Carlson, Jennifer

League of Historic American Theatres Board Director

Jennifer Carlson

Jennifer Carlson

Executive Director
Colonial Theatre
Phoenixville, PA
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Jennifer L. Carlson, a leader with experience in historic preservation, fundraising, and the arts, is the Executive Director of the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Celebrating its 120th year in 2023, the Colonial Theatre facility houses the original 658 seat, 1903 theatre auditorium as well as two additional theatres. The 175-seat White Rabbit Theatre and the luxe 68-seat Berry Theatre are both constructed inside the remodeled interior of the neighboring 1925 National Bank of Phoenixville building. The Colonial Theatre is best known for its appearance in the 1958 Sci-Fi movie, The Blob, which is commemorated each year at Blobfest, drawing thousands of visitors from across the globe.