Rent the Brauntex Theatre – A Historic Venue for Your Event

Experience the perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience at the Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre. With traditional theater seating and state-of-the-art sound and lighting, our venue provides an unforgettable setting for your special event.

The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, proudly serves New Braunfels and the surrounding area by hosting a wide range of cultural and entertainment experiences. Every year, the historic Brauntex Theatre welcomes private and public events, including theatrical performances, dance recitals, live music, business conferences, and weddings.

Whether you’re planning an elegant wedding, a corporate meeting, a concert, or a recital, the Brauntex Theatre offers a unique and memorable atmosphere that will impress your guests. Our dedicated team works closely with renters to ensure a seamless experience from start to finish, making your event as special as the venue itself.

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Stage Dimensions / Technical Specifications

Stage Dimensions

Brauntex Theatre Tech Specs

This information is current as of June 1, 2021. This supersedes any other technical information previously issued.

BRAUNTEX PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE ASSOCIATION, INC.
290 West San Antonio
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 627-0808

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THEATRE

The Brauntex Theatre is a converted movie theatre built in 1942. It was reopened in 2000 as a live performance venue. The
theatre is owned and operated by the Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre Association, Inc., a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization,
dedicated to preserving the building, supplying a source of live entertainment through touring artists and providing a venue
for the many local performing arts groups in Comal County.

Renovations have been made to the stage per attached drawing.
There is no loading dock. No fly system. No grid.

Access to stage is ground level from the rear building loading doors and ramped through the backstage doors (one door on
each upstage left and right of stage). Doors are 47” wide and 78” high.
An additional pre/post show loading door is located upstage left on the rear stage wall. This door is 58” wide and 10’0”tall.
This door is not used for egress of personnel or staff during the show. This sliding door opens to the rear stage hallway and
has direct access to loading doors on the rear of the facility. All clearances from the rear loading area are 10’0” tall.

Dressing room(s) are located directly behind stage. The room is sub-dividable; each having its own ADA uni-sex bathroom.
The dressing room 1 bathroom includes an ADA accessible shower stall. Each side of the main dressing room has a small
kitchenette with sink and refrigerator. There are show in progress audio monitors. Audio includes paging from stage left or
stage right and the front of house audio position.

Wing space is minimal. Stage-left is 8’1” x 20’; stage-right is approximately 2’11” x 25’
Upstage space between CYC and back wall used for stage equipment storage.

1. STAGE DIMENSIONS:
a. Height of Proscenium Opening: Maximum 15’ 6” Fixed.
b. Width of Proscenium Opening: Maximum 28’6” fixed.
c. Distance from front curtain to back wall: 24’ to center of arc.
d. Apron Depth: 7’ 0”
e. Wing Space: Stage Right: 2’11” X 25’ Stage Left: 8’1” X 20’
f. Note: Low clearance in SR and SL wing space of 81”!!!
g. Apron to rear blackout curtain: 30’8”
h. Width of stage wall to wall: 39’6”
i. Distance from Upstage black out curtain to rear wall: 2’ 6”
j. Behind stage: Dressing rooms, corridors, storage/shop area.

2. STAGE RIGGING:
a. (4) lighting electrics on winch motors.
b. (1) fixed lighting electric including cyc wash LED strip lighting.
c. (2) utility spare battens on winch motors.
d. (1) batten on winch motors (backdrop/cyc,upstage).
e. Motor controls upstage right.

3. STAGE FLOOR:
a. Level – 28” H from house floor.
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b. Type: Triple ¾ plywood, cross laminated, painted flat black.
c. No portable stage flooring available (Marley, linoleum).
d. (2) Wenger 4’x8’ risers with 6” and 12” locking caster legs.

4. DRAPERIES: (All draperies fixed in location, see stage plot)
a. House curtain: Grand Drape, red velour, motorized waterfall. Remote at FOH lighting.
b. Note: Grand Drape is continuous tensioned SL to SR, NO portal for downstage access when closed.
c. Travelers: Two, black velour 100% fullness, proscenium and up stage, manual horizontal travel, purchase line(s)
stage right.
d. Upstage black out. Down of CYC. 60% fullness, Traveler style, horizontal manual purchase line stage left.
e. Number of Legs: (2) sets black velour on adjustable track.
f. Number and Color of backdrops/Scrims: None.
g. Cyclorama: White Seamless Muslin (optional to be added or removed by Btex staff only).

