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2024 with The Barter Players

Classic Theatre for Kids of ALL Ages

CHARLOTTE’S WEB

Adapted by Joseph Robinette; Based on the book by E.B. White

Gilliam Stage, Spring

Often called ā€œthe best childrenā€™s book of all time,ā€ Charlotteā€™s Web occupies a special place in the hearts of young and old alike. A tiny pig named Wilbur is saved from an untimely death by a little girl and taken to live in her uncleā€™s barn. In the barn, Wilbur meets many wonderful friends, the best of whom is Charlotte, a kindly spider who takes it upon herself to save Wilburā€™s life yet again.

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MIKE MULLIGAN & HIS STEAM SHOVEL

A Musical by Eric Lane Barnes; Based on the book by Virginia Lee Burton

Barter’s Smith Theatre, Summer

Mike Mulligan and his beloved steam shovel, Mary Anne, have been together for many years. But now newer, fancier shovels have taken all the work, leaving Mike and Mary Anne in the dust.Ā  Their only hope lies in the little town of Popperville, which needs a basement dug for its new City Hall. The story of hard work, determination and friendship comes to life in this charming musical adaptation.

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SNOW WHITE

Adapted by Catherine Bush; Based on a tale from The Brothers Grimm

Barter’s Smith Theatre, Summer

The beautiful Snow White is forced to flee her home when the wicked queenā€™s jealousy threatens her life. Lost in the woods, Snow White is soon befriended by seven dwarves who welcome her into their home. When the queen learns that Snow White is still alive and vows revenge, it takes the love of a handsome hero and the courage of her newfound friends to save the day.

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A WRINKLE IN TIME

Adapted by John Glore; Based on the book by Madeleine Lā€™Engle

Barter’s Smith Theatre, Fall

On a dark and stormy night, the eccentric Mrs. Whatsit arrives at the home of Meg Murray. Megā€™s scientist father vanished more than two years ago under mysterious circumstances. With the aid of Mrs. Whatsit and her friends, Meg and her gifted brother Charles Wallace are transported through time and space on a mission to rescue their father from frightening forces that hold him prisoner on another planet.

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SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN

A Musical by Catherine Bush with Music by Dax Dupuy

Gilliam Stage, Holiday

This Christmas season has been a tough one for second grader Pepper McGee. Itā€™s hard to hang onto your Christmas spirit when a new baby sister takes everyoneā€™s attention. Pepperā€™s only hope for a merry Christmas lies with that jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus, who takes her on a magical adventure that changes how she sees Christmas forever.

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or Check: Payable to Barter Theatre - Mailing address: PO Box 867, Abingdon, VA 24212
Your benefits package includes:
producer iconography
Producer
  • All previous tiers plus
  • Usher concierge service at performances
  • Invitations to company parties
  • Additional customized benefits available upon request
director iconography
Director
  • All previous tiers plus
  • Access to a VIP hotline for reservations
  • VIP Will-Call for tickets & intermission concessions
  • follow the creation of a production from start to finish
stage manager iconography
Stage Manager
  • All previous tiers plus
  • VIP parking
  • invitation to a dress rehearsal
leading role iconography
Leading Role
  • All previous tiers plus
  • invitations for two complimentary seats at each opening performance at Gilliam Stage at Barter Theatre and Stage II, including galas
scene stealer iconography
Scene Stealer
  • All previous tiers plus
  • invitation to watch the set being changed between performances
  • a production mini-poster signed by the cast
supporting role iconography
Supporting Role
  • All previous tiers plus
  • unlimited use of 15% discount for Barterā€™s Gift Shop & concessions (non-alcohol)
understudy iconography
Understudy
  • All previous tiers plus
  • invitation to Theatre Thursdays, a luncheon & discussion series giving you an insiderā€™s view of Barter Theatre
  • invitation to the 2020 season preview event
player iconography
Player
  • All previous tiers plus
  • Behind the scenes tour
curtain raiser iconography
Curtain Raiser
  • listing in the souvenir program
  • biannual donor e-newsletter
  • window decal
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