Your Guide to Everything Barter Theatre
Thank you for choosing Barter Theatre! Whether this is your first show with us, or your first show ever, we wanted to give you a quick introduction to the terms we use and answer some frequently asked questions. Here we go!
At Barter, we strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for all who come through our doors. We want you to come as you are! Wear what you like, bring whoever you’d like, and please don’t hesitate to let us know if you need any assistance throughout your visit.
We offer free parking, and volunteers will direct you to whichever performance space you visit that day. In order to make sure the show begins on time, we ask all patrons to show up 30-45 minutes prior to the start of the show; This is to ensure that you have plenty of time to make it to your seat safely and get settled in before the lights go down!
Still feeling a little nervous about your upcoming visit? Below are some helpful vocabulary words that will help you stay in-the-know with all things Barter!
Helpful Vocabulary
Who?
PATRON: An audience member. That’s you!
USHER: A community volunteer who will scan your ticket and/or show you to your seat.
SUBSCRIBER: A patron who has purchased an annual subscription to Barter Theatre. To learn more about subscriptions and subscriber benefits, click here.
DONOR: Somebody who donates money to our organization.
SPONSOR: Somebody who financially supports a specific production or program.
What?
MAIN STAGE: The largest or most prestigious space of a theatre company. (Gilliam Stage)
REPERTORY: The performance of various productions by the same company in short intervals. Barter has four ‘reps’ per season: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Holiday.
SEASON: An entire year of production titles. Ex: Season Announcement, 2023 Season, etc.
SENSORY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCES: Performances with slight adjustments made to the theatrical atmosphere, in collaboration with professional consultants such as the TDF National Autism Friendly Performance Training Program, in order to make the production accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Find our more about sensory friendly performances here.
Where?
GILLIAM STAGE: The larger of the two theaters, seating 505 patrons.
BOX OFFICE: Where patrons can buy or pick up tickets, located inside the each of our theatre spaces (Gilliam and Smith)
BARTER GIFT SHOP: Where patrons can buy Barter merch and souvenirs, located inside Gilliam Stage.
BARTER’S SMITH THEATRE: A smaller theater across the street from Gilliam Stage, seating 167 patrons.
SMITH LOUNGE: A reception space inside Barter’s Smith Theatre.