5. STAGE LIGHTING:
a. USITT DMX-512 control, (4) House Universes (U1=conventional, U2=LED & Intelligent, U3=open, U4 house
lighting.
b. Console: Avolites Pearl Expert (Pro updated) with Titan Touch wing and Touch Screen Monitor (Titan 11.0
software).
c. Location: riser behind sound FOH, rear of house, floor level.
d. Number of dimmers: (92)
e. Dimmers located in SR alcove.
f. Capacity/dimmer: (60) 1.2 kW/(32) 2.4 kW
g. Connector spec: All lighting uses 20A stage pin connectors. Practical circuits included.
h. FOH auditorium lighting and stage works are operated on separate dimmer controls at house position. and
entrance locations (safety lock-out at lighting control). Optional merged DMX control universe for auditorium
ceiling recessed LED fixtures (independent fixture control & RGB capable).
i. Fixed power to electrics for intelligent lighting controlled at lighting FOH,
j. (2) 5 pin Guest DMX lines to stage right available upon request.
k. Universe patchable Passive DMX nodes with pass through switching distributed to spare/Util. battens, SR, USR
and DS stage pocket.
l. (2) CAT5e lines available from lighting booth.
m. System is on a dedicated panel. Total load not to exceed 400A. Auxiliary Company Disconnect available on 1016
style Cam-Loks, 3Ø 120/208V limited to 125A. All camlocks female at source. House TD to calculate system load
when AUX. is engaged.

6. FRONT OF HOUSE POSITIONS: (see plot)
a. (1) “FOH3” electric on motorized winch with (16) circuits, (20) positions; (5) 20A dedicated Edison); DMX control
available.
b. (2) house tormentor rails (truss) left and right with (4) dimmed circuits @; (2) 20A dedicated Edison each) DMX
control available.
c. (1) Front Balcony rail with 12 circuits available. Two dedicated additional circuits for aisle lighting.
d. (1) Curtain warmer truss. 6 curtain wash LED fixtures, work lighting, aisle lighting, 2 spare 20A.
e. (2) follow spots: 1200W HMI, 3 flag CMY manual color mixing, iris and douser.
f. Location of follow spots: Rear of house L&R (projection booth).

7. ON-STAGE LIGHTING POSITIONS: (see plot)
a. “FOH 2” electric on motorized winch, (8) discreet dimmable circuits; (1) circuit on 20 amp dedicated breaker.
Wireless DMX control available.
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b. “FOH 1A & 1B” Electrics on motorized winches: (4) discreet dimmable circuits each; (1) circuit each on 20 amp
dedicated breakers. Wireless DMX available on each.
c. “Electric 1” electric on motorized winch, (12) discreet dimmable circuits; (2) circuits on (2) 20 amp dedicated
breakers DMX available.
d. “Electric 2” electric on motorized winch, (12) discreet dimmable circuits; (2) circuits on (2) 20 amp dedicated
breakers DMX available.
e. Cyc wash: Fixed position. Power sourced from SR “Utility C” power and DMX data.
f. 12 additional circuits mounted SL, SR walls in 4 channel pods with single 20A fixed circuits & DMX
g. Patchable dimmed or switched practical circuits available SL, SR, USL, USR, DS floor pocket.

8. INSTRUMENT INVENTORY: (see standard plot)
CONVENTIONAL
a. (36) ETC Source 4 ellipsoidal 750W.
b. (14) ETC Source 4 ellipsoidal 575W.
c. (2) ETC Source 4 5 Deg. Lens Tube.
d. (2) ETC Source 4 10 Deg. Lens Tube.
e. (12) ETC Source 4 19 Deg. Lens Tube.
f. (12) ETC Source 4 26 Deg. Lens Tube.
g. (18) ETC Source 4 36 Deg. Lens Tube.
h. (2) ETC Source 4 50 Deg. EDLT Lens Tube.
i. (2) ETC Source 4 90 Deg. EDLT Lens Tube.
j. (6) ETC Source 4 15-30 deg. zoom ellipsoidal 750W.
k. (2) Strand SL 26 deg. ellipsoidal 575W.
l. (6) Altman 6 X 12 Ellipsoidal 750W.
m. (4) Altman 6 X 9 Ellipsoidal 575W.
n. (6) Altman S65 6” Fresnel 500W.
o. (14) ETC Source 4 ParNel 575W.
p. (8) MBT Par 64 MFL 500W.

