Host a private event with us
Private Events & Rentals:
The Historic Howell Theater is a unique venue for birthday parties, corporate meetings, private film screenings, fundraisers, class reunions, bachelorette parties, church services, wedding ceremonies and receptions, rehearsals etc. We have two large theaters that seat 212 and 157, both with stages in the front that can accommodate plays, concerts, dance recitals, improv, yoga or pilates classes or any community event.
Discounted Small Group Rentals
Due to popular demand, Discounted Small Group Private Theater Rentals have been extended. All private rentals include showing the movie of your choice (anything available on dvd or blu ray). So bring your family, extended family, small group of friends, birthday celebration, anniversary, date night for two, etc. and enjoy a movie on the big screen. We can now also host larger events again in either theater or whole venue events such as fundraisers, corporate parties and film festivals.
Here is the group pricing for rentals:
A.) Up to 10 people $165
B.) 11 to 20 people $225
C.) 21 to 30 people $275
D.) 31 to 75 people $325
E.) 76 to 212 people $375
REFUND POLICY: If you have to cancel a private rental for any reason we will offer a 100% credit that can be used for private rentals, movie tickets or concessions for up to a year.
Please contact Tyler@HistoricHowellTheater.com to check availability, reserve or with any questions. Our private rentals have become very popular and we suggest booking early to get the desired date / time for your event. We receive many inquiries and cannot confirm a reservation until payment is received.
Birthday Parties for Children
Our Small Group Private Rental is perfect for children’s birthday parties and is a wonderful value and memorable day for your son or daughter and their family and friends. The rental includes watching the movie of your choice (anything available on dvd or blu ray. If we have it in our collection we are happy to supply it). You are welcome to bring in pizza and a cake or cupcakes - if you wish. We are happy to set up table(s) outside the theater which you can decorate for your food, paper products and gifts. Guests can bring the food into the theater to enjoy. You can also open gifts, if you wish on the stage prior to watching the movie. Concessions are available for purchase including our famous freshly popped popcorn, candy and fountain drinks. We do ask that you not bring in snacks, candy, soft drinks, etc since we sell these items and they are priced very reasonably. You are welcome to run a tab and pay at the end of the event. And if you would like a birthday wish on the side marquee, which makes a memorable photo of your special day, it is only $40 (for the day').
Parties for Adults:
All of our adult parties including birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, meetings, etc can be customized with food, drinks and entertainment. And of course any event can include showing the movie of your choice. We can show power point presentations, audio video or photo slide shows on the big screen to make your meeting or party stand out.
School Field Trips:
We host many school field trips from Howell Public Schools and surrounding area schools. Teachers bring their classes to the Historic Howell Theater to watch the movie of your choice (anything available on dvd or blu ray). We offer a special discounted price per person on weekdays between 9am and 3pm that includes the movie, a small popcorn and a small fountain drink. Everything is ready when you arrive and we are able to seat large groups (up to 370 people within 10 minutes). Email Tyler@HistoricHowellTheater.com with questions or to check availability.
Fundraisers:
The Historic Howell Theater has hosted numerous fundraisers including not for profits, schools, sports teams and churches. This collective experience has given us a lot of ideas and strategies for hosting a successful fundraiser. We can help you customize your event and share ideas to promote it and raise money.
Wedding Ceremonies:
The Historic Howell Theater is the perfect venue for your special day. We will work with you and/or your wedding planner to customize your wedding ceremony. Our wedding ceremony package is $795 and includes rehearsal time the day before the ceremony, time to decorate the day of the ceremony, exclusive use of the whole venue for the wedding and a congratulatory message on the marquee (example: Congratulations Tommy & Lisa May 4, 2023) , which makes a memorable photo op of your day. Our large theater seats 212 and our smaller theater seats 157, both with raised stages in the front. You may choose the theater you wish to use for the wedding and the other can be used for the wedding party to assemble. Unique to our venue is the ability to project still images or video onto the big screen behind the wedding party and play your music through our theater speakers which is included in the package. We do have a couple of optional items - a red carpet ($35) that runs from the entrance doors to the upper lobby stairs and for couples who want to complete the movie theme we can include a small bag of our freshly made popcorn (made with organic coconut oil) and a small fountain drink at combo pricing for your guests. We do ask for a non refundable deposit of 50% of the rental fee to reserve a date with the balance due a week before the ceremony.
Wedding Proposals:
If you are looking for a unique and impressive venue to propose, we will help you arrange the perfect setting. It can be just the two of you in a theater by yourselves watching your favorite movie or a private proposal followed by a surprise movie party with all of your friends and family. We can also project a highlight power point or video of the couple on the big screen during your event.
Red Carpet & Marquee Messages
We have a red carpet runner ( 4 x 20) available for your special event. The red carpet goes perfectly in our lower lobby where guests are welcomed like Hollywood movie stars. The red carpet runner is available for $25.
The Historic Howell Theater marquee provides a unique way to advertise your event or say 'Happy Birthday,’ announce your wedding date (ex: Tarzan & Jane Smith 6/19/2022) or any other congratulatory message of your choice. A custom marquee message is available for $40 per day (sides only) . When available, the front of the marquee rents for $75 per day. Each message can be up to 27 characters in length.
Please email Tyler at tyler@historichowelltheater.com for availability. Visit our store to reserve your spot.
Venue & Stage Information:
We have two theaters:
Theater One seats 157 and has a stage in the front that is 18 feet wide 8 feet deep and 16 inches tall, rounded in the front with steps on the side.
Theater Two seats 212 and has a stage in the front that is 30 feet wide 9 feet deep and 18 inches tall with steps on the side. There is a back door with access to a staging area. The theater is 59 feet long from the front of the stage to the last row of seats. The center aisle is 40 inches wide.
Both theaters have digital projectors, 7.1 surround sound and new screens.
Our upper and lower lobbies can accommodate small dinner parties, larger grazing events and pre function receptions.
We have the following tables and chairs that you may use for your function or event at no charge; Eight 6 ft tables, One 8 ft table, Two 4 ft tables, Three card tables, One 3 ft round table, Four round bistro tables and 50 chairs.
Performing At The Historic Howell Theater:
The Historic Howell Theater has hosted numerous performers. If interested in performing please send the following information to get started: Date(s) of performance, Website link, EPK. Contact: Tyler@HistoricHowellTheater.com
