FACT SHEET
 
Beckman Auditorium is operated by Campus Programs as a campus and community service. A broad spectrum of performing arts, lectures, films, classes and entertainment events are offered throughout the academic year. All events presented in Beckman Auditorium are directly sponsored by Caltech.
 
Donated to Caltech byDr. and Mrs. Arnold Beckman
ArchitectEdward Durrell Stone
LocationMichigan Avenue south of Del Mar Boulevard, Pasadena
DedicatedFebruary, 1964
Building ShapeCircular with conical shaped roof
Seating Capacity 1136 (836 main floor, 300 balcony)
Dimensions60 feet high, 120 feet in diameter
Color Scheme (Interior)Red, white, and gold
Stage 24 feet maximum depth at center, 8 feet maximum depth Stge Right and Stage Left, by 43 feet wide
Stage Floor Height16 inches
Main Curtain37 feet high (Does not close)
LightingSpotlights in soffit, above stage and at rear of house
Projection BoothHouses lighting controls, and projection equipment. Sound is outside of booth
Other Facilities Offstage dressing room; Lounge, and one rehearsal room in basement
Types of EventsLectures, concerts, theater, dance, films, symposia, and conferences
ADAWheelchair access, assistive listening devices, large-type programs, readers, and ASL interpreters


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