About Us
Tennessee Shakespeare Company (TSC), just five minutes north of Germantown, offers you a unique venue for your party, wedding, meeting, conference, film night, training sessions, dance classes, or theatrical events.
We are located just west of the Germantown Parkway/Trinity Road intersection in Cordova/Memphis, on the northeastern corner of Shelby Farms Park. Our location is approximately 12 minutes south of I-40.
Tennessee Shakespeare Company is the first and only professional, not-for-profit theatre and education organization in Memphis dedicated to live, diverse performances of William Shakespeare’s plays, as well as works of social significance by classical, Southern, and modern playwrights/composers; and to providing innovative education, training, and outreach programming. To see more about our current season or to find out about our costume and production rentals, click here!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I tour the venue?
Yes! TSC is open for tours Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Please contact us to schedule a tour at (901) 759-0604 or by emailing contact@tnshakespeare.org.
What is included with the space rental?
Public restrooms are included with every rental.
TSC will have a manager on duty for every rental who will be available to address any facility issues or answer any questions.
May I decorate?
Yes! We welcome decorations, but we do ask that you are respectful of our space and take any decorations away with you at the end of your event or throw them away. Clients assume the responsibility for set-up and take-down unless otherwise specified.
Glitter, confetti, pins, and tacks are not allowed. We only allow painter’s tape to be used. Balloons are permitted, but must not be released outside or allowed to float loose inside the facility. Please take them with you or pop them and throw them away into the garbage.
Birthday candles are allowed, but no other open flames are permitted. Sparklers can be used outside if you have a plan and the means to extinguish them.
Please note that the sound panels in the Large Hall are not to be touched.
Do you have tables and chairs available for rental? Table linens?
Yes! We have the following items available for rental:
60” round tables (seats 8-10); total of 17 ($5 per table)
48” round tables (seats 4); total of 8 ($5 per table)
6’ tables (seats 4-6); total of 20 ($5 per table)
Cocktail tables (seats 2/stands 2-4); total of 5 ($5 per table)
Banquet chairs (upholstered); total of 300 ($1 per chair)
Cocktail chairs ($1 per chair)
Linens and tablecloths ($5 per linen/tablecloth plus $50 cleaning fee per event)
May I bring in outside catering or provide my own food and beverages? Is alcohol allowed on the premises?
Yes! We welcome outside catering or you providing your own food and beverages. We have no caterer preferences, but are glad to provide recommendations. We recommend using licensed and bonded caterers, as you will be liable for any damages they cause.
Alcohol is allowed on the premises. Security personnel is required if alcohol is present, and any bartender on the property must have a valid ABC license. The fee for the Security Officer is $35 per hour, with a 5-hour minimum.
Our in-house bar service is available for hire.
What is included with your kitchen rental?
Our kitchen has two refrigerators, a sink, and plenty of prep space. We do not have an oven or warmer, so if serving warm food, you or your caterer will need to bring a warmer. We do allow Sterno to be used, but we must be notified that it is being used and we will provide specific instructions as to where it can be used.
Any food preparation must occur in the kitchen, not in the event spaces.
When am I able to access the space to set up for my event?
Your rental time frame includes your total access time for the room set-up, your event, and your event clean-up.
For example, if your rental begins at 2:00 pm, then you would be able to access the space beginning at 2:00 pm. If your event is scheduled to end at 7:00 pm, then cleanup and vacating the space will need to be completed by 7:00 pm.
Do you coordinate or plan events?
Our team does not coordinate or plan event specifications; however, we are happy to communicate with your coordinator/event planner if you so choose.
We can provide set-up and take-down of the space for an additional fee.
What am I required to do at the end of my event?
Please leave the room as you found it.
We require that you throw all garbage in the trash cans provided and place all bags in the dumpster at the back of the property, remove all decorations and food from the room, and sweep the floor. We also require that any tables and chairs be returned to the state you found them in. If any spills occur, you will need to mop the floor as well.
What dates are available?
TSC is closed on the following days: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, and the Wednesday before and Friday after, Christmas Day, and Christmas Eve.
TSC’s space availability varies based on TSC’s production calendar. Please submit an inquiry form so that TSC staff can confirm availability.
Do you require a deposit?
A deposit of 50% of the total rental cost is required upon signing the contract.
A refundable cleaning deposit is also required and will be returned, provided the space is left clean and vacated on time.
What is your cancellation policy?
If cancelling three weeks or more out from your event date, there is no cancellation fee.
If cancelling less than three weeks out, 50% of your total event cost will be due as a cancellation fee.
What forms of payment does TSC accept?
TSC accepts checks and credit/debit cards. Paying with a credit/debit card requires an additional 4% processing fee.
Facility Details
Does your venue have wedding party rooms for getting ready?
We offer three different getting-ready spaces: two dressing rooms that include mirrors, tables, and restrooms with showers, and a hospitality/green room with tables, chairs, mirrors, and a lounge area.
Are you equipped with audio and visual?
Full stage lighting and sound packages available for an additional fee. Specialized lighting and sound capabilities are available for the Tabor Stage.
65” TVs are available, subject to availability. You will need to provide any technology to facilitate the use of the TVs (USBs, HDMI cables, laptops, etc.).
How many parking spaces are available?
There is vehicle parking adjacent to the building for 68 cars, including 3 handicap-accessible spaces. Additional parking is available. The parking lot opens both to Trinity Road on the south and to Moriarty Road on the north.
The front of the facility offers a covered drop-off area for cars during inclement weather.
Where do vendors load-in for deliveries?
Vendors can use our front doors for load-ins and load-outs within your rental period.
We ask that you let us know what time to expect your vendors so that we can ensure a smooth load-in process for all involved and so that we can provide any specific directions for your vendors if necessary.
Are there any other details about the building I might want to know?
The capacity for the entire building is 300 people.
The square footage of the entire facility is 18,484 square feet.
The property is zoned as Heavy Industrial (IH).