. >> reporter: like set designer kenneth larson. >> we're struggling, and i think just one more nail production coffin. >> reporter: most of hair stylist franky hernandez's clients are in film and television. his salon sits empty. >> it has affected not only us, but the people that are assisting us and are helping us keep this whole production going. >> reporter: he's living paycheck to paycheck and doesn't know how he'll pay the rent. >>> it's almost like one domino fell and -- >> 100%. with hardly any warning. >> reporter: those big productions also meant a whole lot of mouths tod.>> j likelite el>> rorter: she saw hereos ve. but she pivoted, selling curbside in her l.a. community. how are you able to make your bills? >> thankfully, my landlord said, payour staff, don't worry about me, worry about surviving. >> reporter: hollywood is at its best in the worst of times, providing an escape from reality. but for theater-owner lance, there is no escaping this. >>> how much income lost are we talking about? >> hundreds of thousands. >> reporter: he's had to layoff his ticket takers, tho