THE KALAMAZOO CIVIC THEATRE IS A SAFE, WELCOMING, AND ACCESSIBLE PLACE, CONSTANTLY ADAPTING TO MEET THE DESIRES AND NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN. WE STRIVE TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS TO ENTRY FOR VOLUNTEERS, EMPLOYEES, PATRONS, AND OTHER PARTNERS. WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL THEATRICAL AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. WE FOSTER AN ENVIRONMENT OF COLLABORATION, WHERE PEOPLE AND IDEAS ARE WELCOMED AND TREATED WITH RESPECT, SUPPORT, KINDNESS, AND DIGNITY. WE HAVE BEEN IN EXISTENCE FOR MORE THAN 85 YEARS SERVING 40,000 PATRONS, 442 VOLUNTEERS, AND 500 STUDENTS EACH SEASON.