# Lark Theater

> Lark Theater is a nonprofit cinema and cultural venue in Larkspur, California. Its restored 1940 Art Deco building hosts independent and classic films, filmed opera and theater, live music, storytelling and private events, supported by admissions, memberships, donations and sponsorships.

- **Founded:** 2003
- **Headquarters:** Larkspur, United States
- **Founders:** Bernice Baeza (Co-founder of nonprofit revival; former executive director), Heidi Hillenbrand (Co-founder of nonprofit revival)
- **Team size:** A chamber directory describes 10-16 employees; this is not a verified current headcount.
- **Products:** Film exhibition, Event cinema, Live events, Annual membership, Venue rental
- **Notable:** Historic theater restored and reopened in July 2004., Community campaign attracted more than 800 individual donors in 2007., Art Deco Society preservation award.

## Products & services

- **Film exhibition** — Independent films, new releases, classics, family films and themed retrospectives.
- **Event cinema** — Met Opera: Live in HD, National Theatre Live and other filmed stage performances.
- **Live events** — Jazz, storytelling and silent films accompanied by live musicians.
- **Annual membership** — Community $85, Contributor $195, Benefactor $500 and Champion $1,000; benefits apply to two people per showing, with event exclusions. Prices checked September 2026.
- **Venue rental** — Private screenings, business events, celebrations, school functions and fundraisers; pricing by inquiry.
- **Sponsorships** — 2026 series sponsorships start at $2,500, $5,000 and $10,000, with recognition and tier-dependent benefits.

## Achievements

- Historic theater restored and reopened in July 2004.
- Community campaign attracted more than 800 individual donors in 2007.
- Art Deco Society preservation award.
- County of Marin green-business certification.

## Latest updates

- **2025-12** — Josh Costello succeeded Ellie Mednick as executive artistic director.
- **2026-03** — College of Marin Classic Films Club sponsored a free centennial screening on March 26.
- **2026-09** — Film Noir series ran September 2-7, with advertised tickets of $10 general and $8 members.
- **2026-10** — The theater advertises the start of its 2026-27 Met Opera season for October 3; upcoming as of September 11.

## Links

- Website: https://larktheater.net/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lark-theater
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/LarkTheater
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LarkTheater

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Last updated: 2026-09-11