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Kentucky Spring

April 23rd – May 22nd

Book by Catherine Bush / Music & Lyrics by Dax Dupuy

Becky has worked all her life to get out of the mountains. Then her grandmother Maud decides to sell the family farm, forcing Becky to confront who she is and who she wants to be. This musical fable investigates the past and the present, revealing “what might have been” and  “what still might be.” A story of love, longing, and second chances set in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains.

Barter Connects: Kentucky Spring

Saturday, May 7th, after the 2pm performance, Gilliam Theatre 

Join a discussion with celebrated Appalachian scholar Ted Olson as we discuss the themes of Kentucky Spring.

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!

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!

Watch Zoë Velling Sing a Song from the Show!

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