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    Nov 12 through Dec 29
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    It’s A Wonderful Life

    It's A Wonderful Life

    November 12th – December 28th

    Adapted by Catherine Bush

    In this brand new adaptation, written especially for Barter’s resident acting company, ten quick-changing actors bring to life the world of Bedford Falls and its most famous resident. The town’s citizens have relied for years on the Bailey Brothers Building and Loan, and George Bailey has sacrificed his dreams and ambitions to keep it alive against all odds. But on this Christmas Eve disaster strikes, and it takes a guardian angel named Clarence to make George realize that not all is lost, and that no man is a failure who has friends. A beloved  holiday classic for the whole family.

    It's a Wonderful Life Study Guide

    Barter Theatre is partially funded by:

    This project was supported [in part] by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. 

    A special thanks to the Town of Abingdon, Washington County, and the Virginia Tourism Corporation for their support.

    Watch a preview of the show!

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    Barter Connects: It's a Wonderful Life

    Saturday, November 26th, 4pm Gilliam Stage

    It’s A Wonderful Life is one of the most famous and beloved Christmas movies of all time.  Meet playwright Catherine Bush as she talks about adapting iconic stories for the stage and why this particular story has remained resonant throughout the years.

    Barter Connects are events designed to provide context and community surrounding Barter productions by offering informal gatherings where you can interact with both artists and audiences alike. Come on out and join us for these free and fun events!

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    Nicholas Piper
    George Bailey
    Tricia Matthews
    Josephine/Potter/Party Guest/Mrs. Hatch/Townie
    Hannah Ingram
    Mary Hatch Bailey/Board Member/Horace/Townie
    Kim Morgan Dean
    Ma Bailey/Tilly/Dancer/Neighbor/Charlie/Mrs. Martini/Townie
    Ashley Campos
    Violet Bick/Board Member/Helen Wainwright/Mrs. Thompson/Jane Bailey
    Sean Maximo Campos
    Peter Bailey/Marty Hatch/Party Guest/Tom/Mr. Carter/Nick/Cop
    Justin Tyler Lewis
    Harry Bailey/Bert the Cop/Dr. Campbell/Ed/Mr. Martini/Pete Bailey
    Zacchaeus Kimbrell
    Clarence/Uncle Billy/Reineman/Mr. Welch
    Jovon Jacobs
    Sam Wainwright/Mr. Gower/Ernie/Board Member/Randall/Party Guest
    Libby Zabit
    Potter’s Man/Joe/Dancer/Ruth Dakin/Mrs. Davis/Zuzu/Townie
    John Hardy
    Director/Sound Designer
    Derek Smith
    Scenic Designer
    Lee Alexander Martin
    Costume Designer
    Andrew Morehouse
    Lighting Designer
    Matt Green
    Sound Designer
    Dishon Smith
    Music Director/Arranger
    Zacchaeus Kimbrell
    Music Captain/Dialect Coach
    Ashley Campos
    Intimacy Coordinator
    Sean Campos
    Fight Choreographer
    Dane Urban
    Stage Manager
    Eastman Credit Union
    Johnston Memorial Hospital
    The Martha Washington Inn & Spa
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