Rent this Space

Theater and Performances

100+ Theater Seating with Risers and Multimedia

Pictured: Ixion Ensemble’s production of Pipeline

Weddings and Receptions

Pastor or Officiants Available

Pictured: Local Wedding

Banquets

Seats 70+ Round Tables

Pictured: Broadway Star, Blaine Alden Krause, Dinner Performance

Community Meetings

Seats 80+ at Tables

Pictured: Peppermint Creek Theater Script Read Through

Recitals and Performances

With green room and dressing room accessible backstage

Pictured: Local Dance Studio Recital

Pictured: Amanda Marie Dancing at the Grand Opening

Corporate Visioning Retreats

Many options throughout the building

Pictured: Sycamore Creek’s Leadership Vision Retreat

Singer Songwriter Concerts

Fully digital sound system

Pictured: Washington Musician, Bobby Jo Valentine

Workshops and Trainings

In the Lobby or other spaces

Pictured: Small Business Development Center Workshop on Starting a Food Business

Jazz Concerts

100+ Theater Seating

Lansing Community College Holiday Jazz Concert

BIG Birthday Parties

Fully Configurable Theater Space

Pictured: Local Birthday Party with JP and the Energy

Group Meetings

Fully configurable space for many size groups

Pictured: Communities Organizing for Racial Equity

Pictured: Eastwood Writers Collective

Children’s Events

Many spaces available

Pictured: Happendance and Lansing School District Dance and Movement Workshop

Gatherings of All Kinds

In the Cafe with kitchenette

Pictured: Grand Rapids Rapper, Kevi Morse, Album Pre-release Party

Pictured: Sycamore Creek’s Leadership Training

Marketplace

In the Cafe with Kitchenette

Pictured: Honeybun and Sweet Lee’s Teas Saturday Marketplace

Community Organizing

Lobby, Cafe and Theater Spaces

Pictured: Citizens for Prison Reform Arts Night

Artist Gallery

Locals Artists Share their Art

Pictured: Art by Rachel Christine Daughtery, Kelsey Brianne, and Natalie Anwar

Open Mic

A Stage to Share Your Art and Voice

Pictured: Local Writer, Allison Spooner

Outdoor Concerts, BBQ or Gatherings

Back Patio, Lawn, and Playground

Pictured: Local Jazz Band

Stage One Performing Arts Center and Group Rental Venue

Never before in Lansing has a 100+ seat affordable stage and rental venue been made available to community theater groups and artists of all kinds, as well as businesses, organizations, and neighborhood groups. Explore our upcoming shows and events at our calendar of events. For details about renting Stage One, download our rental guide here. See pictures of various spaces at Stage One below.

Stage One is the result of a partnership between Sycamore Creek Church’s Eastwood campus and community theater groups: Peppermint Creek Theatre Company and Ixion Ensemble. The transformation and remodel of the space by local architect, Studio Intrigue, has provided a beautiful space for so many groups to thrive.

Stage One also holds an incubator kitchen for startup food businesses. To explore renting the incubator kitchen, email us.

To see the most up to date information about Stage One visit our Facebook page. Stage One can be rented by individuals, community groups, or businesses. Email to get more details.

Friends of Stage One

MAKE ART POSSIBLE
KEEP ART BOLD.

Most groups pay below market so artists can take risks. A full run delivers $7k+ in value and costs about $2k to host—your gift keeps the lights on and stories alive.

Choose your level:
• $2,000 Musical
• $1,000 Play
• $500 Film
• $200 Musician
• $50 Painting

Amounts are suggested; gifts are used where most needed.

Calendar

Stage One: A Unique 150-Seat Arts Hub