Barter Theatre's FORBIDDEN BARTER to Mock Recent Shows FORBIDDEN BROADWAY-Style, 10/21

Community leaders partner with Barter Theatre actors for an exclusive, one night only performance of mayhem, laughter, and the unexpected. This evening of events, known as FORBIDDEN BARTER, will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2015.

For only the second time in its 82-year history, Barter Theatre is hosting FORBIDDEN BARTER. The evening of events will be capped off with performances mocking recent Barter productions. Catherine Bush, Playwright in Residence for Barter, is writing spoofs of recent Barter hits in a Forbidden Broadway style.

"Nothing gives me more joy than taking a well-known, beloved melody and writing lyrics for it that make people laugh. FORBIDDEN BARTER is an evening of doing what Barter folks do best -- making fun of ourselves," said Bush. "When you get community members onboard with that endeavor, it just makes it that much more fun."

No recordings or photos will be made at this event, which means you must be in attendance to witness this spectacle. A few of the community members participating include: CEO of Food City Steve Smith, Abingdon businessman Mike Quillen, local artist Jan Hurt, and Kathy Gibian with The William King Museum of Art.

This is a black-tie optional, fundraising event for Barter Theatre, and hosted at The Martha Washington Inn & Spa. Tickets to this event are available through Barter Theatre's Advancement office for $150 per person, and include all evening events. To reserve your tickets, call Katherine Foreman at 276-619-3304.

Schedule of Events: 6:00 PM Champagne reception in the East Parlor; 6:30 PM Stroll the red carpet, have your souvenir photo taken, and be seated for dinner with a Barter actor in the Ballroom; 7:45 PM FORBIDDEN BARTER performance; and 9:00 PM Dessert & Live Auction by Kimball Sterling featuring 20 favorite items from Barter productions.