1. Who owns and operates the Vision Theatre?

The City of Los Angeles purchased the Vision in 1999. Since then the theater has been operated by the City’s Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA). Currently, the Performing Arts & Cultural Facilities division of the DCA oversees the operations of the Vision Theatre.

2. How is programming determined?

Commercial and non-profit producers and presenters rent the Vision theater for their own presentations. DCA is not actively producing programming, but reserves the right to be selective about determining which producers and presenters will be renting the facilities.

3. How are tickets sold for Vision events?

Box operations are the sole responsibility of the producer renting the theater space at the Vision, so the arrangement for ticket sales will vary for each production.

4. What is the  per ticket Facilities Use Fee that is charged on all admissions?

The  per ticket Facilities Use Fee is a charge built into ticket pricing that helps pay the cost of public use of the facilities during an event. The charge is due only for tickets presented for admission, rather than for all tickets printed up for the event.

5. Are any tickets exempt from the Facilities Use Fee?

Vision house seats used, Press comps, and tickets that are provided by producers for use by community social service organizations are exempt from the $1 per ticket Facilities Use Fee.

6. If I have tickets printed and sold elsewhere, can I be exempted from the Facilities Use Fee?

No. The fee helps defray the cost of operations of Vision’s public areas – it is not tied to box office operations or the number of tickets printed.

7. Where do Vision Patrons Park?

In addition to metered street and city parking lots surrounding the Vision off of Degnan Blvd., and 43rd Street, there is convenient, secure parking available behind the theater north of the Vision.

8. Who operates concessions? Can my organization sell or give away food or alcoholic beverages? Who assumes liquor liability?

Concessions are always operated by Vision. Food and beverages may be given away at receptions approved by the Vision a minimum of two weeks in advance. Alcoholic beverages may be served at receptions upon presentation to Vision of a 1-day license from the State ABC Board; liquor consumers may not be asked for donations; and Liquor liability is required as part of the general liability policy provided by producers for any events where liquor will be served.

9. Briefly, what is the basic process to establish a booking at Vision?

• Call the Vision booking manager to check availability of your date(s).
• Complete a booking application. Supporting documents such as proof of non-profit status may be requested.
• Meet with the Vision booking manager.
• Review the resulting cost estimate provided by Vision.
• Submit an executed Permit for Use with a 50% deposit on estimated charges (cashier’s check or money order) and evidence of general liability insurance coverage.
• Upon acceptance of Permit for Use, deposit, and evidence of insurance, the event is considered “booked” and you may begin publicity and marketing of the event.

9. What acknowledgments of the City and/or Cultural Affairs and Vision staff must appear in promotional materials and programs?

The logo and Standard departmental acknowledgments for the DCA will be provided for use by all producers upon acceptance of the booking.

10. Does Vision do any marketing or advertising of upcoming events?

At this particular juncture all marketing, advertising, publicity and promotions are the sole responsibility of producers and presenters who are renting Vision facilities for their events. No production may be promoted in any way until a Permit for use has been signed and Vision has received a deposit. Vision must approve all marketing /promotional materials that mention Vision or an event at Vision. Producers are welcome to sell promotional items, such as t-shirts or posters, at a table in the lobby.

11. What are the insurance requirements for renting space at Vision?

All events with an audience require single limit general liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Producer may provide proof of such insurance in the form of a binder or purchase it through the City of Los Angeles’ insurance broker. A free quote may be obtained by calling (800) 420-0555, ext 259. Failure to provide proof of insurance seven (7) days before the event may result in cancellation of the event.

12. Does the Vision have spaces for rehearsals and meetings?

Yes. Vision makes available the theater for rehearsals and its grand lobby for meetings, special events, fund-raises or other occasions. Producers who rent the lobby must get approval from the LA Fire Department Public Assembly division before holding an event in the Lobby. The Vision manager will assist in getting this approval.

Please expect this information to be updated perioridcally to reflect current market conditions.