INTELLIGENT AND FOLLOWSPOTS
a. (7) Elation Cue Pix Batten COB RGB Cyc strip.
b. (4) Elation CMY Zoom 250 Color Wash.
c. (4) Elation CMY Zoom 575 Color Wash.
d. (2) Elation Design Spot 250 CMY moving head spots.
e. (5) Elation RGBW Led Strip Lights.
f. (12) ADJ 18P Hex (R ,G ,B ,W,A, UV) LED Wash.
g. (2) Times Square Moon 1200 HMI follow spot with manual 3 color CMY dichroic filters.

9. SOUND:
a. (8) D&B Audiotechnik Y8 line array segments.
b. (2) D&B Audiotechnik Y12 line array segments.
c. (8) D&B Audiotechnik YSub subwoofers (4 flown in FOH array, side fills, drums).
d. (2) D&B Audiotechnik B22 subwoofers (infrasonic mode).
e. (14) D&B Audiotechnik M6 12” monitor.
f. (4) D&B Audiotechnik M4 15” monitor.
g. (2) D&B Audiotechnik Y7i side-fill monitor.
h. (9) D&B 30D Processing Quad channel power amp.
i. (3) D&B D80 Processing Quad channel power amp.
All array segments on dedicated channels including subs on D80 amps, 16 total monitor mixes including
dedicated Drum Sub and Dual Channel Low/High Side Fills & Cue.
j. APB MixSwitch/MixSwitch C analog program switcher.
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k. System control: Lake LM-44.
l. House Console: Yamaha PM-1D loaded 96x32 at 48kHz.
m. House CD Players: (2) Tascam CD-160.
n. FOH position: Rear of Floor seating.
o. 56 channel 3-way transformer isolated snake panel located stage left.
p. 12 channels of house return lines in dedicated snake available to amp room.
q. Comprehensive FOH to stage bi-directional tie panel including (8) Balanced analog, (4) AES, (4) Cat 6e on
EtherCon, (4) BNC 50 ohm coax, (2) Cat. 6 on RJ-45, VGA.
r. Completely patchable stage tie panels and floor pockets for multi-channel Mic/Line, Comm., Paging, Monitor
Mixes. Various configurations of sub-snakes and stage drops available on MASS disconnects from all wall
locations. All NL4 connectors to stage are wired 12 gu. 4 conductor.
s. All monitor mixes may be sourced from “Local” patch panels at SL “Monitor World”, (8) mixes switchable from
FOH if required.
t. Guest Loom routing: 6” PVC pipe, under floor, from SL Monitor World to FOH Mix Position
u. Microphone Inventory:
▪ (1) Shure Beta 52
▪ (1) Shure Beta 56
▪ (2) Shure Beta 57
▪ (6) Shure SM-58
▪ (2) Shure SM-58S
▪ (4) Shure Beta 98D/S
▪ (8) Shure SM-57
▪ (3) Shure SM-81c condenser
▪ (2) Shure Beta 58(4)
▪ (2) Audio Technica 3031 condenser
▪ (3) Audio Technica ATM-250 Dynamic
▪ (2) Sennheiser E-609
▪ (3) Audio Technica AT-851 Boundary Condenser
▪ (2) Audio Technica Pro 45 Hanging Condenser
▪ Shure ULX-S Series UHF Handheld Dynamic Wireless
▪ (4) Shure ULX-1 UHF Beltpack -w- WL-185 lapel mic
▪ (8) Countryman Type 85 DI
▪ (3) ART Z direct; active direct boxes
▪ (2) Whirlwind IMP2 passive direct boxes
▪ Full complement of mic stands with booms. (MS10, MS20, MS25 & Tripod)
▪ Full complement of mic cables, all 4 conductor pro quality (6’,10’,15’,20’,30’,50’, 100’)
▪ Several drop snakes available for MASS stage patch system. (24, 8 Channel) Fans available.
v. Power: Audio Stage Power is derived from the dedicated Sound distribution panel. All connections have
dedicated earth & safety grounds and bond only at building service. Total system load not to exceed 200A.
There are a total of (7) stage connections and all are on 20A twist-lock connectors to various 900 series quad or
dual quad floor boxes. A dedicated 30A 120/208 5 wire receptacle is available in Monitor World.

