Does BAM offer music lessons or any academic courses?
No. BAM is strictly a presenter of contemporary performing arts. Despite what "academy" may imply, we have never offered classes in the performing arts. We suggest you try contacting our neighbor, the Brooklyn Music School at 126 Saint Felix Street, Brooklyn, New York 11217. Phone (718) 638-5660 Fax (718) 638-1154

Does BAM rent out its theaters?
Yes. BAM stages and public spaces are available for rent when not in use for presentations. Past renters have included MTV, HBO and American Public Radio. For more information call Terence Dale at 718.636.4198 or email rentals@BAM.org

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What are the theater seating capacities?
The BAM Opera House seats 2109 and the BAM Harvey Theater seats 874.

How can I submit materials in consideration for an artistic booking?
BAM's annual fall season, the Next Wave Festival, focuses on the contemporary and nontraditional, performing arts. The spring season includes dance, theater, and opera. Within each of these components of BAM presents only fully-staged productions. BAM only presents performances that have been previously fully-produced. We present dance companies that we have had the opportunity to see perform over a period of time. If you feel your work may be appropriate for the artistic efforts we at BAM pursue, we would be willing to receive a videotape of the performers, and any promotional materials that you have in English. You may also place our names on your mailing list and, when possible, we shall endeavor to attend a performance.

For further information, email programming@BAM.org or mail materials to:
Joseph V. Melillo, Executive Producer, Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11217, USA