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STEWARDSHIP OF OUR Historic CAMPUS
THE NEED Our physical campus is comprised of the historic 1934 Beverly Hills post office, the adjoining 500-seat Bram Goldsmith Theater, and the sprawling outdoor areas nestled in the center of the iconic Beverly Hills Golden Triangle. The original building has been repurposed as administrative offices, the 150-seat Lovelace Studio Theater, and our GRoW @ The Wallis education wing – which features accessible rehearsal space and multiuse classrooms. The Wallis’ expansive outdoor space has been a source of creative energy since our very first season — it has offered a remarkably broad slate of unique and site-specific programs. As a performing arts venue and a community hub, we must remain on the vanguard of welcoming audiences in an everchanging world, without sacrificing our high standards of preservation for our historic landmark space. THE VISION
The Wallis seeks to engage and enliven the building we occupy, preserve this landmark for future generations, and take advantage of the intimate and imaginative relationships it creates among the building, art, artists, and audiences. TOGETHER, WE WILL • Provide our exceptional campus with the utmost care by giving special consideration to the significant preservation needs of our 1934 historical building and its architecture.
The Wallis ARRIVES
A COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN
Historic post office view of current Jim and Eleanor Randall Grand Hall at The Wallis, photo courtesy The Wallis Archives
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Maintain excellent facilities standards to sustain The Wallis as an iconic cultural asset of the City of Beverly Hills.
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Continue to remain on the vanguard of best practices in security, safety, accessibility, ADA compliance, and enhanced technology.
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Honor our legacy as a hub for local civic life by establishing and maintaining a fund for future capital improvements.
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Continue to allocate resources thoughtfully, to upgrade technologies for the enhancement of audience and artist experiences.
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