9. COMMUNICATIONS:
a. Production Intercom (2) channel system.
1. Master station at FOH sound position. (Serves as dual channel headset pack).
2. (2) Dual channel belt packs with single muff headset.
3. (3) Single channel belt packs with single muff headset.
4. Program in progress fed to master station.
5. Locations: SR, SL, FOH lights, FOH sound, Sound Wing, Spot 1 & Spot 2.
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10. LOADING FACILITIES:
a. Loading Door size: clear width: 58” with clear height of 10’0”.
b. Location of loading dock: none. Loading zone located by door.
c. Loading Door (Stage) USL stage level within 3” (ramped).
d. Stage accessibility: backstage to stage: located USL and USR; house floor to stage; fixed stairs. downstage
SL & removable hidden pocket stairs DSR.
e. House to backstage exit ramp on SR may serve as ADA ramp to stage level.
Note: No storage in ramp area stage right (House Fire Exit, strictly enforced).

11. OTHER EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE:
a. Genie AWP 36 personnel lift (Btex Staff use only).
b. Ladder(s) – 12’ stepladder Type I, 8’ stepladder Type III, 6’ stepladder Type III.
c. Local Backline & Technical Rentals: 2 Rivers Technical Services.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:

Dennis Peek, 2RTS Production Coordinator, 830-624-5174
Carl Nowotny, 2RTS Tech Dir., 830-634-6405
Email: 2riverstechnical@gmail.com

Rates

FACILITY FEES

Facility Usage	Day of Week	Rate
Back of House	Monday–Wednesday	$150/Hour
Back of House	Thursday–Sunday	$220/Hour
Full Facility	Monday–Wednesday	$175/Hour
Full Facility	Thursday–Sunday	$260/Hour

*Non-profits will receive a 45% discount off the facility fee upon IRS status verification.

Rental Deposit (Applied to Total)

For-Profit: $750.00 Non-Profit: $400.00

TECHNICAL SERVICES FEES

Tech Level	Description	Tech Rate
Level 1	2 Techs: Light & Sound Techs Provided	$80/Hour
Level 2	3 Techs: Light, Sound & Video Techs Provided	$120/Hour
Level 3	4 Techs: Light, Sound, Video & Monitor Techs Provided (For concerts requiring use of monitor console.)	$160/Hour

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Security Fees Per Show
(3 Officers required up to 325 patrons; 4 Officers required for 326+ patrons)

3 Officers – $660 Holiday Rate – $780
4 Officers – $880 Holiday Rate – $1,040

Marketing Fees
(You may choose to have your event included in Brauntex weekly email blasts free of charge.)

3 Social Media Blasts – $150
6 Social Media Blasts – $275
12 Social Media Blasts – $550
1 Dedicated Email Blast – $100

Music Licensing Fee
$75 + 1.3% of ticket revenue
You must show proof of licensing. If the Brauntex is billed by any licensing agency, you will be billed their fee + $75.

Free Event Management Fee
$600 per event

Excess Cleaning Fee
$75 per hour

ADDITIONAL CHARGES

Description	Rate
Two Shows in One Day	$600 per day
Overtime Fee	$10 per minute
Late Documentation Fee	$10 per day
Schedule Change Fee	$100 per request or incident
Security Extension Fee	$75/hour per officer
Chargeback Fee (as a result of fraud, etc.)	Full amount charged to renter
Check Reissuance / Stop Payment Fee	$60
Wire Transfer Fee	$45
Concessions Fee (If you choose for the concession stand to be closed or not sell alcohol)	$250 per performance
Cancellation Fee	25% of facility rental fee
Evacuation Fee (If renter causes need for evacuation of the facility)	$500
Damages / Breach of Contract Fee	Requires assessment

TICKETING FEES

Patrons will be charged the following fees per ticket sold:

Preservation Fee: $8.00 per ticket
Convenience Fee: $3.50 per ticket

Total number of tickets that can be sold: 584
(Floor = 325 | Balcony = 259)

Note: We do not have an elevator. All ADA seating is located on the floor.

Disclaimer: Fees are subject to change at Brauntex discretion.

