08/18/2026
From the Archives🎭
A theater is never just building.
It’s the anticipation before the house lights go down. The first note from the stage. The applause at curtain call. Its where performers tell stories-and where audiences carry those stories home with them.
Klar and Klar was proud to take on the renovation of Ruth Eckerd Hall, a place that’s been part of so many of those moments in our community.
At Ruth Erckerd Hall, the experience begins before you even reach your seat. From sweeping curves and a dramatic entrance outside to the soaring spaces, light and energy within, the architecture creates a sense of occasion. It invites you to arrive, gather, take photos with your loved ones, look around and feel that something special is about to happen.
The magic of a night at the theatre is shaped by every moment- from the first impression of the building to the final bow on stage.
Years later, we love returning to the theatre with our children, family, community and friends, sharing in the same sense of wonder and watching new generations experience the joy of live performance.
