Barter Theatre’s Plan to Create a Black Appalachian Canon
How one historically white theatre company in Virginia has invested in reaching new audiences, and fostering writers, of color.
All Stories About Barter Theatre
2 Virginia Theatres Find New Sights at Old Sites
Pandemic programming at Barter Theatre and Cadence Theatre Company comprises drive-in performances and short-film commissions, respectively.
The Arts Race: Theatre’s Leading Role in the Founding of the NEA
The U.S. got national arts funding after decades of advocacy, much of it by theatre folks working with various government entities, including the CIA.
Know a Theatre: Greenbrier Valley Theatre of Lewisburg, W.Va.
From performing in tents along the river to its new home in a renovated department store, the company brings culture to loyal patrons.
Peter Zeisler: Theatre Is a Refuge, So Open the Doors
We got people talking, and we moved the ball forward, but there’s so much more to do, and it’s time for a rebirth.
