It was Amazing !!! Theater was very beautiful, and I had a great time with my friends...read more

This theater is amazing, always bringing professional and non professional talents to the stage…read more All the shows I've been to have been memorable and wonderful. This night I took my family to hear the Gospel Holiday Concert which was beautifully performed. The space was nice and quaint , not a bad seat in the house. The seating is very comfortable and we had a lovely time singing along praising God. I love this theater and hope more cone out to the gem of a theater

We saw an amazing play with a cast of volunteers. Well, I said volunteers, but you would not ever…read moreever think they weren't professional. The play was "urinetown", a very complex piece The voices, the acting all remarkable $20 a seat, a bargain Can't wait to see what they are doing next. So affordable

Saw our first production here recently and enjoyed it very much…read more We are pleased with the play selection, which is not pop-influenced, nor the done-to-death titles, etc. something more unusual, but quality just the same. We also recognized two of the actors from other local plays, and enjoyed seeing them in new and different roles. The theater itself is in an old church, which we learned was purchased by the Footlighters group. For us, we love theaters like this, where things are quirky and the focus goes to the production, not the sets or venue. For the benefit of others, I'll describe it a bit more since I know that is helpful to some people. Much of the original interior/exterior architectural features of the church remain intact which is cool to see, although the interior and exterior are in need of a little maintenance, which, clearly, they would probably do if they had the funding. One important safety item was outdoor lighting, especially when patrons are leaving to go to the unlit parking lot in the dark. The entrance is in the front of the building on Main St but the parking lot is off of Waterloo Ave in back, so it is a bit of a journey in the dark to get from A to B. We wrote to the theater about this and even offered to help install a light but never heard back. I am hopeful that word gets out about this place because it is an untapped venue, which many locals would probably love to frequent and enjoy! We live very nearby, just over the county line in Newtown Square, but ironically, after living here almost a decade, we only recently discovered this theater. One night, on our way home from Handel's, I happened to see the small signs for Footlighters, that were along Waterloo Ave. I looked them up when we got home. I never would have know about them otherwise. We use Funsavers all the time, and I have never seen Footlighters in there. I think they'd get tons more exposure if they occasionally advertised there. I know we would have found them MUCH sooner if they had. Just wish they could reach out to more people in our community to get the funding for more great shows and a little maintenance on the building to make it more hospitable (and keep the old charm of the place going strong). NOTE: Not sure why the Yelp category for this theater showed as "Cinema: but that is incorrect and should be changed since this if for live theater (play) performances.

Local talent perform brilliantly. You can park in the lot or on the street out front.read more

I have never seen a bad show at PCS. Just yesterday I saw Hamlet. I had read the story but had…read morenever seen a stage production. It was excellent. In September I saw The Drowsy Chaperone. Likewise, I loved this production as well, having seen it on Broadway and a local university's production. So as you can see they are varied in what they chose to present, catering to a variety of tastes. The cost of the tickets are extremely reasonable. For two Hamlet tickets (1 adult, 1 senior citizen) the price was $37.98. There are not many places one can go to see a quality show for about $20.00. I will be paying more attention to what they are offering and going there on a more regular basis.

I studied at Hedgerow theater as a teenager. The class was up in the attic with no fan. Very…read moreuncomfortable and ho5

An absolute thrill to be here. I came early to see this…read moreamazing building and property because of its association with Wharton Esherick! It didn't disappoint! I'm smitten! Walking around outside was a delight. The theater sits along a lovely. Creek in such beautiful nature. The building was originally a gristmill built in 1840 & it became a theater in 1923. A gentleman took me to upstairs to show me a space with wonderful room showing off some of Hedgerow's green room displaying old photos of theater and it's actors during performances , piano , wooden furniture designed by Wharton Esherick, a beloved and accomplished American craftsman and a one-time set designer for Hedgerow!! He is very special to this area and if you Google him, you'll see how special is to American Folk art. I am honored to see one of my very very favorite theaters and favorite plays SHIRLEY VALENTINE! 2pm show ! It was absolutely such a good time and wonderful performance ! This theater has some amazing actors and great staff! A delightful comedy and 'feel good' play ! One woman show! I really had a wonderful time here. And I can't stop talking about it with friends !!

