Sarasota Opera House (Sarasota Opera), Sarasota, Florida

The Sarasota Opera House, located at 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, offers a variety of meeting, conference, and event facilities within its historic and elegantly restored venue. Here is a detailed description of the function rooms and their capacities:

• William E. Schmidt Opera Theatre:

• Capacity: 1,119 guests
• Function: The main theater is ideal for large-scale events such as theatrical performances, corporate events, and celebrations. It has undergone extensive renovations to meet modern standards of technology, comfort, and beauty.

• Harold and Kay Ronson Grand Atrium:

• Capacity: Varies depending on the setup
• Function: This grand atrium is perfect for receptions, elegant feasting dinners, or special events. It can be enjoyed in combination with the adjoining open courtyard and the Selby lounge area.

• Selby Foundation Lobby:

• Capacity: Small to medium-sized receptions or dinners
• Function: Overlooking the Grand Atrium, this lobby and lounge offer flexibility for small to medium-sized events. It can be used in combination with the adjoining opera club or grand atrium.

• Simonsen and Montminy Opera Club:

• Capacity: Small to medium-sized private social events
• Function: Ideal for birthdays, showers, and anniversaries. The opera club can also be expanded to complement the Selby lounge area as needed.

• Jonas Kamlet Library:

• Capacity: 85 guests
• Function: Equipped with a large screen video monitor, this space is excellent for business presentations and meetings.

• Lee and Bob Peterson Great Room:

• Capacity: Over 300 guests
• Function: Flexible seating for board meetings, lectures, or dinner and dancing. This is the largest space available in the Sarasota Opera House.

• Felding Hall & Donna Wolf Steigerwaldt Courtyard:

• Capacity: Varies depending on the setup
• Function: The landscaped courtyard features wrought iron fencing, flowering plantings, and a fountain. Felding Hall offers space for hosting an intimate dinner, making it an appealing outdoor space for dinner or cocktails.

Services

• Accessibility: The William E. Schmidt Opera Theatre has orchestra-level seating accessible to persons using wheelchairs. However, second-floor seating is not wheelchair accessible due to historic nature and local fire regulations. A Listen FM assistive listening system has been installed for persons desiring amplification.

• Technical Specifications: The theater has been renovated to include modern technology, including an expanded orchestra pit to accommodate larger orchestras.

• Rental Information: Complete the Venue Rental Request form or contact the rental team for detailed capacity and rental fee schedules.

The Sarasota Opera House provides a unique and elegant setting for various events, offering a range of function rooms to suit different needs and capacities.