Robert Porterfield News

Barter Theatre introduces the all-American classic, Meredith Willson's The Music Man to Gilliam Stage for the first time ever on Sept. 15.

The original work 'Ghost, Ghost, Come Out Tonight' by playwright Catherine Bush will be performed at Barter Stage II beginning Sept. 7. Bush is one of Barter patrons' favorite playwrights being known for recent Barter works of 'The Road to Appomattox' and 'The Three Musketeers.'

The original work 'Ghost, Ghost, Come Out Tonight' by playwright Catherine Bush will be performed at Barter Stage II beginning Sept. 7. Bush is one of Barter patrons' favorite playwrights being known for recent Barter works of 'The Road to Appomattox' and 'The Three Musketeers.'

He's been in wars, he's survived the apocalypse, he's driven cattle across the country, but he's never been to Barter Theatre. Until now.

Barter Theatre announces the lineup for its 17th annual Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights (AFPP). Barter has a rich tradition of producing new plays, and this year six original plays and one mini-production will be presented before audiences.

Audiences have spoken, and Barter Theatre is listening.

Have you ever wondered what hidden talents the Barter Theatre crew are just waiting to unleash?

Audiences have spoken, and Barter Theatre is listening.

Local favorite Dave Eggar is returning to Barter Theatre's Gilliam Stage this year in a one-night event composed just for the venue.

The Barter Players are bringing "Cinderella," originally written by the Brothers Grimm, to an all-new ball that runs through July 15.

Have you ever wondered what hidden talents the Barter Theatre crew are just waiting to unleash?

The Barter Players are bringing "Cinderella," originally written by the Brothers Grimm, to an all-new ball that runs through July 15.

Barter Theatre is once more returning to its namesake by offering patrons the chance to barter for tickets to a show with its annual "Barter Days" event.

"Leaving Iowa," which has been performed in front of sold out theatres all over the country and in Canada for years, is finally coming to Barter Stage II June 10.

Barter Theatre introduces 'The Cottage' on Thursday, June 1. The production starts this week and runs until August 12 on Barter Theatre's Gilliam Stage.

???????Barter Theatre will be honoring community leaders Howard McElroy and Ben Jennings with two stones placed in the Barter Theatre Walk of Fame for their achievements and impact with both Barter Theatre and the community on Friday, May 26.

Barter Theatre introduces "Footloose: The Musical" on Friday May 19. The production starts this week and runs until August 12 on Barter Theatre's Gilliam Stage. The play features Joseph Matthew Veale, Sarah Laughland and other members of Barter Theatre's resident acting company.

Learn the art of improv at the next Comedy Improv and Beer night at Abingdon's Wolf Hills Brewery on April 27. Made famous by such classic shows as "Whose Line Is It Anyway?," the art of improv is now just a drink away.

Barter Theatre introduces "Uncanny Valley" on Thursday, April 6. The production starts this week and runs until April 30 at Barter Stage II, staring Sean Maximo Campos and Mary Lucy Bivins.

On Monday evening, Barter Theatre held its annual Young Playwrights Festival (YPF), recognizing regional high school students for writing outstanding original plays. This year's winners represented four states, Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina and West Virginia.