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Updated 3/6/2024

The Colonial Performing Arts Center - Keene, NH

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Institution/Business Type: Performance Facility

The Colonial Performing Arts Center is a 501c3 non-profit performing arts center serving the greater Monadnock region of New Hampshire by fulfilling its vision to be the model regional performing arts center, exciting, educating and challenging audiences of all ages. The Colonial presents world class live music, dance and comedy performances, acclaimed film selections, and hosts numerous community events for the benefit of local non-profit organizations. For more information, please visit TheColonial.org.

Find Me

Alec Doyle (He/Him)
Job Title: Executive Director
Phone: 603-357-1233
Fax: 603-357-7817
Address:
P.O. Box 77
95 Main Street
Keene, NH 03431

Additional Content:

About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performance Facility

Legal Status:

Nonprofit - Independent

Year Founded:

1993

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performance Facility

Legal Status:

Nonprofit - Independent

Year Founded:

1993

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Theater - General

Additional Disciplines:

  • Music - Traditional

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Venue Rental
  • Film Showings
  • Performance / Concert / Reading
  • Professional Network Gatherings / Events
  • Community Arts
Seasons Active: spring, summer, fall, winter
Events Per Year: 165

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Houseless/Housing Insecure Individuals
  • Businesses
  • Elders
  • Families
  • General Public
  • Immigrant Populations
  • Incarcerated (or Formerly Incarcerated) individuals
  • LGBTQ Populations
  • Native American Tribes
  • Nonprofits
  • People with Disabilities
  • School Groups
  • Teens
  • Veteran/Active Duty Military Personnel
  • Youth-At-Risk

Languages Available:

  • English

Geographic Reach:

  • Town / City
  • County
  • Multi-County Region
  • State
  • Multi-State Region

Accessibility of Services

Accessibility of Services:

  • Access accommodations for people who use a wheelchair and have limited mobility
  • Access accommodations for people who are blind, partially sighted, and have low vision
  • Access accommodations for people who are Deaf and hard-of-hearing

Media Gallery

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • Arts Presenters of Northern New England (APNNE), New England Presenters (NEP), League of Historic American Theatres (LHAT)

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • Arts Presenters of Northern New England (APNNE), New England Presenters (NEP), League of Historic American Theatres (LHAT)

Special Designations

Special Designations:

  • NEFA Grant Recipient
  • New England Presenters (NEP) Member

Venues for Rent/Use

The Colonial Theatre
Venue Address: 95 Main Street Keene, NH 03431
Venue Phone: 603-357-1233
Venue Type: Theater
Venue Fee Range Minimum: $900
Venue Fee Range Maximum: $1500
Venue Capacity: 930
Stage Details: Proscenium Theater, Thrust Stage
Venue Seasons: Spring, Winter, Fall