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 e-mail The Barter Players at playertours@bartertheatre.com.

 

The Barter Players on Tour - 2011

The Ugly Duckling

Recommended for Grade K-6

Adapted from Hans Christian Andersen by Catherine Gray

It's hard being different. When a strange egg shows up in Mama Duck's nest and hatches, a very ugly duckling is born. After many failed attempts to "fit in," the ugly duckling sets out on a journey to find his true place in the world. He soon discovers that he must learn to love himself before he can discover who he really is.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Recommended for Grades 4 and up

Adapted from the Washington Irving story by Catherine Bush

Sleepy Hollow, a village haunted by the legendary Headless Horseman, has a new schoolmaster –the somewhat hapless and extremely superstitious Ichabod Crane. When Ichabod tries to win the hand of the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel, he makes an enemy of her former suitor, the brawny Brom Bones. Brom vows revenge and, one dark and spooky night, Ichabod finds himself in for the ride of his life!

The Red Badge of Courage

Recommended for Grades 7 and up

Adapted from Stephen Crane's novel by Catherine Bush

The Civil War has been raging for two years when young Henry Fleming decides to enlist in the Army. On the eve of his first big battle, Henry fears what he will do when the bullets start to fly. Will he run or will he fight? Before the battle is over, Henry will have to decide for himself what it means to be brave. Share this classic story with your students as America commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.

 

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.

• View The Barter Players 2011 Touring Brochure (pdf)

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.

 

Jamal Crowelle	Justine Tyler Lewis	Bryan Pridgen
Ashlie Roberson	Mandy Williams	Kelli Winn

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.