Causes: Arts & Culture, Film & Video, Management & Technical Assistance, Performing Arts

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 this end, ACT presents film, live theatre, music, dance and other community events in the heart of Phoenixville’s historic business district.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 40,000 people per year come to programs at the Colonial

Geographic areas served: Chester County, PA

Programs: By securing and restoring the historic theatre and providing community events, including the presentation of film, live theater and concerts, the cultural, economic and civic life of phoenxiville and the surrounding communities is enhanced44,000 people were served through the affordable arts and cultural programming provided by the association for the colonial theatre in the past year. Over 10% of those were provided for free.