By D'Arcy Morrell – At Barter Theatre, each production begins with a spark of imagination, and few stories ignite the holiday spirit quite like Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole…

By Cabrina Arthur – When people think of Barter Theatre, they often know us through our longstanding history as the State Theatre of Virginia. They might think of holidays spent…

By D’Arcy Morrell – Barter Theatre’s latest production doesn’t waste time letting you know the stakes. The beautifully designed country cottage looks ordinary enough—a cozy fireplace, a desk stacked with papers—but…

By D’Arcy Morrell – When Anne Shirley arrives at Green Gables with little more than her imagination, she is chasing dreams that don’t always match her reality. She longs for beauty,…

By D’Arcy Morrell – In Mountain Mamas, three generations of women find themselves back under the same roof; a place that’s seen its fair share of arguments, grief, and laughter. But…

By D’Arcy Morrell – As young Anna and Elsa bring a particularly cuddly snowman to life on Gilliam Stage, Zoe Velling and Kailey Kyle can be found getting into their…

By Bonny Gable – Enter the room where the cast of “Million Dollar Quartet” is rehearsing and the sparks of energy churning there are so electrifying you can feel them…