Film Friendly Performing Arts Center

Overview

Just steps from the Clematis Street entertainment district and the Brightline high-speed rail station, the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts combines luxury, accessibility, and cinematic appeal, making it a favorite among filmmakers and production teams. Known for hosting Broadway shows, concerts, film festivals, and televised events, the venue’s sleek modern architecture and vibrant public plaza offer a visually dynamic backdrop for film, television, and commercial shoots.

Filming Features

• Contemporary Architecture: Sweeping glass façades, palm-lined plazas, and digital marquees can double as corporate headquarters, luxury hotels, or modern medical centers.
• Interiors: Grand staircases, curved-glass lobbies, and stylish bar areas ideal for upscale gala scenes, art exhibits, or convention sequences.
• Multiple Performance Halls:
• Dreyfoos Hall – 2,195-seat main theater with Broadway-grade lighting and sound.
• Persson Hall – Black-box flexibility for intimate productions.
• Rinker Playhouse – 300-seat space ideal for live tapings and modest sized performances .
• Support Spaces: Dressing rooms, green rooms, wardrobe facilities, and on-site woodshop for set construction.
• Crew Access: 26-foot “elephant doors” and dedicated loading bays allow for easy load-in/out of large equipment.
• Convenient Amenities: On-site parking, production offices, and proximity to hotels and restaurants.

Technical Specifications

 Dreyfoos Hall

• Stage: Tongue-and-groove maple over plywood on neoprene pads.
• Proscenium Height: 40′ (Adjustable header: 32′ – 40′)
• Grid Height: 100′
• Rigging: 91 single-purchase, hand-operated line sets with compensators (max 1,500 lbs per arbor)
• Lighting:
• Permanent FOH concert system
• Source Four fixtures (5° – 36°), Fresnels, PAR 64s
• LED strips (Altman Spectra RGBW)
• Moving lights (VL 2600 Profiles, Martin Mac Aura XB)
• Console: ETC ION dual consoles with sACN network
• Dimming: 566 × 20A and 65 × 50A dimmers

Sound:

• FOH: Avid S6L-32D (96 channels) + E6L-192 Engine
• Monitor console: Avid S6L-32D
• Fiber connectivity and integrated patching

 Persson Hall

• Dimensions: 50′ W × 88′ L × 33′ H
• Floor: 1-inch maple on neoprene pads
• Lighting: Catwalks ~ 18.5′ above floor with truss rigging
• Use Case: Ideal for rehearsal space, staged events, and intimate film scenes

 Cohen Pavilion (Ballroom / Event Space)

• Stage: Portable, up to 40′ W × 24′ D (24″ or 32″ height)
• Ceiling Height: 18′ 6″ (cove 21′ 3″)
• Room Size: 118′ × 88′ (full ballroom)
• Perfect for: Large events, press conferences, or stylized set builds

 Production Support

• Green rooms, wardrobe laundry (washer/dryer)
• Private production offices with phone lines
• Ample crew parking and loading dock access

Why Film or Photograph Here

With its striking design, turnkey production infrastructure, and prime downtown location, the Kravis Center continues to stand out as one of Palm Beach County’s premier filming destinations, a place where performance, architecture, and storytelling unite.

• Visually Striking: The venue’s modern façade, palm-lined plaza, digital marquee, and dramatic lighting create a naturally cinematic aesthetic both day and night — ideal for drone shots, establishing scenes, or fashion photography.
• Versatile Interiors: From sweeping glass atriums and marble staircases to art-filled corridors and stylish bar areas, each space offers production-ready backdrops that can play as anything from a luxury hotel to a corporate HQ.
• Flexible Filming Options: Multiple stages, theaters, lobbies, terraces, and event spaces provide diverse looks in a single location, saving time and cost for location scouts.
• Professional Support: The Kravis Center’s experienced technical team and backstage crew understand production needs — from sound and lighting to access and safety.
• Ideal for Stills & Media: The abundance of natural light, textured architecture, and expansive sightlines make it perfect for editorial shoots, advertising campaigns, headshots, and promotional photography.

For filming inquiries, contact the Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission.

Quick Links

Official Kravis Center Website
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