Old Town Playhouse was created in April 1960 to bring community theatre to northwestern Michigan. Located in downtown Traverse City, the Old Town Playhouse season runs annually from September through May with a variety of productions. Performance areas include a 265-seat MainStage Theatre and an 80-seat Studio Theatre. Seasonal attendence ranges from 20,000 - 23,000 patrons. The youth education arm of Old Town Playhouse, the OTP Young Company provides performance and educational activities for youth age preschool through college. And Aged to Perfection operates as a Senior Reader's Theatre. The Mission of the Old Town Playhouse is to be a primarily volunteer-based organization promoting quality community theatre experiences for the people of Northwest Michigan by providing educational opportunities and entertainment in the theatrical arts.