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Frankenstein is Now Playing at Barter Theatre’s Gilliam Stage

By October 11, 2021One Comment

Frankenstein is Now Playing at Barter Theatre’s Gilliam Stage

ABINGDON, Va.— Now playing at Barter Theatre’s Gilliam Stage, a world premier adaptation by Catherine Bush: FRANKENSTEIN; Featuring familiar faces including Sean Maximo Campos, Justin Tyler Lewis, and Nicholas Piper.

When scientist Victor Frankenstein infuses the spark of Life into his Creature, he begins a haunting examination of what it is to be human and the price we pay for playing God. A uniquely theatrical experience, this new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s famous story is right in time for the Halloween season.

Patrons can book seats now to gain entrance to Barter’s first indoor show since 2019 by visiting www.bartertheatre.com or by calling the box office at 276-628-3991.

About Barter Theatre

Barter Theatre, the nation’s longest running professional theatre, is located in Abingdon, Virginia. The theatre opened in 1933 during the Great Depression. Founder Robert Porterfield offered patrons admission to the theatre by bartering food and livestock. Barter Theatre was designated as the State Theatre of Virginia in 1946. It exists today as one of the last year-round professional resident repertory theaters remaining in the United States.  Barter Theatre is funded in part by The Virginia Commission for the Arts and The National Endowment for the Arts. 

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