Prichard Auditorium

  
East Seating Area             Basketball/Volleyball
                              Area with Stage

  
Concession Windows                     Meeting Area

 
Concession Kitchen                     Main Kitchen


Main Kitchen Cooking Area

Prichard Auditorium is continually referred to as "the jewel of Southeast Nebraska."  In the year 2000, a $1.5 million renovation was completed to include many upgrades to the facility.   This exceptional sports, exposition, cultural, and performing arts facility is the location of choice for most of the major events that occur in Falls City, Southeast Nebraska, and the three-state region.

The community's most used public building, Prichard Auditorium was built in the 1930's after Laura L. Prichard donated funds as a memorial to husband Leander C. Prichard. The community matched funds and Prichard Auditorium was built by the WPA program. The Building's exterior consists of 2,000 tons of native limestone from Richardson County.

The facility currently provides

• Fully functioning kitchen and equipment for preparation of large meals
• Fully functioning concession stand
• A meeting room area
• Basketball and volleyball court
• Seating capacity for 2000
• Lighted stage and spotlight for performances
• Dressing rooms and locker rooms
• Sports and performance equipment
• Tables, coat racks, and chairs

Prichard Auditorium hosts (to name a few)

• Sacred Heart and Falls City Public School System Basketball and Volleyball practices, games and district tournaments
• Community Adult Basketball and Volleyball team matches
• Youth Wrestling meets and tournaments
• Various sporting events and camps
• Benefits and Community Banquets
• Holiday programs, cultural presentations and musical performances
• Walkers during the hours of 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Monday through Friday
• Wedding Receptions and Prom and After-Prom Parties
• Toy, Farm & Home Shows and other various expos
• Red Cross Bloodmobiles

New Rental Rates

Main Facility

Revenue Producing Function                        $150.00/day + 15% of gate fees
Non-revenue Function                                    $100.00/day
School Practices                                            $     2.50/hour
Town Sports                                                    $20.00/every 2 hours
Birthday Parties                                              $20.00/every 2 hours

Concession Area

Concession Area Only                                    $25.00/day
Concession Area w/Kitchen                           $40.00/day
 

Prichard Auditorium is located at 17th and Barada Street, Falls City, Nebraska. For more information, driving directions, or to rent the auditorium facilities, tables, chairs, coat racks, kitchen equipment, and other auditorium rental equipment for your special event, please contact: City Hall - Administration office at 402.245.2851 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon and 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. 

*These are the most frequently asked questions. For more details, please contact the city office.