Barter Theatre, Abingdon, Virginia - Two (2) Tickets


Item Number: 203

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $40

Online Close: Apr 6, 2022 10:00 PM EDT

Bid History: 1 bid - Item Sold!



Description

Barter Theatre, Abingdon, Virginia - Two (2) Tickets


P. O. Box 867


Abingdon, Virginia 24212-0867


(276) 628-3991


www.bartertheatre.com


Romeo & Juliet


Kentucky Spring


Every Brilliant Thing


9 To 5


Always a Bridesmaid


Airness


Murder on the Orient Express


Ripcord


The Royale


Check the season lineup at bartertheatre.com to make your reservation for the production of your choice by calling Barter's Box Office at 276-628-3991.


 


RESERVATIONS REQUIRED


Please pick up tickets 30 minutes prior to performance; otherwise, tickets may be released for resale. Please notify the box office if you are unable to attend


**Excludes Christmas productions, The Barter Players productions, and special events.


No cash value, non-transferable, Abuse of policies could result in tickets being voided.


Barter Theatre, the nation's longest-running professional theatre, opened in 1933 during the Great Depression. Founder, Rober Porterfield, set the cost of admission at 40 cents or the equivalent in the bartered livestock or produce. In 1946, Barter Theatre earned the state theatre of Virginia designation. Barter Theatre is one of the last year-round professional resident repertory theaters remaining in the United States. Two different stages feature comedies, dramas, musicals, and more. Visit bartertheatre.com for more information.


FUN FACTS:


With its unique beginning during the Great Depression, Barter Theatre's name came from the bartering of food in exchange for admission.



  • The first item bartered for a ticket at Barter was a pig.

  • During Bater's first season, the actors had a collective weight gain of 303 lbs. 

  • The Bater Theatre team designed and builds the sets, props, and costumes needed for all productions.

  • The Barter Players produce shows for children at Barter from April through December and travel on a national tour from January through March.

  • Before becoming the Barter Theatre, the building served as a town hall, prison, volunteer fire station, opera house, and church.