AN EVENING WITH NASHVILLE BALLET 2 Will Play The Factory At Franklin

The Factory at Franklin will present An Evening with Nashville Ballet 2 at Turner Theatre, June 5–7, bringing Nashville Ballet's Second Company to Williamson County for a weekend of performances that expand access to the arts and connect directly with the community.

The engagement features Nashville Ballet's Second Company, NB2, rising professional dancers, in a mixed repertoire program blending classical, contemporary, and new works. Together, Nashville Ballet and NB2 provide more than 55,000 arts experiences annually through performances and community engagement programming.

“The Factory at Franklin has always been a place where community and culture come together, and welcoming Nashville Ballet to our stage is a natural fit,” said Tami Pryce, Director of Events, The Factory at Franklin. “We are proud to bring world-class performances to the heart of Middle Tennessee and invite guests to make a full evening of it.”

Nashville Ballet and The Factory at Franklin share a commitment to bringing performance art directly to the community, creating more accessible and inclusive opportunities for audiences to experience live performance. By presenting dance in a familiar, community-centered setting, the partnership invites both longtime patrons and new audiences to connect with the art form in a meaningful and approachable way.

“We believe ballet should meet people where they are,” said Nick Mullikin, Artistic Director and CEO of Nashville Ballet. “Performing in venues like The Factory at Franklin allows us to connect with the community in a more personal way to share our art. Our goal is to expand access, build community, and make dance part of everyday life across Middle Tennessee.”

The program features six distinct works, each highlighting a different facet of NB2's versatility and artistry.

Bruce Marks' Lark Ascending, staged by Kate Linsley, offers a meditation on beauty, stillness, and transcendence. Set to its musical score, the work has been performed by companies including Boston Ballet, English National Ballet, and San Francisco Ballet. Linsley, originally chosen by Marks early in her career to perform the principal role, brings a sense of continuity to this presentation.

In Dear Charlie, choreographer Maria A. Konrad creates a tribute to Charlie Chaplin, blending humor, heartbreak, and humanity. Inspired by the world of silent film, the ballet moves between theatricality and intimacy. Originally premiered with Philadelphia Ballet, the work captures small, human moments.

Sarah Tallman's A Tale of Two Worlds brings wit and imagination to the stage, set to a score ranging from pop to French pop and blues. The work has become a repertoire favorite in Nashville.

Travis Bradley's Masquerade reimagines the Masquerade Waltz through a neoclassical lens. Built on a classical foundation, the piece emphasizes musicality and movement.

The program also features a world premiere by Koresh Dance Company's Assistant Artistic Director, Melissa Rector. Her new work reflects a contemporary perspective shaped by her experience with Koresh Dance Company and Israeli-influenced movement.

Rounding out the evening is a new vignette by Artistic Director and CEO Nick Mullikin, reflecting Nashville Ballet's artistic vision and commitment to developing emerging talent.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Friday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 7 at 2 p.m.

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