Dramatic Hall LLC

he planning stage, my husband and I were overwhelmed and indecisive, and they never once judged us for not having our act together. Clearly they know a thing or two about what engaged couples go through, and though they bent over backwards to accommodate our requests, they also did an amazing job rolling with the punches when we threw them curveballs.And boy there were some curveballs.This wedding turned into a clickbait reddit post when my father had a heart attack days before our original wedding date and died a week later. We were absolutely devastated, and postponed the whole thing I think three days - yeah, THREE DAYS - before the wedding. Frank and Kathleen did their best to save us as much money as possible, preserving food that had already been purchased and handling tons of little details. We were almost completely uncommunicative for something like two months afterwards, and when we finally felt ready to talk about rescheduling, they went above and beyond to make it happen for us.The day of was amazing, notwithstanding a few little "oops" moments that are bound to happen at any large event and ended up being more funny than anything else (and were 100% my fault, for the record). Frank handled them all smoothly and easily, and I couldn't be more grateful. Also, let me tell you about the food. Holy moly, the second thing that everyone who attended tells us about our wedding (after saying it was one of the best they'd ever been to) is that the food was AMAZING. My husband and I have both worked in various capacities at weddings, so we have tasted wedding catering a time or two, and the fact that everything was so good at that scale is astonishing. My only complaint is that apparently our guests gobbled up the brussels sprouts so thoroughly that there wasn't any left for me to take home leftovers. However, those gruyere potatoes fed us for weeks afterwards. Our only problem is figuring out another reason to rent Dramatic Hall so we can taste their food again. (Just kidding.) (Not really).

a wonderful delicious tasting at Dramatic Hall with our parents, Frank and Kathleen. We were just starting to picture how our day was going to go - and then the world shut down. I'm a nurse and my husband is a musician. As you can imagine, our professional lives were completely rocked in different ways. Long story short - we never ended up using Dramatic Hall as our venue because we made the difficult decision to cancel the festivities. During the months where we were agonizing over what to do and what felt right for us and our friends/family, Frank was nothing but kind, supportive and communicative with both of us. But most of all, he was deeply sensitive and understanding with our decision to cancel. I hope this review emphasizes what all the other reviewers have stated - that Dramatic Hall is a beautiful venue, that is run by kind professional people, and we never once doubted our initial gut choice that this was (at the time) the venue for us. To whoever is considering whether or not Dramatic Hall is the venue for you - I hope our story helps convince you :)

t was set with us. The venue is beautiful. It looks and feels like you can make any dream happen there. Frank is the most amazing and brilliant human. He is so warm and treated us like he knew and us and even like family from the beginning. I knew throughout the whole process that Frank would be the most capable person and I never worried about anything because of how professional and good at his job Frank is. And he loves what he does. It’s obvious in how he approached every task and entered every meeting and discussion. Kat is also wonderful to work with. She made sure throughout the whole process that our catering needs were met and that we were able to accomplish all that we wanted for our wedding. From signature drinks to specific dietary requirements, Kat was able to make sure that it was perfect. And when there was a major issue two week before our wedding, Kat worked diligently to ensure that there were solutions so that the issue would not interfere with our wedding. She really was a lifesaver. The safe is amazing. Not only do they do their jobs so well, they clearly enjoy what they do. I had a blast interacting with them and seeing them interact with each other and our guests. The staff and how they are speaks volumes about what kind of a place Frank, Kat, and their family have cultivated so that everyone loves the place and their jobs. Everything about our experience was perfect and our wedding was an absolute perfect dream. I’d do it all over in a second.

nning any occasion. All our guests left commenting on how beautiful our wedding was, which was all due to Frank's help. Also the head chef Kathleen is just remarkable, she created our signature drinks and menu items. I have to say, the food at our wedding tasted so good, everyone was raving about it. Also, the wait staff was so nice and attentive. This was the best choice I made for our wedding and I highly recommend having your special day at this venue.

