By Helen Harris

From Vista Today

 

In honor of Women’s History MonthThe Colonial Theatre will host an all-star lineup of the theatre’s past and present female leaders who will gather for a panel discussion moderated by The Colonial’s current executive director, Jennifer L. Carlson.

The event will take place at the White Rabbit Theatre on Mar. 23, and from 12-1:00 PM, a Q&A will follow a panel discussion, and from 1-1:15 PM, there will be a brief tour of the venues. Tickets are available online, and all proceeds will benefit the Building Improvement Fund

Attendees will take an immersive journey with the featured speakers, starting from the theatre’s beginnings as a non-profit organization, followed by the Bank Building expansion, and concluding with a discussion on what the future holds for the iconic Colonial. Guides will offer brief tours of the venue following the panel discussion.

Learn more about The Colonial Theatre and other upcoming events. As one of the region’s premiere non-profit arts organizations, The Colonial Theatre is situated in the heart of downtown Phoenixville. It is known internationally as the mother of Blobfest, which annually celebrates the theatre’s role in the 1958 sci-fi classic, The Blob, The Colonial attracts more than 70,000 patrons per year to its eclectic programming of popular, new movies, beloved film favorites, live music, comedy, and community events.