Phoenixville's Colonial Theatre Names New President

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Phoenixville's Colonial Theatre has announced that Marian D. Moskowitz will take over as the new president on Aug. 31.

Current president Kenneth B. Mumma will step down on Thursday, but will continue to serve on the theatre's board.

“After working with Marian for years, I can’t imagine a more qualified, confident and passionate person to lead the Colonial,” Mumma said on Monday. “I am excited to work closely with Marian on all future projects. Her leadership skills and community roots are an invaluable benefit to ACT,” added Executive Director Mary Foote. “Ken led the Colonial through a tremendous period of growth that included the opening of our expansion. I’m eager to see where Marian and our dedicated team of board members will lead us.”

Moskowitz, a real estate developer, is known for her work to transform an abandoned factory into what stands today as Franklin Commons.

“I am honored to accept this responsibility and thrilled that I will continue to collaborate with Ken,” Moskowitz said. “I look forward to working with our fantastic team to advance the Colonial’s legacy.”

Moskowitz also has nonprofit and community leadership experience, ahving served on the Board of Directors of the Chester County Economic Development Council, the South Eastern Economic Development Council of PA, and the Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind.

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