First visit to Turner Theater in the Factory At Franklin for a performance of Crimes of the Heart by Studio Tenn.
Very pleasant small (~300 seat) theater. Seating was comfortable and roomy, wider than many performance theaters.
Sat on the third row (C), which has a railing in front, as it's the first row above floor level. At first that seemed nice, but the railing goes all the way to the floor, I suppose to prevent accidents, which makes for no legroom at all for that row. It's hard, even standing, to make enough room for others to pass, and I found it easy to get cramps, unable to move my feet at all. Looked like every other row did not have that problem, so just something to be aware of.
There's a sort of "box seating" row on up high on each side. the angle might not be perfect for every performance, but it looked like a fun option to try for a future show.
Was completely impressed by the quality of Studio Tenn's work. The set, staff, actors, lighting, everything was excellent quality and perfectly executed. Without exception, the actors were wonderful. A truly fabulous theatre experience.
It's also so convenient to be in the Factory, makes for so many dining, drinking, shopping options before or after a show. On a Saturday afternoon/evening, the Factory was buzzing with activity. Parking is the biggest downside, there were cars wandering the parking rows just waiting for someone to look like they were leaving. We found it worthwhile to spring for the valet parking by Edley's and avoid that headache.
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