here we wanted to be married, and this was the man we would trust with our most special day. From soup to nuts, Frank was thorough, organized and honest. We opted to hire him (at a very reasonable rate), for Day of Service, which included is assistance in the planning process. This was the best money we have ever spent. Frank made the entire process so easy and stress free. His methods of organization and attention to detail are unmatched (and I have worked in the hospitality industry for nearly 20 years). As for the venue itself - it is so beautiful and unique. It immediately enamored all of our guests from the moment they arrived. The quaint charm perfectly blends with a sexy vibe, that is very difficult to recreate or even accurately describe. Finally the food - Kat and her team prepared and executed an amazing meal! Our tasting was so so excellent, that we barely requested any changes. The day of the wedding - everything we had previously tasted, was even better (and there were even a few surprises. We had a few guests with dietarty restrictions, and they were made to feel so special, as there was specially curated food just for them. I could go on and on forever talking about the Dramatic Hall and their amazing team, but instead I will leave you all with this: If you are looking for a unique venue, with an organized team and excellent food, look no further. This venue will make your big day stand out among the rest, and it will be so unbelievably special. Thanks again to Frank and Kat. MVPs.

e guests will not stop talking about how good of a time they had. If you are looking for a unique space that needs very minimal (if any) additions to stand out, this is the place for you. My partner and I are music junkies and the "concert hall" vibe was so very us. We wanted more mobility so we opted for minimal assigned seats and I think the space really lends itself to giving your guests the options to move around, there are so many nooks to hang out in. Frank as a planner is 1000% on top of and passionate about everything he does. He is supportive and I truly felt like I could make almost any request and he would try his best to make our vision come to life. He is responsive, trustworthy, and very very honest. He felt like family honestly for a lot of the process (side note: definitely use frank as your Day of service coordinator, no one knows that space better!) Kat and the catering team are awesome. We wanted an extended past apps/cocktail type reception and she was open and willing to work with us in every way. We had two food stations after the appetizers were done. Every single food item was delicious. We had so many wine options to choose from and many guests complimented the variety of options for both food and drink. THE STAFF- they are so so fun! If you bring the good time and the energy, they will match it. Overall, fabulous experience. Wish I had another event on the docket so we could party again with Dramatic Hall!

lly nice . So when my daughter got engaged , I called and made an appt. I spoke to a gentlemen named Frank, we made a date to meet and he was so accommodating and respectful of my time. He offered to meet any date or time that worked for me. No set hours, whatever worked for me. From the outside on Main Street in Peekskill, Dramatic hall , is anything but that - no drama, no excitement, just a wonderful brick building that has a restaurant on the main floor. Frank met us downstairs and brought us in through a separate elevator / door to the venue. When the elevator doors opened and I stepped into the venue, I just gasped. The magnitude of drama, charm and just overall coolness laid out in front of me was unbelievable. All this in my neighborhood. I was in hook line and sinker. The venue is simply gorgeous; the wood work, the exposed iron, the sweeping stair case, so clean and it even has a stage!! With an amazing lighting board that created such a beautiful ambiance, breath taking - I knew this was the place I had 5 months to plan my daughter's party both Frank and Kathleen worked with me every single step of the way. Frank always helpful, always caring, he makes you feel like you are a part of his family and I felt like Frank was a part of mine. We had a spectacular food tasting. My future son in law is a chef. He sat with the House Chef and prepared a culinary feast . My daughter is vegan and they offered her so many options. My family being Italian loves to eat great food , and it was. The cocktail hour was amazing , so much fun ! And the music ? Frank suggested a DJ that they work with named Steve. Steve worked with my daughter and son in law and together they created a playlist that had every one dancing the entire night. We had an open bar and my daughter created speciality cocktails . they were fantastic. The wait staff , young , fun and so helpful. As you can tell I loved everything about Dramatic Hall, if I have to name any regret , well I regret, I do not have another daughter to throw another party there. Thank you Frank for an amazing experience & wonderful venue!!!

ding. And for the love of everything holy, please use Frank for the day of service go to man. He's unbelievable. Would recommend this venue to anyone. Loved it!

her staff were amazing. She was also tremendously flexible with her options and prepared an amazing evening of food, drinks and desert. The venue was the perfect place to hold this major milestone event in our lives, it was beautiful and we couldn't have asked for anything more.

