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“Barter Theatre is a gem – from the top-quality shows they produce, to the many ways they engage and enhance our local communities. At Alpha we believe in Running Right – treating others as we want to be treated and creating shared value. We appreciate the opportunity to partner with Barter as they enrich lives!”

-Kevin Crutchfield, Chairman and CEO, Alpha Natural Resources

“Both Eastman Credit Union and Barter Theatre are committed to providing excellent products and services to the residents of our region. ECU values its partnership with Barter Theatre and is pleased to be a 2014 season sponsor. Barter is a tremendous asset to our community!”

-Olan Jones, CEO and President, Eastman Credit Union

2014 Season Sponsors “Barter Theatre is well known as one of our most prized cultural assets within the arts community, but it is much more than that. It is also one of our largest employers, continuing to generate additional job opportunities with its growth. And it is a key factor in our ability to maintain our corporate headquarters and distribution network within this wonderful close-knit community. Barter Theatre is a genuine treasure in our region.”

-Steve Smith, President and CEO, Food City

”Barter Theatre has such a rich and dynamic history, its impact on the culture of the region and nation is profound. Mountain States Health Alliance and Johnston Memorial Hospital are privileged to be part of such an inspiring tradition and we are pleased to be among its enthusiastic supporters. Community is all about people, and we applaud the many people who continue the tradition.”

-Alan Levine, President and CEO, Mountain States Health Alliance

The United Company “Barter is one of America’s most celebrated theatres. It is a training ground for talented young people and we are proud to invest in the education of the performing arts.

Theatre is a sophisticated expression of a basic human need to mimic, to project stories. Theatre brings people together. It builds our skills. The making of theatre and attending an event contribute to education and literacy.”

-James W. McGlothlin, Chairman and CEO, The United Company

Richard Rose, Producing Artistic Director

EDUCATING RITA

by Willy Russell Collaborators Director Tricia Matthews Set Designer D’Vaughn Agu Lighting Designer Camille Davis

Costume Designer Krista Guffey

Sound Design Miles Polaski

Dialect Coach Paul Meier

Cast

Wig Master Marcia Willard

Stage Manager John “JP” Pollard

(In order of appearance)

Frank Rita

Michael Poisson Holly Williams

Setting: The action takes place in a room in a university in the north of England.

Time: within the last few years.

This play will be performed in two acts. There will be an 18 minute intermission.

Understudies never substitute for listed actors unless a specific announcement for the appearance is made at the time of the performance. Please see actor lobby board for other cast changes.

The video and/or audio recording of this performance by any means whatsoever is strictly prohibited.

Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

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EDUCATING RITA Director’s Notes

In this country getting an education is required.

I take that back, going to school is required, getting an education is a choice.

How much education you get is up to you.

I take that back, how much education you get is determined by your life circumstances. And a better life will give you a better education.

I take that back, having a better education will give you a better life. And a better life will make you happy.

I take that back, being happy is not determined by a better life or a better education. So having an education will give you….You know what? I don’t know. Maybe that’s what education gives you, the ability to say I don’t know.

I take that back, I know plenty of educated people who will never admit they don’t know. But having an education gives you the ability to ask questions, to seek answers, to doubt, to question, to reason, to see beyond your life circumstances.

I take that back, having a curious mind gives you the desire to ask questions, to seek answers, to doubt, to question, to reason, to see beyond your life circumstances and in to others.

And that will give you an education.

Tricia Matthews Director, Educating Rita

Richard Rose, Producing Artistic Director

THE WIZARD OF OZ

By L. Frank Baum With Music and Lyrics

by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg Background Music by Herbert Stothart

Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard Orchestration by Larry Wilcox Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.

Collaborators Director Richard Rose Choreographer Amanda Aldridge

Musical Director Lee Harris

Set Designer Derek Smith

Dance Captain Abbey C. Elliott

Costume Designer Amanda Aldridge

Lighting Designer Michael Barnett

Asst. Dance Captain Chelsey Storteboom

Wig & Make-up Designer Marcia Willard

Stage Manager Cindi A. Raebel

Sound Designer Miles Polaski

Asst. Stage Manager Stephen Vess

This play is presented by arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc., 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022.

This play will be performed in two acts. There will be an 18 minute intermission.

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THE WIZARD OF OZ Director’s Notes THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME Reflections on The Wizard of Oz Who has not experienced the movie The Wizard of Oz? (Actually, you’d be surprised, but we have employees here at Barter who have never seen the film.) I remember every year at Easter we used to gather as a family and watch this wonderful film with great delight and anticipation. I do mean every year. I’m willing to bet that most of you know almost all of the music from this show by heart as Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg have written some of the most popular and heartwarming music ever to grace film or stage.

The story originated in 1900, when L. Frank Baum wrote the book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. He went on to write fourteen Oz books in all. Plus he wrote a collection of related short stories. Baum died in 1919, with his last book on the subject, Glinda of Oz, published posthumously. If you have not taken the opportunity to read all of these books or to read them with your children or grandchildren, I would highly recommend that you revisit these masterpieces that made Baum one of the most loved and most read American children’s authors of all time. I have discovered immense pleasure immersing myself in these works once again.

There has been much written about the meaning and allegories of the Oz books and of The Wizard of Oz in particular. The preoccupation with bringing such meaning to Baum’s writing was spurred largely by an article by Henry Littlefield in 1964, who really just wanted to teach history to his students through the use of Baum’s books. Following Littlefield’s article, many other scholars began to write about the political and financial allegories contained within The Wizard of Oz (after all, Baum was at one time a political reporter and newspaper man), to which Littlefield responded that his theory about Baum had no basis in fact and that his intention was “not to label Baum, or to lessen any of his magic, but rather, as a history teacher at Mount Vernon High School, to invest turn-of-the-century America with the imagery and wonder [he had] always found in Baum’s stories.” For those who have the desire, articles speculating on the historical and financial allegories contained in the Oz books are quite interesting.

But in the end, L. Frank Baum created a work that spoke to the true American notion of family and self. Regardless of distance, regardless of tough economic conditions, regardless of adversity or conflict of any kind, in the end it is family and a sense of inner self that will get you through. Dorothy, who dreams the dream of being “Over the Rainbow,” discovers that there is truly “no place like home.” She learns, as we all must do, that it is in ourselves, in who we are and where we came from, that the lessons of life are found and that if we can’t find it there, we will never find it anywhere else. We must discover ourselves in our homes – whatever and wherever we call home – and in our family and friends. Once discovered, usually through the help of others, then, and only then, can we take that journey to live our dream – even if those dreams take us over the rainbow.

In the end, when we go over the rainbow, home will be with us, inside of us. For, indeed, there is no place like home.

Richard Rose Director, The Wizard of Oz

THE WIZARD OF OZ Cast List

Cast (In order of appearance) Dorothy Gale Kristy Bissell Toto Kona Kringla

Aunt Emily Gale/Glinda, the Good Witch of the North* Wendy Piper/Paris Bradstreet

Uncle Henry Gale/The Guard of Emerald City David Alford

Hunk, a farmhand/The Scarecrow Sean Campos

Hickory, a farmhand/The Tin Woodsman Andrew Hampton Livingston

Zeke, a farmhand/The Cowardly Lion Zacchaeus Kimbrell

Miss Almira Gulch/The Wicked Witch of the West Hannah Ingram

Professor Chester Marvel/The Wizard of Oz Nick Koesters The Twister: Parris Cromer, Abbey C. Elliott, Randy Dierkes, Sarah Laughland, Chelsey Storteboom

Assistant Choreographer for The Twister Ashley Campos Munchkins: Mayor Rick McVey Barrister Barrett Guyton Coroner Justin Tyler Lewis City Father #1 Nick Koesters City Father #2 Randy Dierkes

Lullaby League Nannies: Paris Bradstreet, Carrie Smith, Emily Grove; Alt. Natalie Riegel Babies: Parris Cromer, Abbey C. Elliott, Chelsey Storteboom Lollipop Guild* Haley Keene, Roial Paris, Ian Price, Olivia May Stevens Citizens Sarah Laughland, Natalie Riegel, Annie Simpson In the Land of OZ: The Crows Abbey C. Elliott, Parris Cromer, Chelsey Storteboom The Trees Carrie Smith, Justin Tyler Lewis, Barrett Guyton

Tap Dance Choreography for Tin Woodsman: Andrew Hampton Livingston Poppies Parris Cromer, Abbey C. Elliott, Sarah Laughland, Natalie Riegel, Annie Simpson, Chelsey Storteboom Snow King Randy Dierkes Snow Paris Bradstreet, Justin Tyler Lewis, Carrie Smith, Emily Grove, Barrett Guyton The Ozians: Uber-Stylist Paris Bradstreet

Beauticians for Dorothy Abbey C. Elliott, Sarah Laughland, Annie Simpson

Beauticians for Scarecrow Parris Cromer, Natalie Riegel Beauticians for Lion Carrie Smith, Emily Grove, Chelsey Storteboom Stylists Justin Tyler Lewis, Rick McVey, Barrett Guyton, Randy Dierkes Maintenance Men* Haley Keene, Roial Paris, Ian Price, Olivia May Stevens

THE WIZARD OF OZ Cast List (continued)

Cast (In order of appearance) Winkies:

The Winkie General Rick McVey Winkie Guards Parris Cromer, Abbey C. Elliott, Justin Tyler Lewis,

Carrie Smith, Randy Dierkes, Barrett Guyton,

Sarah Laughland, Natalie Riegel, Annie Simpson, Chelsey Storteboom The Monkeys:

Nikko, Commander of the Monkeys Emily Grove Monkeys* Natalie Brouwer, Haley Keene, Roial Paris, Ian Price, Olivia May Stevens The Jitterbugs: Jitterbug Queen Abbey C. Elliott Jitterbugs Parris Cromer, Justin Tyler Lewis, Randy Dierkes,

Barrett Guyton, Sarah Laughland, Natalie Riegel, Annie Simpson, Chelsey Storteboom The Orchestra:

Conductor/Keyboard #1 Lee Harris Keyboard #2 Dishon Smith

Percussion Jerry Greene Understudies never substitute for listed actors unless a specific announcement for the appearance is made at the time of the performance. See Actor Lobby Board for all other understudy information.

