Venue pitch · Working draft

The Douggy's
Venue Deck

Part one · The seating decision

How should people and dogs experience the show?

01

Fixed-seat theater

  • Strong sightlines
  • Less flexibility for dogs

LAYOUT 01Fixed-seat theater

02

Open-floor / ballroom

  • Preferred table layout
  • More room for dogs, guests, and production

LAYOUT 01 / 02Rounds

LAYOUT 02 / 02Half Rounds (Cabaret-Style)

Part two · The shortlist

Proposed Venues

01Hudson Theater & Coffee Shop02Brickroom LA03Taglyan Complex04Bram Goldsmith Theater05The Biltmore

Venue 01 · Traditional theater

Hudson Theater & Coffee Shop

Hollywood6539 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038 hudsontheatre.com

Pros

  • Marquee
  • Basic lighting and AV included
  • Café available for pre- and post-receptions

Cons

  • Limited production value and no strong WOW factor
  • No dedicated dog-relief area
  • Seats cannot be removed
  • Café may be too small to accommodate all guests comfortably

Venue 02 · Theater + Bar · Pup Patio · Welcome Room · Arrival Lounge · Sponsor Space

Brickroom LA

Mid-Wilshire5364 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 brickroomla.com

Pros

  • Marquee
  • Production-ready AV, lighting, LED wall, and technical staffing included
  • Tables and chairs included
  • BYOB option and flexibility to hire an outside licensed and insured caterer
  • Dedicated areas for dog relief, the pre-ceremony gathering, and the post-reception

Cons

  • Lacks the elegance of major awards shows

Venue 03 · Foyer · Ballroom · Gardens

Taglyan Complex

Hollywood1201 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90038 taglyancomplex.com

Pros

  • Lighting, AV, sound, technical staff, tables, chairs, risers, and stage included
  • Food and non-alcoholic beverages included for the venue minimum
  • Dedicated, elegant spaces for every element of the event: dogs, ceremony, reception, red carpet, and press
  • Significant opportunities for sponsor involvement
  • No union stagehands required

Cons

  • The 200-guest minimum may mean paying for more capacity than needed
  • The larger footprint may require additional décor, signage, staffing, and coordination
  • As with venues of this scale, multiple event spaces may complicate guest flow and staffing needs

Venue 04 · Grand Hall · Sculpture Garden · Theater · East West Bank Plaza

Bram Goldsmith Theater

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Beverly Hills9390 N Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 thewallis.org

Pros

  • Strong built-in production infrastructure
  • Theater seating can be removed for dogs and production needs
  • Multiple support spaces for VIPs, talent, crew, and catering
  • Potential for a significant discount when booked through our foundation, with additional savings possible if Annenberg joins as an event sponsor
    • Discounts do not apply to union labor fees.

Cons

  • Final pricing and the exact equipment included in the venue rental are still pending
  • Union crew and stagehands are required and may add significant cost
  • Projector use may require additional rental, setup labor, and careful placement to avoid shadows

Venue 05 · Crystal Ballroom · Tiffany Ballroom · Tiffany Garden · Galleria

The Biltmore

Millennium Hotels & Resorts

Downtown LA506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071 Millennium Biltmore events

Pros

  • Balconies provide additional elevated camera angles.
  • Elegant aesthetic to match a premier awards show.
    • This is where the Oscars were born.
  • Tables, chairs, risers, stage, and dimmable house lights included
  • Ample space for guests, dogs, and production flow

Cons

  • AV and lighting must be coordinated separately (projector, screen, speakers, microphones, and specialty lighting)
  • The required $12K F&B minimum may be reduced to $9K, but final menu selections and hosted bars will likely exceed it
  • Hosted bar labor is $500++ per bar, with each bar serving up to 100 guests
  • Union venue

Part three · Our recommendation

02

Year one choice

Brickroom LA

The safest choice for year one without giving up the opportunity to create a WOW moment.

Brickroom is already equipped for many of our production needs, which could reduce setup time and additional costs. It gives us the preferred table seating, dedicated spaces for each part of the event, and enough room for guests, dogs, and production without feeling empty.

01

Production-ready AV, lighting, LED wall, staffing, and security

02

Flexible table or row seating, with tables preferred

03

Dedicated areas for dog relief, reception, and sponsor moments

04

A manageable two-day venue cost of approximately $10K

Brickroom LA event space viewed from the elevated platform

The tradeoff It doesn't have the "elegance" of the larger venues, but it has solid production appeal and room to dress up the space.

Part four · Decision sheet

Everything important, side by side.

Feature01Hudson Theater & Coffee Shop02Brickroom LA03Taglyan Complex04Bram Goldsmith Theater05The Biltmore
LocationHollywoodMid-WilshireHollywoodBeverly HillsDowntown LA
Capacity99 guests112 guests264 guests500 guests500 guests (full rounds) / 300 guests (half rounds)
Seating arrangementTheaterTables / RowsTablesTheaterTables
Included AV / backline
Dog-friendly area
Catering
ParkingMinimal | Valet (flaky)Pre-paid lot in rearValet (pre-paid by org)Valet | Parking GarageSelf Park | Valet | Parking across street
Price / scale$5K–$7K~$10K~$60KPending~$45K
Feature01Hudson Theater & Coffee Shop02Brickroom LA03Taglyan Complex04Bram Goldsmith Theater05The Biltmore
LocationHollywoodMid-WilshireHollywoodBeverly HillsDowntown LA
Capacity99 guests112 guests264 guests500 guests500 guests (full rounds) / 300 guests (half rounds)
Seating arrangement
Included AV / backline
Dog-friendly area
Catering
Parking
Price / scale$5K–$7K~$10K~$60KPending~$45K
Included To confirm Not included

All listed venue quotes are for two days.