HOOLIGAN Theatre Company is committed to sustainability.

​Sustainability involves weaving together the considerations of environmental well-being, social fairness, and economic prosperity to foster communities that are vibrant, healthy, inclusive, and capable of withstanding challenges for both the present and future generations. It acknowledges the intricate interplay between these facets, understanding that addressing such multifaceted issues demands a holistic systems perspective and a recognition of their complexity. HOOLIGAN Theatre Company will continue to promote sustainability by actively seeking innovative eco-friendly practices, integrating them into all aspects of production, and engaging both the company and audiences in meaningful dialogue about environmental sustainability.

Next Sustainability Workshop
Thursday, November 14th from 6-7pm in Kaplan Hall A-Level

HOOLIGAN's Environmental Statistics

  • Average audience members can travel up to 19 kilometers to get to and from a theater venue. This equates to 0.006t CO₂ worth of carbon emissions per audience member per show!
  • To offset this, we use theater venues on campus, which are walkable for the UCLA students and faculty that make up the majority of our audiences.
  • Since our Winter Rep 2024 venue holds 192 audience members per show, we can save up to 1.152t CO₂ worth of emissions. This is 6.912t CO₂ we save for our 6 Winter Rep shows combined!
  • These numbers do not even include the emissions we save by our production members being able to walk to the venue during our tech week rehearsals and all rehearsals throughout the quarter.

How HOOLIGAN Incorporates Sustainable Practices​​

Set Design and Construction
  • Reusable and Recyclable Materials - designing sets from materials that can be reused in later shows or recycled, reducing waste
  • Digital Sets - using projections and digital backdrops to minimize the need for physical set pieces
  • Rental and Sharing - sharing or renting set pieces, furniture, and props between companies and organizations to decrease the demand for new materials
  • Shoutout to CBS Studios for letting us reuse their old materials!
Lighting and Sound
  • Energy-Efficient Lighting - using LED lights or other energy-efficient lighting technologies to reduce energy consumption
  • Energy Management - turning off all equipment when not in use and utilizing renewable sources when possible
  • Sound Design - choosing equipment with more efficient power consumption and longer life expectancy
Costumes
  • Sustainable Fabrics - choosing costumes made from sustainable, organic, or recycled materials
  • Costume Sharing and Rental - sharing and renting costumes to reduce the need for buying new pieces
  • Repurposing - altering existing costumes or buying second-hand clothing to minimize environmental impact
Venue Operations
  • Recycling and Composting - creating recycling and composting programs for theatre waste and being mindful of disposing of trash in an environmentally friendly manner
  • Accessible Venues - using venues that are walkable, cyclable, or accessible through public transportation to limit carbon emissions
  • Energy Management - using smart thermostats and energy management systems to reduce electricity and heating consumption
Marketing
  • Paperless Tickets and Programs
  • Eco-Friendly Flyers - printing posters or flyers on recyclable or FSC-certified paper
  • Eco-Friendly Ink - using inks that are VOC- and alcohol-free to better help the environment
Audience Engagement
  • Education - educating audiences about sustainability through workshops, informative posts, and eco-friendly practices visible in theatre operations
  • Community Involvement - participating in sustainability initiatives and attending other UCLA organizations' environmental events​
  • Virtual Opportunities - offering workshops and events virtually to reduce the need for travel and physical resources, increasing accessibility

Sustainability on Broadway

Broadway Shows with Environmental Messages

The Broadway Green Alliance

  • The Broadway Green Alliance (BGA), formed in 2008, acts as the theatre community's hub for environmental resources and advocacy.
  • BGA promotes eco-friendly practices through education, annual events, and waste diversion drives, significantly reducing e-waste and textile waste.
  • The Green Captain program mobilizes theatre professionals to lead sustainability efforts, resulting in significant backstage changes like energy-efficient lighting and the use of rechargeable batteries.
  • BGA's initiatives illustrate the practicality of integrating sustainability into Broadway, emphasizing the cultural influence of theatre in promoting environmental awareness and action.
HOOLIGAN Theatre Company
PO Box 24943 Los Angeles, CA 90024
EMAIL: [email protected]
​PHONE: (310) 363-0482​