General Information
The 658-seat Colonial Theatre is located in the heart of downtown Phoenixville, Pennsylvania at 227 Bridge Street. Opened in 1903, the Colonial is the last surviving of four theatres once existing in the borough and is the only theatre of its kind in Chester County. In its early days, the Colonial was home to live stage shows, vaudeville acts and musicals including appearances by Harry Houdini and Mary Pickford. Real movie buffs know that the Colonial was featured in the 1958 science fiction classic, The Blob, starring Steve McQueen and filmed in and around Phoenixville.
The theatre is owned and operated by the Association for the Colonial Theatre (ACT), a nonprofit corporation, which re-opened the theatre in 1999. The Colonial’s programming includes art and independent films seven nights a week, classic films, programs for young audiences, live concerts, and community events. ACT is committed to the full restoration of the Colonial as a cultural arts center.
Mission
The mission of the Association for the Colonial Theatre is to enhance the collective well-being of our region by restoring the landmark Colonial Theatre and promoting cultural, economic and civic life. To that end, ACT presents film, live theatre, music, dance and other community events in the heart of Phoenixville’s historic business district.
Support for restoration of this cultural gem is important, but we also need your support for the day-to-day operating costs of the theatre. Please consider becoming a member.
Board of Directors
Kenneth Mumma, President
Trish Hartline, Vice-President
Pauline Monson, Secretary
Tony Folino, Treasurer
Bill Andersen
Chuck Benz
Becky Bradbeer
Jocelyn Harris
Stephen Kalis
Marian Moskowitz
Suzanne Norris
Staff
Mary Foote, Executive Director
email: mary at thecolonialtheatre dot com
Kirsten Van Vlandren, Assistant Director
email: kirsten at thecolonialtheatre dot com
Scott Bauman, House Manager
email: scott at thecolonialtheatre dot com
Ryan Wilson, Assistant House Manager
email: ryan at thecolonialtheatre dot com
LuAnn Roth, Patron Services Manager
email: luann at thecolonialtheatre dot com