Understudies for Dorothy Gale: Annie Simpson, for Zeke/Cowardly Lion: Rick McVey, for Professor Marvel/Wizard of Oz: Nicholas Piper * The actors will perform in various rotations; please see the Actor Lobby Board for which actor is performing.

Sean Campos, Andrew Hampton Livingston, Kristy Bissell, Kona, Zacchaeus Kimbrell

The video and/or audio recording of this performance by any means whatsoever is strictly prohibited.

THE WIZARD OF OZ Scenes and Songs

ACT I Setting: Kansas, Near the Beginning of the Last Century

Overture: “The Opening” Orchestra and Dorothy Scene 1: The Gale Farm in Kansas

“Over the Rainbow” Dorothy Scene 2: The Gypsy Caravan Scene 3: The Twister Scene 4: Munchkinland

“Come Out, Come Out”

Glinda, Dorothy, and Munchkins

“Ding Dong, the Witch is Dead”

Munchkins

“Follow the Yellow Brick Road”

Munchkins & Dorothy

Scene 5: In the Land of Oz

“If I Only Had a Brain”

Scarecrow & Crows

“We’re Off to See the Wizard”

Dorothy & Scarecrow

“If I Only Had a Heart”

Tinman, Trees & Dorothy

“We’re Off to See the Wizard”

Dorothy, Scarecrow & Tinman

“Lions, Tigers & Bears”

Dorothy, Scarecrow & Tinman

“If I Only Had the Nerve”

Lion, Dorothy, Scarecrow & Tinman

“We’re Off to See the Wizard”

Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman & Lion

“You’re Out of the Woods”

Glinda and All

There will be one 18-minute intermission.

ACT II Scene 1: The Emerald City

“You’re Out of the Woods”

Ozians

“Merry Old Land of Oz”

Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman & Lion,

Beauticians, Stylists, Mechanics & Guard

“King of the Forest”

Lion, Dorothy, Scarecrow & Tinman

Scene 2: The Wizard’s Chamber Scene 3: The Witch’s Castle

“The March of the Winkies”

The Winkies

Scene 4: The Haunted Forest

“Jitterbug” Jitterbugs, Dorothy, Scarecrow,

Tinman & Lion Scene 5: The Witch’s Castle

“The March of the Winkies”

The Winkies

“Over the Rainbow (Reprise)” Dorothy

“Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead”

Scene 6: The Wizard’s Chamber & Emerald City Scene 7: The Kansas Prairie

The Winkies

Barter Theatre has partnered with local businesses all over Abingdon to make your visit to Oz (and Abingdon) even more special! Restaurants and retailers are offering limited edition themed Oz products.

Specialty items include:

• Ruby Red Slipper Cupcakes at Babycakes Cupcaker y and Unique Eats • Yellow Brick Road Key Lime Tarts at 128 Pecan Restaurant • Ruby Red Slipper Cookies & Munchkin Lollipops at Anthony’s Desserts & Bob’s at Barter • Emerald City Lattes and If I Only Had a Bran Muffin at Zazzy’s Coffee Roasters • Emerald Pizza at Figaredo’s • Tin Man Sundae, a Toto Dog, a Munchkin Lunchkin and Somewhere Over the Rainbow Sherbert at Pop Ellis Soda Shoppe • We’re not in Kansas Anymore BBQ from Bonefire Smokehouse • Flying Monkey Cocktails at The Peppermill • The Oz Couple (Ruby Red Grapefruit fused Olive Oil and Red Apple Balsamic Vinegar) by Abingdon Olive Oil Company. The paring offers a pop of flavor that you must taste for yourself; a great combo for summer salads, also available at par ticipating restaurants.

Local retailers include:

• Precious Gemstones of Oz. See rubies and emeralds on display at Goodman Jewelers.

• View the Over the Rainbow fine ar t exhibit at Mallor y Galler y.

• Wizard of Oz themed fabrics at Jeannine’s Fabric Store.

• Sexy Ruby Slipper Sun Catchers available at Glass Peacock (handmade in Abingdon).

• Follow the Yellow Brick Road as yellow bricks line the path of William King Museum’s sculpture garden, then enjoy free admission to the region’s only accredited museum.

Pick up a map of Abingdon at our Box Office or the Abingdon CVB (Convention and Visitors Bureau) located on Cummings Street across from Kroger.

See BarterTheatre.com for additional participating businesses.

Richard Rose, Producing Artistic Director

WELCOME BACK TO IVY GAP

by Ron Osborne Collaborators Director Katy Brown Music Director Eugene Wolf

Set Designer William J. Buck

Lighting Designer Sound Designer Andrew Morehouse Miles Polaski

Cast Edith Ellington Loretta Walker Olene Wiffer Mae Ellen Rafferty Vera Reynolds

Pastor Joseph J. Jennings

Costumes Designer Kelly Jenkins Stage Manager Cindi A. Raebel

(In order of appearance)

Mary Lucy Bivins Anita ‘Jo’ Lenhart Hannah Ingram Tricia Matthews Paris Bradstreet Nick Koesters

Setting: Ivy Gap, East Tennessee. Early autumn, 1970.

Five months following Pastor Ellington’s death.

Understudies never substitute for listed actors unless a specific announcement for the appearance is made at the time of the performance. Please see actor lobby board for other cast changes.

The video and/or audio recording of this performance by any means whatsoever is strictly prohibited.

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WELCOME BACK TO IVY GAP Director’s Notes I grew up in a Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, and so much of my life was shaped by the women who made the day-to-day life of the church run. They were the ones who headed every committee, organized every event, knew the goings on of every church member, and who loved us and each other fiercely. The women in this play feel like home. There’s a reason that Barter audiences have loved the women of First Baptist of Ivy Gap for more than a decade: We all know these ladies. We know them because they live around us every day. We recognize our aunts, our friends, our mothers, ourselves.

These familiar women are faced with big questions in this play. Change has come to each of their lives, and they are not sure how they fit anymore. In the past, their best answers have been to stay put and to hold the course to solve problems. But now, there is a new pastor and a new chapter in each of their personal lives, and they find themselves searching for their place in the world. Each of them has to ask herself: Who am I now? Where do I belong? And don’t we all ask ourselves those questions from time to time, especially as we get older? Just like the women of Ivy Gap, we come to a crossroads where we find that the self we have always been won’t quite fit into the new world in front of us. What happens then? What do we do now?

It makes me think of the monarch caterpillars my mother used to share with her kindergarten classes each year. She would collect the caterpillars and then over weeks she and the students would watch them spin their chrysalises and finally hatch out as their butterfly selves. It was never as simple a process as I imagined— it was in fits and starts and sometimes looked painful. They had to struggle to become their new selves—but they did. Beauty came from the struggle to change into the new selves they had to become.

It’s the same way with these women—they have to allow themselves to become who they must be for this new stage of their lives. This time it’s not just about staying put. This time they let go of some of the familiar in order to learn how to fly--and they do it with all the love, humor, and personality of those incredible ladies who built my childhood and maybe yours as well.

Welcome home, indeed.

Katy Brown Director, Welcome Back to Ivy Gap

WELCOME BACK TO IVY GAP Scene List

ACT I Scene 1-First Baptist of Ivy Gap’s cemetery, a cool morning in September Scene 2- The church’s fellowship hall, several days later, a Sunday afternoon Scene 3- The fellowship hall, the following day Scene 4- The fellowship hall, the next morning Scene 5- The fellowship hall, the morning after that

There will be one 18-minute intermission.

ACT II Scene 1- The cemetery, a month later Scene 2- The fellowship hall, later that day.

Scene 3- The fellowship hall, the following afternoon, a Friday Scene 4- The fellowship hall, the following evening, shortly before the church’s gala Texas Night at First Baptist barbecue.

