Whole Foods to Support Westport Country Playhouse with 'Five Percent Day'

Westport Country Playhouse has been selected as the recipient of Whole Foods Market Westport's (399 Boston Post Road West) "Five Percent Day," on Wednesday, September 14, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., when five percent of the store's net sales for the day will go directly to support the historic theater.

"Five Percent Days" are part of Whole Foods Market's commitment to support not-for-profits in their communities. Four times per year, each store identifies local organizations that align with Whole Foods Market's mission.

While Whole Foods Market customers are stocking up on all natural groceries, local and organic produce, and more, they will also be helping support "theater worth talking about" at Westport Country Playhouse, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization in its 86th season.

"We thank Whole Foods Market for selecting The Playhouse for this fundraising opportunity," said Elizabeth Marks Juviler, Playhouse director of community engagement and special events. "Please visit the Westport store's website for the full range of products and specials and start writing your shopping list for September 14."

For Westport Country Playhouse information, visit www.westportplayhouse.org or call the box office at (203) 227-4177, toll-free at 1-888-927-7529, or visit Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, off Route 1, Westport. Stay connected to The Playhouse on Facebook (Westport Country Playhouse), follow on Twitter (@WCPlayhouse), and on YouTube (WestportPlayhouse).

Whole Foods Market Westport is located at 399 Boston Post Road West in Westport. Visit the store online at www.wfm.com, via Facebook (@WholeFoodsFairfieldCT), Twitter (@WFMFairfieldCT), and Instagram (@WFMFairfieldCounty).

The mission of Westport Country Playhouse is to enrich, enlighten, and engage the community through the power of professionally produced theater worth talking about and the welcoming experience of The Playhouse campus. The Playhouse creates this relationship with the community and provides this experience in multiple ways by offering: Live theater experiences of the highest quality, under the artistic direction of Mark Lamos, from May through October; educational and community engagement events and opportunities to further explore issues presented by the work on stage; special performances and programs for students and teachers with extensive curriculum support material; Script in Hand play readings throughout the year to deepen relationships with audiences and artists alike; the renowned Woodward Internship Program training program during the summer months for aspiring theater professionals; Family Festivities presentations from November through April to delight young and old alike and to promote reading through live theater; and the beautiful and historic Playhouse campus open for enjoyment and community events year-round. The value of the Westport Country Playhouse to all it touches is immeasurable.

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