Studio Tenn Theatre Company

What Studio Tenn Theatre Company does

Studio Tenn Theatre Company is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional theatre organization that produces Broadway-caliber plays, musicals, and theatrical concerts for the Middle Tennessee community. Founded in 2009 by nationally recognized director Matt Logan, Emmy Award-winning producer Philip Hall, and Broadway and film actress Marguerite Lowell Hall, the company is currently operating its 16th season (2025-2026) from its permanent home, the Turner Theater inside The Factory at Franklin in Franklin, Tennessee, having moved into that venue in 2023 after earlier years at the Loveless Barn.

The core product portfolio centers on live theatrical performances staged in seasonal programming. Season 16 features Tony Award-winning and nominated titles such as Dracula, White Christmas, Deathtrap, Boeing Boeing, and Jesus Christ Superstar, with Season 17 (2026-2027) already announced. Surrounding the main productions, the company offers an education pillar (camps, workshops, community programs), accessibility services (ASL-interpreted and sensory-friendly performances in partnership with Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing), talk-back sessions, and venue rentals of the Turner Theater.

Studio Tenn's revenue is generated through a mix of ticket sales (distributed via Ticketmaster and an in-house box office, starting at $30 with subscription packages), tax-deductible individual donations (processed through the Bloomerang platform), corporate sponsorships including tiered support of the annual One Night Only fundraising gala, education program fees, and venue rental income. Marketing relies on the company website, email newsletters, organic social, and earned press coverage, while distribution combines Ticketmaster, the in-house box office, and the Turner Theater storefront at The Factory at Franklin.

Name

Studio Tenn Theatre Company

Legal name

Studio Tenn Theatre Company

Website

https://studiotenn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Studio Tenn Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit regional theatre in Franklin, Tennessee that produces Broadway-caliber plays, musicals, and concerts at the Turner Theater for Middle Tennessee audiences, supported by ticket sales, donations, sponsorships, and education programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Theatrical Productions

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110)

akta.pro primary industry

Studio Operations, Scheduling & Stage Management (MPADAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Soundstage & Stage Rental (Film/TV) (MPADAIAA)

Keywords

• Live theatre productions
• Regional theatre company
• Musical theatre performances
• Theatrical season subscriptions
• Nonprofit performing arts

Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from individual show tickets and season subscriptions sold through Ticketmaster and in-house box office. Prices vary by day of week and seat location.
2. Individual Giving/Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the nonprofit theatre company, including the annual One Night Only gala and sponsorship opportunities.
3. Sponsorship: Corporate sponsorships for productions and events, including the One Night Only gala with tiered benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Studio Tenn Theatre Company is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional theatre organization that produces Broadway-caliber theatrical productions at the Turner Theater inside The Factory at Franklin in Tennessee. The company presents seasonal programming of plays, musicals, and theatrical concerts, supplemented by an annual fundraising gala, education programs, accessibility performances, and venue rentals.

