Florida Theatre Appointed New President and Board Chair
The Jacksonville venue has named Kevin Stone as President and PC Bryant as the new Board Chair to lead its operations.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in People
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The Florida Theatre Board of Directors has appointed Kevin Stone as the organization's new President. Additionally, the board selected PC Bryant to serve as the new Board Chair.
Why it matters
These leadership appointments provide new direction for the Jacksonville venue as it manages over 200 annual events. The changes arrive as the theatre prepares for its centennial celebration in two years.
The venue seats 1,865 guests and hosts more than 200 events annually. In 2025, Pollstar ranked the historic location as the fifth most-attended theatre globally for its size category.
The players
Kevin Stone
He is the newly appointed President of the Florida Theatre who previously spent nine years as the Director of Entertainment at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
PC Bryant
The incoming Board Chair for the Florida Theatre currently serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at Norfolk Southern.
The details
Kevin Stone, who has worked at the theatre for 13 years, previously served as Vice President of Programming and Interim President. PC Bryant, the incoming Board Chair, has served on the board since 2017 and is the Vice President of Human Resources at Norfolk Southern.
Timeline
The Florida Theatre first opened its doors in 1927.
The venue underwent a major reopening in 1983.
PC Bryant joined the Florida Theatre Board in 2017.
The theater completed an $8 million renovation in 2023.
The Florida Theatre will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027.
Market Landscape
This leadership transition follows the completion of the 2023 $8 million Florida Theatre renovation. The changes position the organization to build on recent momentum following the venue's recognition as the 2025 Outstanding Historic Theatre by The League of Historic American Theatres.
Average theatergoers can expect continued operations for the more than 200 events hosted annually. These leadership changes are intended to maintain the operational success of the historic venue for local patrons.
The takeaway
The Florida Theatre remains a significant cultural anchor in Jacksonville with high global attendance rankings. Residents should monitor the theatre's programming schedule for upcoming event announcements under the new leadership.
What happens next
The Florida Theatre is scheduled to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027.
Further reading
For more news on leadership changes in the area, visit Jacksonville People.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Pollstar News.
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