Patio Playhouse was incorporated in November of 1967 to establish a little theatre group for theatrical arts education and presentation. Patio Playhouse provides a venue where people from school age to seniors can participate in live drama, learn new skills, and enrich the quality of life in the community. The youth theatre provides in-school performances to introduce school children to live theatre.

Patio Playhouse Community Theatre has leased Suite 1-D at 201 East Grand Avenue in Escondido for future set preparation, rehearsal, and performance of all plays not scheduled at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Entrance to the theatre is located on Kalmia Street through a pleasant patio. Patrons will find plenty of parking in a lot across the street from the entrance.