Need a theater or auditorium to rent near Fort Lauderdale? The Center for Spiritual Living rents its Main Auditorium at 4849 N. Dixie Highway in Oakland Park: 2,944 sq ft with a stage, 275 seats auditorium-style, and a professional sound and video booth with projection, streaming and a teleprompter. On-site parking holds up to 150 vehicles, so your audience arrives without a parking hunt.
At a glance
- Main Auditorium: 2,944 sq ft with a stage, up to 275 seats auditorium-style.
- Sound and video: a fully equipped professional booth with projection, streaming capabilities and a presidential teleprompter.
- Operator: a Center technician can run sound, video and streaming for your show (ask about operator fees).
- Backstage options: the Multipurpose Room (1,026 sq ft) and the Welcome Lobby (1,418 sq ft, up to 200 cocktail-style) can be added to your rental.
- Parking: on-site lot for up to 150 vehicles.
- Location: Oakland Park, in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area, next door to Wilton Manors.
- To book: call Jim Wood, Director of Operations, at 954-566-2868.
A real stage you can rent in Broward County
Most event spaces give you a flat floor and a portable speaker. That doesn’t work for a spring recital, a two-act play or a concert where the back row needs to hear every lyric. Performers need a raised stage, the audience needs proper sightlines, and someone needs to run the board.
The Main Auditorium was built for exactly that kind of program. Rows of seating face the stage, a professional sound and video booth runs the show, and the room holds up to 275 people. That size is the sweet spot for many groups in Broward: big enough for a full house of families and friends, small enough that the room still feels full and the performers can see faces.
It’s also one of several rooms under one roof. You can rent the auditorium on its own, or rent the full event venue and add the Multipurpose Room and Lobby for warm-ups, costume changes, ticketing and intermission.
Proven by our own productions
We don’t just rent the stage. We use it. Through the Arts at CSL, the Center stages its own musicals and concerts in the Main Auditorium, with casts, musicians, rehearsals and audiences moving through the same rooms you’d rent.
That matters when you’re planning a show. When you walk through with Jim Wood, you’re talking to people who have run sound checks and full performances in this room. If you’d like a feel for how the room plays, check what’s coming up on our calendar and come see a performance.
Which space fits your performance?
Use this table to match rooms to your cast and audience. The numbers come straight from our rental listing.
| Room | Size | Capacity | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Auditorium | 2,944 sq ft | 275 auditorium-style | Recitals, plays, concerts, comedy nights, auditions |
| Multipurpose Room | 1,026 sq ft | 50 auditorium-style, 70 cocktail-style, 40 conference-style | Warm-ups, cast holding, small showcases, table reads |
| Welcome Lobby | 1,418 sq ft | 200 cocktail-style | Box office, will-call, intermission, meet-the-cast receptions |
Need the stage dimensions, power details or lighting specifics for a tech rider? Ask Jim Wood for the technical specs. He’ll get you accurate answers for your production rather than a guess.
Planning tip: Book your rehearsal time in the room when you book the performance date. A cue-to-cue run on the actual stage, with the Center technician in the booth, catches problems that a studio rehearsal never will, from mic handoffs to video timing.
Recitals, theater companies and concerts
The auditorium suits any group that needs an audience in seats and a performer on a stage. Here’s how different groups use it.
Dance and music recitals
A dance recital venue has to handle a lot at once: a run of short numbers, music cues, quick changes and a house full of parents with phones up. Studios can run music and video from the booth, use the Multipurpose Room as a holding area for each class, and send families to the Lobby before and after the show. Music teachers holding a piano or voice recital get the same setup on a smaller scale, with seating for up to 275 and sound that carries without shouting.
Community theater companies
Small theater companies often have the talent and the script but no permanent home. Renting a theater for a short run gives you a real stage, rows of seats and a booth without signing on for a season. The Lobby works as your box office and concession table, and the Multipurpose Room gives the cast a place to gather away from the audience.
Tribute and community concerts
Tribute bands, community choirs, school ensembles and benefit concerts all need the same basics: a stage, a sound system someone knows how to run, and parking. With a Center technician on the board and streaming from the booth, you can also share the concert with people who can’t make it in person.
Comedy nights and open mics
Comedy and open mic nights work best in a room that feels full. You can set the auditorium in rows for a showcase or, for a more casual night, add the round tables from the venue’s furniture inventory for a cabaret-style feel. The Director of Operations will walk you through policies for your event, including anything related to refreshments.
