Reviews of Darkhorse Theatre. (Performing Arts Theater) in Nashville-Davidson (Tennessee).

Darkhorse Theatre

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Performing arts theater

4610 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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LaTaveya Vault

Sins of the City was great!! Milton was amazing

Thomas Scheer

Good theater for the small size. A bit run down and the place is hot during the summer; it however gets the job done well for what it is. Appreciate the ramp as a wheelchair user.

Authenia Treece

Nice cozy theater. Great lighting and I love the seating. The local talent definitely has a place to share their passion for the stage!

Kimberly Mayes

I love the mystique and the magical feel of this theater! A historical gem nestled in the community. I look forward to visiting Darkhorse Theatre again!

Tommy Rocco

I saw Measure for Measure there. Kind of small, but very intimate with the actors. Workers were nice. Bathrooms were clean. And it seems to draw in a classy crowd. Everyone was quiet during the acting...and not one cell phone rang! 👍👍 …

Gilda York

Took a group to see the Little Foxesfox. Was very pleased with the size of the venue. Small intimate up close with the actors. The show was well produced and directed. Costumes were on point. Staging was excellent. A very enjoyable evening.

Elise Moore

Interesting performance space, very intimate seats maybe 100 with comfortable seating going up stadium style. Have seen lots of interesting plays here some actors are more professional than others. It's a cross between community and professional theater

Diana Scheer

We saw "Assassins" totally amazing show!!!

Joe Brooks

My wife and I saw a production of the Henrik Ibsen play Hedda Gabler. The theater is converted from what used to be a Presbyterian church. From what we could tell, there are actually two venues here. The play we saw was played out in a large room on the main floor, probably where the congregation would have gathered when it was a church. As we entered by the side door, we could see stairs going up to a second floor and could hear a production going on rather loudly upstairs, and we were concerned that the sound from the other play would intrude on the play we were seeing. However, once seated and watching the play, it became apparent that the two venues were adequately soundproofed, as we heard no more from the other production. This is clearly a venue for amateur productions. There is no stage, no wings, no curtain, no place to hang backdrops nor any fixed seating. It is essentially a large almost empty room. The play is acted out in the middle of the room among whatever set decorations, furniture or props are arranged. For our play, which occurs mostly in the living room of a large house, the only set decorations were a couch with some pillows and an upright piano. At the back of the room was the sound and lighting equipment, with the sound and lighting engineer sitting at a table off to the side in front of a laptop to trigger the various light and sound effects as needed. The chairs for the audience were arranged three rows deep on two sides of the room, seating maybe 60 people. The audience was essentially on the same level as the actors, and the chairs in the front row were only inches away from the back of the couch. An audience member seated there could have easily reached out and touched the actors on the couch, giving the arrangement an intimate if somewhat unusual feel. As there is no stage nor any wings, the actors had to exit the "stage" using the doors to the room, one of which actually opened to the outside. The "set" was comprised almost entirely of the couch, pillows, and piano. There was no curtain, so any set change, such as moving the couch and piano to different locations in the room, essentially giving the audience another camera angle, occurred in full view of the audience and the furniture moving was accomplished hurriedly by the principal actors themselves for minimal interruption of the action. Given the sparseness and primitive nature of the venue, it's the actors and actresses who really need to carry the full weight of the performance, with only minimal help from the set, props, costumes, lighting and effects. Even with the limitations of the venue, the actors were still able to give an enjoyable performance to the audience, and the audience got to experience some very raw, intimate theater that was almost pure performance. If you wanted a lavish or elaborate production, you'll be very disappointed. But if you go in with the right set of expectations and can appreciate a minimalist production that's carried almost entirely by the acting, you'll probably have a good evening.

Jacob W.

Sick local theatre, with a real focus on the art and community. See a show here!!!!

Nick Taras

my first visit to the dark horse theater, it was great ! enjoyed a well produced play, actors were on point, beautiful singing . it is a great date night, the price is very reasonable. watch for their schedule to see what coming up next...............

Margie Manyik

Last night, wednesday, three shorts were well worth experiencing. The three writers and directors plus their actors created a very enjoyable evening.

Yan L

Small, intimate setting without feeling crushed. No parking, but I love the fact that there's an all gender restroom.

slvtonge

It's a small theater house, but the productions that I've seen (3 plays) there have been AMAZING!!!!! Great performances and content.

leslie yoesting

Great theater to watch local talent. The plays I've seen there have never disappointed me.

Jamie Morgan

I do believe it's mildly haunted. I love the history of the place. Hopefully it will stay and not get gentrified

Cheryl Hall

Every event I attend here, and have performed here, are always great. It's the perfect size.

Kim Justice

Shabby but with plenty to character. Pun intended.

Aaron Finley

Thank you Peter and Shannon for your constant and considerable support of the arts and the community at large. You two are very much appreciated!!! 😗😗 …