Each season, over 200 performances take place on the stage in the Malakoff Passage, and an average of 7 original productions celebrate their premieres. Currently, 9 ensembles are working at the Mainz Kammerspiele, regularly presenting their performances, which range from traditional and experimental spoken theater to contemporary ballet, current revues, and musicals for children. A special focus is placed on showcasing contemporary authors, as well as on premieres and original productions.
This program is complemented by performances of well-known artists and ensembles as part of festivals (Puppet Theater Festival, Children's Theater Festival), special guest performances (Chanson de Luxe), and collaborations with other initiatives and institutions.
The Mainz Kammerspiele receive grants from the state of Rhineland-Palatinate and the city of Mainz, which cover a large portion of the fixed costs, such as rent, administration, and advertising. They are also supported by a sponsoring association and some sponsors. The individual ensembles finance themselves and their productions solely from ticket sales. This includes all costs for stage design, props, and costumes, promotional materials and performance rights, as well as fees for actors, direction, choreography, music, technical support, and others.
The theater is managed by a permanent management team, supported by volunteers, interns, and the members of the ensembles. Taking all these into account, about 90 people currently work at the Mainz Kammerspiele. Each season, the Mainz Kammerspiele are visited by approximately 45,000 guests. In addition to the public performance schedule, there is an option to rent the theater for events of all kinds.
