Young Audiences

The Barter Players on Tour

 

The Barter Players are a group of professional theatre artists who perform for young audiences at the theatre April through December and in schools during their January through March East Coast tour. The troupe presents high energy and original productions that capture the imagination, intelligence and sophistication of today's youth while providing the best in the classic literature and beloved story adaptation. The Barter Players have been acclaimed nationwide as one of the finest theatres for young people anywhere. In the grand tradition of Barter Theatre, The Barter Players perform with a unique combination of education and entertainment, plus the commitment to bring world-class theatre to young people of all ages and backgrounds.

For information on a show or workshop call 276-619-3347 or email The Barter Players at playertours@bartertheatre.com.

 

The Barter Players on Tour - 2012

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Just So Stories

Recommended for Kindergarten and up

Adapted from Rudyard Kipling by Will Bigham

"Why? How? When? The mind of a child is ever curious and the author of The Jungle Book knew this when he wrote Just So Stories. Discover wild imagination and fun of Rudyard Kipling's "How the Leopard Got His Spots", "How the First Letter Was Written" and other tales. A Group of madcap actors have gathered to outdo each other in telling these intriguing stories with lots of singing, dancing and laughs.

 

The Call of the Wild

Recommended for Grades 5 and up

Adapted by Catherine Bush from the novel by Jack London

Kidnapped from his master's home, the heroic dog, Buck, is forced to serve as a sled dog in the Klondike Gold Ruch, In his struggle to survive, he quickly learns the "law of club and fang." When he is facing death, a man saves Buck, and in return Buck gives his unswerving loyalty. In the end, Buck must choose between living in a man's world and answering the call of the wild.

Romeo & Juliet

Recommended for Grades 8 and up

By William Shakespeare

"Two households, both alike in dignity, in fair Verona where we lay our scene... " Thus begins one of Shakespeare's most exciting and well-known plays: the tale of Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, two star crossed lovers determined to prove that true love conquers all. Using only the language of the Bard, this one hour version is a must see for students and adults alike.

The Barter Players on Tour - 2013

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MIss Nelson is Missing

Recommended for Kindergarten and up

A musical based on the book by Harry Allard & James Marshall
Book, Music & Lyrics by Joan Cushing

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

At Horace Smedley Elementary School the kids of Room 207 are famous…for being bad. Despite the best efforts of their kind teacher, Miss Nelson, these fifth graders wreak havoc each day in the classroom. Spitballs fly, paper airplanes soar, and no one has done their homework in weeks. After one particularly bad day, Miss Nelson simply does not return to school. In her place comes a substitute teacher who would make a crocodile look cuddly: the nefarious Viola Swamp. She is dressed like a witch and gives them so much homework that they are certain they will die. Finally the kids of 207 decide to take matters into their own hands by hiring a detective to find their dear Miss Nelson, and FAST!

 

A Thousand Cranes

Recommended for Grades 4 and up

Written by Kathryn Shultz Miller
Rights granted by Dramatic Publishing Company

This is the true story of Sadako Sasaki who inspired the world with her bravery in the aftermath of the bombing of Hiroshima, Japan. Her quest to fold a thousand origami cranes in pursuit of a wish has caused millions of children from all over the world to fold cranes for peace. This beautiful play pulls from traditional forms of Japanese drama to celebrate Sadako’s hope and the hope of all the children who have worked to honor her.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Recommended for Grades 6 and up

By William Shakespeare

Laughter and love are on the loose in William SShakespeare’s most beloved comedy. Puck leads two pairs of lovers in a merry chase outside the boundaries of the city. A wondrous wood brimming with possibilities sets the scene for Shakespeare’s spectacular tale, exploring the inexplicable magic of falling in love—and the wonder of waking up from the sweetest of dreams. This one-hour version uses only Shakespeare’s language and brings all of the beauty and fun of Midsummer to vivid life on your stage.

 

More Information

Study Guides

All of our productions are built to go hand-in-hand with your school’s SOL or TCAP curriculum. Please call for information on study packets with SOL and TCAP listings for each show, as well as information on our award-winning online educational game.

Click here to access Study Guides online.

Classroom Workshops

Classroom workshops may be scheduled independently or following a performance. Workshops involve young people creating theatre from their own life experiences and are adapted to the age level of the students. We show them how they can do it just like us! Also ask about our actor talkback sessions immediately following performances.

Fees

Fees are negotiable, but we think you will find that we charge considerably less than other theatres of such professional quality. We strive to be affordable to anyone who desires a Barter Players performance. Further discounts are given for block bookings in your area.

For information on a show or workshop call 276-619-3347 or e-mail The Barter Players at playertours@bartertheatre.com.

Meet the Barter Players

The Barter Players are a group of young actors from all over the country who are dedicated to growing as artists by bringing the best and bravest theatre to the young people of this region.

 

Rebekah Anwyll	Audrey Layne Crocker	Samuel Floyd
Justin Tyler Lewis	Sam McCalla	Cami René Philgreen

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Artistic Director

Katy Brown (Artistic Director of The Barter Players; Associate Director of Barter Theatre) is pleased to be in her tenth year here at Barter. Her favorite directing credits include Don’t Cry for Me, Margaret Mitchell; Hamlet; The Last Five Years; A Thousand Cranes; Scott Momaday’s Children of the Sun; Green Gables: The Musical; A Walk in the Woods; The Quiltmaker; Holiday Memories; and Tuck Everlasting which is currently touring the Southeast. During her time here, she has worked as a teacher, choreographer, dramaturge, and administrator, and is the head of casting for Barter Theatre. Katy is grateful for all the different jobs she has the opportunity to learn and do each year, particularly in her duties as the Artistic Director of the Barter Players – a wonderful group of actors whose growth and dedication never cease to make her proud.

 

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