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Updated 9/20/2022

FRANKLIN OPERA HOUSE

  • N

    NH

Institution/Business Type: Performance Facility

As a non-profit organization dependent on the generosity of public support, it is the mission of Franklin Opera House, Inc. to provide an attractive venue for wholesome community entertainment, expansion of arts awareness in all ages, a cultural hub, and center for social interaction, in an historic setting.

The current organization was founded in the year 2000 to restore, repair, and maintain the historic Franklin Opera House, and provide performing arts programming for our citizens. Franklin Opera House presents a broad range of quality arts and entertainment—something for everyone… from serious drama to light-hearted musical theatre, from folk artists to rock and everything in between, from classical guitarists to comedic accordion players—Franklin Opera House has something for every taste.

Beyond its excellent acoustical qualities and intimate feel, the flat orchestra level and flexible seating of the Franklin Opera House make it a truly distinctive venue, suitable for varied forms of entertainment.

Comfortable, intimate, distinctive, affordable — quality performing arts for Franklin and surrounding communities in Central New Hampshire.

Find Me

Dan Darling
Job Title: Executive Director
Phone: 603-934-1901
Address:
316 CENTRAL STREET
PO BOX 172
Franklin, NH 03235

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About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performance Facility

Legal Status:

Nonprofit - Independent

Year Founded:

2000

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performance Facility

Legal Status:

Nonprofit - Independent

Year Founded:

2000

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Multi-Disciplinary

Additional Disciplines:

  • Music - Traditional

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Venue Rental
  • Community Arts

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Elders
  • Families
  • General Public
  • Nonprofits
  • School Groups
  • Teens
  • Youth-At-Risk

Geographic Reach:

  • County
  • Multi-County Region

Accessibility of Services

Accessibility of Services:

  • Access accommodations for people who use a wheelchair and have limited mobility

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Affiliations and Accomplishments

Special Designations

Special Designations:

  • NEFA Grant Recipient
  • New England Presenters (NEP) Member

Special Designations

Special Designations:

  • NEFA Grant Recipient
  • New England Presenters (NEP) Member

Venues for Rent/Use

Franklin Opera House
Venue Address: PO Box 172 Franklin, NH 03235
Venue Phone: 603-934-1901
Venue Type: Theater
Venue Fee Range Minimum: $200
Venue Fee Range Maximum: $1500
Venue Capacity: 299
Venue Accessibility: Facility is physically accessible (such as parking, entrances, accessible restrooms, seating, backstage).
Stage Details: Proscenium Theater
Venue Seasons: Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Venue Features: Dressing Room(s), Green Room, Light System / Track Lighting, Movie Screen / Projection Capabilities, Sound System, WiFi
Trained Crew Available: Yes
Union Crew Available: No
Additional Comments: The orchestra and bathrooms are accessible by wheelchair. Balcony and stage are not.