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HOLLYWOOD CONFIDENTIAL

by V. Cate and Duke Ernsberger Collaborators Director Richard Rose Set Designer D’Vaughn Agu

Costume Designer Alexander Martin

Sound Designer Miles Polaski

Lighting Designer Camille Davis

Stage Manager John “JP” Pollard

Cast (In order of appearance) Larry Lancaster Max Cugar Maria Francis Goforth Johnny, the Paperboy Officer Ricky Ray Rayburn Vladimir Gorsky Olga The Photographer

Sean Campos Rick McVey Parris Cromer Carrie Smith Zacchaeus Kimbrell Zacchaeus Kimbrell Eugene Wolf Abbey C. Elliott Stephen Fala

Setting: Los Angeles, 1932 The play takes place in the downstairs of Millie Morgan’s bungalow.

Act I, Scene 1: Well past midnight Act I, Scene 2: Early the next morning There will be an 18-minute intermission.

Act II, Scene 1: Later the same morning Understudies never substitute for listed actors unless a specific announcement for the appearance is made at the time of the performance. Please see actor lobby board for other cast changes.

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HOLLYWOOD CONFIDENTIAL Director’s Notes SOMETIMES IT IS JUST BETTER TO LAUGH Thoughts about Hollywood Confidential There are times—maybe more and more these days—when you just need to laugh.

And that’s why we are here.

I have always had great admiration for playwrights who can bring us a good story, create witty and clever dialogue, transport us to places where we can get away and have fun and who can in the process make us laugh.

You know the old adage of actors in the theatre, “Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.” It’s really difficult to make people laugh in today’s world. We come into the theatre out of a stressful world with a load of anxieties and pockets full of worries. We also have access to tons of entertainment that tries hard to make us laugh: videos, friends’ posts, television and way over-the-top movies. We think we’ve seen it all. We are jaded and judgmental.

This is why I love the work of V. Cate and Duke Ernsberger, who have successfully made audiences laugh uncontrollably at Barter Theatre since their first play here in 2007. And whose stories and characters we have loved in the process.

Why are they successful in making us laugh? Because, like any good comedy, we recognize ourselves and people we know in their plays. The struggles of the characters are familiar to us in all of the good and comforting ways. Attending the plays of V. Cate and Duke Ernsberger is like visiting friends we love who make us feel better and with whom we have a great time every visit.

We understand the struggles of their characters to get ahead and the obstacles that keep them from reaching their dreams. We see our own struggles and feel better about our lives watching others battle all of the obstacles preventing them from succeeding. They remind us that we, as humans, are simply funny; and I don’t meant that in a judgemental way. We simply can be humorous creatures even as we strive for perfection in our lives. Man plans and God laughs.

I’m not afraid to tell you, I love this play. I laughed out loud when I read it, which is very rare for me. We laughed a lot while we rehearsed it. And I laugh every time I watch it.

So do me a favor as you watch this play: leave everything that happened today or yesterday and that you might be thinking about for tomorrow or the future behind, outside of the theatre; just let all of your cares go away for a while; relax, have fun and laugh…a lot. Because sometimes, it is just better to laugh!

Richard Rose Director, Hollywood Confidential

Richard Rose, Producing Artistic Director

A FACILITY FOR LIVING

by Kate Forgette Collaborators Director Nicholas Piper Set Designer Derek Smith

Costume Designer Amanda Aldridge

Sound Designer Miles Polaski

Cast

Lighting Designer Andrew Morehouse

Stage Manager John “JP” Pollard (In order of appearance)

Kevin Beatrice “Judy” Hart Wally Carmichael Nurse Claudia

Mitzi Kramer

Joe Taylor

Stan

Sean Michael Flattery Tricia Matthews Michael Poisson Holly Williams Mary Lucy Bivins Eugene Wolf Terrance Jackson

Time: The not-so-distant future.

Setting: Second floor of Federal Nursing Home #273 This play will be performed in two acts. There will be an 18 minute intermission.

Understudies never substitute for listed actors unless a specific announcement for the appearance is made at the time of the performance. Please see actor lobby board for other cast changes.

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A FACILITY FOR LIVING Director’s Notes A NEW ERA OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY Satire: a genre of literature in which irony, sarcasm, or ridicule is used to point out the vices, follies, abuses and shortcomings of a system, ideally with the intent of shaming corporations, government or society itself into improvement It is about time that a playwright has had the nerve, nay, the courage, to write about the elderly, their abuse of our government systems, and their need to take responsibility for the way they have selfishly lived their lives.

In A Facility for Living, our brave playwright introduces us to a new era of personal responsibility, where no longer will the elderly be treated with kid gloves simply because of their age and fragility. No longer will the excuses of “The Greatest Generation” be heard to justify their selfishness. “I fought in two wars,” you might hear one of them whine. Yeah, well you also ate, drank, and smoked yourself into a diabetic coma and now I have to pay for it with my health insurance premiums!

Today’s story is about a heroic young woman, Nurse Claudia, who has been charged with the impossible task of keeping four irresponsible elderly citizens from sucking the government dry of its resources with their seemingly unending demands of food, medicine, and services (including hearing aid batteries and colostomy bags!).

As you’ll see, Nurse Claudia has her work cut out for her as these four old leeches attempt to undermine her authority by, of all things, putting on play readings. It seems we have a couple of actors in this group of misfits who think they might be able to salvage some dignity, and prolong their inevitable eternal sleep by having something to look forward to like a play reading.

This play is a warning shot. A call-to-action. No longer can we enable the elderly on their long, slow, resource-sucking march to the grave. We must be vigilant. We must live by the biblical warning: “ye shall reap what ye sow.” We must preserve our future by holding our past accountable and recognize that we have nothing to learn from those who have been before us. Rather, we must realize that our hope lies in a world in which people take responsibility for their actions whatever their age, social status, creed or color.

They say that laughter is the best medicine—well, get ready for a big healthy dose as you watch these bumbling old troublemakers try to bring down our country and sabotage our future.

Nicholas Piper Director, A Facility for Living

Actors David Alford (Uncle Henry/Emerald City Guard—The Wizard of Oz) is excited to be back at Barter! Recent roles include Vic Fleming (Don’t Cry For Me, Margaret Mitchell), Gen. Harrison Howell (Kiss Me, Kate), Bishop (Les Misérables) and Sheriff (Walking Across Egypt).

Although he now calls Abingdon home, David is originally from San Antonio, TX, where he performed regionally in area theatres such as the Playhouse in San Antonio, The Cameo Theatre, The Sheldon Vexler Theatre and the Cellar Theatre. David is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and has a certification in theatre arts for secondary education. He serves as the artistic director for the Barter Youth Academy.

Kristy Bissell (Dorothy Gale—The Wizard of Oz) is a proud former Barter Player and current teaching artist with Project REAL and Barter Youth Academy. She is so happy and blessed to be playing Dorothy Gale at Barter Theatre. You may remember her from The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe (Lucy); Santa Claus is Coming to Town (Pepper McGee); Mother Goose: The Musical (Mary the Moo Cow); or Kiss Me, Kate (Ensemble). Kristy would like to thank her family at Barter Theatre, the students that inspire and teach her every day, Seton Hill University for the fantastic education, and her amazing family in Pennsylvania for always loving and believing in her.

Mary Lucy Bivins* (Edith—Welcome Back to Ivy Gap; Mitzi Kramer—A Facility for Living) is celebrating her tenth season as an actor and director. She first played Edith Ellington in 2004 in First Baptist of Ivy Gap. She is very happy to have traveled through the years with Edith and her friends! Congratulations to author Ron Osborne for his insightful stories about

the women of Ivy Gap! Some of her favorite directing assignments over the decade include: Tradin’ Paint; Heaven Sent; Chaps!; Miracle on 34th Street; Jimmie Rodgers: America’s Blue Yodeler; October Before I was Born and 2014’s The Dryad: An Appalachian Tale.

Paris Bradstreet (Aunt Em/Glinda, the Good Witch of the North or Ensemble——The Wizard of Oz; Vera—Welcome Back to Ivy Gap) is thrilled to be back at Barter for a second season! Last year’s performances included Mary Meekly (Unnecessary Farce), Eunice (A Streetcar Named Desire) and the ensemble of Les Misérables.

Originally from Danvers, Massachusetts, she holds a BFA in musical theatre from Ithaca College and an MFA in acting from California State University, Fullerton. Paris is extremely grateful to be working in such a talented and dedicated community, and sends her love and thanks home to her wonderful parents.

“Enjoy the show, and thank you for supporting live theatre!”

Sean Campos* (Hunk/Scarecrow— The Wizard of Oz; Larry Lancaster—Hollywood Confidential) is thrilled to be part of Barter’s Resident Acting Company. Born in Daytona Beach, FL, Sean was seen performing for various professional theaters throughout the southeast in productions such as Cats (Rum Tum Tugger), Proof (Hal), Chicago (Mary Sunshine) and Smokey Joe’s Cafe (Michael).

For the past seven years, Abingdon has been his home. You may remember him from Cabaret (MC), Tarzan (Tarzan), Avenue Q (Christmas Eve), Disney’s Beauty & the Beast (Beast, 2011), Unnecessary Farce (Todd) and The 39 Steps (Clown 2). Sean sends love and thanks to “the fam,” Rick, Katy, Nick and most importantly, his amazing wife Ashley. “Mahal kita.”