taking. If you're looking for a unique venue this is your place. You will definitely get the wow factor you're looking for. The real shining star(s) of this venue is the staff. Kat and Gabe are wonderful people who will be sure to aid in your catering questions. The food was out of this world. We received compliments all evening raving about the food. Kat and Gabe will build your menu around what's in season so you know you're getting the highest quality and richest flavor. And then there's Frank. Frank is without a doubt the most wonderful human on Earth. Frank took our ideas and made sense of them and turned that vision into reality. He's so organized and task focused, having him work with you just takes all the stress of planning away. Having him there the day of the wedding, knowing he had control of everything and kept the flow going made it easy to just enjoy our night. I have never had so much fun at a wedding. I had family members coming to me during our reception to tell me how wonderful he is. I can't say enough good things about this venue and the staff. I think if you want something a little less traditional, but still want a wow factor...this is your place. You will not be disappointed.

it because it was so much fun. First the dramatic hall is a beautiful... jaw dropping, unique wedding venue. So if your thinking of it please visit it because you’re going to fall in love.... literally. FRANK is absolutely phenomenal!!! He is the owner of the venue and was also our day of service ( no need for a wedding planner literally cause he is the real deal and will you save a ton $$$) I verbally told him my vision of how I wanted everything set up and he went above and beyond. Frank made our dreams come true! Our guest told us this was the best wedding they’ve attended! Numerous Complements on the venue, food and staff! Kat and Gabe owners of Kurzhauls (previous owners of iron vine) were the caterers. The food was to die for, they can cook they’re A$&’es off. I ate a full plate and double on the Hors d’oeuvres. The staff was warm, loving, fun and on point very...attentive! (you get the family vibe here.) I felt as if they were my family not just workers, while still remaining professional. I’m sooooooo grateful I got to experienced my wedding here that I’m sad it’s over! I would highly recommend Dramatic Hall, the delivery is on fire, on point and forever grateful I got to have my wedding here. THANK YOU for creating the wedding of my dreams. <3 Xoxo

. It couldn’t have been a better decision. Frank is beyond spectacular. He felt like family from day one and was infinitely present, available and responsive to any question or comment and always full of great advice, but never pushy. His day-of service was invaluable and worth every single penny (and more, I told him to raise his rate!). He was available to receive decorations and flowers the week before and when I arrived for the rehearsal he had the entire space decorated per my instructions and awaiting my approval. He gently guided me through details I didn’t know existed. He led the rehearsal (and let’s be real it’s a lot of cat herding) like a champ. I never felt for a moment that he didn’t have everything under calm control and all of my guests noticed and adored him. On the catering side of things, Kathleen always remained a friendly, accommodating and adaptable face of the operation with quick responses, and Chef Gabe’s menu selections were at a luxurious standard, especially considering the large group we had (120 people for a seated service). At our tasting we were so blown away, my fiancé and I looked at eachother and said “our guests are so lucky!”. We had a few minor adjustments to the flavor of one dish and it came out far better than we expected. I have a good friend who is a top sommelier in NYC and she confirmed the wine selections were perfectly paired to be global crowd pleasers. The staff at the event were the friendliest group I’ve ever met, the guests even commented on it. Honestly I have absolutely ZERO complaints about my experience working with the Dramatic Hall family. If I could do it all over again I would do it exactly the same. If anything I’m sad we won’t be talking on a regular basis anymore. Love you guys!

e looked amazing in the various lighting, the upstairs bar was a great social piece where so many of our guests bonded at, and the stage where we had our ceremony was perfect. Such a beautiful venue! We are so happy to have chosen this place for our wedding. Thank you to the Dramatic Hall staff for making this the absolute best wedding ever!!

a lot of decorating. Dramatic Hall is GORGEOUS and even more breathtaking in person. We did very minimal decorating which helped us stay on budget. Frank could not be more welcoming and accommodating. We ended up hiring him for Day of Service and it was the best decision we could have made. His attention to detail leading up to the wedding helped us feel more prepared for our reception and allowed us to have fun! Our guests are still talking about the food provided by their in house caterer Kathleen and Gabe Jr. .Many of our guests returned to Kurzhals Coffee and Iron and Vine for food that week! We went with some of our favorite brunch items from The Iron Vine: cornflake crusted french toast, burrito picante, breakfast sausage, quinoa salad and the list goes on! They provided multiple vegan and vegetarian options and were accommodating to our budget. Both Kathleen and Frank were incredibly responsive to any questions or requests. Their friendly and calm approach made us feel like we were in good hands every step of the way. The staff: servers, bartenders, and security were friendly, professional and responsive. We would recommend Dramatic Hall to anyone looking to have a fun, one of a kind wedding event!

