The Farr Best Theater, an intimate, 158-seat venue in downtown Mansfield, is a gem of Mansfield history.
It was first opened on October 10, 1917, by Milton May Farr. He became one of the city's most prominent citizens and oversaw the installation of the first electric lights in the city and a modernized water system. He named the theatre the Best Farr Theatre, and then in 1950, it became known as the Farr Best Theater. For 58 continuous years, it was operated by Milton and Annie Farr and their nine children.
The Farr Best Theater has seen several owners and uses since then but was most recently purchased in 2017 by the City of Mansfield to preserve the building and return it to its intended use as a theater. It is currently undergoing a revitalization to retain and enhance much of the original historic charm. It operates as a community arts venue hosting concerts, movies, theatrical productions, lectures, dance, magic, and various community events.
The theater was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 12, 1996.
Located:
109 N. Main St., Mansfield, TX 76063
Rental Inquiries:
Rates are $50/hour for non-profit organizations and $60/hour for commercial/Individual rentals. A/V equipment can be rented for $120/day. "Prime time" rentals (Thursday-Sunday) require a 6-hour minimum; all other days require a 4-hour minimum.
For more information, contact us at 817-728-3339 or [email protected]
Are you an artist, arts organization or cultural leader? Is your organization looking for a space to call home? If so, you may be eligible for our Cultural Incubator Program which provides special rental rates and benefits for accepted participants.
All DivaDance classes start with community time and kick off with a high-energy warmup/stretch. Then, you’ll learn a low-impact routine of dance choreography at all levels. All classes aim to provide high cardio and feature original, fierce choreography influenced by your favorite music videos and pop songs. Before we finish off with a sexy cool down, you’ll have the chance to cheer on your fellow dancers and capture a video of the rout...
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All DivaDance classes start with community time and kick off with a high-energy warmup/stretch. Then, you’ll learn a low-impact routine of dance choreography at all levels. All classes aim to provide high cardio and feature original, fierce choreography influenced by your favorite music videos and pop songs. Before we finish off with a sexy cool down, you’ll have the chance to cheer on your fellow dancers and capture a video of the rout...
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Join us for a night of amazing talent and good vibes. Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or just want to enjoy the show, this is the place to be. This is a SAFE ALL AGES EVENT, so feel free to bring the whole family. Come showcase your skills or simply cheer on the performers. Let's make it a night to remember at the Farr Best Theater!
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Written by local playwrights Ryan & Maggie Inlow
Every year Fleetwood Project brings one original play to the stage written by a LOCAL playwright. This season we bring to you, The Big White Lie, written by Ryan and Maggie Inlow. The Big White Lie is the story of a family gathering for the funeral of their beloved patriarch they call Pop Pop. As his wife Frannie, their adult kids James and Emily, and the grandkids share happy memori...
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Written by local playwrights Ryan & Maggie Inlow
Every year Fleetwood Project brings one original play to the stage written by a LOCAL playwright. This season we bring to you, The Big White Lie, written by Ryan and Maggie Inlow. The Big White Lie is the story of a family gathering for the funeral of their beloved patriarch they call Pop Pop. As his wife Frannie, their adult kids James and Emily, and the grandkids share happy memori...
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Written by local playwrights Ryan & Maggie Inlow
Every year Fleetwood Project brings one original play to the stage written by a LOCAL playwright. This season we bring to you, The Big White Lie, written by Ryan and Maggie Inlow. The Big White Lie is the story of a family gathering for the funeral of their beloved patriarch they call Pop Pop. As his wife Frannie, their adult kids James and Emily, and the grandkids share happy memori...
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This event will offer an extraordinary afternoon of Southern Gospel Music. The event is expected to feature local and nationally recognized artists from Mansfield, Fort Worth, and other Dallas metroplex communities. Members of the Fort Worth Songwriters Association and individual Artists will also share their favorite traditional gospel hymns as well as new gospel songs.
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This class will leave you feeling more confident in your approach to painting. It gives you the knowledge of where your focal point , perspective with contrast, perspective with colors and what needs to be included in a sketch. The timed sketching helps you with what details to leave in and what to leave out of a scene sketch. You will learn to paint on the go and travel light with the Pocket Sketch equipment. If you have been procrasti...
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Ghost stories have surrounded the historic theater for decades and now you have your chance to encounter the spirits that still haunt the stage. This three-hour paranormal investigation will leave you with a story or two to tell.
Not recommended for children under 14.
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This workshop aims to provide a meaningful and reflective exploration of personal and ancestral narratives, using art therapy as a tool to honor, understand, and celebrate our cultural heritage and family histories. We will be exploring our personal family histories, explore storytelling techniques and will use multiple art activities and reflections to create a narrative that helps us understand our ties to our ancestors. This workshop...
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