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Barter Nights and Pay What You Can Performances

A few times a year, Barter holds Barter Nights in the celebration of the history of Barter and to assist the Second Harvest Food Bank—Appalachian Branch. This organization needs everyone’s help. Rally up your friends, bring what you can, and enjoy a Barter production as a bonus. Even if you cannot attend the show, all donations are still welcome. If you are unable to attend Barter Night, The Second Harvest Food Bank is always happy to accept donations.

As many people already know, Barter Theatre got its name through the practice of bartering. Robert Porterfield brought a team of actors to Abingdon during the Great Depression. These actors were starving in New York while the farming people of Southwestern Virginia had an abundance of food they could not sell.

So, Porterfield gave these Virginians something valuable to spend their spoiling vegetables on—a good laugh. Now you can experience part of the rich history of Barter Theatre by bartering your own admission. More importantly, you can help your community.

For more information on how you can donate food to The Second Harvest Food Bank – Appalachian Branch, call 276.628.9266.

Barter also offers Pay What You Can performances. The second Sunday of each production patrons may do just that – Pay what you can for admission.

Look for the Barter Nights symbol on our calendar to find out how your can enjoy great theatre while helping to feed the hungry. For more information on Barter Theatre, Barter Nights or Pay What You Can performances call 276.628.3991.