Studio Rentals

For studio-related questions or inquiries, please email studio@movementresearch.org. 

As of May 4, 2026, MR Studio spaces have updated hourly rehearsal rates. At this time, Movement Research has met our capacity for funded subsidized rehearsal hours through December 31, 2026. Our updated rehearsal rates reflect a highly discounted rate compared to our actual operational costs. We anticipate that we will have $10/hour subsidized rehearsal hours available again in January 2027, pending confirmation of grant funding.

Rentals that are not rehearsals: MR studios are now available to rent for classes, workshops, auditions, film production, and open rehearsals. All bookings that are not rehearsals must be made by emailing studio@movementresearch.org. 

Cancellation / Refund Policy: Rehearsals are not refundable within 14 days of the space booking. Cancellations can only be made by emailing studio@movementresearch.org, with the specific rehearsal date(s) and times that are being canceled. Rentals that are not rehearsals will have their own cancellation policies outlined in rental agreements. Rehearsal Artists agree to refrain from booking excessive studio space, then later cancel what they do not need. Frequent cancellations often prevent other rehearsal artists from accessing valuable accessible rehearsal space. Our cancellation policy is intended for infrequent, unavoidable conflicts only. MR reserves the right to revoke booking privileges from the rehearsal artist due to excessive cancellations that require undue additional labor for MR staff.

• If you don’t already have an account on our website, you will need to make one to proceed. If you already have an account, make sure you are logged into your account by clicking the Account icon in the top right corner of the page. Please include your full name when you sign up. You will book all studio rehearsals through your account.
• Once you’re logged into your account, navigate back to the Studio Rentals webpage. On the right side of your screen, you’ll see a list of studio spaces: MR Courtyard Studio or The Bob (previously known as 9th St Studio). Choose a studio space from the list and click “Check Calendar.” This will take you to the page for the studio you’ve selected.
• On the studio page, click the button “Book this rehearsal space.”
• Scroll down to “Apply for Space Booking.”
  • Select your reason for applying for space booking, and then describe your intended use of the studio spaces in the available text box.
• Read through and download the Space Usage Agreement for your records to reference our studio guidelines. Both yourself and all members of your rehearsals are accountable for the information in the agreement.
• In 1-2 business days, you will receive an invitation to book rehearsal space. If your application details booking for a class, workshop, audition, or otherwise, we will be in contact over email.
• Once you’re approved, reference the instructions below to continue the studio booking process.

• Navigate to the studio page where you want to book your rehearsal– either MR Courtyard Studio or The Bob (previously known as 9th St Studio).
• Click “Book this rehearsal space” to view the Calendar of the studio you want to book.
• Click “Check Calendar.”
• Log in to your account.
• Read over our Studio Space Agreement once more.
• Click “Accept”
• Review the studio calendar for space openings.
• Use the “drag and drop” feature to select your rehearsal times, OR use the Accessible View option to enter dates and times you’d like to book space.
• In the Booking section under the calendar, check to make sure your desired times are correct, and click “Add to Cart.”
• Review your Basket, then click “Proceed to Checkout” and fill in your billing details.
• Movement Research will be in touch with building access information one week prior to your first rehearsal.

Accessibility information about MR Studios and offices located at 122 Cultural Center can be found here.

For accessibility-related requests or questions contact, accessibility@movementresearch.org.