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"Ivy Rowe": A One-Woman Show with Barbara Bates Smith
Date: Sunday, July 31, 2022
Time: 8-9pm
Location: Barter Theatre
Tickets: $10
Barbara Bates Smith performs a one-woman show adapted from Lee Smith’s masterwork, “Fair and tender Ladies.”
Barter Theatre's Every Brilliant Thing
Every Brilliant Thing shines a hilarious and compassionate light on dark corners of the human condition. A play about the lengths we will go to for those we love—told in collaboration with the audience.
Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 at Barter Theatre
“What a way to make a living!” Coworkers Violet, Judy, and Doralee think they have nothing in common, but when the Boss makes life unbearable, these three ladies join forces to live out their wildest fantasy – and change the world!
Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 at Barter Theatre
“What a way to make a living!” Coworkers Violet, Judy, and Doralee think they have nothing in common, but when the Boss makes life unbearable, these three ladies join forces to live out their wildest fantasy – and change the world!
Barter Theatre's Every Brilliant Thing
Every Brilliant Thing shines a hilarious and compassionate light on dark corners of the human condition. A play about the lengths we will go to for those we love—told in collaboration with the audience.
Barter Theatre's Airness
Following Nina’s mission to shred or be shredded, Airness is an exuberant reminder that everything we need to Rock is already inside us.
Late night with Patron Engagement Event in The Barter Lounge at 9:30pm
Barter Theatre's Always a Bridesmaid
‘For better or for worse’ takes on a whole new meaning in this delicious comedy about old friends.
Barter Theatre's Sleeping Beauty
Bursting with magic, this play is sure to delight the dreamer in us all.
Silver Drummer Girl (Copy)
Date: Saturday, July 20, 2022
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Barter Fountain
The Silver Drummer Girl is a professional living statue. However, if you place a dollar in her tip jar and she magically comes alive and plays the snare drum. She's been delighting crowds of all ages for over 10 years.
Barter Theatre's Airness
Following Nina’s mission to shred or be shredded, Airness is an exuberant reminder that everything we need to Rock is already inside us.
Late night with Patron Engagement Event in The Barter Lounge at 9:30pm
Barter Theatre's Always a Bridesmaid
‘For better or for worse’ takes on a whole new meaning in this delicious comedy about old friends.
Barter Theatre: A History and Backstage Tour
Date: Friday, July 29, 2022
Time: 1:30 - 2:30pm
Location: Barter Theatre
Admission: $10
Learn about the history of Barter Theatre, from its beginnings during the Depression of the 1930s to its becoming the State Theatre of Virginia.
Barter Theatre's Sleeping Beauty
Bursting with magic, this play is sure to delight the dreamer in us all.
Barter Theatre's Every Brilliant Thing
Every Brilliant Thing shines a hilarious and compassionate light on dark corners of the human condition. A play about the lengths we will go to for those we love—told in collaboration with the audience.
Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 at Barter Theatre
“What a way to make a living!” Coworkers Violet, Judy, and Doralee think they have nothing in common, but when the Boss makes life unbearable, these three ladies join forces to live out their wildest fantasy – and change the world!
Barter Theatre's Airness
Following Nina’s mission to shred or be shredded, Airness is an exuberant reminder that everything we need to Rock is already inside us.
This production contains adult language and humor.
Barter Theatre's Always a Bridesmaid
‘For better or for worse’ takes on a whole new meaning in this delicious comedy about old friends.
Barter Theatre's Sleeping Beauty
Bursting with magic, this play is sure to delight the dreamer in us all.
Barter Theatre's Sleeping Beauty
Bursting with magic, this play is sure to delight the dreamer in us all.
Barter Theatre's Every Brilliant Thing
Every Brilliant Thing shines a hilarious and compassionate light on dark corners of the human condition. A play about the lengths we will go to for those we love—told in collaboration with the audience.
Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 at Barter Theatre
“What a way to make a living!” Coworkers Violet, Judy, and Doralee think they have nothing in common, but when the Boss makes life unbearable, these three ladies join forces to live out their wildest fantasy – and change the world!
Barter Theatre's Airness
Following Nina’s mission to shred or be shredded, Airness is an exuberant reminder that everything we need to Rock is already inside us.
This production contains adult language and humor.
Barter Theatre's Always a Bridesmaid
‘For better or for worse’ takes on a whole new meaning in this delicious comedy about old friends.
Barter Theatre's Sleeping Beauty
Bursting with magic, this play is sure to delight the dreamer in us all.
Eugene Wolf's "The Book of Mamaw"
Date: Monday, July 25, 2022
Time: 7-9pm
Location: SWVA Cultural Arts Center
Tickets: $10
“The Book of Mamaw” is Eugene Wolf’s one-man show of stories, songs and sketches about growing up with Bernice Rader, who recognized her two-year-old grandson’s love of performing and guided him on his way.
Conversation with Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
Date: Monday, July 25, 2022
Time: 7-8:30pm
Location: Ballroom of the Martha Washington Inn
Tickets: $25 | Available Online or At the Door
Learn about the politics of the Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Cash bar available.
Conversation with Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
Date: Monday, July 25, 2022
Time: 10-11:30am
Location: Ballroom of the Martha Washington Inn
Tickets: $25 | Available Online or At the Door
Learn about the politics of the Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton.
Barter Theatre's Sleeping Beauty
Bursting with magic, this play is sure to delight the dreamer in us all.
Barter Theatre's Always a Bridesmaid
‘For better or for worse’ takes on a whole new meaning in this delicious comedy about old friends.
All Summer In A Day
Date: Sunday, July 24, 2022
Time: 2-3:30pm
Location: McGlothlin Center for the Arts at Emory & Henry
Tickets: Pay What it’s Worth
“All Summer in a Day,” is a 1 hour newly devised musical based on Ray Bradbury's short story.