Nice theatre attended with my fourth grade class and it was an easy low maintenance field trip, the stage production was of high quality especially considering most of the actors for the play we specifically saw were 17-18 years of age and younger (mostly younger). Parking is my only comment that could see improvement.
Excellent theater in the round. Rock of Ages was excellent. Haven't ever seen a bad play there.
Show play, On This Island. Great play awesome cast, wonderful director.
This is an awesome place for artists (both young and old) to grow. Fantastic quality shows that will rival any professional production!
Love the close up action to the cast. Great performance today.
Went to see the youth production of Pippi Longstocking. Our first time at the theater. It was the weekend, but we had no trouble locating parking. The production we saw was the sensory friendly one. We didn't need that version, but it was the only one left with tickets. We didn't know really what to expect with the sensory friendly version, but it was fine. One section had an ASL translator. They also had boxes that lit up anytime a loud sound was coming up. The boxes lit up a little too bright for my liking, but not horrible. They keep the house lights up a little bit for this version. I didn't mind at all. Bathrooms were easy to locate and clean. The chairs could be a little more comfortable. My husband had minor surgery and they were not very comfortable for him. Also depending on where you sit, most spot didn't have very much leg room. Keep in mind I'm only 5'1", so it's not like I require a lot of leg room. The sensory friendly program does not lock the doors, so you are able to leave at anytime during the show if it becomes too much or if your little needs to use the restroom. I'd be willing to go again if there was another production I was interested in.
This is a fabulous place to see a play "in the round". We saw David Mamet's "Race" and found it to be a fabulous performance of a quality usually found in larger cities. A real asset to Kalamazoo.
We saw Edward Tulane. The actors were outstanding! Mia, whom performed "Abilene/Sarah-Ruth" acted her parts fabulously; Autumn Rose whom performed "Lucy, the pet puppy" was amazing! She must have been someone's beloved pet in a past life She performed the part so well, she reminded me of our happy Maltese puppy, Tucker ! Davis was incredible portraying "Edward" ! DeShawn was fabulous performing various parts from different "walks of life". Maddy, Emily, Emma, and Caleb were wonderful too. Thank you all for a great time !
Great play, Once On This Island. It was truly delightful with impressive talent!
cute little theater, excellent for small audiences for small ensemble acts...
The Civic is awesome. I'd highly recommend getting a season subscription. We've been to three plays now and they have all been fantastic!
Great show, accessible seats, reasonably priced tix
It was a great first time experience for my wife and I. First rate talent with great viewing as audience sits in a theater in the round. You may also become part of the program due to the proximity to the action. Only complaint is with sound. The acoustics could be better. Overall definitely a recommendation.
Great fun place to see some live theater! You can sit so close to the actors they many times involve you in the musical! Could benefit from an expanded concession stand, but otherwise a great time.
Once Upon This Island--Fabulous production: colorful, poignant, and beautifully sung!
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