The Veterans Memorial Theatre strives to be at the center of Davis Arts and Culture. We are a home for the city’s performance and visual arts, cultural events and community offerings. We hope to create a social gathering space for dialogue and the exchange of ideas in order to foster civic identity. Additionally, we look to support local organizations and independent artists in order to build a stronger creative economy.

Audience

• 317-325 raked seat auditorium, with eight ADA wheelchair seats.

Lobby Area

• Bathroom occupancy of 17
• Concessions area with refrigerator
• Box office
• 75‘ of gallery wall space

• Dressing Rooms: Two 4-person dressing rooms with sink, mirrors, and costume racks
• Green Room/Rehearsal Room:  25’ x 38’ space with rehearsal piano, sink, and video monitor
• Hallway: Access to dressing rooms, stage, green room
• Bathrooms: occupancy of 4

Amenities

• Street side marquee
• Additional chairs, folding tables, and easels available on request
• Audience assisted listening devices

Before reservations for the Veterans Memorial Theatre can be made you will need to set up a consultation with a member of the theatre staff. These consultations are to assess the needs of your event including the amount of space, set-up and rehearsal time, technical equipment, theatre staffing, and front of house considerations.

Please contact the theatre office to arrange a consultation on potential rentals of the theatre at: (530) 747-5862 or VMT@cityofdavis.org.

After the consultation, theatre staff will submit your reservation request and provide you with a quote that fits your specific needs. The process will then continue by you contacting the city’s reservation desk at City Hall to confirm your reservation. It is here you will pay your deposit and fee, provide proof of insurance and permits, and receive your deposit refund.

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Veterans Memorial Theatre Drafting Packet (PDF)

Veterans Memorial Theatre Technical Specifications (PDF)