* The actors and stage managers employed by Barter Theatre are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. Barter Theatre is a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), a national association of professional non-profit theatres. Barter employs directors and choreographers who are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers (SSD&C) and designers who are members of United Scenic Artists (USA).

Actors Parris Cromer* (Ensemble—The Wizard of Oz; Maria—Hollywood Confidential) is honored to be back performing in Barter’s 2014 season. Originally from Washington, D.C., Parris has had the pleasure to sing for President George W. Bush, as well as world-renowned mezzo-soprano Denise Graves. She has performed at the Kennedy Center, Constitution Hall, and is a recipient of the Robert J. and Doris P. Prindle Memorial Award and the Lauren M. Becker Memorial Award in creative arts. Favorite credits: Crystal (Little Shop of Horrors), Spat Palazzo (Sugar), Acid Queen (The Who’s Tommy) and Serena (Porgy and Bess). Parris sends special thanks to her family and niece Ee’lon for all their love and support.

Abbey C. Elliott* (Ensemble—The Wizard of Oz; Olga—Hollywood Confidential) is thrilled to be a member of Barter’s Resident Acting Company.

Favorite Barter roles include Beth (Little Women), Éponine (Les Misérables) and Lois Lane/Bianca (Kiss Me, Kate). A graduate from Millikin University, Abbey performed around the world with Holland America Cruise Line. Regional credits: Promises, Promises (Stages St. Louis), Mack & Mabel (Surflight), Hairspray (Little Theatre on the Square) and Follies starring Joan Roberts and Ann B. Davis. A proud AEA member, Abbey gives all the praise to her Heavenly Father, and sends lots of love and thanks to Byron, her family, and her Barter family.

Randy Dierkes (Ensemble—The Wizard of Oz) hails from Nashville, Tennessee. He is delighted to be on Barter’s stage for the first time with such a wonderful cast and crew. Randy holds a BFA in musical theatre from Florida State University. Most recent credits include Ken in the international tour of Barbie Live the Musical, Bud Frump in How to Succeed, and Hanschen in Spring Awakening. He would like to thank his family and friends for their enduring love and support!

Sean Michael Flattery (Kevin—A Facility for Living) began apprenticing to theatres in 2005, focusing largely on Shakespeare and his contemporaries. He first discovered Barter as a 2010 Summer Player and returned most recently in January of 2013 for Walking Across Egypt and Little Women, after which he stayed on as a year-round Barter Player. Before that, Sean Michael spent six months touring the country conducting weeklong acting camps for k-12 children. He’s grateful to RR, KB and JH, and to everyone who comes together to share these stories.

Emily Grove (Ensemble—The Wizard of Oz) is thrilled to be finishing up her second year as a Barter Player by working on The Wizard of Oz. Her favorite roles at Barter have been Sadako in A Thousand Cranes, Ramona in The Wind Farmer, Crystal Bates in Santa Claus is Coming to Town, and Lady M in The Scottish Play. “Thanks to Rick, Katy, John, and all of my directors in my time here who help me learn more every day. BG‑I couldn’t have done it without you. And love to my other Grove trees for loving me all along the way.”

* The actors and stage managers employed by Barter Theatre are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. Barter Theatre is a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), a national association of professional non-profit theatres. Barter employs directors and choreographers who are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers (SSD&C) and designers who are members of United Scenic Artists (USA).

Actors Barrett Guyton (Ensemble—The Wizard of Oz) is incredibly grateful to be a second-year Barter Player.

Born and raised in Oneonta, Alabama, he received a BA in Theatre from the University of Alabama. Some favorite roles at Barter include: Macbeth (Macbeth), The Emperor’s New Clothes (Emperor), Little House on the Prairie (Edwards/Scott/Prairie), Cat in the Hat (Boy), Charlie & The Chocolate Factory (Charlie), and The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe (Edmund). Infinite gratitude to KB, JH, CS, CB, ZK, and my fellow players. www.barrettguyton.com Hannah Ingram* (Miss Almira Gulch/Wicked Witch of the West—The Wizard of Oz; Olene—Welcome Back to Ivy Gap) can’t believe this marks her seventh wonderful year at Barter! Past roles: Aldonza (Man of La Mancha); Lilli/Kate (Kiss Me, Kate); Andrea Yates (Thicker Than Water); Blanche DuBois (Streetcar Named Desire); Fantine (Les Mis); Jo March (Little Women); Sally Bowles (Cabaret); Kate Monster (Avenue Q), Annabella/Margaret/Pamela (The 39 Steps); Evita (Evita). She has performed in NYC and regionally, at theatres such as The Kraine, Porthouse and Walnut Street. As a USO performer, she’s been honored to entertain both military and veterans. She’s a proud University of Michigan graduate. “Many thanks to the Barter family and love to Mom, Dad, the pups and her soon-to-be husband, Matt.”

Terrance Jackson (Stan—A Facility for Living) was last seen in Thicker Than Water, A Visit from Scarface and ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas on the Barter stages. He gives thanks to his entire Barter Player family. He holds a BFA in Acting from The University of Central Florida.

Special thanks to my family back home for all of the love and support.

Zacchaeus Kimbrell* (Zeke/Cowardly Lion—The Wizard of Oz; Ricky Rayburn— Hollywood Confidential) is honored to be part of Barter Theatre’s Resident Acting Company! Originally from Fayette, Alabama, he earned a BA in voice and a minor in theatre from the University of Alabama. He was recently seen at Barter as the Padre in Man of La Mancha, and Flick in A Christmas Story. Other Barter credits: Kiss Me, Kate, Thicker Than Water and Les Misérables.

Zacchaeus is also a proud alumnus of The Barter Players: The Pied Piper of Hamelin, Cinderella and Mother Goose: The Musical. “A special thank you to my beautiful friends and family!” www.zacchaeuskimbrell.com Nick Koesters* (Professor Chester Marvel/ Wizard of Oz—The Wizard of Oz; Pastor Joseph J. Jennings —Welcome Back to Ivy Gap) is in his 3rd year as a Resident Company Member. He grew up in Weaverville, NC and has been a professional actor since 1994. His favorite roles here include: Tom (The Glass Menagerie), Eddie Flagrante (Zombie Prom), Whet/Whammy (I’ll Never Be Hungry Again) and Trekkie/Nicky (Avenue Q). He spent 17 years in Cleveland, Ohio working in productions such as: My Barking Dog (Toby), Blasted (Ian), Radio Rooster Says That’s Bad (Dr. Radio Rooster) and the voice of Gilby on the children’s TV show “Ask Gilby.” Nick resides in Abingdon with his two beautiful muses: his remarkable wife Carolyn and their daughter Calliope.

* The actors and stage managers employed by Barter Theatre are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. Barter Theatre is a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), a national association of professional non-profit theatres. Barter employs directors and choreographers who are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers (SSD&C) and designers who are members of United Scenic Artists (USA).

Actors Sarah Laughland (Ensemble—The Wizard of Oz) is thrilled to be joining the Barter Theatre family!

Originally from Frederick, Maryland, she received her BA in music theatre from Seton Hill University (PA).

Since graduation she has worked with the Texas Shakespeare Festival for two seasons, Dollywood Entertainment (TN), and Flying V theatre company (Washington D.C.). Additionally, she has served as a K-12 dance and theatre coach in her hometown. She wants to thank her Mom and brothers for the endless support and love!

“Fortis et fidus.”

Anita “Jo” Lenhart (Loretta—Welcome Back to Ivy Gap) is pleased to be make her debut at Barter, working with the delightful, talented and generous artists in this special community. Jo sings, acts and directs professionally.

Her most recent adventures have taken her from Michigan’s Hope Summer Repertory Theatre, playing the Nurse in Romeo and Juliet, to Kansas’ Great Plains Theatre to play Clairee in Steel Magnolias. Beginning her career almost four decades ago at Actors Theatre of Louisville, Jo is grateful for theatre, a life-long discipline in which she can continue to expand, discover and serve through collaboration with fellow artists and audiences. Jo, a tenured Associate Professor, serves as Coordinator for the BFA in Performance at The University of Memphis Department of Theatre and Dance.

Justin Tyler Lewis (Ensemble—The Wizard of Oz) has been a proud member of Barter’s Resident Acting Company since 2012 and has performed in such roles as Leo in The Wind Farmer, Laurie in Little Women, and Enjolras in Les Misérables. Justin came to Barter Theatre in 2010 as a member of The Barter Players and performed in a number of Player and main stage shows. Each week Justin also hosts Barter Theatre’s radio program Theatre Matters on

WEHC. He would like to thank his partner Carrie Smith as well as Rick Rose, Katy Brown, John Hardy, and the countless others who have helped and challenged him along the way.

Andrew Hampton Livingston* (Hickory/Tin Woodsman— The Wizard of Oz) was last seen as Jamie in I Do, I Do, I Do and the Barber in Man of La Mancha. Other credits at Barter include Owen Musser in The Foreigner and Del Cass in Heaven Sent (2009). Andrew has performed regionally with Mill Mountain Theatre, Flat Rock Playhouse, NC Stage, Ensemble Stage, Immediate Theatre Project, in New York at La Mama ETC, and in Chicago with Theatre Y, Chicago Shakespeare, Court Theatre and Organic Theatre. He has an MFA in acting from Northern Illinois University and BFA in music theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory. He and his wife Amanda love being a part of the Barter family.

