Bovard Auditorium and Bovard South Hall
RESERVATION REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT LEAST 6 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.
Bovard Auditorium
Bovard Auditorium has a rich and enduring history as one of the oldest performance venues
in Southern California. This world-class performance venue features a capacity of 1235 plush
seats, world-class acoustics and soaring Neo-Gothic architecture.
Bovard South Hall
The Bovard South Hall features highly vaulted ceilings, natural hardwood floor and panelling in a beautiful, light-filled space adjacent to Bovard Auditorium. It can be used for small receptions, holiday parties, meet & greets, or any other small event! It can be rented separately or in conjunction with the Auditorium and comes at an additional cost.
USC Hospitality offers two convenient catering options for campus events.
Private Events & Conferences provides full-service catering for conferences, receptions, and special occasions. For personalized service, please contact our team at (213) 740-5956 or by email at private.events@usc.edu.
Catering2Go offers drop-off catering from some of USC’s most popular on-campus dining venues: the Amy King Dundon-Berchtold University Club, Panda Express, Seeds Marketplace, and Taco Taco. Menus are available at hospitality.usc.edu/catering2go. To place an order or learn more, contact (213) 740-7493.
Both options deliver exceptional quality and offer tax savings for USC schools and departments when paying with ISD or PPGG.
Bovard Auditorium Amenities
- 1235 seating capacity
- Fully ADA compliant seating and restrooms
- ADA access to stage
- Proscenium stage with large forestage and motorized rigging system
- State of the art audio and lighting systems
- Video projection system
- Two (2) group dressing rooms & one (1) star dressing room
- Ramped access to loading doors
- Auditorium reservation includes exclusive use of the walkway and the Bovard north and south lawns
- Highly trained, non-union staff
- Technical specifications
Bovard South Hall Amenities
- 1,360 square feet
- Fully ADA compliant
- Small kitchenette with a sink and refrigerator. Cooking onsite is prohibited
- Furniture is not included in rental. Tables, chairs, and other equipment may be rented and delivered via local party rental vendors
- Capacity of 188 – standing reception, or 70 – sit down reception
- *Capacity may decrease based on the layout of the room.
Pricing
All events at Bovard Auditorium are subject to both venue rental and staffing costs. Venue rental costs include use of all in-house equipment including lighting, audio, and projection systems. Staffing levels are at the discretion of Trojan Event Services and are optimized to deliver your requested event at a reasonable cost. Overtime and/or double time rates may apply to staffing costs. Rates are subject to change.
Bovard Auditorium is a revenue centered facility and is unable to reduce rates for fundraising events or non-profit organizations.
Venue Rates
Bovard Auditorium
| Group | Hourly Rate | Non-refundable Deposit | Cleaning & Damage Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| USC Student Organization | $140.00 | $300.00 | $1,000.00 |
| USC Department | $375.00 | $300.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Non-USC Client | $868.00 | $500.00 | $1,000.00 |
Bovard South Hall
| Group | Hourly Rate w/ Bovard Rental | Hourly Rate w/o Bovard Rental | Non-refundable Deposit | Cleaning & Damage Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC Student Organization | $95.00 | $140.00 | $100.00 | $300.00 |
| USC Department | $145.00 | $275.00 | $200.00 | $300.00 |
| Non-USC Client | $316.00 | $598.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Bovard Staffing Rates
| Role | Student Organization (Hourly Rate) | USC Department (Hourly Rate) | Non-USC Clients (Hourly Rate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Director | $34 | $39 | $49 |
| Stage Manager | $30 | $34 | $43 |
| House Manager | $30 | $34 | $43 |
| Event Staff Manager | $34 | $39 | $49 |
| Audio Technician | $27 | $31 | $39 |
| Lighting Technician | $27 | $31 | $39 |
| Theatrical Assistant | $26 | $30 | $38 |
| Media (A/V) Tech | $30 | $34 | $43 |
| Usher, Single | $22 | $27 | $35 |
| A Capella Crew | $163 | $187 | $236 |
| Acoustic Music Performance | $109 | $125 | $158 |
| Dance - Only Show | $163 | $187 | $236 |
| Lecture/Conference | $166 | $190 | $240 |
| Multiple Act Performance | $216 | $248 | $313 |
| House Staff Per Floor | $150 | $196 | $259 |
Bovard Auditorium Interior Photos
Bovard Exterior Photos
Bovard South Hall Photos
Bovard Dressing Rooms
Dressing Room Capacities
| Dressing Room A* | Dressing Room B** | Star Dressing Room*** |
|---|---|---|
| Holds up to 5 people | Holds up to 5 people | Holds up to 3 people |
*Stage Right
**Stage Left
***Adjacent to Stage Left, upstairs on 2nd level