the theatre was designed by john eberson, a renowned theatre architect out of chicago, who was known for his style of atmospheric theatres. for the kalamazoo state he employed a spanish theme. originally the state seated 1,300 people with the interior reflecting a beautiful spanish courtyard. the ceiling is painted dark blue with twinkling electric stars, and moving clouds which are projected across it to create an outdoor atmosphere. the auditorium, lobby, and mezzanine are decorated in a mediterranean color scheme with pottery, furniture, wrought iron, statues, and paintings. outside they utilize buff-colored tapestry, brick, and ornate terra-cotta accents.