Also available for rehearsals and shoots
Not every booking needs an audience. The Main Auditorium can be rented as rehearsal space for a cast getting ready for a show elsewhere, or as audition space where directors sit in the house and performers take the stage one by one. The Multipurpose Room makes a practical sign-in and waiting area for auditions, with a whiteboard for schedules and callbacks.
Film, photo and video crews can book the room as a shoot location too. The stage, the rows of seating and the booth give you a working theater look for a music video, a short film, a headshot session or a recorded talk. Tell Jim about your crew size, gear and shoot schedule when you inquire.
What’s included with the Main Auditorium
Your auditorium rental includes access to a deep furniture and equipment inventory, so you aren’t renting chairs for a recital.
- 275 tan banquet chairs for full auditorium seating
- Thirteen 60″ round tables (seating 8 each) with basic linens, for cabaret setups or a post-show reception
- Rectangular buffet tables with basic linens, useful for a box office, merch or concessions
- Six 24″ round high-top cocktail tables with black linens or spandex for the Lobby
- Two blue linen couches and two blue linen club chairs
- Place settings for 200 if your event includes a meal
- Access to the kitchen at no additional charge
- Password-protected complimentary Wi-Fi
- Use of the professional sound and video booth, with projection, streaming and a presidential teleprompter (ask about equipment and operator fees)
If your show will stream, you can see how the Center shares its own programs on its livestream page. You can see every room on the auditorium and event space rental page.
How booking works
- Call or inquire. Reach Jim Wood at 954-566-2868 or send a note through our contact page with your dates, audience size and type of show.
- Tour the room. Stand on the stage, sit in the back row and look at the booth. Bring your director or stage manager.
- Hold your date. Lock in performance dates, plus any rehearsal or tech time you need.
- Plan the setup with Jim Wood. Go over seating, the booth, technician needs, backstage rooms and policies so show day runs on schedule.
Pricing is by inquiry. Call Jim for availability and a quote for your production.
Planning from nearby?
Many of the groups who look for a stage here come from across the county. These guides cover the drive and local details for some of the most common starting points, including recital venues for Coral Springs studios, event space near Fort Lauderdale and venue rental for Plantation groups. For the bigger picture, see our Broward County event venue guide.
Looking at the auditorium for something other than a show? It also serves as church space for rent in Broward on Sunday afternoons, and smaller groups often pair it with a meeting and conference room for workshops and seminars.
Frequently asked questions
How many people does the Main Auditorium seat?
The Main Auditorium seats up to 275 people auditorium-style. It is 2,944 sq ft and faces a stage. If your event includes a seated dinner, the room holds 110 at round tables.
Can I rent the auditorium for a dance recital?
Yes. Dance and music recitals are a natural fit for the Main Auditorium, with seating for up to 275, a stage and a professional sound and video booth. Studios can add the Multipurpose Room as a holding area for performers. Call Jim Wood at 954-566-2868 to check dates.
Is there someone to run sound and video?
Yes. A Center technician can run the sound and video booth, including projection, streaming and the teleprompter. Ask about equipment and operator fees when you inquire.
What are the stage dimensions and lighting specs?
For stage dimensions, power and lighting details, ask Jim Wood, Director of Operations, for the technical specs. He’ll make sure you get accurate information for your tech rider before you commit to a date.
Can we livestream our performance?
The sound and video booth has streaming capabilities, and a Center technician can run the stream. Talk with Jim about your streaming plans and any rights or permissions your show requires.
Can I rent the theater for rehearsals or auditions only?
Yes, the auditorium can be booked for rehearsals and auditions as well as performances. Availability is by inquiry.
Can the auditorium be used for a film or photo shoot?
Yes. The stage, seating and booth give crews a working theater setting for music videos, short films, photo sessions and recorded talks. Share your crew size, equipment and schedule with Jim Wood so he can confirm availability and policies.
Where is the theater, and is there parking?
The venue is at 4849 N. Dixie Highway in Oakland Park, in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area next to Wilton Manors. The on-site lot holds up to 150 vehicles, so audiences can park on the property.
Ready to see the stage for yourself? Call Jim Wood, Director of Operations, at 954-566-2868 or reach out through our contact page to book a tour, ask for technical specs and check dates for your next show.