The facility first opened in 1967, and currently serves as a venue for musical concerts, theater, dance, and lectures.

He also headed the Department of Speech from 1931 to 1967 during which time he had the responsibility for the Florida Players both in advisory and directing capacities.

Professor Constans and several other speech department faculty members served as directors of various plays presented by the student organization.

Renovated in 2004 and adjacent to the Reitz Union, the H. Philip Constans Theatre houses a 415-seat proscenium used as the main stage and primary producing space.

[1] The venue is located on McCarty Drive, and is adjacent to the J. Wayne Reitz Union.