Craterian Theater

Our Mission

Craterian Performances is the membership-based, not-for-profit agency that owns and operates the Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts for the community of Southern Oregon.

Craterian - Collier Cnter for the Performing Arts

Our mission is to:

  • Enhance the cultural opportunities of the region and increase community pride by operating a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose performance facility;
  • Provide a forum for community events, a center for local, regional and national performing artists;
  • Foster the development of the performing arts;
  • Anchor downtown Medford’s urban renewal.

Our goals include:

  • Presenting quality productions that are within the economic reach of a broad spectrum of the community;
  • Encouraging quality productions by local performing arts groups and other outside presenters;
  • Providing and encouraging educational programs relating to the performing arts, and becoming the focal point of a revitalized downtown;
  • Contributing to the economic well-being of Jackson County.