Liability Insurance

LIABILITY INSURANCE:

Insurance Coverage. At all times during the term of the Agreement, RENTER shall, procure and
maintain, at its sole cost and expense, all insurance coverage required by applicable law, and in any event
insurance coverage in the following types and amounts:

(i) Commercial General Liability with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and
$2,000,000 in the aggregate, including bodily injury and property damage and products and completed
operations and advertising liability, which policy will include contractual liability coverage insuring the activities
of RENTER under this Theatre Rental Agreement; and

(ii) Business Property Insurance with limits equal to the replacement cost of RENTER’S
personal business property at the Brauntex.

Policy Terms. All insurance policies required pursuant to this Theatre Rental Agreement shall:

(i) Be issued by insurance companies with AM Best Rating of no less than A-VII;

(ii) Provide that such insurance carriers give BPATA at least thirty (30) days’ prior written
notice of any cancellation or non-renewal of, or material change in, the coverage, scope or amount of such
policy and, prior to any such cancellation, non-renewal or material change in coverage, RENTER shall have new
insurance policies in place that meet the requirements of this Theatre Rental Agreement; and name BPATA,
including, in each case, all successors and permitted assigns, as additional insureds or loss payee.

Certificates of Insurance

Upon BPATA’S written request, RENTER shall provide BPATA with copies
of the certificates of insurance and policy endorsements for all insurance coverage required by this Theatre
Rental Agreement. RENTER shall not do anything to invalidate such insurance. RENTER shall give thirty (30)
days’ prior written notice to BPATA of any cancellation, non-renewal or material change in coverage, scope, or
amount of any insurance policy required by or affecting BPATA’s rights or remedies under this Theatre Rental
Agreement.

Marketing Guide

Parking

Bag Policy & Prohibited Items

ALL EVENTS HELD AT THE BRAUNTEX THEATRE MUST ABIDE BY THE BAG POLICY AND PROHIBITED ITEMS LIST

Brauntex Theatre Bag Policy

As of September 1, 2024, the Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre has implemented a new bag policy. The Brauntex only allows clear bags and/or small clutch bags for all ticketed events and this policy is subject to change.

Patrons may bring a clear bag (12′′ x 6′′ x 12′′ maximum size) and/or a solid small clutch bag (5.5′′ x 8.5′′) to the venue:

A small clutch bag (clear OR solid), approximately the size of a hand, size 5.5” x 8.5” or smaller.
Any bag larger than 5.5” x 8.5” must be a clear bag and not exceed 12′′ x 6′′ x 12′′. Bags cannot be mesh, iridescent, or tinted.
Exceptions for medically necessary equipment are allowed after proper inspection by security staff.
Diapers and other baby supplies can be carried inside a clear bag. Solid diaper bags are NOT allowed.
All bags are subject to search prior to entry. Patrons who choose not to adhere to the guidelines will not be allowed entry into the theatre and ticket purchases will not be refunded.
Prohibited bags (not limited to) Purses or bags larger than 12′′ x 6′′ x 12′′ such as briefcases, backpacks, computer/tablet bags, camera/camera bags, fanny packs, luggage, diaper bags and binocular cases are prohibited.

Brauntex Theatre Prohibited Items

Glass containers of any kind
Explosives or flammable substances
Large bags, backpacks or diaper bags that do not meet the bag policy requirement
Outside food & beverage of any kind including personal beverage containers, Yeti cups, etc.
Weapons of any kind, including concealed firearms, knives, pepper spray, or anything deemed a weapon by venue staff
Coolers, personal water bottles, plastic containers, thermoses, bota bags or wine skins
Signs, flags, banners, posters
Skateboards, skates, scooters, rollerblades, bicycles
Inflated balls
Stickers, balloons, markers
Aerosol cans
Drones
Laser pointers
Professional photography equipment and video recording devices (e.g., camcorders, GoPros, or anything beyond a cell phone)
Selfie sticks
Illegal drugs or illicit substances, or paraphernalia
Bullhorns or other noise-making devices.
Fireworks
Props or accessories that can be swung and present a hazard to other guests
Skateboards, Segway, Scooters, Rollerblades, Bicycles, Hover boards, and Helmets
Laptops/Tablets
Strobes or flashing lights
Confetti
Masks, chains and jewelry with spiked edges
Two Way Radios, Walkie talkies
Musical instruments