Product overview

Studio Tenn Theatre Company is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional theatre organization that produces Broadway-caliber theatrical productions in Franklin, Tennessee. The company operates primarily from the Turner Theater at The Factory at Franklin, presenting a mix of Tony Award-winning and nominated plays and musicals organized into seasonal programming. The core product portfolio consists of live theatrical performances (individual show tickets and season ticket packages), with supplementary offerings including accessibility services (ASL interpreted and sensory-friendly performances), education programs (camps and workshops), venue rentals, and an annual fundraising gala. The company was founded in 2009 and is celebrating its 16th season as of 2025-2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Show Tickets Single-performance tickets for each Broadway-caliber production, priced by day of week and seat location, purchased via Ticketmaster or the in-house box office at the Turner Theater.
• Season 16 Subscription Tickets Season ticket package offering access to all five Season 16 productions at discounted bundled rates compared to individual ticket purchases.
• Season 17 Subscription Tickets Subscription package for the upcoming 17th season featuring five Broadway titles, available for advance purchase.
• Dracula (Production) Stage adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic vampire novel presented as part of the Season 16 lineup, recommended for ages 15 and older.
• White Christmas (Production) Holiday musical featuring iconic Irving Berlin songs, presented December 4-21, 2025 as part of the Season 16 lineup, recommended for ages 8 and older.
• Deathtrap (Production) Ira Levin's psychological thriller and dark comedy presented February 5-22, 2026 as part of the Season 16 lineup.
• Boeing Boeing (Production) Tony Award-winning bedroom farce comedy presented March 19 through April 4, 2026 as part of the Season 16 lineup, recommended for ages 13 and older.
• Jesus Christ Superstar (Production) Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera presented May 7-24, 2026 as part of the Season 16 lineup, starring Tony Award-nominee Adam Pascal, recommended for ages 13 and older.
• One Night Only Gala Annual fundraising gala featuring theatre performances, cocktails, and dinner with tiered corporate sponsorship benefits supporting the nonprofit.
• Education Programs Theatre education offerings including camps, workshops, and community programs designed to train youth and aspiring artists in professional theatre arts.
• Venue Rental Rental of the Turner Theater at The Factory at Franklin for private events, coordinated through The Factory at Franklin.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TicketmastercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ticketing partner for Studio Tenn productions. Tickets sold exclusively through Ticketmaster.com or in-house box office.
• Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of HearingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccessibility partner providing ASL-interpreted performances at second Saturday matinee of each production.
• The Factory at FranklincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner housing the Turner Theater in the Grand Hall. Studio Tenn's permanent home since 2023.
• Adam PascalminorOthersTony Award-nominee starring as Jesus in the 2026 production of Jesus Christ Superstar.
• Carrie BrewerminorOthersActor and fight choreographer for Deathtrap production.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Playhouse on the Square (Memphis): Memphis-based professional regional theatre producing a multi-season lineup of musicals and plays; comparable mission, scale, and Tennessee regional footprint to Studio Tenn.
• Cumberland County Playhouse: Tennessee-based regional professional theatre producing Broadway musicals and plays in a rural/small-market setting; directly comparable mission, programming mix, and nonprofit operating model to Studio Tenn.
• Tennessee Repertory Theatre: Nashville-based regional professional theatre producing a mix of classic and contemporary plays; the closest geographic and scale peer to Studio Tenn in Middle Tennessee, competing for the same patrons and donor base.
• Arkansas Repertory Theatre: Little Rock-based professional regional theatre producing Broadway musicals and plays; similar scale, nonprofit structure, and Broadway-licensed programming focus to Studio Tenn.
• Nashville Children's Theatre: Long-running Nashville nonprofit theatre producing professional productions for young audiences; comparable nonprofit model, regional scope, and educational programming to Studio Tenn's youth offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Walnut Street Theatre: One of the most established regional theatres in the U.S. operating its own venue with a year-round Broadway-caliber season; comparable nonprofit producing-theatre model at a larger scale than Studio Tenn.
• Actors Theatre of Louisville: Large, established regional theatre producer known for the Humana Festival of New American Plays; comparable nonprofit professional theatre model but at a materially larger scale and broader national profile than Studio Tenn.
• Alliance Theatre (Atlanta): Tony Award-winning regional theatre in the Southeast producing Broadway-caliber and original works; the closest Southeast regional incumbent to Studio Tenn in terms of production ambition.

Regional players

• Birmingham Children's Theatre: One of the oldest continuously operating children's theatres in the U.S., producing professional theatre for young audiences; overlaps with Studio Tenn's education and youth programming segment.
• Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carré (New Orleans): Historic New Orleans community/nonprofit theatre producing Broadway musicals and plays; comparable mission and operating model to Studio Tenn, but serves a different regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/studiotenn
• Facebookfacebook.com/studiotenntheatrecompany
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/studio-tenn-theatre-company

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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