Rent the Doris Duke Theatre
Step inside a space that fuses heritage with technology
The newest venue on our campus opened in 2025 as a flexible black box theater space beautifully integrated into its environment, with massive sliding doors that connect the indoor stage to the natural landscape of the Pillow. The venue offers a modular environment where the stage and seating can be redefined for each contract. It is the first of its kind to be built with a native digital backbone, making it just as capable of hosting a global livestream as it is a wedding dinner.
Two lobbies, as well as an exhibition space, provide ample room to congregate, move between gathered groups, and interact with information on display.
Dressing rooms, plus a "green room" with kitchen, allow for private conversations, room to rest, personal item storage, and a quiet space to prepare for all that your event requires.
A communal fire pit and garden of native plants, located along the east side of the building, nurtures a deep connection with nature, and honors the area's Indigenous history.
Quick facts: the Doris Duke Theatre
Approximately 20,000 square feet
Theater seating for up to 230 guests
Reception seating for up to 300 guests
Your New Favorite Cutting-Edge Space
Use the Doris Duke Theatre for:
- Events and Galas: Vast floor space perfect for wedding dinners, dancing, and large-scale corporate functions
- Industry and Tech: Ideal for product launches and brand activations requiring cutting-edge visuals
- Media Production: A premier film location with full green screen capability and spatial audio
- Artistic Innovation: A sandbox for AI, extended reality (XR), robotics, and immersive performance
Property and Technical Amenities
- Technical: High-bandwidth low-latency Wi-Fi, access to elevated technical needs, basic lighting/sound packages
- Space: Array of seating and stage configurations, professional dance floors
- Support: Green room with modest kitchen (fridge, burners, dishwasher, sink)
- Furniture: Cocktail tables (high and low tops) with chairs included
- Logistics: Ample parking, public restrooms, and onsite garbage/recycling
- Utilities: Full HVAC (A/C, heat), electricity, and hot water included
On-Site Lodging
Staying at Jacob's Pillow is part of the experience. After your celebration or production wraps, retreat to one of our charming on-campus lodgings—rustic, historic, and warmly inviting.
Go beyond the ordinary.
Contact us to discuss the many ways to enhance your hosted experience. Ask about a total buy out!
For information on available dates, pricing and packages, or to schedule a site visit, email us at [email protected].
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