The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (the Kate) is a not-for-profit performing arts organization located in the historic theatre/town hall on Main Street in Old Saybrook. Originally opened in 1911, and reopened as the Kate in 2009, the building is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. After state of the art renovations, the Kate includes a 257-seat theatre that presents work in several genres including music, theater, opera, dance, comedy, film, and a variety of children’s programming. The theater lobby boasts a small museum honoring Katharine Hepburn, Old Saybrook’s most celebrated resident. The Kate attracts more than 45,000 patrons each year and offers year-round arts education programming for children and youth.