Photos: Drive-in theater debuts in Westport

Getting a better seat are, from left, Jeff Hellinger of Weston, Sydney, and Deborah at the drive-in premiere of the new Remarkable Theater on Friday, June 27, 2020, in Westport, Conn.

“Hopefully this is really the beginning, to start bringing movies back to downtown Westport,” said Doug Tirola, creative director for the nonprofit. The group not only aims to open a brick-and-mortar theater downtown, but as part of its mission intends to employ people with disabilities through the project.

For more information, visit remarkabletheater.org.

Paige Toglia of Westport, front center, joins the D'Ana family of Westport, including, from left, Oliver, Charlotte, Joe, and Alicia at the drive-in premiere of the new Remarkable Theater on Friday, June 27, 2020, in Westport, Conn.

Film friends, from left, Grace Kendra and Maise Busz, both of Wilton, and Sophia Mercado of Westport at the drive-in premiere of the new Remarkable Theater on Friday, June 27, 2020, in Westport, Conn.

A family of volunteers, including, from left, Maya Treisman, mom Margi Jacobson, and Jojo Treisman, 14, of Westport at the drive-in premiere of the new Remarkable Theater on Friday, June 27, 2020, in Westport, Conn.

The Moore family of Westport and friends attend the drive-in premiere of the new Remarkable Theater on Friday, June 27, 2020, in Westport, Conn.

Jack Gross, 15, of Westport, brought his own popcorn for the drive-in premiere of the new Remarkable Theater on Friday, June 27, 2020, in Westport, Conn.

Jenny Perlman of Westport and her children Jasper Robinson, 8, Case, 10, and dog Truman Sparks at the drive-in premiere of the new Remarkable Theater on Friday, June 27, 2020, in Westport, Conn.

Sienna Schwartz, 11, left, and Neave Mulvehy, 11, both of Westport, wait for the show to start at the drive-in premiere of the new Remarkable Theater on Friday, June 27, 2020, in Westport, Conn.

Waiting for the show are Alison Fagen of Westport, Lola, 6, Phoebe, 4, and dad Josh at the drive-in premiere of the new Remarkable Theater on Friday, June 27, 2020, in Westport, Conn.

Doug Tirola, creative director, was thrilled to witness the drive-in premiere of the new Remarkable Theater on Friday, June 27, 2020, in Westport, Conn.

Marina Derman, president, near the projection equipment at the drive-in premiere of the new Remarkable Theater on Friday, June 27, 2020, in Westport, Conn.

Board members going over last-minute details are, from left, Marina Derman, president, Stacie Curran, and Doug Tirola, creative director, at the drive-in premiere of the new Remarkable Theater on Friday, June 27, 2020, in Westport, Conn.

Jim Curran of Westport and his son Charlie, 12, wait for the show to start at the drive-in premiere of the new Remarkable Theater on Friday, June 27, 2020, in Westport, Conn.

Stacie Curran of Westport and her son Dylan work the gate at the drive-in premiere of the new Remarkable Theater on Friday, June 27, 2020, in Westport, Conn.

Sundown brings showtime and Ferris Bueller at the drive-in premiere of the new Remarkable Theater on Friday, June 27, 2020, in Westport, Conn.

The Sarno family of Westport arrives for the show at the drive-in premiere of the new Remarkable Theater on Friday, June 27, 2020, in Westport, Conn.

Volunteers go over their assignments at the drive-in premiere of the new Remarkable Theater on Friday, June 27, 2020, in Westport, Conn.

Volunteer Todd Ehrlich of Westport puts the sign in place at the drive-in premiere of the new Remarkable Theater on Friday, June 27, 2020, in Westport, Conn.

Christina McVaney, left, and Karen Kleine, outgoing and incoming presidents, respectively, of the Westport Woman's Club at the drive-in premiere of the new Remarkable Theater on Friday, June 27, 2020, in Westport, Conn.