Tricia Matthews.* (Mae Ellen—Welcome Back to Ivy Gap; Beatrice Judy—A Facility for Living) Although Tricia has performed works by most of the greats - Chekov, Williams, O’Neil, Pinter, Simon, Coward, Shaw, Miller and Shakespeare—new works and premieres remain some of her favorites. This summer she is excited to act in two premieres and direct a modern classic, Educating Rita. With Barter since 2005, she has acted in over 50 shows, directed 10 productions and is the resident acting coach.

She’s looking forward to directing The Whipping Man and Holiday Memories and acting in The Crucible later this year.

* The actors and stage managers employed by Barter Theatre are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. Barter Theatre is a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), a national association of professional non-profit theatres. Barter employs directors and choreographers who are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers (SSD&C) and designers who are members of United Scenic Artists (USA).

Actors Rick McVey* (Ensemble—The Wizard of Oz; Max Cugar—Hollywood Confidential) is proud to be in his tenth season as a member of Barter’s Resident Acting Company. Since his first Barter appearance in 2003 he has performed in over 65 Barter productions, most recently as Don Quixote (Man of LaMancha), The Guy (Another Night Before Christmas), Gangster #1 (Kiss Me, Kate) and Ben Hecht A Visit from Scarface. Favorite roles include Inspector Javert (Les Misérables) Robert E. Lee (The Road to Appomattox), Scrooge (A Christmas Carol, 2011), and George Bailey (It’s a Wonderful Life), among many others. He has directed several Barter Players’ productions.

Wendy Piper* (Aunt Em/Glinda, the Good Witch of the North—The Wizard of Oz) 2014 marks Wendy’s sixth as a yearround Resident Company member. A Barter Player alum, Wendy has also been an acting teacher for Barter’s Youth Academy and an artist-in-residence at Abingdon High School.

Originally from Corsicana, Texas, Wendy graduated with a BFA in theatre arts from Texas Tech University, has lived and worked in NYC and LA and is now happy to call Abingdon home. Oz will be Wendy’s last show for a little while, as she is expecting child #2 this summer!

“Special thanks and love to my family, my Barter family, my precious Nick and Lucy, Rick, Amanda, Katy and Cathy. Doing this show means the world to me. There’s no place like home!”

Michael Poisson* (Frank—Educating Rita; Wally Carmichael—A Facility for Living) came here from his native state of Massachusetts in 2001 and has appeared in over fifty productions at Barter. Favorite roles include: Dracula (Dracula!), Atticus (To Kill a Mockingbird), Ryan (The Liquid Moon), Felix (The Odd Couple), Herb (Lying in State), Matthew

(Green Gables), Ronnie (The Quiltmaker), Boolie (Driving Miss Daisy), Scrooge (A Christmas Carol), Captain Hook (Peter Pan), Selznick (Don’t Cry for Me, Margaret Mitchell), Gordon (Dead Man’s Cell Phone), Uncle Billy (It’s a Wonderful Life), Truman (Holiday Memories), Cogsworth (Disney’s Beauty & the Beast, 2008) and Kipps (The Woman in Black). “Love to Kritter and the biscuit.”

Natalie Riegel (Ensemble—The Wizard of Oz) is ecstatic to be on the main stage this summer! A graduate of the University of Alabama, Natalie earned a musical theatre degree and a telecommunications and film degree before moving to Abingdon to become a Barter Player. Favorite roles at Barter include: Cinderella (Mandolin/Smith), Little House on the Prairie (Mary Ingalls), and ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (Candywoman/Comet/Cupid/Sugar Plum Fairy). Special thanks to KB, CB, JH, her Player family, and her biological family for their love and support.

Annie Simpson (Ensemble—The Wizard of Oz) is thrilled to be a part of the magic going on at Barter this summer! Annie is a recent graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University where she earned a BFA in music theatre and is honored to be part of the Barter Player Company. Her favorite Barter productions include Little House on the Prairie (Laura), Cinderella (Cinderella), Mother Goose: The Musical (Butcher), Hanging Mary (Tess) and ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (Newsboy). “Thanks to KB, TJ, NR, M&D, and the brothers for all their love.”

* The actors and stage managers employed by Barter Theatre are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. Barter Theatre is a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), a national association of professional non-profit theatres. Barter employs directors and choreographers who are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers (SSD&C) and designers who are members of United Scenic Artists (USA).

Actors Actors Carrie Smith.

(Ensemble—The Wizard of Oz; Francis Goforth—Hollywood Confidential) This year marks Carrie’s first as a member of Barter’s Resident Acting Company, and she couldn’t be more delighted. Carrie is a proud alumnus of The Barter Players, and recently directed their production of Cinderella, as well as the touring productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Macbeth. Carrie has worked regionally with the Texas Shakespeare Festival, Georgia Shakespeare, North Carolina Stage Company/Immediate Theatre Project, and Rude Mechanicals Productions. In August, she will marry her fellow company member Justin Tyler Lewis! BA, East Tennessee State University, MFA, Florida Atlantic University. “Much love and thanks to JTL, KB, CB, JH, and Rick!!!”

Chelsey Storteboom (Ensemble—The Wizard of Oz) is thrilled to be part of Barter’s Resident Acting Company! She is originally from Vancouver, Canada, where she was a dancer for The Source Dance Company, as well as a dancer/ choreographer for Rococo Cabaret. Chelsey then moved to New York City to study musical theatre at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Upon graduation, she was asked to join The Community Dance Project, followed by a contract with Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

Chelsey would like to thank her mother for her unconditional support, as well as her new Barter family!

Alhambra Dinner Theater (FL), Broadway Palm Dinner Theater (FL), Weathervane Playhouse (OH), Dollywood Entertainment (TN), Dutch Apple Dinner Theater (PA), Heritage Theatre Festival (VA), Music of Denali Dinner Theatre (AK), and several readings and cabarets in NYC. AA Florida School of the Arts; BFA UMiami. www.holly-williams.com Eugene Wolf *(Vladimir Gorsky—Hollywood Confidential; Joe Taylor—A Facility for Living) has served in many capacities in his sixteen years at Barter. Musical director: All I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten; vocal arranger: Keep on the Sunny Side, Man of Constant Sorrow and Jimmie Rodgers; director: Walking Across Egypt and Southern Fried Funeral. As an actor, Eugene has been in close to 50 productions.

He is a member of the country singing duo Brother Boys (3 CDs for Sugar Hill Records, a featured song on Jerry Douglas’ Slide Rule) a solo recording artist (Clear, a one-man show recorded live at Barter) and has appeared as A. P. Carter in the BBC’s Lost Highway and PBS’ American Experience Will the Circle Be Unbroken.

Holly Williams* (Rita—Educating Rita; Nurse Claudia—A Facility for Living) is honored to mark her fourth year in Barter’s Resident Acting Company.

You may remember seeing her in Les Misérables (Cosette), A Southern Exposure (Sammy Jo), A Visit From Scarface (Dovie Love), Tarzan (Jane), Zombie Prom (Toffee) and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Belle, 2011). Previous experience includes The * The actors and stage managers employed by Barter Theatre are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. Barter Theatre is a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), a national association of professional non-profit theatres. Barter employs directors and choreographers who are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers (SSD&C) and designers who are members of United Scenic Artists (USA).

Youth Actors Musicians Haley Keene (Ensemble—The Wizard of Oz) is thrilled to be back on the Barter stage. She was a member of last summer’s cast of Les Misérables. Haley is a twelve year old at E.B. Stanley Middle School. In her free time she enjoys singing, playing outside and spending time with her family and friends. She would like to thank Richard Rose and Katy Brown for this wonderful opportunity.

Roial Paris (Ensemble—The Wizard of Oz) joins the cast of Wizard of Oz in her first professional performance at the iconic Barter Theatre. She is delighted with this opportunity to grow as an actor, after spending four seasons with Barter Youth Academy. Her love of Broadway musicals serves as her inspiration for pursuing the theater. She enjoys playing piano and has a keen talent for photography. Roial would like to thank her parents for their love and support, her BYA Director Miss Emily Glover for her mentorship, her Abingdon Elementary teachers for their guidance, and her brothers for being her biggest fans.

Ian Price (Ensemble—The Wizard of Oz) is thrilled and thankful for this opportunity to perform on Barter’s main stage. His latest performances were on Barter Stage II as Noah (Thicker Than Water) and at Theatre Bristol as Rusty the Elf (Miracle on 34th Street) with his sister, Lily. He has enjoyed Barter Youth Academy as a student since 2009. He looks forward to beginning his middle school career this fall with his sister at E.B. Stanley, and continuing to follow his dreams for stage performance and writing.

Olivia May Stevens (Ensemble—The Wizard of Oz) is 8 years old and was born in Fort Bragg, NC. She currently lives in Bristol, VA, and attends school at Valley Institute Elementary School.

Olivia enjoys reading, singing, acting, and playing sports. Some of her favorite sports include: basketball, cheerleading and tumbling. Olivia has taken acting lessons with professional actress and Disney star Jennifer Veil.

