The following information applies to dates available within the Ford Amphitheatre season only, May through October. Box office services may be negotiated.

The basic rental price for a single stage performance (one 10-hour day) is $4,200 plus $1 per ticket issued. The following services are included in this price:

- House Management
- Basic House Staff (Ushers, ticket takers)
- Production Manager (for pre-event planning)
- Use of front-of-house sound system
- Use of the Ford's lighting equipment
- Maintenance
- Concessions

Stage crew, security services, stage monitor sound system and insurance are not included.

PRODUCTION MANAGER AND STAGE CREW

The Ford has a Production Manager that will work with event producers in advance of events with regard to all aspects of their technical and production requirements and to develop a detailed plan for their scheduled time in the theatre. Producers typically attend at least two production/technical meetings with the Ford's Production Manager.

Technical crews are scheduled for rehearsals and performances as needed, and are paid for by the producer. Costs for crew members are billed according to the following rate schedule:

These rates apply for both rehearsal and performance days, and for set-up, rehearsal, performance, strike and restore. The Production Manager, in consultation with the event producer, will determine exact staffing required and provide the producer with an estimate of anticipated crew costs prior to the event.

Organizations may be allowed to use their own technical crew (with the prior approval of the Production Manager) for load-in, load-out, set-up of set, props and costume operation, but must use Ford Amphitheatre crew when hanging and focusing lights, rigging, and operating the Ford's sound and lighting control consoles.

SECURITY STAFF

Any security people needed beyond the Ford's basic house staff will be billed at $20 per hour. The Ford's Managing Director or his designee, in consultation with the event producer, will determine exact security staffing requirements.

SOUND AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS

The Ford has a high quality front-of-house sound system and a general lighting package, use of which is included in the licensing fee for the theatre. The Ford also has stage monitor sound equipment which it makes available for a nominal rental charge ($150 to $600 per day depending on the specific equipment needed). For more information about the Ford's equipment inventory, visit: http://www.fordamphitheatre.com/en/ford/technical.asp.

INSURANCE
A certificate of insurance must be received no later than 30 days prior to first use of the theatre. Insurance must include:

1) Bodily injury in the amount of $1,000,000 per person and per occurrence, naming the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and the Los Angeles Philharmonic as additional insured.

2) Property Damage in the amount of $100,000 naming the County and the Los Angeles Philharmonic as additional insured.

Insurance coverage may be purchased through the County's Special Events Liability Insurance provider, Municipality Insurance Services. For a quotation, please call 800-420-0555.

DEPOSITS AND PAYMENT
A $1000 deposit is required to hold a date on the Amphitheatre's calendar. Payment covering the rental fee and anticipated technical and security costs is due 30 days in advance of the first use of the theatre. Some events may require an additional security deposit. Exact details of deposits and payments are clarified in the licensing agreement for use of the theatre.

CURFEW & LENGTH OF PERFORMANCE POLICY
All events must end no later than 11:00 p.m.

SOUND LIMIT POLICY
Decibel levels will not exceed 95 at any time. There will be a $500 penalty per incident deducted from the security deposit for any event exceeding 95 decibels on house db meter.

COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS
32 Complimentary tickets for each performance will be made available to the County for use at the disposition of the Ford's Managing Director.

PUBLICITY
All publicity for the event must be submitted for approval in advance of any printing or distribution.

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Upon submitting proof of 501(c)3 status, non-profit organizations may receive a rental rate of $3,500 and waiver of the $1 per ticket fee. All other financial requirements remain the same.

FILM LOCATION SHOOTS
Film rentals are negotiated on a case by case basis.
The above information is meant to provide an overview of basic rental requirements. This information does not include all components of an actual contract.

For more information or to check availability of the theatre for a specific event, contact the General Manager at the Ford Theatres, Adam Davis, at (323) 856-5792 or via e-mail at adavis@lacountyarts.org.

The John Anson Ford Theatres are owned and operated by the County of Los Angeles and located in a Los Angeles County Regional Park.