The mission of the wallis annenberg center for the performing arts ("the wallis") is to create, present and celebrate unique performing arts events and education programs that reflect the RICH cultural diversity of our community. Under the leadership of executive director & CEO robert VAN LEER, the wallis brings audiences world-class theater, dance, music, FILM, and family programs. Also offered are arts education and outreach programs that make the performing arts accessible to individuals of ALL AGES and backgrounds. We seek to cultivate a home in the heart of beverly hills where ALL members of the southern california community CAN participate in the arts. Since opening its doors in 2013, the wallis has established itself as a major force within the southern california arts landscape. The wallis is a 70,000 square-foot campus that adjoins the historic 1933 beverly hills post office with the state-of-the-art, 500-seat BRAM goldsmith theater.