She is a member of Barter’s Youth Academy and has performed at the Paramount Theater and several plays at her church. She is very thankful to be working with Barter Theatre and for the many opportunities that God has provided to help her achieve her career goals.

Kona Kringla (Toto—The Wizard of Oz) Kona Kringla is a spirited Jack Chi brindle, adopted from the Washington County Animal Shelter, Tennessee. She is one and a half years old, and this will be her debut performance as Toto with Barter Theatre. She is proudly presented by her owners and trainers, the Bubar family. “We would like to thank director Richard Rose for giving Kona this opportunity and the privilege of being part of the Barter family.”

* The actors and stage managers employed by Barter Theatre are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. Barter Theatre is a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), a national association of professional non-profit theatres. Barter employs directors and choreographers who are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers (SSD&C) and designers who are members of United Scenic Artists (USA).

Collaborators Stage Managers

Collaborators

John “JP” Pollard* (Stage Manager—Educating Rita/Hollywood Confidential/A Facility for Living) is happy to return for a third season here at Barter! A native of San Antonio, Texas, JP notes career highlights including: the San Francisco run of The Search For Signs Of Intelligent Life In the Universe starring Lily Tomlin; four seasons at New Jersey’s Paper Mill Playhouse, and an international tour of Grease: Das Musical, which toured both Germany and Switzerland. In addition to theatre, he has also spent time as personal assistant to actress Sarah Jessica Parker.

He’s a proud Actors’ Equity member for over 30 years!

Richard Rose (Director—The Wizard of Oz/ Hollywood Confidential) Serving in his twenty-first season as only the third artistic director in Barter’s illustrious 81-year history, Rick has quadrupled Barter’s annual attendance. Barter’s audiences know Rick’s work well. His original adaptations of plays have been extremely popular and include It’s a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Carol, Dracula!, Frankenstein, acknowledged as one of the best new regional theatre plays of the year, and, of course, A Modern Christmas Carol, which will grace Barter’s stage again in 2014. Triumphs as a director from 2013 include Les Misérables, Thicker Than Water and Ghost in the Meadow.

Rick has served on many of state and regional non-profit boards and currently serves on the Tourism Committee for the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Rick did post-graduate work at New York University, has a MFA from the University of California, Davis, and BA from St. Norbert College, DePere, Wisconsin, where he was honored with a “distinguished achievement award in humanities.” Rick was also one of the first-ever recipients of the Town of Abingdon’s Arthur Campbell Award for extraordinary contributions to this community.

Cindi A. Raebel* (Stage Manager—The Wizard of Oz/Welcome Back to Ivy Gap) is excited to start her ninth season at Barter Theatre with Don’t Cry For Me, Margaret Mitchell and The Dryad: An Appalachian Tale. Then, she’ll be going to Oz and Ivy Gap along with world premieres The Starving and Wash, Rinse, Spin Dry. This holiday season, she’ll be celebrating with Holiday Memories. She hopes you enjoy these shows as much as she will. Cindi is also celebrating over 20 years as a proud Equity member.

Stephen Vess* (Assistant Stage Manager—The Wizard of Oz) is excited to be making his return to Barter Theatre. A graduate from Texas A&M University—Commerce, Stephen has worked in almost every technical discipline in theatre. He was most recently the master carpenter at the Dallas Theater Center, but has also served as an assistant stage manager, electrician, and sound engineer at various theatres. One of his favorite jobs was as technical director for Barter’s national tour of Forever Plaid. Stephen is truly grateful for this opportunity to continue doing what he loves.

D’Vaughn Agu (Set Designer—Educating Rita/ Hollywood Confidential) is excited to be serving as the assistant scenic designer. Previously, he served as the scenic design intern and The Barter Players scenic designer. His favorite designs include Cat in the Hat, The Pied Piper and Little House on the Prairie. D’Vaughn was raised in Grapevine, Texas, where he lived with his mom, brothers and sisters; to which he credits his ambition and passion. He received his BFA in scenic design from the University of Evansville; to which he credits his affinity for expression.

D’Vaughn strives to create worlds in which people can get lost and appreciates Barter for giving him such an opportunity.

* The actors and stage managers employed by Barter Theatre are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. Barter Theatre is a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), a national association of professional non-profit theatres. Barter employs directors and choreographers who are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers (SSD&C) and designers who are members of United Scenic Artists (USA).

Collaborators Amanda Aldridge (Choreographer/Costume Designer—The Wizard of Oz; Costume Designer—A Facility for Living) has been at Barter for twenty-one seasons; her work includes more than 160 productions. It is a joy for her to be able to combine her two passions. Amanda’s choreography and costume designs at Barter include Man of La Mancha, Les Misérables, Cabaret, I’ll Never Be Hungry Again, Disney’s Beauty & the Beast, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Evita, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Singin’ in the Rain, and Gypsy; Amanda also choreographed Kiss Me, Kate; Zombie Prom; 9 to 5; The Full Monty and The Who’s Tommy. Other Barter costume designs include I Do, I Do, I Do; Dracula!; Gigi, Phantom; 1776 and Keep on the Sunny Side. Previously, Amanda studied in New York and worked as resident costume designer and choreographer at the American Stage Festival in NH and Merrimack Repertory Theatre in Massachusetts.

Harold Arlen (Composer—The Wizard of Oz) was an American Jewish composer of popular music who wrote over 400 songs, several of which have become known worldwide, including “Over the Rainbow” which was voted the twentieth century’s No. 1 song by the Recording Industry Associate of America.

Michael Barnett (Lighting Designer—The Wizard of Oz) is thrilled to be returning to Barter Theatre where he has previously designed for Kiss Me, Kate; Dial “M” for Murder; Disney’s Beauty and the Beast; Tarzan; Forever Plaid; October, Before I Was Born; Miracle on 34th Street and Saving Old Smokey. Other designs include North Shore Music Theatre (The Sound of Music); Arkansas Repertory Theatre [Associate Artist] (Sweeney Todd, Cabaret, Big River, Superior Donuts, Santaland Diaries, The 39 Steps, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, Yankee Tavern, Steel Magnolias, The Underpants, Moonlight and Magnolias, A Christmas Story) and Tennessee Williams Festival (Sweet Bird of Youth). Michael is a proud member of United Scenic Artists #829.

Bradbury, and Terry Brooks. After his death in 1919, his son, Frank Joslyn Baum, sold the rights of the first Oz book to MGM (1934). The movie is celebrating its 75th anniversary and the series has been continued both officially and unofficially after his death.

Katy Brown (Director—Welcome Back to Ivy Gap) is pleased to be celebrating her sixteenth anniversary of work at Barter. She has directed over eighty productions in her time here, including A Streetcar Named Desire, Little Women, The 39 Steps, Hamlet, Dead Man’s Cell Phone, Green Gables, Doubting Thomas, The Road to Appomattox, The Fantasticks, Holiday Memories, The Foreigner, Romeo and Juliet, A Thousand Cranes, Violet, as well as the national tour of Of Mice and Men. Katy also heads casting and coordinates Barter’s education initiatives.

She is proud to be the Artistic Director of The Barter Players: Barter’s theatre for young audiences and the artistic training ground of the best young actors in the country. She’d like to dedicate this show to her incredible grandmother, Virginia Lee. William J. Buck (Set Designer—Welcome Back to Ivy Gap) is delighted to be working again with the artists of Barter Theatre where he designed scenery for October, Before I Was Born; Good Ol’ Girls and Dial “M” For Murder. He is a professor and former director of the School of Theatre and Dance at James Madison University. For 20 years he was the artistic director of the JMU Children’s Playshop. He has worked at many theatre and dance companies, and holds degrees from Glassboro State College and the Yale School of Drama.

L. Frank Baum (Author—The Wonderful Wizard of Oz) Best known for his Oz book series, Baum’s writing attracted legions of fans of all ages, both during and after his lifetime. His work has influenced such writers as Gore Vidal, Ray * The actors and stage managers employed by Barter Theatre are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. Barter Theatre is a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), a national association of professional non-profit theatres. Barter employs directors and choreographers who are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers (SSD&C) and designers who are members of United Scenic Artists (USA).

Collaborators V. Cate and Duke Ernsberger (Playwrights— Hollywood Confidential) This mother/son writing team is thrilled to be back at Barter Theatre with the world-premiere of this play! They were winners of Barter’s Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights in 2007 for Don’t Cry For Me, Margaret Mitchell for which they were also nominated for The Steinberg Award. They are pleased that their plays Elvis Has Left the Building and Dracula Bites played to sell out houses at Barter and received rave reviews. Cate comes up with half the dialogue and the general concepts of their plays while Ernsberger supplies the rest of the dialogue and (because he is an actor) the stage directions. They are both members of SAG and The Dramatists Guild of America. They would like to thank the wonderful Barter staff and Rick Rose, who made it all possible.

Camille Davis (Lighting Designer—Educating Rita/Hollywood Confidential) has the privilege of acting as an Associate Artistic Director and Director of Production for Barter Theatre. She has spent over twenty-five years as a production manager, technical director, lighting designer and occasional scenic designer in theatres stretching from Kentucky to New York City to Sag Harbor on Long Island. Before joining the Barter family, Camille served as Production Manager for the graduate theatre program at Columbia University in New York City.

