The Hobgoblin Playhouse

The Hobgoblin Playhouse is surrounded by street parking, including numerous metered spaces on Santa Monica Blvd., Cole Ave., and Wilcox Ave.

There are also a number of unmetered parking spaces on Cole just north of Santa Monica Blvd.

General Rules

• No smoking in or around the building
• Alcohol is allowed on-site for private events with prior written approval from the Venue
• Events or productions that wish to sell alcohol as part of concessions must secure the proper temporary permitting

All ages are allowed in the space

Natural Light

The theater space does not have access to natural light.

The lobby has plentiful natural light via a large window in the north-facing storefront wall

Lighting Equipment

The theater space uses small halogen fixtures for general work lighting.

For classes, workshops, events, and productions, the space is equipped with a general repertory plot. The plot consists of:

• 4x Shehds LED RGBW Lekos w/ 50 degree lenses
• 2x Chauvet Intimidator moving lights
• 10x Shehds LED PAR RGBAW+UV LED wash lights
• ETC Nomad Lighting Control System

Productions are not allowed to alter the focus, position, or patch of the existing light plot.

Due to power constraints, productions are not allowed to bring in their own supplemental lighting equipment, or use any additional lighting units beyond what is already hanging in the plot.

Our resident lighting designer is available for productions and events in this space. Additional fees and equipment rental may apply.

Space is not soundproof

Ambient noise description

During the day, you can sometimes hear faint music and noise from the boxing gym next door through the walls.

Theatrical Sound System

The Hobgoblin Playhouse is equipped with a 5-point surround sound system and amp In turn, connected to a laptop running both QLab v4 and v5

The space is also equipped with a Shure wireless hand microphone and mic stand

HD Projector

The Hobgoblin Playhouse is equipped with a NEC NP-502H 1080P HD Projector HDMI cable that extends to the booth. Bookings can connect to the projector using their own laptops via HDMI connection, or load their video files onto our laptop running QLab v4 or v5.

Crew access

Ground Floor

Equipment loading description

Front entrance is located at ground level

Rear entrance to The Hobgoblin Playhouse is accessible via the building entrance located on Cole Ave.

Staging area is available

The space has a small rehearsal room which can double as a staging area. Also, for events shooting on our stage, makeup and wardrobe typically like to set up in the front lobby

Some rooms are off-limits for shooting

No one is permitted in the equipment closet or loft storage without express advance permission.

Shooting the exterior of the building is allowed

Please note that some productions and events may require the presence of an on-site representative at an additional fee.

Circuit breakers are accessible

There are two circuit breaker panels in this space. The first is located on stage in the upstage left corner (convenient!) The second is located backstage next to where the ladders are stored. Please do not access the panels yourself, except in an emergency.

There are power outlets throughout the space, including 2 sets of outlets on stage

Production/Event insurance is required

Minimum $1 million in general liability coverage. If you do not have your own general liability insurance, you can purchase a rider for this location through The StageCrafts.

Furniture and decorations may be moved

There are a number of stock furniture pieces and hand props that can be used, but they must be put back in the order illustrated in the storage areas.

Smoke machines are allowed

Nudity is allowed

• Street parking on Santa Monica Blvd. and side streets (with unmetered spaces on the north side of Cole)
• Rehearsal/green room space included in most rentals
• Full light grid with repertory plot, controlled by an ETC Nomad
• Theatrical 5-point surround sound system, controlled by a laptop running QLab v4 or v5

• Chairs
• WiFi
• Wireless Shure hand mic w/ stand
• Assorted stage boxes and furniture
• Assorted hand props
• 6' and 8' long folding tables
• Wardrobe racks
• NEC NP-502H 1080P HD Projector
• On-stage HDMI connection for HD Projector

The StageCrafts can provide a number of personnel to help fill out your team for your production or event, including:

• On-Site Rep
• Stage Manager
• Board Operator
• Box Office Manager
• Lighting Designer
• Master Electrician
• Sound Designer
• Projection Designer
• Livestream Operator

Lighting Design and Programming

if you are interested in having professional-grade lighting for your event, book our resident lighting designer and a lighting package so we can make you shine!

QLab Programming

Looking to add sound and/or video to your booking? Book our QLab Programming services, and one of our resident designers will be happy to take your sound and video assets and program them into our system for pitch-perfect playback.

Livestream Broadcasting

Why perform only for the audience in the room, when your production or event can be broadcast worldwide? Included in our Livestreaming package is a three-camera setup that we can use to broadcast to the streaming destination of your choice. If you don't have an account on a suitable destination, you may be able to use The StageCrafts' own YouTube channel for your initial broadcast.

General Liability Insurance

All bookings and events are required to have at least $1 million in general liability coverage. If you do not have your own General Liability policy, you can purchase a rider on ours. Your coverage is good at any of our venues for any event you may book between date of purchase until our master policy renews on May 1st each year.

Press Release Composition

Want to get the word out about your show or event, but don't have a press agent? You can hire our publicist to compose a professional press release for you. As a bonus, they will provide you with a list of press outlets and contacts suitable to reach out to about your event!

Ticketing and Box Office Services

List your event or production on our ticketing platform for free, and take home 100% of your ticket sales! Pair this with our Livestreaming Services to sell virtual tickets to your event, and with our Box Office Manager for us to handle your ticketing and box office services for you. One less thing for you to worry about! You can visit our ticketing site at events.TheStageCrafts.com

Lighting Equipment

The Hobgoblin Playhouse is equipped with a simple repertory plot, boasting 4x Shehds RGBW LED Lekos, 10x Shehds RGBWA+UV LED PARs, and 2x Chauvet Intimidators. As this space is a pop-up venue, there is little to no power available for additional lighting instruments.

Sound Equipment

If you have a production with multiple audio inputs, we have a Behringer Xenyx X1832USB Premium 18-Input 3/2-Bus Mixer with USB/Audio Interface available for rent.