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A view of Beckman auditorium's exterior
A view of Beckman auritorium and Beckman Mall at dusk
Interior view of the Beckman Auditorium
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Beckman Auditorium

Operated by Caltech Event Productions as a campus and community service

Donated to Caltech by Dr. Arnold O. and Mabel Beckman

Beckman Auditorium is operated by Caltech Event Productions 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.

Beckman Auditorium is located on Michigan Avenue south of Del Mar Boulevard, Pasadena. Directions

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Technical information summary
Specification Details
Building Shape Circular with conical shaped roof
Building Capacity 1136 (836 main floor, 300 balcony)
Dimensions 60 ft high, 120 ft in diameter
Color Scheme (interior) Red, white, and gold
Stage 24 ft maximum depth at center, 8 ft maximum depth Stage Right and Stage Left, by 43 ft wide
Stage Floor Height 16 in
Main Curtain 37 ft high (does not close)
Lighting Spotlights in soffit, above stage and at rear of house
Projection Booth Houses lighting controls, and projection equipment. Sound is outside of booth
Types of Events Lectures, concerts, theater, dance, films, symposia, and conferences
ADA Wheelchair access, assistive listening devices, large-type programs, readers, and ASL interpreters