Tour and Building History

Footlighters Playhouse began life in the late 1890's as the first African-American school in Cinnaminson Township, NJ. Evidence of its origins as a one-room schoolhouse can still be seen on the walls of our basement and within the attic. The school has been expanded many times over the years, on several different levels, creating an interesting venue for theatre. It is easy to get lost in its history and space. It spent many years as the Eleanor Phillips elementary school, was converted to a school for special needs students, and spent a few years housing the Board of Education.
Ruth Iversen and our then president Sam Fogel discovered it in 1983 and negotiated a lease from the BOE for $1/year. On May 9, 2000 we have been fortunate enough to purchase the building, and wish to thank the many generous donors and Pamela Grimme, our facilities director, who made that historic event possible. Our theatre facilities are available for rent for parties, seminars, art shows, etc. Contact Pam at 856-829-6488.

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Plenty of Free Pparking	Not a Bad Seat in the House	Intermission/Meeting Llounge
Art Gallery in the Hall	Pre-Owned Book Sale	Party Setup
Grand Lobby	Party Lounge	Clean Restrooms

Our Multi-Function Rooms Available for Rent

Our charming, historic, comfortably air conditioned/heated facility may be available for rent to host your upcoming goup theatre party, off-site meeting, retreat, art event, birthday party, graduation party, fund raiser, workshop, brainstorming session, club meeting, art class or recital. We provide our comfortable theatre, or a room with tables and chairs in our lounge,
where a small adjacent galley is available to warm some food. Economical rates.

For details and availability, call 856/829-6488 - leave a message for Pam.
We reserve the right to enforce certain restrictions, of course.