BA, Centre College. MFA, Carnegie Mellon University.

Kate Forgette (Playwright—A Facility for Living) has spent most of her professional life as an actor.

She has also appeared in numerous productions at Intiman, ACT Theatre, The Empty Space, Village Theatre and Seattle Children’s Theatre.

Her play Evidence of Things Unseen received a showcase production at CaP 21 in New York.

Her play Sherlock Holmes and The Case of The Jersey Lily played at Barter in 2010. She lives in Seattle with her favorite husband, Bob, and cats Eddie Mars and Carmen Sternwood.

Krista Guffey (Costume Designer—Educating Rita) holds a BFA in costume technology from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Now the group sales manager at Barter Theatre, she has previously been the costume shop manager and costume crafts artisan.

Krista has designed and created costumes for Barter Theatre, North Carolina Dance Theatre, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Summer Institute and for Drum Corps International Drum and Bugle Corps and several high school color guards. She also worked in the creative costuming/buying department for Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

E.Y. Harburg (Lyricist—The Wizard of Oz) was an American popular song lyricist who worked with many well-known composers. In addition to The Wizard of Oz, he wrote the lyrics to the standards, “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?,” “April in Paris,” and “Its Only a Paper Moon.”

Lee Harris (Music Director/Conductor—The Wizard of Oz) is thrilled to be back at Barter Theatre as resident musical director. Past Barter productions include: Harry Chapin: Remember When the Music, Always…Patsy Cline, Forever Plaid, Legally Blond, Avenue Q, Zombie Prom and Tarzan. National tours: Little Women; Altar Boyz; Bye, Bye Birdie; Civil War Voices, Miracle on 34th Street and The Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring The Radio City Rockettes.

Regional: The Light in the Piazza, Cinderella, The Wild Party (Lippa), The Sound of Music, Annie, The Wild Party (LaChiusa), The Music Man, Hairspray.

Lee thanks Rick Rose for this amazing opportunity. “All my love to my family back in Tennessee and Texas.”

Kelly Jenkins (Costume Designer—Welcome Back to Ivy Gap) has worked in several regional theatres across the Southeast, including The Alabama Shakespeare Festival and the Clarence Brown Theater. She has designed multiple shows at Barter Theatre and for The Barter Players. Her favorites include The Full Monty and 9 to 5: The Musical. She is grateful to be working at Barter and is so thankful for the love and support of Chris to go home to.

Tricia Matthews (Director—Educating Rita) See bio under actors.

* The actors and stage managers employed by Barter Theatre are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. Barter Theatre is a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), a national association of professional non-profit theatres. Barter employs directors and choreographers who are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers (SSD&C) and designers who are members of United Scenic Artists (USA).

Collaborators Paul Meier (Dialect Coach—Educating Rita) is a leading dialect coach. His book, Accents & Dialects for Stage and Screen is the standard work in its field, available from bookstores and from his website: paulmeier.com. He has coached numerous feature films, including Oscar-winning director Ang Lee’s Ride with the Devil, and over two hundred plays in more than a dozen countries. At Barter, his most recent work was on Educating Rita, and I Do, I Do, I Do; while My Brilliant Divorce, at the Asolo Theatre, and The Tallest Tree in the Forest at the Mark Taper Forum are among his other recent work.

Andrew Morehouse (Lighting Designer— Welcome Back to Ivy Gap/A Facility for Living) holds an MFA in lighting design from Wayne State University’s Hilberry Theatre. Since graduating, he has designed for and worked as, technical director for the Paramount Center for The Arts (Bristol, TN), and as assistant technical director at Southeast Missouri State University (Cape Girardeau, MO). He was also invited to assist as a pyrotechnician for Dubai’s 2014, Guinness World Record-winning, New Year’s Eve display. Andrew has been here at Barter since January 2010. Some of his recent work has included lighting design for Civil War Voices, The 39 Steps, Avenue Q, I’ll Never Be Hungry Again, Thicker Than Water and A Christmas Story.

Ron Osborne (Playwright—Welcome Back to Ivy Gap) Ron’s plays have been produced by theatres throughout the U.S. and Canada as well as published by Samuel French, Inc., Smith & Kraus and others. He’s particularly proud that five of his plays – First Baptist of Ivy Gap; Showtime at First Baptist; My River, My Valley; Wise Women and Saving Old Smokey – premiered here at Barter. Ron credits Rick Rose and his amazing Barter family as well as the theatre’s Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights for his success as a playwright. He lives in St. Louis and is a graduate of the University of Missouri.

Nicholas Piper (Director—A Facility for Living) is an associate director at Barter in charge of new play development and the director of Barter’s Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights. Also a member of Barter’s Resident

Acting Company, Nick’s recent roles include: Davis (The Dryad: An Appalachian Tale), Ben Hecht (Don’t Cry for Me Margaret Mitchell),Tony Wendice (Dial M for Murder), Stanley Kowalski (A Streetcar Named Desire), Finner Swanson (Walking Across Egypt), Simon Whitaker (Wooden Snowflakes). A graduate of the University of Tennessee, he began his career at Barter as an intern before becoming a founding member of Barter’s First Light Theatre (now The Barter Players). He has also directed a number of shows at Barter including: Unnecessary Farce, The Red Velvet Cake War, The Glass Menagerie, Elvis Has Left the Building, The Blue Sky Boys, Showtime at First Baptist, I’ll Never Be Hungry Again, Blithe Spirit and Lying in State. Love to “Wendy and the Goose!”

Miles Polaski (Sound Designer—Educating Rita/The Wizard of Oz/Welcome Back to Ivy Gap/ Hollywood Confidential/A Facility for Living) is the resident sound designer at Barter and is delighted to return to the place where he was a sound designer and actor eight years ago. Miles has worked as a freelance designer, composer, musician and DJ in Chicago, where he was a resident designer with 2nd Story and Collaboraction. He has been nominated for many awards and citations, and in 2010 he received a Joseph Jefferson Award for his design of RedTape’s Mouse in a Jar. Miles has had the pleasure of working on many shows with Chicago’s best theatre companies including Chicago Dramatists, Steppenwolf, The Goodman and Fox Valley Rep. Willy Russell (Playwright—Educating Rita) was recently represented on Broadway with his smash–hit transfer from London, Blood Brothers.

For Shirley Valentine Mr. Russell won the 1989 Tony Award, Drama Desk Award for Best Play and Oliver Award for Best Comedy of the Year.

His worldwide hit play and movie Educating Rita won London’s SWET Award for Best Comedy, and in 1981, an Academy Award nomination for screenplay adaptation. Educating Rita ran on the West End for two years, has been performed all over the world and was made into a motion picture starring Michael Caine and Julie Walters.

* The actors and stage managers employed by Barter Theatre are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. Barter Theatre is a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), a national association of professional non-profit theatres. Barter employs directors and choreographers who are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers (SSD&C) and designers who are members of United Scenic Artists (USA).

Collaborators Derek Smith (Set Designer—The Wizard of Oz/A Facility for Living) 2014 is Derek’s eleventh season at Barter and his third as Barter’s resident scenic designer. As always, he is excited for the opportunity to continue to learn and grow as an artist at Barter and to work with such a talented group of people. Past designs include: Tarzan, The 39 Steps, A Streetcar Named Desire, Avenue Q, Looking Over the President’s Shoulder, The Gin Game, and A Christmas Story, to name a few. Derek is a native of Kingsport, TN, and is an alumnus of the Savannah College of Art and Design where he received a bachelor’s degree in painting in 2003. “My heart to Corrina and Aiden, without whom none of this would be possible.”

Marcia Willard. (Hair and Make-up Designer— Wizard of Oz; Wig Master—Educating Rita) With one year under her belt, Marcia is preparing for another adventure filled season at Barter.

Originally from Washington State, she spent undergrad at Linfield College in Oregon and graduate school at the University of Cincinnati CCM. She’s greatly enjoying Southwest Virginia.

Her favorite shows at Barter have been Kiss Me, Kate and The Dryad: An Appalachian Tale.

Eugene Wolf (Music Director—Welcome Back to Ivy Gap) See bio under actors.

* The actors and stage managers employed by Barter Theatre are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. Barter Theatre is a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), a national association of professional non-profit theatres. Barter employs directors and choreographers who are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers (SSD&C) and designers who are members of United Scenic Artists (USA).

