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Fort Wayne Civic Theatre entertains, enlightens, inspires, educates and enriches the community through quality live theatre.
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| 1927-28 | Fort Wayne Community Theatre Guild established. The two productions were Seven Keys to Baldpate and The Charm School. |
| 1931 | Name changes to “Old Fort Players” and seven or eight productions were presented in 1931. Old Fort Players then move into the Majestic Theatre with its large 80' x 40' stage for the next 231 productions. Ben Hur had live horses in chariot race on a treadmill! |
| 1940 | Name changes to “Fort Wayne Civic Theatre” and tax-exempt status is awarded. Orchestra formed to play an overture prior to each performance. |
| 1953 | First Anthony Awards presented in recognition of outstanding performances in several categories. |
| 1955 | Women's Guild formed. Through volunteers and financial assistance, the Guild continues its support to this day. |
| 1957 | Civic Theatre moves into the Palace Theatre. |
| 1973 | Performing Arts Center (owned by Arts United) is the new home for the Civic Theatre. |
| 2003-04 | Civic Theatre elebrates 75 years and is the second largest community theatre in Indiana. |
| 2004-05 |
Performing Arts Center is renamed ARTS UNITED CENTER. |
| 2006-07 | Civic Theatre opens its second stage series named "Civic Off-Main." |
| 2008-09 | 80th Anniversary: Celebrating 8 Dramatic Decades! |