Barter Theatre https://bartertheatre.com You've got to experience the State Theatre of Virginia Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:21:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8 https://bartertheatre.com/app/uploads/2019/08/cropped-bartericon-1-32x32.png Barter Theatre https://bartertheatre.com 32 32 APPALACHIAN FESTIVAL OF PLAYS AND PLAYWRIGHTS 2024 https://bartertheatre.com/appalachian-festival-of-plays-and-playwrights-2024/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:20:23 +0000 https://bartertheatre.com/?p=51065 Join us for another wonderful year of AFPP, where the stories of our region come to life! We’ve got six terrific new plays, and we want to hear your feedback....

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Join us for another wonderful year of AFPP, where the stories of our region come to life! We’ve got six terrific new plays, and we want to hear your feedback. The play readings are free, but reservations are subject to availability— first come, first served. Come be a part of the new play development process at Barter!

We’re also excited to offer food trucks for our guests this year! Come enjoy delicious Asian-fusion inspired dishes from The Pakalachian on Friday, 2/23 or mouth-watering, locally sourced options from Hen House: Farm to Truck on Saturday, 2/24.

Click to see our 2024 line-up and make your reservations now!

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Barter’s Black Stories Black Voices throws its 1st Community Event of 2024! https://bartertheatre.com/barters-black-stories-black-voices-throws-its-1st-community-event-of-2024/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:32:12 +0000 https://bartertheatre.com/?p=51035 For years now, Barter has been committed to breaking down centuries-old barriers that have kept members of the BIPOC* community from being part of The Barter Family. In the spirit...

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For years now, Barter has been committed to breaking down centuries-old barriers that have kept members of the BIPOC* community from being part of The Barter Family.

In the spirit of inclusivity and accessibility, our Black Stories Black Voices initiative is proud to offer $15 tickets to all BIPOC individuals during our 3pm matinee of HOME on Sunday, March 3rd. Join us at Barter’s Smith Theatre for a wonderful production, followed by a special BSBV Community Event: GROWING THE LEGACY.

Joining us for this special event is the co-founder of EDGE (Economic Development Greater East), Jason Tartt. With him we’ll discuss EDGE’s mission, the challenges it faces, the community it serves, and its hopes and dreams for the future of Black farming in this region. A Black West Virginian farmer, Jason knows the struggles Black farmers can have in Appalachia and brings awareness to the importance of planting and growing a deeper and richer understanding for others in the community.

We are excited to share this experience with you and look forward to seeing you where you belong – in the seats of the theater at Barter.

*Black, Indigenous, Person of Color

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Barter Theatre Featured in The Associated Press! https://bartertheatre.com/barter-theatre-featured-in-the-associated-press/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:44:03 +0000 https://bartertheatre.com/?p=47258 It’s not all grim across regional theater. Some venues offer ways to beat the post-pandemic blues   “If there is a secret sauce for regional theaters, Barter Theatre may have...

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It’s not all grim across regional theater. Some venues offer ways to beat the post-pandemic blues

 

“If there is a secret sauce for regional theaters, Barter Theatre may have it. It has woven itself into the community, with an annual Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights and a program [Black Stories Black Voices] creating Black-themed plays and monologues. It has a resident company of actors who sink roots in the community, and the theater regularly asks its audience for their input.”

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Fall Prop Guessing Game: FIND THE ANSWER HERE! https://bartertheatre.com/fall-prop-guessing-game-find-the-answer-here/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:10:38 +0000 https://bartertheatre.com/?p=46722 Which 2023 Fall Production is this prop from? A. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD B. MISERY C. CLUE   The answer is: B. MISERY!  An irate Annie Wilkes forces her favorite...

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Which 2023 Fall Production is this prop from?

A. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

B. MISERY

C. CLUE

 

The answer is: B. MISERY! 

An irate Annie Wilkes forces her favorite author-turned-captive Paul Sheldon to burn his own manuscript.

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Garden & Gun Features Barter | “7 Historic Southern Theaters That Play On” https://bartertheatre.com/garden-gun-praises-barter-theatre/ Fri, 21 Apr 2023 18:29:44 +0000 https://bartertheatre.com/?p=43778 “Long before Netflix and YouTube were even thought of, Southerners sought entertainment in flamboyant theatrical halls and ornate opera houses. Through a combination of talent across their stages, ingenuity, and...

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“Long before Netflix and YouTube were even thought of, Southerners sought entertainment in flamboyant theatrical halls and ornate opera houses. Through a combination of talent across their stages, ingenuity, and good luck, these seven theaters are still entertaining audiences long after most of their kind have seen their last curtain call…”

FULL ARTICLE HERE: 7 Historic Southern Theatres That Play On

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Southern Living Loves Barter Theatre! https://bartertheatre.com/southern-living-loves-barter-theatre/ Fri, 21 Apr 2023 17:29:12 +0000 https://bartertheatre.com/?p=43768 Southern Living has named Barter Theatre as one of “The Best Things To Do In Abingdon, Virginia“, as well as one of “The South’s Best Tiny Towns 2023“!

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Southern Living has named Barter Theatre as one of “The Best Things To Do In Abingdon, Virginia“, as well as one of “The South’s Best Tiny Towns 2023“!

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Announcing the Barter Connects Events Schedule for 2023! https://bartertheatre.com/announcing-the-barter-connects-events-schedule-for-2023/ Mon, 03 Apr 2023 18:03:44 +0000 https://bartertheatre.com/?p=42935 MORE ABOUT BARTER CONNECTS

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MORE ABOUT BARTER CONNECTS

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PBS NewsHour Features Barter Theatre! https://bartertheatre.com/pbs-newshour-features-barter-theatre/ Wed, 15 Mar 2023 01:57:34 +0000 https://bartertheatre.com/?p=42804 RELATED INFORMATION APPALACHIAN FESTIVAL OF PLAYS AND PLAYWRIGHTS BLACK STORIES BLACK VOICES BARTER CONNECTS EVENTS 2023 SEASON

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RELATED INFORMATION

APPALACHIAN FESTIVAL OF PLAYS AND PLAYWRIGHTS

BLACK STORIES BLACK VOICES

BARTER CONNECTS EVENTS

2023 SEASON

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American Theatre Magazine Features Barter Theatre’s Black Stories Black Voices! https://bartertheatre.com/american-theatre-magazine-features-barter-theatres-black-stories-black-voices/ Tue, 21 Feb 2023 23:10:22 +0000 https://bartertheatre.com/?p=42625 Barter Theatre’s Plan to Create a Black Appalachian Canon How one historically white theatre company in Virginia has invested in reaching new audiences, and fostering writers, of color. BY KAREN SABO...

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Barter Theatre’s Plan to Create a Black Appalachian Canon

How one historically white theatre company in Virginia has invested in reaching new audiences, and fostering writers, of color.

Barter Theatre in Virginia isn’t unique in their current position: It is a predominantly white institution that is currently attempting to better serve audiences and artists of color. But the innovative structure of Barter’s new Black Stories Black Voices program—which will have its second public showing with a “Shine: Illuminate Black Stories” event on theatre’s mainstage on Feb. 26—could well serve as a national model for inclusive art-making that embraces and empowers Black communities at mainstream theatres.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE.

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Shine: Illuminating Black Stories 2023 (2/26) https://bartertheatre.com/shine-illuminating-black-stories-2023-2-26/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:38:03 +0000 https://bartertheatre.com/?p=42618 RSVP NOW

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