Magik Theatre’s mission is to create theatrical experiences that ignite imagination, spark curiosity, inspire empathy, and foster a lifetime love of learning in young people.
Vision
Tomorrow’s potential unlocked by today’s imagination.
Values
IMAGINATION
We encourage open hearts and inquisitive minds to nurture individuality and embrace the joy of play.
ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE
We craft extraordinary theatrical programming that reflects and enriches the human experience.
RESILIENCE
We are committed to a culture that encourages bravery, adaptability, and grit.
BELONGING
We create inclusive and accessible spaces to encourage and support everyone’s unique sense of self.
CREATIVITY
We cultivate an environment of curiosity and innovation to support continuous discovery.
Land Acknowledgment
We, at Magik Theatre, recognize the complex history of the land we reside on. What we now call San Antonio, Texas, has been the home of many Indigenous Peoples, still is, and will continue to be home to many Indigenous Peoples.
We acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the Coahuiltecan People. We are on the ancestral homeland of the Tāp Pīlam Coahuiltecan Nation. Being located in the current day Yanaguna Garden of Hemisfair Park, it is important to note that Yanaguana is the traditional name of San Antonio, meaning ‘Land of the Spirit Waters.’ Yanaguana is the ancestral homeland of the Tāp Pīlam Coahuiltecan Nation, a collective of affiliated bands and clans including the Payaya, Pacoa, Borrado, Pakawan, Paguame, Papanac, Hierbipiame, Xarame, Pajalat, and Tilijae Nations.
We acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the Plains Jumanos People. We acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the Tonkawa People, who refer to themselves as Tickanwa-tic, meaning ‘real people.’
We acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the Lipan Apache of Texas People, also known as Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa. One band that lived on these lands was The Sun Otter band, or Tche shä.
We acknowledge that we are also on land that was home to the Comanche People, who called themselves Nermernuh, meaning ‘the People.’ We live on land that is no stranger to migration, land that has been, is, and will be home to many Indigenous Peoples.
Land Acknowledgement is the first step in building good relations with the Land, and the Indigenous Peoples who have lived, are living, and will live on it. We are committed to continue learning about the Land and the Indigenous Peoples of it, and how we can further support them.
For resources on indigenous arts and stories, please click here.
At Magik Theatre, we believe in the transformative power of theatre to ignite imagination, inspire empathy, and foster a lifetime love of learning in young people. We recognize the systemic barriers that have historically marginalized individuals and communities, and we understand the unique role we play as a theatre for young audiences in building a more equitable society. Through our productions, programs, and internal culture, we aim to reflect and celebrate the diversity of the communities we serve.
Our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Supremacy (IDEAS) is central to our work. We prioritize cultivating an environment where everyone: staff, audience members, and community partners alike, truly belongs. This includes challenging inequities, cultivating empathy, and ensuring that our practices, policies, and art uphold the values of inclusion and respect.
Together, we strive to nurture a generation that not only imagines a better world but actively works to create it.
For more about our organization, including our Annual Reports, visit Magik’s profile at GuideStar.