Shows

	Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks 05/21/2009 - 07/26/2009 Audiences around the world have fallen in love with this heartwarming comedy where dance helps two very different people - an elderly widow and a young dance instructor - escape their lonely lives to find friendship and meaning. In the age of Dancing with the Stars, you'll learn a thing or two about life and about dance.
	The Wizard of Oz 05/29/2009 - 08/09/2009 Dorothy's not in Kansas anymore as a twister hits her farm and carries her "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." Join Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion as they go "Off to See the Wizard" in one of the most beloved family stories of all time!
	Showtime at First Baptist 06/11/2009 - 08/08/2009 First Baptist of Ivy Gap's 100th anniversary picnic was a smashing success, except for one little thing: a bolt of lightning destroyed the sanctuary.  To raise spirits (and funds), six of the church's leading ladies plan a talent show.  Change is in the air as these diverse women challenge each other on an inspiring journey filled with laughs, loss and lots of love.
	The Fantasticks 06/24/2009 - 08/08/2009 Fall in love with the longest-running musical in the world!  This timeless, comedic fable of two young lovers follows their journey from first love through lost love and finally to true love.  Punctuated by a bountiful series of catchy, memorable songs, the score features the beloved hits "Try to Remember," "Soon It's Gonna Rain" and "They Were You."
	Rapunzel 07/01/2009 - 07/18/2009 A beautiful maiden with long golden hair is locked up in a tower by an angry witch. Come see how Rapunzel, with the help of a handsome prince, escapes the tower to find love, happiness and a home to call her own.
	A Year with Frog and Toad 07/21/2009 - 08/08/2009 Frog and Toad are nothing alike. Yet, they're best, BEST friends. Toad's a worrywart; Frog's not. But, oh, what good times they have trying to keep sleds on the ground, kites in the air and themselves from overeating cookies. It’s the Broadway hit brought to Barter just for you!
	AFPP: The Controversial Rescue of Fatty the Pig 07/27/2009 - 08/09/2009 Cherry Blevins’ house has burned down—her second house in five years. While trying to help save Cherry’s 300-pound pet pig “Fatty” from the flames, Cherry’s brother Floyd and his wife Connie are arrested for assault by local law enforcement officer Deputy Dwight Omunundro.  As they relive their lives leading up to the fire, they discover that the disappointments of the past don’t necessarily dictate the relationships of the future in this funny, insightful and light-hearted story of family.
	Forever Plaid 08/14/2009 - 09/13/2009 It is February 9, 1964, and four young male singers have landed their first big gig at an airport bar, but on the way to pick up their tuxes, they are slammed broadside by a busload of Catholic teenagers.  That's where our story begins, as the boys are given a second chance to fulfill their dreams and perform the concert that never was. Singing in delicious '50s four-part harmony, the boys will serenade you with "Three Coins in the Fountain," "Sixteen Tons," "Chain Gang," "Heart and Soul" and "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing."
	The Foreigner 09/03/2009 - 11/14/2009 This humorously inventive tale centers on a lovable but socially inept young man who escapes his stressful life to a fishing lodge in rural Georgia.  He desperately tries to cover his extreme shyness by posing as a foreigner who doesn't understand a word of English.  The plan backfires when his new persona becomes the perfect person with whom all share their deepest secrets and schemes making for an evening of non-stop hilarity!
	Little Shop of Horrors 09/11/2009 - 11/15/2009 This affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a household name, thanks to a highly successful film version and a score by the songwriting team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney's The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin). Charming, tuneful and hilarious, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, Little Shop of Horrors never fails to entertain in this story about a down-and-out skid row floral assistant who becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Features the songs "Somewhere That's Green," "Dentist!," "Suddenly, Seymour" and "Suppertime."
	The Witnesses 09/16/2009 - 09/20/2009 Through music and storytelling, witness the birth of the church as seen through the eyes of Peter and Paul.  On a stage filled with acoustic and percussion instruments, talented musicians, singers and a storyteller share first-person experiences of the dangers and wonders that comprised life in the first century.  Co-written by Milligan College alumnus Gary Richardson, this is a special event not to be missed.
	Frankenstein 09/25/2009 - 11/14/2009 Straight from Shelley's beloved novel, Rose's adaptation tells the tale of the experimental creature brought to life.  Moving, frightening yet humorous, this audience favorite is a haunting examination of what it means to be human and what happens when we play God.
	The Adventures of Tom Sawyer 09/29/2009 - 11/19/2009 Whether it's fishing with Huckleberry Finn, convincing his friends to whitewash Aunt Polly's fence, or falling in love with Becky Thatcher, nobody loves life more than the irascible Tom Sawyer. Then Tom stumbles upon a deadly secret- a secret that takes him on the greatest adventure of all. Enjoy the magic of Mark Twain in this American classic.
	Heaven Sent 10/08/2009 - 11/14/2009 Sometimes the greatest gift comes in the smallest package. When a young, abandoned girl in need of care appears at recluse Samuel Langley's door in the middle of the night, he is revived and begins to find the beauty in life.  Be captivated by the story of how a troubled man finds redemption through the simple need of an innocent child.
	WMKS: Christmas 1942 11/20/2009 - 12/27/2009 The radio station WMKS: Where Music Kills Sorrows is back on the air by popular demand with a selection of Christmas, patriotic and old-time favorite songs such as "Go Tell It on the Mountain," "Mary Had a Baby," "Beautiful Star of Bethlehem" and "Children Go Where I Tell Thee" along with some beautiful shape note singing.  As the effects of WWII spread throughout America, testing everyone's faith, the Carroll family honors patriotism and Christmas memories in this fun celebration of the holiday spirit.
	Holiday Memories 11/24/2009 - 12/20/2009 Adapted from Truman Capote's "The Thanksgiving Visitor" and "A Christmas Memory," this funny and poignant story of Young Buddy, his beloved old-maid Aunt Sook and growing up in an eccentric Southern household is guaranteed to put the entire family in the holiday mood.
	Frosty 12/01/2009 - 12/19/2009 When a magic hat is placed on his head, Frosty comes to life! But this snowman must return the hat to its rightful owner in order for a young boy to understand the true meaning of Christmas. Join us for the most magical Christmas story of them all!