Evanston is requesting letters of intent from theater companies looking to lease the vacant Noyes Street Theatre starting in September, the city announced Wednesday.

The theater, located inside the Noyes Cultural Arts Center at 927 Noyes St., was previously occupied by Next Theatre Company until it vacated the space in November. According to the city, the location features relatively new assets, including new carpeting and 150 seats installed in 2013.

The 3,100-square-foot theater currently plays host to the Mudlark Theater Company, a children’s theater group that has occupied the space since February. Mudlark’s agreement with the NCAC gave them access to the Noyes Street Theatre until the end of this month.

The new lease would start September 1 and would last until the end of May 2016, the city said.

The city is looking for experienced companies to submit their letters by May 20 at 5 p.m., according to the city. Evanston officials expect to notify applicants of their decision by May 22.

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