Cutting Hall Box Office

Cutting Hall

Rescheduled Performances at Cutting Hall

Cutting Hall is a unique facility owned and operated by the Palatine Park District. In 1977, the Park District purchased the former Palatine High School’s Cutting Hall Auditorium. The Park District’s intentions were to restore and preserve Cutting Hall so that area residents could enjoy and participate in community, as well as professional programs in their own community.

Rentals

The 430-seat auditorium offers a stage, rehearsal room and two dressing rooms for rental. To inquire about rates or for further information, please call 847-991-5318. Cutting Hall is located at 150 E. Wood Street in Palatine.

During the course of the year, the Park District utilizes Cutting Hall for performances by professional and community theater groups, performing arts series for children, the Palatine Park District Presents Series, the Palatine Concert Band and Park District programs including theater, dance, and the Palatine Children’s Chorus.

Cutting Hall offers residents an opportunity to share their talents and resources in the performing arts. The Park District is proud to offer this lively example of the rich heritage which is found in our area. We sincerely hope that you will always enjoy the quality programs presented at Cutting Hall.

History
The 430-seat auditorium is named after the first principal of Palatine High School, Mr. Charles Cutting. He was born in Highgate Springs, Vermont, on March 1, 1854. He received his early education in Minnesota and graduated from Williamette University in Salem, Oregon. In 1874, he came to Palatine to pursue a teaching career, and six years later he was admitted to the Illinois State Bar. He went on to become Master of Chancery of the Circuit Court of Cook County and was a member of the Cook County Board of Education for nine years.

When the curtains first opened on the Cutting Hall stage on September 15, 1928, the theater’s appearance was similar to today. The crosswork of beams was hand decorated by Gustave Bandt, one of four artists in the world who did this work. The stage curtain displayed the P.H.S. monogram on a purple and gold drape.

Box Office

Tickets can be purchased at the Community Center, 250 E. Wood Street while Cutting Hall is closed. Tickets will be sold Wednesday through Saturday, 2:00 - 6:00 pm as well as one hour before each performance start time. For tickets call 847-705-5123 x243.

Box Office Services and Online Ticket Purchasing
Cutting Hall Box Office 847-202-5222

Hours

Wednesday through Saturday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm and one hour prior to each performance.

All shows and events at Cutting Hall will have their tickets sold through the NEW Cutting Hall Box Office.

The box office staff will:

Answer the phone and assist walk-up patrons during regular box office hours Wednesday through Saturday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm and one hour prior to each performance. Phone messages will be returned in a timely manner.
Provide user-friendly online ticket sales 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Accept credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) for all box office and online ticket sales.
Provide e-ticketing, which allows patrons to print their own ticket at home.
Allow patrons to select the exact seat they want from a visual seating chart (Except for General Admission Shows).
Sell Community Theater season ticket subscriptions and special event items such as dinner theater packages or opening night gala tickets.
Accept donations to presenting non-profit organizations using Cutting Hall.
Sell other goods or services such as promotional items (cups, t-shirts), gift certificates to upcoming shows, etc.
Take information from interested patrons to be included on mailing lists to receive information about upcoming shows and events