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BlogsDiscover the True Meaning of Grandma Gatewood Took A Walk with Mary Lucy Bivins
August 10, 2026

Discover the True Meaning of Grandma Gatewood Took A Walk with Mary Lucy Bivins

By D’Arcy Morrell – Three years after its world premiere at Barter's Smith Theatre, Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk continues to draw audiences back for the remarkable true story of Emma…
Cabrina Arthur
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BlogsBuilding the World of Guys & Dolls, One Eight-Count at a Time
July 7, 2026

Building the World of Guys & Dolls, One Eight-Count at a Time

By D’Arcy Morrell – There are few musicals as instantly recognizable as Guys & Dolls. From the bustling streets of New York to the glittering Hot Box and the iconic Crapshooter's…
Cabrina Arthur
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BlogsItinerariesSpend Your Day the Barter Way
June 11, 2026

Spend Your Day the Barter Way

Written by D’Arcy Morrell, Curated by Amber Fiorini – Abingdon is one of those rare small towns where history, arts, outdoor beauty, and Appalachian culture all fit comfortably within a…
Cabrina Arthur
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BlogsCracking the Code: Barter’s Technical Adventure Within The Da Vinci Code
June 2, 2026

Cracking the Code: Barter’s Technical Adventure Within The Da Vinci Code

By D’Arcy Morrell – When Barter Theatre announced that The Da Vinci Code was part of its 2026 Season, the first question on everyone's mind was, “How are they going to…
Cabrina Arthur
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BlogsBarter Embraces Accessibility: Sensory Friendly Performances with The Barter Players
May 26, 2026

Barter Embraces Accessibility: Sensory Friendly Performances with The Barter Players

Written by D’Arcy Morrell, Editing & Consultation by Cabrina Arthur – The Barter Players are one of the most beloved aspects of Barter Theatre. Started in 1993 as First Light…
Cabrina Arthur
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BlogsThe Music Behind the Magic: Meet Barter’s Resident Music Director, Dishon Smith
April 27, 2026

The Music Behind the Magic: Meet Barter’s Resident Music Director, Dishon Smith

By D'Arcy Morrell – At the beginning of every musical at Barter Theatre, the lights go down, the first notes fill the room, and just like that, you're transported somewhere…
Cabrina Arthur
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BlogsBarter Theatre’s Pickleball Is a Sharp-Witted Comedy That Serves Up More Than Just Laughs
April 7, 2026

Barter Theatre’s Pickleball Is a Sharp-Witted Comedy That Serves Up More Than Just Laughs

By D'Arcy Morrell – There is something inherently amusing about watching a room full of actors approach a sport with the same seriousness they would bring to Shakespeare, especially when…
Cabrina Arthur
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BlogsEn Garde! Behind the Scenes of the Fight Choreography in Barter Theatre’s The Three Musketeers
March 10, 2026

En Garde! Behind the Scenes of the Fight Choreography in Barter Theatre’s The Three Musketeers

By D'Arcy Morrell – Step into the rehearsal room for The Three Musketeers and you will find actors standing at measured distances, listening intently as fight choreographer Rod Kinter breaks…
Cabrina Arthur
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Barter EventsBlack Stories Black VoicesBlogsBlack Joy Takes Center Stage at Barter Theatre’s SHINE
February 9, 2026

Black Joy Takes Center Stage at Barter Theatre’s SHINE

By D’Arcy Morrell – Barter Theatre is proud to present the 5th Annual SHINE: Illuminating Black Stories on Friday, February 27th at 7:30PM on Barter Theatre’s Gilliam Stage. Curated by Barter’s…
Cabrina Arthur
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