Facilities

We have six performance venues in our building, just steps away from our ticket office. We also hold events in our lobby and other multipurpose spaces.

Six performance venues

When you arrive through our main entrance, you’ll find yourself just steps away from our six venues.

Cafritz Foundation Theatre:

The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Theatre is a black box theatre that seats up to 100 people. It is used exclusively for un-ticketed performances, lectures, meetings and special events.

More information & tech specs | No seating chart because there are not fixed seats

Dance Theatre:

The Dance Theatre has a wood-sprung floor and retractable seats that can accommodate 180 patrons. We use this space for performances, lectures, workshops and rehearsals.

More information & tech specs | Interactive Seating Chart

Dekelboum Concert Hall:

The Elsie & Marvin Dekelboum Concert Hall (970 seats plus a 130-seat choir loft) augments the big, sweeping sounds of large ensembles while providing you with a wonderful view of the stage.

More information & tech specs | Interactive Seating Chart

Gildenhorn Recital Hall:

The Joseph & Alma Gildenhorn Recital Hall (300 seats) is an intimate, jewel-box theatre with bright acoustics that is a favorite among audiences of solo and chamber artists.

More information & tech specs | Interactive Seating Chart

Kay Theatre:

The Ina & Jack Kay Theatre (650 seats) is a classic proscenium theatre with a large archway that frames the front of the stage. This versatile space can accommodate performances with large casts and elaborate sets.

More information & tech specs | Interactive Seating Chart

Kogod Theatre:

The Robert & Arlene Kogod Theatre is a multi-purpose, flexible black box space that can accommodate up to 200 patrons.

More information & tech specs | No seating chart because there are not fixed seats

Additional spaces

In addition to our six performance spaces, we often hold lectures, workshops and receptions in other spaces in the building. We use these additional spaces most often:

• Grand Pavilion: As the main entrance to the Clarice Smith Center, the Grand Pavilion serves as the town square of our performing arts village. Approximately 3,800 square feet in size, it can accommodate up to 900 standing guests or 325 seated guests. Learn more.
• Leah M. Smith Hall (Room 2200): Commonly used for pre-performance lectures, this lecture hall is located near the School of Music.
• Main Courtyard: The main courtyard is located outside Applause Café, near the administrative offices of the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies.

Rent our facilities

Want to use one of our spaces? See our rental information.