Went to the Forge Theatre on First Ave in Phoenixville last night to see a show called "Play On."…read more The cast was fantastic, the show was hilarious. Such a great venue for local actors to ply their trade right in the heart of our bustling town.

I'm giving it a 1-star as 0 is not an option. My husband and I made a really bad choice by going…read moreto this theatre last Saturday, 9/30. We got there 5 minutes before 8pm and were trying to find 2 seats together. There were mostly single seats but there was one 2 seats together in the corner right next to the entrance. They were marked 'for guests coming in late so as not to disturb the show'. We were pretty sure it would be fine and were about to take our seats when one of their attendants rudely stopped us saying we had to take 2 separate single seats. One seat was on the left and the other on the right across the room, how ridiculous!! My husband argued and finally she agreed, but on leaving, she said 'a--ho--! We were totally shocked at that outrageous language. We kept our cool and did not want to cause a scene. We have been going to numerous theatres in the suburbs, in Philadelphia, even Broadway and have never been treated like that or ever had such a horrible experience. This theatre is just a small, run-down, 'Mom & Pop' theatre with such uncomfortable hard chairs (wooden chairs covered with red cloth just to look nice). There is probably no backstage as the performers have to go back and forth through the entrance next to our seats. The stage is so small that the performers stand just about 2 feet away from the front row! This was our first and last patronage to this lousy theatre run by a 'no-class' management.

Had a wonderful evening at this theater last night. The renovation and remodeling job appears to be…read moreabsolutely incredible. This is a revitalization of a movie theater, or almost Vaudeville looking theater from the early 1900s. Complete with a huge marquee outside. It now has 1200 seats and is a perfect venue for viewing concerts on the stage. A couple very positive things to point out besides the fact that it looks absolutely fantastic inside. Number one, the seats are incredible. No I don't mean just the view of the stage, I mean, the actual seats, they are cushioned, in great shape, large, and spacious. Meaning unlike an old theater that you feel like you might need to squeeze in between the arm rails, these chairs are ample. With plenty of legroom, too. Next, this venue is clearly going to be a great deal for the little town, as 1000+ people descend to go to a show, many of them are looking for bars and restaurants to attend. Here the town seems to recognize this! There are volunteers, and even a police presence out front of the venue to make sure that everybody can cross the road safely to the parking lot located across the street. Third is the ease of getting an Uber. While I am unsure of parking at large, I did see a lot across the street, I decided to take an Uber. Very easy to get dropped off, and just a tip I learned, on pick up, place yourself at the nearby Septa train station parking lot and get out of the fray, I called for the Uber when the show ended and by the time I got to the parking lot, my Uber was just pulling in. Overall, just a really nice venue and one that I'm looking forward to visiting again.

Just amazing sound , wish they had some more snacks Had a great time a lil pricy, but I felt safe…read morewith security etc so thanks for restoring this structure

This is good local theatre for a good price. The theatre is a bit tight but the price can't be…read morebeat. Support your local theatre!

Great independent theater. I love that they show films that aren't usually played by the major…read moretheater companies. The staff were all very friendly. Concessions prices are reasonable. Ticket price is a reasonable. The seats are old-school, not like the new recliners, but still very comfortable. What's a beautiful location

I like the Institute because of the independent and retro films they screen, but not all theaters…read morein this multiplex are the same. Or as comfortable. I appreciate stadium seats. I like walking upstairs to the mezzanine to find my perfect spot. (I may sound nuts, but I look for a seat where the screen is big and doesn't require a head tilt -- more of a 'movie' experience than watching Netflix at home.) Well, Theater 1 doesn't cut the mustard. The auditorium is one level, oddly long. To achieve my important no-tilt criteria, I sit far back. But then the screen looks small! If there's a movie I want to see, should I call the theater to find out where it's being screened? I probably won't. But I might! Fingers crossed that it's not in Theater 1.