Himes Visits Ridgefield Theatre Barn, Wastewater Project

RIDGEFIELD, CT — 4th District Congressman Jim Himes visited the Ridgefield Theatre Barn Thursday, joined by State Representative Berger-Girvalo and State Senator Julie Kushner.

Last year, the Barn received an $80,000 grant from the Small Business Association's Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program.

The community theater is scheduled to begin work on a $1.3 million expansion May 1. A larger concession stand in the lobby, new classrooms, a black-box theater, and more bathrooms, wing space, prop and costume shops are all included in the construction plans.

The Barn is celebrating its 56th season providing live theater to Ridgefield. Open auditions for "Peter and the Starcatcher," directed by Katherine Ray, will be March 13-14 at 7 p.m.

While in town, Himes also toured Ridgefield's wastewater improvement project. This project is partially funded by $2.9 million from the American Rescue Plan, and is intended to enable Ridgefield to construct a new pump station, meet new environmental standards and reduce long-term costs.