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THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION

Adapted for the stage by Owen O’Neill & Dave Johns from the novella by Stephen King

June 15th to August 17th on Gilliam Stage

When Andy Dufresne is convicted of murder and sentenced to life in Shawshank prison, he must use his wits and newly forged friendships to keep himself and his hope alive. But will he be able to survive the corruption and danger he faces within this notorious prison’s walls? Based on the novella by Stephen King and popularized by the highly acclaimed movie, The Shawshank Redemption is a story of resilience and a theatrical experience like no other.

Content Advisories: (IL, SV, V) – This play is set in a maximum security prison and includes strong profanity, violence, suicidal ideation, and a theatricalization of sexual assault. More information.

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A Heart Behind Bars: Preparing for THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION

As the curtain prepares to rise on Barter Theatre’s latest production, THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, an intricate journey begins beyond the footlights and into the foothills of Tennessee. With an unwavering commitment to authenticity, Artistic Producing Director Katy Brown leads the cast and crew on an exploration of Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary, seeking not just the echoes of its storied past, but the beating heart of humanity behind its walls. Driven by a desire to understand and to empathize, they delve into the depths of history and culture - weaving personal experience from the past and present into the fabric of their performance... [continue reading]

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FREE AT LAST?

Thursday, August 8th after the 7:30pm show on Gilliam Stage (Black Stories Black Voices Community Event)

Barter Connects celebrates the 8th of August by welcoming Ron Carson, founder of the Appalachian African American Cultural Center, to its Gilliam Stage. Ron will join Terrance Jackson, Barter’s Director of BSBV, for a discussion on what freedom meant for the first to celebrate the 8th of August, and what it means for the Black community today. An important conversation – please join us!

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.

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