Rental of Facility

The Historic State Theater Complex is the perfect place to host your business meeting, dinner, annual event, wedding reception, anniversary party, birthday party or club event. Three venues are currently available for rent. They are the First Federal Gallery, the Plum Alley Theater and the newly renovated Historic State Theater. Depending on the type of event, the Gallery seating ranges from 140 to 200 close to 300 with only chairs. It is adjoined by a foyer and a full kitchen. The Plum Alley Theater is a black box theater with a large stage, sound and light booth and tiered seating for 120. Dressing rooms are also available. The Historic State Theater seats approximately 650 people! Please contact our administrative offices to see if your date is available.

Facility Rental

Rental Info

General Rules

  1. Lessee is responsible for the cleanliness of the facility upon conclusion of the event. Lessee is also responsible for any damages to the premises during rental period.
  2. State Theater is not responsible for lost or stolen property.
  3. State Theater is not responsible for accidents or injuries sustained by lessee, its employees, patrons or anyone else using the leased premises during the event.
  4. Use of premises shall not be a nuisance nor disrupt or interfere with other uses in the complex or its neighbors.
  5. No smoking is permitted within any of the leased areas.
  6. Alcoholic beverages shall be permitted ONLY BY LICENSED CATERERS APPROVED BY THE CITY OF ELIZABETHTOWN.
  7. If lessee has employees working during a function, lessee must provide proof of Worker's Compensation Insurance to the Theater.

Payment and Cancellation Policy

Payment of the estimate is due in full one (1) week prior to the date of the event. The reservation deposit will be returned or additional rental fees will be billed within two (2) weeks of the event. Reservations may be cancelled with a full refund if done so in person or in writing four (4) weeks prior to the event. Any cancellations fees assessed by catering, rental or other companies are the sole responsibility of Lessee.

Contact Information:

We're located in historic downtown Elizabethtown at 209 West Dixie Highway. We're just a block off of the courthouse square and directly across from City Hall. You can also reach us but calling our office at (270) 234-8258.