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FTF'S immersive summer MUSICAL closes wildly successful run...

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