The Barter Players are the acclaimed touring ensemble of Barter Theatre, Virginia's State Theatre and one of the longest-running professional theatres in the United States. Founded in 1933 by Robert Porterfield in Abingdon, Virginia, Barter Theatre earned its name during the Great Depression by accepting fresh produce and livestock as payment for admission. Today, The Barter Players carry that spirit of accessibility and artistic excellence on the road, bringing world-class theatrical productions to communities across the region and beyond.

Known for high-energy, no-holds-barred acting and exceptional storytelling that connects with audiences of all ages, The Barter Players are celebrated for their pre- and post-show engagement, giving audiences rare face-to-face time with the artists. Their touring productions are polished, inventive, and deeply human, rooted in the same commitment to powerful live theatre that has made Barter Theatre a Virginia institution for nearly a century.

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