Established in 1965 at the start of the regional theatre movement, Long Wharf Theatre was born on the notion that New Haven deserves an active culture that is locally created. Our founders shared the dream of starting a professional theatre company in Connecticut, built with the aid of community leaders and patrons of the arts. Now in our 55th year, we annually engage 50,000 people through productions, arts education programs, and community partnerships. Long Wharf Theatre is led by Artistic Director Jacob G. Padrón and Managing Director Kit Ingui in partnership with a dedicated staff and Board of Directors. We aspire to be a company with, by, and for our community, activating a lifelong conversation with every person who walks through our doors as we use the stories on our stage to catalyze a movement to better our world.