# Stage Reservations Check the policies before booking a stage to make sure your production runs smoothly!

Stage Reservation Guidelines

* All student stage reservations require a Project Number issued by the Production Office (see "[Greenlight](https://scaproduction.depaul.edu/starting-a-new-project#greenlighting-process)"). * View availability and request stage reservations on[ Patron Portal](https://cdmwebcheckout.cdm.depaul.edu/patron). NOTE: To reserve Stage 21A, send us an email at with your Project Number, and indicate if you are requesting general use of the stage, green screen use, or LED volume in 2D or 3D configuration. * All reservations are subject to approval, please read the Stages[ FAQs](https://scaproduction.depaul.edu/equipment-centers-and-stages/cinespace-stages/faqs-stages) before submitting your reservation request to avoid delays and cancellation of your project. * Allow extra time within your reservation to restore all spaces used, including stages, classrooms, hair & make-up rooms, kitchen, and other areas. Depending on your project, this could require additional wrap days or 30–60 minutes after shooting concludes.

Equipment & Stage Cancellations

* Email the or cancel on [Patron Portal](https://cdmwebcheckout.cdm.depaul.edu/patron) reservations **at least one business day in advance**. * No shows will incur a penalty.

Stage Use Guidelines

* Treat all stages as professional sound stages. * The reservation holder must be present throughout the reservation. * Please familiarize yourself with all policies before using the stages, you are responsible for ensuring all cast and crew follow these policies.

FULL STAGE POLICIES FAQ - STAGES

Common Areas & Additional Notes

For common areas (parking lots, kitchen, lounge, bathroom, loading bay), contact: **J.A. Hardy –** [**jhardy4@depaul.edu**](mailto:jhardy4@depaul.edu)**.** * For MFA Thesis Films, the MFA student is responsible for the full project, regardless of who makes the reservations. * All rules are subject to change.