Delacorte Theater Case Study

An Open-Air Icon, Reimagined for Performance

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Built EnvironmentBuilt Environment

Industry

Performing Arts Centers

Location

New York

Architect | Theater Consultant

Ennead Architects | Fisher Dachs Associates

The Delacorte Theater is a historic open-air venue in Central Park and home to Shakespeare in the Park. The renovation updates performance infrastructure while preserving its identity within the park. Jaffe Holden, a Trinity Consultants team, provided acoustics, AV, IT, and security design to support modern production needs.

Vision

The project reimagines a legacy theater to support contemporary performance while maintaining its open-air character. Design strategies focus on improving sound quality, audience experience, and operational flexibility. The venue is positioned to support evolving productions and future technologies.

Partnership

The project team, including Ennead Architects and Fisher Dachs Associates, collaborated to align architectural design with The Public Theater’s performance requirements. Jaffe Holden worked closely with the team to integrate technical systems within a highly visible and environmentally sensitive setting.

Services Performed

Trinity Consultants’ Jaffe Holden team provided acoustics, AV, IT, and security design for the Delacorte Theater renovation, supporting modern performance needs in an open-air environment. Services included room acoustics, sound isolation, sound and vibration control, audio/video systems design, and IT/security systems design to enhance sound quality, flexibility, and audience experience.

Value-Add

Acoustic strategies address environmental noise and performance clarity in an open-air setting. AV infrastructure supports a wide range of productions and future system upgrades. IT and security systems are integrated to support operations while remaining unobtrusive within the park environment.

New York, NY