We’re a nonprofit performing arts theater hosting music, comedy, theater, literary events, improv, film, spoken word, and more. We also offer Theater Rentals for parties, workshops, private showcases, and more.

BASIC DETAILS:

• 2 Set Format with 1 intermission.
• Performers book their co-bill band, musician, comics, films, actors or poets.
• Minimum verified draw is 40 attended (goals are 40-125 in SF and 40-75 in SR).
• Performers have their own promotions in place and also partner with our PR Team.

For Music Showcases: Volume/Band Parameters if not already Acoustic/Low Volume

• Vocals can be heard over music
• Play to the Room – Don’t Blast out the Audience
• Ear Plugs are never needed by Audience
• Simple Sound needs. 1 hour only from Load In to Doors open.
•  If not acoustic — a good example of a higher volume show for us is The Breeders Tiny Desk Concert. 

Since our programming is very diverse and since we are not a bar, restaurant or strictly music venue — we don’t have a built-in audience. 

SHOW TIMELINE: Load in 6:30pm | Tech/Sound Check 6:30-7:30pm | Doors at 7:30pm | Performance between 8:15-10:30 with one 15-20 minute Intermission.

Santa Rosa: 40-75 attended is the goal. 

Santa Rosa Terms are 70/30 split after $175-250 house expenses (pending set-up).  If total is less than House Expenses – TLC retains gross amount of door sales.  Artists never pay to meet house expenses.

Stage size = 8 ft deep, 12 ft wide

San Francisco: 40-125 is the goal. 

San Francisco Terms are 70/30 split after $175-250 house expenses (pending set-up).  If total is less than House Expenses – TLC retains gross amount of door sales.  Artists never pay to meet house expenses.

Stage size = 14 ft deep x 14 ft wide

We have a 30 mile Radius Clause of no other shows 3-wks before or after ours (unless it’s a low key gig that’s unlisted on your calendar and not announced or promoted until after our show).

The Lost Church .Org provides:

1. The Theater: Eclectic, dark, haunted Victorian Manor meets Weimar Cabaret/Speakeasy.
2. Sound: PA with Behringer X2222USB Board, 8 snake inputs from stage, (2) BOSE Speaker/Monitor TowerS, and 5 SM58 mics & stands/3 Mono DIs, 1 mini-jack adapter to play backing tracks from your device. Amps, ideally, are under 25 watts, please. Minimal lightly played drum kits and light percussion are welcome.
3. Simple lighting (on, dimmed, off. In Santa Rosa can adjust the stage, chandeliers, and side lights separately.)
4. Host/Sound person
5. Social Media promo (we have a dedicated Social Media/Community Manager for posts and an Ads Manager)
6. Press Releases to the Local Media
7. We’re on all Local Internet Listings
8. Monthly In-house Calendar — framed on the wall as posters and in handbill form
9. Promo in Lost Church Bulletin (4,500 + weekly subscribers)
10. Fiscal Sponsorship for Recurring Series Promoters who are applying for grants for their project
11. Ticketing service (https://www.thelostchurch.com/santa-rosa.html and https://thelostchurch.org/san-francisco/)

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Email booking@thelostchurch.org 

Subject line = Location (San Francisco or Santa Rosa) + Performer Names and DATE you are requesting.

Body of Email: Complete line-up, date range requested, websites, and brief description of the showcase.

Concise is best.

If music, please include a weblink to music or video where we can listen and review. If comedy, improv or theater please include a video.  Please do not send attachments!

Our Booking Agent will get back to you as soon as possible if your inquiry meets our criteria.

Please don’t hesitate to circle back and bring your email to the top of our inbox, again. Since we book between 35-45 performances and rental events per month we appreciate a friendly follow-up.

The Lost Church books shows approximately 3-4 months ahead.

THANK YOU!