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Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center

The Dr. Bobbie Bailey and Family Performance Center at Kennesaw State University’s College of the Arts was opened in October 2007. The $9 million facility houses a 624-seat Performance Hall, the Don Russell Clayton Gallery and the Eric and Gwendolyn Brooker Rehearsal Hall.

Scheduling Policy:

The yearly scheduling period for the Bailey Performance Center runs August 1 - July 31.

The primary focus of the Bailey Performance Center is to host classes, rehearsals, and performances for the School of Music. Therefore, School of Music events are given scheduling priority in the Bailey Performance Center.

No University or other non-School of Music events may be scheduled for the scheduling period in advance of the May 15 deadline for the scheduling of School of Music and College of the Arts events.

Academic rehearsals or classes cannot be cancelled to accommodate the use of any space in the Bailey Performance Center without written permission from the Director of the School of Music and the Dean of the College of the Arts.

To preserve the Performance Center for all future users, it is essential that you observe these policies very carefully and comply with them. These policies and procedures are integral to your utilization of the Bailey Center.

1. The Bailey Center Manager must be contacted no later than one month prior to the event to make all necessary arrangements needed for the production, including, but not limited to, load-in and load-out times, stage requirements, performance equipment needed, special stage lighting, facilities needed, and rehearsal time needed.

2. This agreement is for free admission, general seating events without tickets only. If ticketing is required, arrangements must be made in advance and approved by the Bailey Center Manager.

3. All advertising materials, printed programs, promotional emails and other publications bearing the name of the Performance Center must be submitted to the Bailey Center Manager for approval BEFORE distribution. When using the name of the Bailey Center in print, the following naming protocol should be used:

Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center or Bailey Performance Center or The Bailey Center
The appropriate abbreviation is “BPC.”

4. Rehearsal time granted is based on availability.

5. Due to the expense of instruments and all other equipment owned by the Bailey Center, only the production staff may move the pianos, remove piano lids, or move sound, lighting, video, and other production equipment.

6. Only Bailey Center production staff shall operate all sound, lighting, video and other production equipment in the facility. Only trained persons specifically authorized by Bailey Center Manager or Technical Manager may access the Control Booth.

7. The mezzanine level may not be used for performing, photographing, or recording of any kind.

8. No sets or props may be used that nail to the floor or stage or in any way mark or damage the performance hall, recital hall or backstage areas. All props or sets must be designed to fit within the limitations of the loading dock and stage doors of the facility. All plans for sets, props, makeup, and costume racks must be indicated in writing with the return of the Facilities Use Request Form (FURF) and approved by the Manager of the Bailey Center.

9. All signs, banners, and materials displayed during the event should be submitted in advance for approval. At no time should signs be taped to doors, windows, or painted surfaces in the backstage or public areas of the Bailey Center.

10. Stage makeup, hairspray, powder, and other cosmetics may be applied only in the dressing rooms and restrooms located backstage.

11. NO flames, candles, or incense may be used for any reason.

12. The backstage area of the Bailey Center must be kept clear of personal belongings, instrument cases, percussion equipment, and other materials that might cause a hazard during an emergency evacuation. Dressing room facilities should be used for this purpose, and additional space in the Rehearsal Hall may also be used if reserved on the Facilities Use Request Form.

13. Audience members are not allowed on the Performance Hall stage or in the backstage area before, during, or after a performance. Audience members may meet performers in the lobby. Special allowances will be made for emergencies.

14. All production staff will be provided by the Bailey Center, unless otherwise agreed upon as part of the reservation process. Only persons specifically authorized by Bailey Center Manager or Technical Manager shall be allowed to act as production staff for any event. The Bailey Center Manager reserves the right to make all decisions concerning the scheduling of staff for any event.

15. Front-of-house staff (ushers) may be provided by the sponsoring organization, as long as an appropriate number can be assured. Usher should be on-site and ready to receive instructions one hour and fifteen minutes before the event start time.

16. All large materials brought into the hall by the user for a performance must enter through the loading dock at the rear of the building. Advance notice is required since the hall may be in use. All materials brought into the hall by the user must be removed immediately after the performance(s) unless the Bailey Center Manager gives authorization. Absolutely nothing may be stored in the backstage area at any time. The Bailey Center will not be responsible for instruments, personal belongings, etc. left in the hall.

17. NO food or drink is allowed inside the Bailey Center for any reason, except for capped, bottled water.

18. NO smoking or other tobacco use is allowed in any part of the Bailey Center or within fifty (50) feet of any exterior door.

19. The loading dock of the Bailey Center shall be used for active loading and unloading only. The space on the Plaza at the front entrance of the Bailey Center is a NO parking area.

20. Users of the hall will be held responsible for any damage above and beyond normal wear caused to Bailey Center equipment or to the building by its performers, sponsors, or patrons.

21. All Kennesaw State University campus rules and policies apply in the Bailey Center.