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ftF earns 4 Williamson scene "Best of 2025" awards!

On May 7, Williamson Scene - the new offshoot of the illustrious Nashville Scene - released its 2025 "Williamson's BEST" Edition in print and online. Franklin Theatrical Fellowship was honored to win FIRST PLACE in 3 Readers' Polls, and to be featured as a Writers' Choice winner by Arts Critic Amy Stumpfl. Thank you to FW Publishing and to all who voted for FTF! We are proud to bring human beings together through the shared experience of live theatre here in Wilco-- and beyond!
  • Readers' Poll Winner: Best Theatre Company
  • Readers' Poll Winner: Best Performing Arts Group
  • Readers' Poll Winner: Best Actor: Shawn Knight in FTF's GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR
  • Writer's Choice: Best New Theater Company

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acclaim for FTF's good night, Oscar

  • “Incredible performance by Shawn Knight and the entire cast. FTF, you are doing some incredible work!”
    MARY BLAIR, TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
    “I would gush thousands of words in every conceivable direction, urging people to go see GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR: it’s an engaging and oftentimes enlightening treatise on the life and career of Oscar Levant... Melanie Sutton’s focused direction ensures the play’s action keeps audiences entertained and riveted. Sutton’s superb cast – led by Shawn Knight and Kay Ayers as Oscar and June Levant – breathe vitality and energy into their characters and the collective onstage electricity from these capable performers is nothing less than stunning."
    Jef ellis, broadway world
    “Wonderful production of Doug’s terrific play. He would truly be proud. Shawn Knight was so good, as was the rest of the cast. Doug Wright has written another beautiful play, and this cast of actors and director did a beautiful job bringing it to life. See it NOW!"
    HENRY O. ARNOLD, AEA
  • "Do not miss your opportunity to see this beautiful Doug Wright play! It is being delivered in a terrific production by Franklin Theatrical Fellowship! Superb performances... with lovely direction and spot on set design! Thank you for a stellar evening!"
    BETH ANNE MUSIKER, AEA
    "I had the privilege to see this play on Broadway and thoroughly enjoyed it, so I dared not miss [FTF’s] production... I was awestruck at the riveting performances! The actor who portrayed Oscar was breathtaking. Sean Hayes I wish you could see this beautiful company."
    K. FENTRESS, PATRON
    "We saw this play and were absolutely floored. It was perfectly cast. A thought-provoking and heartwarming production. Bravo to everyone involved!"
    S. JONES, PATRON
  • I throughly enjoyed Doug Wright’s GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR by the incredible Franklin Theatrical Fellowship. The cast and crew were spot-on... A powerful story, expertly directed by Melanie Sutton and set by Jim Manning. A great theatre experience and a masterclass in acting.
    MICHAEL P. WELCH, ACTOR/DIRECTOR
    See GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR. I highly recommend it. Everyone involved acquits themself with distinction, but to miss the chance to see Shawn Knight in this role is a theatrical sin. This one is special.
    ALAN LEE, AEA
    GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR by Franklin Theatrical Fellowship is a TRIUMPH! Great casting and direction... and superbly period set design.
    rj comer, actor
FTF's regional premiere of GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR by Doug Wright was a tremendous success! We were proud to bring this 2023 Tony-winner to the stage for the first time since its hit Broadway run. (photos courtesy of Niah Serene Photography).

FTF receives feature story in franklin lifestyle magazine

We were honored and grateful to be chosen as a featured non-profit in the November issue of Franklin Lifestyle Magazine. The interview highlights FTF's desire to bring human beings together through the shared experience of live theatre. Click the photo to view our article in the online issue.

Critical praise for FTF's "Twelve Angry JURORS"

"... a terrific production... really strong performances. " - Amy Stumpfl, Arts Contributor, Nashville Scene "Intimate and engaging... as relevant today as it was in 1955. Prepare to serve as the 13th Juror. These raw, true to life characters make you question what you think you know. Well done FTF!" - Sandy Statler Wiek, Street Theatre Co. "... seminal courtroom drama remains as potent as ever. Managing Artistic Director Melanie Sutton has gathered a strong ensemble, including a great mix of new & familiar talent." - THE NEWS TN

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