the cell is a multi-purpose art venue in the heart of Chelsea.  With flexible seating arrangements for up to 55 and a large inventory of theatrical lighting and sound equipment, the cell is an ideal fit for theatrical productions, small parties, events, and concerts. Originally built in 1901 as a tenement house, this historic brownstone was converted into an art and performance venue in 2007 by Founding Artistic Director Nancy Manocherian. the cell is currently home to the cell theatre company ltd. in addition to serving as a home base for artist residencies.

M A I N S P A C E

The Main Space at the cell, located right on 23rd street is our largest and most versatile venue. With a striking grand window, front and side entrance access, and seating for up to 55, this space features a mezzanine, tech booth, outdoor garden, kitchenette, bar and two bathrooms. A green room area is also located on the basement level, making it an inviting space for innovative performances, installations, concerts, readings and events.

  • This flexible and fully equipped theatrical space can accommodate 55 audience members and includes:

    a baby grand piano, full lighting grid, x32 audio rack, mezzanine, outdoor garden, kitchenette, basement dressing room, central air and two bathrooms (with an additional one in the basement).

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  • Weekday Non-Profit

    • 3 hours: $450

    • 6 hours: $700

    • 12 hours: $1,300

    Weekend Non-Profit

    • 3 hours: $600

    • 6 hours: $1,000

    • 12 hours: $1,900

    Weekday For-Profit

    • 3 hours: $550

    • 6 hours: $1,000

    • 12 hours: $1,900

    Weekend For-Profit

    • 3 hours: $750

    • 6 hours: $1,600

    • 12 hours: $3,000

    *10% discount for any rental of 2 weeks or more

  • Lighting Tiers

    • Tier 1: Free; Standard lighting setup with 5 basic cues: you press the button!

    • Tier 2: $250; Standard lighting setup, haze machine, up to 20 custom cues: we press the button!

    • Tier 3: $1050; Customized lighting setup, haze machine, 3 extra hours for directing lighting design: we still press the button!

    Projection Tiers

    • Tier 1: Free; No projector available.

    • Tier 2: $150; Static image, video, or slideshow: you press the button!

    • Tier 3: $250; Custom cues during your program: we press the button!

    Sound Tiers

    • Tier 1: Free; Up to 2 handheld microphones and a cable for audio devices.

    • S Tier 2: $150; Up to 5 microphones, live audio treatment; we press the button!

    • S Tier 3: $650 Up to 8 audio inputs, add’l speakers or monitors, access to amps and drum backline, live audio treatment, 2 additional hours of rental time for sound check

  • Stereo Room Audio Recording $50

    House Manager 4 hour/$120 min

    Piano Tuner $180

    2 Camera Recording (480p) $250

    Black Drapes on Walls $300

    Riser Installation $400

G A L L E R Y

Ideal for visual arts, smaller performances, photoshoots, rehearsals and meetings, this third floor space features a full kitchen, terrace overlooking the garden and one bathroom. Equipped with central A/C.

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  • Weekday Non-Profit

    • Quarter Day (3 hours): $300

    • Half Day (6 hours): $500

    • Full Day (12 hours): $900

    Weekend Non-Profit

    • Quarter Day (3 hours): $400

    • Half Day (6 hours): $700

    • Full Day (12 hours): $1,300

    Weekday For-Profit

    • Quarter Day (3 hours): $400

    • Half Day (6 hours): $750

    • Full Day (12 hours): $1,400

    Weekend For-Profit

    • Quarter Day (3 hours): $600

    • Half Day (6 hours): $1,150

    • Full Day (12 hours): $2,000

    Commercial use of kitchen (professionally catered events): $250

    • Tier 1: $0 Gallery rental includes speaker, microphone, projector, flexible table & chair set up: you press the buttons

    • Tier 2: $300 Gallery rental includes all of the above and we press the buttons

    • Tier 3: $750 Gallery rental includes all of the above and theatrical sound and lighting design

R E S I D E N C Y

R O O MS

Our smallest accommodation, ideal for tablework rehearsals, photoshoots, meetings, or an intimate gallery experience. Each Residency Room has a full bathroom as well as central A/C.

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  • Weekday Non-Profit

    • Half Day (6 hours): $250

    • Full Day (12 hours): $400

    Weekend Non-Profit

    • Half Day (6 hours): $375

    • Full Day (12 hours): $650

    Weekday For-Profit

    • Half Day (6 hours): $400

    • Full Day (12 hours): $500

    Weekend For-Profit

    • Half Day (6 hours): $600

    • Full Day (12 hours): $900