Performance and Event Rentals
ODC Theater is proud to support local and touring artists. Performance rentals are available for full weeks (Tuesday-Sunday) or single days. In alignment with current health and safety guidelines, performances at ODC Theater will be offered with options for live audience, broadcasting, and hybrid models. Our experienced staff will work with you and your team to help bring your artistic vision to life from planning to closing night. We also offer technical support by ODC house technicians and full box office set up and management, including customer service for your patrons. After your performances or broadcasts, you will receive a full patron list with contact information to support building your audience base.
Tech Specs
- 1,600 square feet space with a 42’ x 30’ stage area
- Meyer sound system
- 12k HD Projector
- Art gallery located in lobby
- Green room for 12 including a washer/dryer
- Additional studio spaces available
- Baby grand piano
For additional technical information, please contact the Production Coordinator c.chamberlin.miner@odc.dance
2023 Rentals Discount Initiative
Up to 16 weeks will be discounted 50% or 100% off for artistic activity. Up to 8 weeks are available at each discount tier. Up to 6 weeks (Sunday-Thursday) are available for artists who wish to rehearse in the theater with or without technical support and do not plan to have a public event. 10 weeks (Tuesday-Sunday) will be allocated to projects that culminate in a publicly ticketed event.
Projects are eligible for a maximum of 2 weeks of discount. The initiative is intended to support individual artists and organizations. Black, Native/Indigenous, People of Color, women, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQIA2S+ persons are strongly encouraged to apply.
Space rental for a week in the Theater costs $5,500.00. After the discount on space use is applied, artists will be responsible for covering all equipment, technical and front of house staff, and/or box office setup costs. Renters collect box office revenue for any publicly ticketed event. See odc.dance/rentals to view current rates.
This application will be reviewed by a panel of Guest Curators: Donald Byrd, Rosanna Tavarez, Eric Garcia, and Audrey Johnson. Guest Curators will select a roster of projects, from which, ODC staff will make a final selection based on project scope and feasibility within the venue's capacities.
Applications for 2023 are now closed.