The Kirk Douglas Theatre is a 317-seat theater located in Culver City, California Since 2004 it has been operated by the Center Theatre Group. The Kirk Douglas Theatre is Center Theatre Groups home for adventurous new work. It’s where CTG Does most of it's world premieres, play with conventions, and take risks, fueling an all-encompassing experience. Center Theatre Groups -MISSION To serve the diverse audiences of Los Angeles by producing and presenting theatre of the highest caliber, by nurturing new artists, by attracting new audiences, and by developing youth outreach and arts education programs. This mission is based on a belief that the art of theatre is a cultural force with the capacity to transform the lives of individuals and society at large.