Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Premier Performing Arts Destination in Medford, Oregon
Craterian Performances has been a cornerstone of Southern Oregon's cultural landscape since its founding in 1921. As a nonprofit organization, we are dedicated to enriching our community through diverse performing arts experiences, including professional theater productions, youth education programs, and community events. Our historic theater venue hosts over 200 annual performances, ranging from Broadway-style musicals to intimate concerts, while our Teen Musical Theater of Oregon (TMTO) program provides professional training opportunities for young artists.With a commitment to accessibility and artistic excellence, we strive to make high-quality performances available to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Our facility rental services support local organizations through versatile event spaces, and initiatives like the Gingerbread Jubilee ensure continued cultural enrichment through charitable programming.
Services
Theater Productions
Youth Theater Education
Facility Rentals
Community Events
Gala Fundraisers
Ticket Sales Services
Volunteer Programs
Donation Initiatives
Details
- Year established: 1921
Highlights and features
- We offer over 200 annual performances across multiple genres and formats
- Our Teen Musical Theater program trains young artists in professional environments
- We maintain a historic 1,300-seat theater with modern technical capabilities
- We provide accessible pricing and community outreach programs for all audiences
- Our Gingerbread Jubilee supports cultural programming through charitable events
What people say
Talented young performers
Beautiful historic theater
Engaging community events
Services
Theater Productions
Craterian Presents professional theater productions featuring local and touring artists. Our season includes Broadway musicals, classic plays, and contemporary works. All performances utilize our historic venue's advanced technical capabilities to deliver immersive experiences for diverse audiences.
Youth Theater Education
Teen Musical Theater of Oregon provides professional training for young performers. Participants gain stage experience through fully staged productions with industry professionals. Our program develops artistic skills while fostering confidence and teamwork among Southern Oregon youth.
Facility Rentals
Our historic theater offers versatile rental options for weddings, conferences, and special events. The venue features a grand auditorium, smaller performance spaces, and modern technical equipment. Rental packages include full staff support and customized event planning.
Community Events
We host annual community events like the Gingerbread Jubilee and Next Stage productions. These programs combine entertainment with charitable initiatives, supporting arts education while providing unique cultural experiences for local residents and visitors.
Ticket Sales Services
Our box office provides ticketing for all Craterian events and select external performances. Services include online reservations, will-call pickup, and personalized assistance for special seating needs. We maintain transparent pricing with no hidden fees for patrons.
People
Aspen Droesch
Development Director
Aspen Droesch leads Craterian's fundraising initiatives, including the annual Gingerbread Jubilee. With 15 years in nonprofit development, Aspen connects community partners with cultural programming opportunities while managing sponsor relations and grant applications.
Questions
What types of performances does Craterian offer?
We present Broadway musicals, concerts, comedy shows, youth productions, and community events across multiple genres.
How can I support Craterian Performances?
Support through ticket purchases, donations, volunteering, or participating in our Gingerbread Jubilee fundraising events.
Do you offer group ticket discounts?
Group pricing available for parties of 10+ through our box office for select performances.
Can I rent the theater for private events?
Our venue offers flexible rental options for weddings, conferences, and special events with full technical support.
How do youth actors audition for TMTO?
Audition information for Teen Musical Theater productions is posted online with open calls for local talent.
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Reviews (4)
Emmanuel Balan
Jan 21, 2022
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Good venue, with courteous staff. Show was great and good acoustics, we were on the balcony and heard everything perfectly.
Sunshine
Dec 23, 2021
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Will not spend my money anywhere that requires me to show my private medical information to a random employee. Craterian lost a good customer. Others feel the same way.
Leslie Weber
Aug 24, 2021
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Our first visit to the Craterian was to see High School Musical last week-end, and we had a great time. Parking was not a problem, the venue was clean and easy to navigate, and the staff very pleasant. Plus the TMTO cast was just phenomenal! We had a great experience and look forward to seeing more shows there.
Little Nel
Jul 01, 2021
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We love the Craterian. I am rating it four stars because we just saw into the woods and it was not as kid friendly as I had hoped. The second half was lots of death and the killing of a giant that made my five year old cry. He even asked me if we are sure it is for kids because it was a mad show...the first half was great though
