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:
Are you looking to host your show or event at the Farr Best Theater?
Rates are $50/hour for Non-Profit Organizations and $60/hour for Commercial/Individual rentals. A/V equipment can be rented for $120/day and "prime time" rentals (Thursday-Sunday) require a 6-hour minimum, all other days require a 4-hour minimum.
For more information, contact us at 817-728-3338 or [email protected]
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This groundbreaking stage play gives the audience a glimpse of what it could possibly look like if African American descendants of slaves were each awarded 1.2 million dollars. The question on everyone’s mind is, “What will they do with the money?” Different scenarios are visited while following the lives of a group of acquaintances. Reparations will ignite conversations as many thought-provoking opinions are shared on stage for the aud...
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Highlights:
Authentic Hispanic concessions
Art by local Hispanic ar...
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Written by local playwrights Ryan & Maggie Inlow
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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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