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General Information:
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Grand Performances was partially conceived by the Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency as part of an 11.2 acre multi-use site at California Plaza located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Since its inception in 1987, Grand Performances has evolved into a fusion of a traditional performing arts presenter, a typical multi-discipline festival and a free municipal outdoor summer concert series.
Grand Performances summer series takes place on two stages at California Plaza the Watercourt stage and the Marina Pavilion. The larger of the two venues - the Watercourt stage - is a unique performance site that can hold as many as 70 performers and is partially surrounded by a system of gardens and water features. The capacity crowd for this stage can be as large as 6,500 people. The smaller Marina Pavilion stage has an amphitheatre style feel and can accommodate close to 300 audience members.
This unique outdoor venue is the only one of its kind in Southern California. First-time evening attendees are often mesmerized by this extraordinary location - cradled between two high-rise towers, with water features (including the Watercourt) and the night time sky as a beautiful, natural canopy.
Grand Performances Event Policies:
General:
By entering California Plaza, each person consents that Grand Performances may photograph, film, videotape, record, or otherwise reproduce the image and/or voice of such person and use the same for any purpose whatsoever without any payment or liability to such person. No audio/visual recording of any kind is allowed without a signed written agreement from Grand Performances and the artist(s). Arrangements for media and special projects may be made, 48 hours in advance, through the Director of Marketing. Riding or use of bicycles, skateboards, scooters, etc is not permitted on plaza property. Audience members are not permitted to use candles, oil lamps or other open flames on the plaza at any time.
Accessibility:
California Plaza is fully wheelchair accessible. Special seating areas on the lower plaza are designated by signage or blue tape Phonic Ear System, for audio reinforcement, can be made available at patronís request with 48 hours notice.
For the enjoyment of others:
Patrons are asked to turn off ringers on their mobile phones and pagers during performances. If a call needs to be made, patrons should move out of the audience area to complete their calls. Patrons should move to the back of the seating area and away from the public if they wish to smoke, and should use the ash cans to dispose of cigarette butts.
Seating:
Signage or blue tape will be used to designate areas reserved for wheelchair seating.Patrons may bring portable chairs. Portable chairs should not block aisles, nor be used in designated wheelchair areas, designated dance areas or traffic areas. Due to fire/safety concerns, portable chairs with footrests or similar types of extensions are not allowed at California Plaza. Patrons may bring portable tables, coolers etc. for use prior to performance, but are asked to keep aisles clear at all times. We also ask that ìnon-seatingî items be removed or tucked out of the way, prior to the start of the performance.
Seat Reservations (General):
The seating opens 2 hours prior to performance. GP reserves the right to designate reserved seats at its discretion. (GP reserves seats for the donors who make our performances possible.) Patrons are welcome to select seats (except those reserved by Grand Performances) once the seating is open. One person can reserve a maximum of six seats. A person must be present at all times to hold the reservation. Blocks of seats indicated by blankets, tape, etc. will not be honored.
Seat Reservations (GP Guests):
GP guests are asked to arrive by 7:45pm. Reserved seating may be released after the start of the performance. Guests are responsible for keeping their seats once they have arrived.
Food and Beverage:
Patrons are asked to use plastic and aluminum containers. Plastic or paper cups should be used for beverages that come in glass bottles (including soft drinks and alcohol). Vendors have paper or plastic cups for beverages sold in glass bottles. While patrons are permitted to bring alcoholic beverages, red wine is not permitted due to risk of staining the granite.
Dogs:
Seeing Eye or other assistance animals are welcome at California Plaza. Patrons should not bring their pets to performances.
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