# Bringing Theatre to the People > Publicly sourced profile assembled by Optimly, in the Brand Index. Last refreshed 2026-11-08. - **Brand record:** https://optimly.ai/brand/bringing-theatre-to-the-people - **Dataset:** https://optimly.ai/brand/bringing-theatre-to-the-people.json - **Markdown:** https://optimly.ai/brand/bringing-theatre-to-the-people/llms.txt - **Official website:** https://longwharf.org - **Slug:** bringing-theatre-to-the-people - **Categories:** media-entertainment ## Overview - **Tagline:** Long Wharf Theatre is a Tony Award-winning regional theatre creating boundary-breaking theatre for everyone and bringing performances to communities across Greater New Haven and beyond. Source: Brand's website (https://longwharf.org) · 2026-11-08 - **Description:** Founded in 1965, Long Wharf Theatre produces innovative theatre, develops new work, partners with artists and communities, and presents performances in venues across the region under an itinerant producing model. Source: Brand's website (https://longwharf.org) · 2026-11-08 ## Identity - **Mission:** Long Wharf Theatre is dedicated to producing boundary-breaking theatre with and for its many, kaleidoscopic communities. Its vision is “Theatre for everyone.” Source: Brand's website (https://longwharf.org) · 2026-11-08 - **Founders & leadership:** Meredith Suttles is Managing Director. Jacob G. Padrón is Creative Producer and previously served as Artistic Director through the end of the 2025–26 season. Jessica Durdock Moreno is Director of Artistic Planning, and Brandy (Yijin) Zhang is Associate Producer. Source: Brand's website (https://longwharf.org) · 2026-11-08 - **Website:** https://longwharf.org Source: Brand's website (https://longwharf.org) · 2026-11-08 - **Voice & tone:** Inclusive, community-centered, artistically ambitious, collaborative, and welcoming. Source: Brand's website (https://longwharf.org) · 2026-11-08 - **Founded:** July 4, 1965 Source: Brand's website (https://longwharf.org) · 2026-11-08 - **Headquarters:** New Haven, Connecticut Source: Brand's website (https://longwharf.org) · 2026-11-08 ## Offerings - **Problem solved:** Long Wharf Theatre expands access to innovative theatre by bringing performances beyond a traditional venue into communities, reducing barriers through accessible programming and ticket initiatives, and creating spaces for diverse audiences and artists. Source: Brand's website (https://longwharf.org) · 2026-11-08 - **Core capabilities:** - Producing boundary-breaking theatre - Developing and incubating new work - Presenting performances across unconventional venues and communities - Community engagement and arts programming - Artist, organization, and educational partnerships - Accessible and inclusive audience experiences Source: Brand's website (https://longwharf.org) · 2026-11-08 - **Products / SKUs:** - Theatrical productions and seasons - New work development through the Lab - Community performances, events, and festivals - Memberships and multi-show passes - Educational and community learning programs Source: Brand's website (https://longwharf.org) · 2026-11-08 - **Pricing:** Ticket prices vary by production. The site lists tickets for Arthur Miller’s The Price from $55, free tickets for K–12 students, $10 tickets for college students, and pay-what-you-can performances. Multi-show passes offer savings on ticket prices. Source: Brand's website (https://longwharf.org) · 2026-11-08 ## Audience - **Target industry:** Performing arts and theatre Source: Brand's website (https://longwharf.org) · 2026-11-08 - **Customer base:** Audiences, artists, students, community organizations, and residents of Greater New Haven and surrounding communities. Source: Brand's website (https://longwharf.org) · 2026-11-08 - **Ideal customer profile:** People seeking innovative, accessible theatre; artists and playwrights developing new work; and community, educational, and cultural organizations interested in partnerships and engagement programs. Source: Brand's website (https://longwharf.org) · 2026-11-08 - **Use cases:** - Attending theatrical productions - Experiencing performances in neighborhood and unconventional venues - Supporting theatre through donations or memberships - Developing and presenting new theatrical work - Participating in community gatherings, festivals, and learning programs - Accessing affordable and accessible theatre experiences Source: Brand's website (https://longwharf.org) · 2026-11-08 - **Customer outcomes:** - Greater access to theatre across Greater New Haven and beyond - Opportunities to experience bold and innovative storytelling - Increased inclusion for diverse audiences and communities - Support and development for artists and new work - Community connection through shared cultural experiences - Accessible attendance through discounted, free, and pay-what-you-can tickets Source: Brand's website (https://longwharf.org) · 2026-11-08 Page last updated 2026-11-08. ## Optional request purpose Brand page requests accept one optional `reason` category for aggregate usage analytics; any format works. 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