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Black Stories Black Voices BSBV Press New Play Development Press Release

Barter Theatre Hosts 4th Annual SHINE: Illuminating Black Stories!

ABINGDON, VA – Barter Theatre is proud to announce the 4th Annual SHINE: Illuminating Black…

Cabrina ArthurJanuary 30, 2025

Black Stories Black Voices Blogs

A Heart Behind Bars: Preparing for “The Shawshank Redemption”

By Serina Marshall and Cabrina Arthur – As the curtain prepares to rise on Barter…

Cabrina ArthurMay 22, 2024

Barter Events Black Stories Black Voices

Barter’s Black Stories Black Voices throws its 1st Community Event of 2024!

For years now, Barter has been committed to breaking down centuries-old barriers that have kept…

Cabrina ArthurFebruary 21, 2024

Black Stories Black Voices BSBV Press

PBS NewsHour Features Barter Theatre!

RELATED INFORMATION APPALACHIAN FESTIVAL OF PLAYS AND PLAYWRIGHTS BLACK STORIES BLACK VOICES BARTER CONNECTS EVENTS…

Cabrina ArthurMarch 14, 2023

Black Stories Black Voices BSBV Press News

American Theatre Magazine Features Barter Theatre’s Black Stories Black Voices!

Barter Theatre’s Plan to Create a Black Appalachian Canon How one historically white theatre company…

Cabrina ArthurFebruary 21, 2023

Black Stories Black Voices

Shine: Illuminating Black Stories 2023 (2/26)

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Cabrina ArthurFebruary 20, 2023

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About Us

2026 Season Overview

Mission Statement

The Barter Blog

Staff Directory

Board of Trustees

History

Work With Us

Plan Your Career

Open Positions

Auditions

Culture of Belonging

Advertise with Barter

Ask Us

Frequently Asked Questions

Directions & Parking

Plan Your Trip

Press & Media

Gift Vouchers

Shows & Events

Show Calendar

Barter Connects Events

Special Events

Content Advisories

The Barter Players

About The Barter Players

Barter Players Season Overview

Barter Players on Tour

Sensory Friendly Performances

Groups & Subscriptions

Subscriptions

Group Tickets

New Play Development

About Barter's New Play Development Program

Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights

Black Stories Black Voices

College Playwrights Festival

Young Playwrights Festival

Education

Barter Theatre for Student Groups

Barter Theatre and Emory & Henry

Make A Gift

Annual Fund for Artistic Excellence

Ways to Give

Donor Benefits

Our Donors

Dedicate a Seat

Planned Giving

Learn About Planned Giving

Join The Porterfield Society

Meet the Advancement Team

Get Involved

Volunteer

Corporate Sponsorship

Become A Corporate Partner

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