Warner Grand Theatre

City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs

A significantly restored 1,500-seat Art Deco "neighborhood movie palace" in downtown San Pedro, built in 1930 by Warner Brothers. The vaudeville stage has been extended over a usable orchestra pit to a depth of 38'. 3 above-stage electrics; front lighting by balcony trees. 65' fly tower - counterweight system replaced in 2006 - up to 8 available line sets. 2 chorus and 4 star dressing rooms below stage, including 2 restrooms w/showers.

Public areas consist of a street level lobby and a mezzanine lobby - concessions operated by contractor. Restrooms in mezzanine and 1st basement; 1 disabled-access uni-sex restroom at ground floor lobby.

895 seat orchestra with wheelchair accessible seating area in rear orchestra, house left; 8 transfer seats (swing-away arms) available throughout orchestra. 600 seat loge and balcony seating in 2nd floor mezzanine.

Space Usage

Permitted Uses	Exhibition, Screening, Video/Film Shoot, Rehearsal, Performance, Class, Audition, Photo Shoot, Special Event, Audio Recording, Reading, Meeting
Disciplines	Dance, Music, Theatre, Film, Visual Art
Restrictions On Use	Pyrotechnics (open flame, flashboxes, indoor fireworks, etc.) require LAFD approval 10 days in advance of 1st use. No food or beverages allowed from the outside, unless booked for a private event that is not open to the public. Minimum 15 minute intermission required for all public events. Events must conclude no later than 12am.

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Booking Policies

How To Book	Call business office (310) 548-2493 inquire as to date availability. If date(s) available, receive a booking info & application packet. Review the info & complete and return the 2-page application. WGT manager will draft a cost estimate & permit for use for your review. Submit 2 signed copies of the permit & required booking deposit to the bus. office, and start promoting your event!
Hours Of Operation	Subject to availability - generally 8am to 12am, 7 days/week. Performance or tech/rehearsal day rent is for a max 12-hour day. Staff charges are straight time for the first 8 hours, time and 1/2 for the next 4 hours and double time for all hours over 12.
Rental Policy	WGT is included on the National Register of Historic Places and is a historically significant, fragile 80+ year old space. Some proposed use(s) may not be considered appropriate, in the judgement of WGT or City of Los Angeles management. In such cases, WGT will do everything it can to help you find an alternative space.
Cancellation Policy	Bookings may be canceled up to 30 calendar days before scheduled date for full refund of deposit. If canceled less than 30 calendar days in advance, a portion of the deposit is retained as liquidated damages.
Allows Last Minute Reservations	true
Booking Requirements	Deposit, Full payment, References, On site meeting, Proof of liability insurance required, Lease agreement
Personnel Available at Time of Rental	On site manager, Maintenance, Rates include some or all equipment
Personnel Available at Time of Performance	Stage hands, Box office staff, Sound technician, Light technician, Technical director, Call for addtl performance personnel
Payment Types	Check, Credit card
Options	Cross-promotion opportunities
Other Allowed Activities	Street shoes, Rosin use, Live percussion, Amplified music, Alcohol permitted

Features

Space Dimensions	1900.0 sqft
Space Features	Column-free, Air-conditioned, Heated, Grid, Wings/backstage space, Fly space/theatrical rigging, Orchestra pit, Stage curtains, Rigging points
Technology	None specified
Flooring	Nonsprung wood, Marley available
Stage Configuration	Proscenium
Stage Dimensions	50 ft x 38 ft with 35 ft ceiling
Seating Capacity	1494
Seating Arrangement	Fixed, Multi level

Equipment

Lighting	Light board, Lighting instruments
Furniture	Chairs, Podium, Risers
Artist Amenities	Dressing rooms, Shower, Secure storage, Private restroom
Instruments And Accessories	Rehearsal piano, Performance piano
Audio	Sound system, Microphone, CD player
Video Film	Digital projector, Projection screen, DVD player, 2 matched Norelco AA 35mm projectors w/platter; 1 16mm projector; ($250 rental charge for screenings) Digital projector Sharp XG-PH50X Conference Series DLP - $250/event rental + operator
Studio Arts	None specified

Other

Parking	Street parking, Paid garage/lot parking
Accessibility	ADA-compliant, Lobby and house, Patron restrooms, Backstage restroom, Backstage, Stage
Audience Services	Staffed concession, Restrooms, Box office, Lobby
Miscellaneous	None specified

Rates

Use	Hourly	Daily	Weekly	Monthly
Exhibitions	-	-	-	-
Screenings	-	-	-	-
Video/Film Shoots	$50	$2,500	-	-
Rehearsals	$50	$500	-	-
Performances	-	$2,000	-	-
Class	$50	$500	-	-
Auditions	$50	$500	-	-
Photo Shoots	$50	$2,500	-	-
Special Events	$50	$1,500	-	-
Audio Recording	-	-	-	-
Reading	$50	$1,500	-	-
Meetings	$50	$1,000	$3,500	$12

Non-Profit Rates

Use	Hourly	Daily	Weekly	Monthly
Exhibitions	-	-	-	-
Screenings	-	-	-	-
Video/Film Shoots	$25	$1,250	-	-
Rehearsals	$25	$250	-	-
Performances	-	$1,000	-	-
Class	$25	$250	-	-
Auditions	$25	$250	-	-
Photo Shoots	$25	$1,250	-	-
Special Events	$25	$750	-	-
Audio Recording	-	-	-	-
Reading	$25	$750	-	-
Meetings	$25	$500	$1,250	$6,000