Founded in 1931, Westport Country Playhouse was converted from a barn into a theatre. Based on its valued heritage, the renovated, 578-seat Playhouse's mission is to transform lives through the power of theatre. Its aim is to enlighten, enrich and engage a diverse community of theatre lovers, artists and students by presenting excellent professional theatre and offering a welcoming experience that perpetuates the long tradition of the Westport Country Playhouse "red barn."