r was also our DOC and rocked it. He listened to all of my crazy and silly ideas. He’s a blessing and I had the best wedding day.

e right place for us. This venue is just absolutely incredible. It is so unique and special and unlike anything my husband, me, or our guests had ever seen before. My husband and I had a 1920's themed wedding, which the venue was perfect for! The weekend before us, DH held a goth wedding, and the weekend after our wedding they held a Parisian wedding. Although the space is so unique and seems like it would only fit a specific taste, the venue is actually extremely versatile and can just add so much life and beauty to any wedding! The space is absolutely fabulous! Also, I cannot sing enough praises for Kathleen and Frank, the venue coordinators. THEY. ARE. AMAZING. They are so incredibly organized and calm and PATIENT. In the weeks leading up to my wedding I would send Kathleen 5+ emails/texts/calls a day every day and she never once got irritated with me, and would also respond extremely quickly like within minutes! She was phenomenal. I couldn't have had my wedding without her. Frank was also incredible on the day of the wedding. He was so calm and collected and checked in with me periodically throughout the night asking my preferences on lighting and timing of things to make sure everything was exactly how I wanted (I know some brides don't want to be bothered with that kind of thing on their night but I was a very controlling bride so I asked that if he ever needed my input that he ask me at any time). The rest of the staff at DH was also just wonderful. They had smiles on their faces all night, they were so kind and very prompt and enthusiastic. The food was also sooo good. Other brides always told me "you will NOT eat at your wedding, trust me!" But oh boy did I eat! The food was so good that I made time to eat my entire dinner! However, I missed out on the cocktail hour appetizers due to pictures, but everyone raved about the apps! The staff and atmosphere of Dramatic Hall made my wedding the absolute best experience ever. I would recommend this venue to EVERYONE. Another thing that I really loved about DH and that I believe is worth noting is that it is a family business! Kathleen is married to Gabe (the chef), who is an immediate family member of Frank! This gives them such an edge because they work flawlessly as a team. I could go on forever about how amazing Dramatic Hall is. If you are on the fence about getting married here....I'm telling you..DO IT!!!!! You will NOT regret it!!!! :)

-sounds and -taste.... Visually, Dramatic Hall makes an immediate impact upon entering. No plain white vanilla box here! its intimate and warm and inviting. It also creates a great backdrop for beautiful pictures. The space itself, as the name suggests, very dramatic and requires little in the way of flourishes- good news for those who would rather spend their budget elsewhere. There is a stage in the hall , which often serves as a music venue, so the band was able to use the space to great sound effect. Another bonus as anyone who has been to an overly loud event can appreciate. As regards the thousand moving pieces aligning to ensure things go smoothly, Not enough can be said in praise of Frank Vazquez, the Day of service Professional at Dramatic Hall. He was the voice of calm during what could have been an anxious time, and kept things running smoothly from planning to the end of the reception. We were able to focus on and enjoy the evening knowing things were in his competent hands. As important was the fact the he invested the time in understanding the newlyweds vision of the feeling and look they hoped to create and delivered that vision to perfection. The team of service people who were there delivering food and drinks were equally wonderful Everyone had a great time, that will be long remembered and we are grateful to the team at Dramatic Hall who made that possible. Can't recommend highly enough based upon our experience.

s. Really, it doesn't even need a lot of extra decor (big centerpieces, florals, etc), which is helpful for those on a budget for those kinds of things. When we signed the contract, they did not have their own in house catering, but I believe they do now. We mainly worked with Frank, who was both charming and helpful. He was quick to respond to questions and was totally gracious when I asked stupid ones. Note: we had about 105 people at our wedding - 80 seated downstairs and the rest on the balcony level (where the bar is). I don't think we could have sat more than 80 on the first level without sacrificing the dance floor. There is, however, a stage that can provide more seating and ample room on the balcony for more people. I highly recommend checking out this place!