The Barter Foundation, Incorporated Mrs. Nancy B. DeFriece, President Mr. David Everest, Vice President Mr. Scott Emerine, Secretary Mr. Chris Walters, Treasurer

Mr. Alex Anderson Mrs. Beckie Armstrong Mrs. Nancy Arnold Dr. Bert Bach Mr. Dan Bryant Mrs. Kay Bunn Mrs. Evelyn Cook Bonnie Elosser Mr. Mark Eschle Mrs. Leslie Gilliam Ms. Nancy Kavanaugh Mrs. Edna R. Kinner Mrs. Pam Kramer

Trustees Emeritus Mrs. Betsy Boyd The Honorable James P. Jones

Mr. James Maxwell Mr. Howard McElroy Mr. Phillip McManus Mr. Sean McMurray Mrs. Emily O’ Quinn Dr. Todd Pillion Mrs. Debbie Quillen Mr. Fielding Rolston Mrs. Judy Slaughter Mrs. Debbie Smith Mr. John Turbyfill Mr. David Wallace Ms. Janet Woolwine

Barter Theatre Staff Richard Rose

Nicholas Piper

Camille Davis

ARTISTIC

RESIDENT ACTORS

SCENERY

Producing Artistic Director

Lee Harris

Resident Music Director

Associate Artistic Director New Play Development

Associate Artistic Director Director of Production

Mitchell L. Critel Technical Director

Cindi A. Raebel

David Alford Mary Lucy Bivins Sean Campos Parris Cromer Abbey C. Elliott Hannah Ingram Zacchaeus Kimbrell Nick Koesters Justin Tyler Lewis Andrew Hampton Livingston Tricia Matthews Rick McVey Nicholas Piper Wendy Piper Michael Poisson Carrie Smith Chelsey Storteboom Holly Williams Eugene Wolf

John “JP” Pollard

PROPERTIES

Marcia Willard

Amanda Aldridge

Resident Choreographer & Costume Designer

Derek Smith

Resident Set Designer

D’Vaughn Agu

Assistant Resident Set Designer

John Hardy

Associate Artist

Tricia Matthews

Barter Acting Coach

Catherine Bush

Playwright-in-Residence

Paul Russell

New York Casting

STAGE MANAGEMENT Production Stage Manager Stage Manager

Helen Stratakes

Assistant Stage Manager

Megan Pressley

Stephen Vess

Properties Master

Katie Metz Olivia Robinette

Properties Assistant

Production Assistants

Marina Alcover William Cate Tyler B. Quick Mackenzie Westbrook Production Interns

Liz Hastings

Caspar Eichin

Assistant Technical Director

Greg Owens

Master Carpenter

Daniel d’Egnuff Glenn Stratakes John Watson Carpenters

Byron Hunt Ryan Fitzpatrick Stage Carpenters

Stacie Storrie Scenic Artist

Hana Goff

Assistant Scenic Artist

COSTUMES Adrienne Webber

Costume Shop Manager Wig Master

Lee Alexander Martin

Costume Design Assistant

Kelly Jenkins Draper

Properties Journeyman

Sarah Pak

Summer Properties Intern

Judy Pickle

ELECTRICS

Ashley Campos

Iris Indicott

Andrew Morehouse

First Hand/Apprentice Draper Head Stitcher Stitcher

Master Electrician/Resident Lighting Designer

Erika Van Horsten Krause

Assistant Master Electrician

Costume Crafts

First Hand

Jason Stefansen

Molly Doan

Sarah Jean Elliott

Annie Parsons

Stage II Electrician

SOUND

Miles Polaski

Sound Designer & Engineer

Matt Green

Audio Engineer

Costume Shop Intern

Marcy Bates

Wardrobe Supervisor

Jacqueline Kolarik Stage II Wardrobe

Whitney Kaibel

Wardrobe Assistant

Jennifer Watson Lindsey Hayes

Summer Wardrobe Interns

Barter Theatre Staff Katy Brown

Associate Artistic Director Artistic Director of The

Barter Players Head of Casting

THE BARTER PLAYERS

Jeremy Wright

Managing Director

ADVANCEMENT

PATRON SERVICES

Director of Advancement

Director of Sales and Services

Katherine Foreman Allison Mays

Associate Director of Advancement

Tere Land

Ryan Roorda Advancement Officer–

Sara Douglas

Lauren Musick

Tour Coordinator

Donor Relations

Holly Breuer

Advancement Officer– Foundation Giving

Kahei Shum

Advancement Associate

Player Stage Manager Player Set Designer

Allison Woods

Player Costume Designer

MARKETING

Sean Michael Flattery Emily Grove Barrett Guyton Terrance Jackson Hope Quinn Natalie Riegel Annie Simpson Kelly Strand Joseph Veale Michael Vine The Barter Players

Natalie Brouwer Stephen Fala Sarah Laughland Tinsley Long Summer Players

Amanda Leslie Livingston Director of Marketing

Christine Webb

Associate Director of Marketing

Nathan Wampler Creative Specialist

John Bray

Digital Media and Video

Charles Vess Jane Hillhouse

Barter Theatre Logo

Barter Youth Academy Administrative Assistant

Assistant Sales Manager

Cara Little

F.O.H. Assistant Manager

Gwen Wilson

PassBook Manager

Courtney Aynes Lauren Cole Hope Dingus Amanda Hairston Matt Martin Victoria Peay

Box Office Attendants

Brittany Lutzo Retail Associate

Shannon Morris

House Manager/ Volunteer Coordinator

Ashton Blevins Erin Evans Dakota Hughes Corey Jones Patricia Keesee Cara Little Holli Mahala Lanessa Prater Kaleb Peterson Mackenzie Williams

Barter Theatre Chaplain

Dianne Bisig

Melissa Plowman

Assistant Bookkeeper

Darrell Pickle

Barter Youth Academy Director of Outreach

Group Sales Assistant

Carrie Louthen

Patty Howington

Accountants

Carolyn Koesters

Nikki Snidow

Accounting Assistant

Nellie Jenkins

Hicock, Fern, Brown and Garcia CPAs PLLC

Director of Barter Youth Academy

Group Sales Manager

Richard Burke Sandra Smith

Administrative Associate

David Alford

Krista Guffey

ADMINISTRATION

Karen N. Rowe

EDUCATION

Amber Bird

Megan Atkinson Director of Barter’s Project REAL

Ryan Henderson

Artist in Residence, Barter’s Project REAL

Assistant House Managers Bob’s at Barter Manager

Bob’s at Barter Staff

FACILITIES Ricky Brown Rick Hamm

Maintenance Associates

Kristy Bissell

Helen Stewart

Amanda Nifong

Ellen Graham Robin Graham

Artist in Residence, Barter’s Project REAL Barter’s Project REAL Intern

Custodian

Theatre & Bob’s at Barter Housekeeping

Annual Fund for Artistic Excellence

Invest now and attend Barter Theatre’s next Opening Night!

No experience at Barter compares to the official opening night of a new production. As part of an exclusive audience, you get the first exciting look at the latest creation by our actors, musicians, directors, designers and other theatre artists. You meet interesting people from throughout the region who share your commitment to Barter Theatre’s mission.

And you receive an exclusive invitation to the galas on four designated opening nights, attended by Barter’s Resident Acting Company and production crew.

Enjoy a year’s worth of opening nights and galas when you invest $1,500 or more in Barter’s Annual Fund for Artistic Excellence. You’ll also earn a complimentary tour of the theatre for yourself and your guests, be invited to Theatre Thursdays, and gain other special considerations.

Find complete details on the facing page.

Say “Yes” to opening night with your tax-deductible investment in the Annual Fund. Visit bartertheatre.com, call the advancement office at 276-619-3315 or scan our QR code. Payment plans welcome.

Annual Fund for Artistic Excellence

Your tax-deductible gift to the Annual Fund provides vital financial support beyond ticket sales and corporate sponsorships.

GIVE NOW AND ENJOY THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR. Curtain Raiser ($50-$99) • listing in the souvenir program • bi-annual investor update

Player ($100-$249) • Barter Theatre window decal • advance email notice of special events & offers

Understudy ($250-$499) • invitation to Theatre Thursday, a quarterly luncheon and discussion series which gives you an insider’s view of Barter Theatre • invitation to attend complimentary “Behind-the-Scenes” tour

Supporting Role ($500-$1,499) • a one-time invitation to an opening performance and gala • a one-time 15% discount for use in Barter’s Gift Shop or Bob’s at Barter

Leading Role ($1,500-$2,499) • invitations for 2 complimentary seats at each opening performance on both the Main Stage & Stage II, including galas • complimentary “Behind-the-Scenes” tour for guests

Stage Manager ($2,500-$4,999) • complimentary invitations to select programs on both stages • an unlimited use 15% discount card for Barter’s Gift Shop or Bob’s at Barter • first notification of special events

Director ($5,000-$9,999) • access to a VIP hotline for reservations • VIP Will-Call for tickets & intermission concessions • “Family & Friends” complimentary invitation for 2 to a performance

Producer ($10,000+) • reserved VIP parking space • invitations to company parties • invitation to an annual brunch with Richard Rose & Barter’s Resident Acting Company

Benefit packages for higher donor levels also include the benefits of all levels lower in amount.

Corporate and community partnerships provide productions, educational programs,

Artistic Director’s Circle Alpha Natural Resources Eastman Chemical Company Eastman Credit Union Food City National Endowment for the Arts Town of Abingdon

Ovation Arts Midwest

Virginia Commission for the Arts

Mountain States Health Alliance

Virginia Tourism Corporation

The Shubert Foundation

Washington County, Virginia

Premiere Abingdon ENT Associates

First Tennessee Foundation

Abingdon Olive Oil Company

Frances Anne Johnston, DDS, PC

Abingdon Roofing

Highlands Union Bank

AlaRanco

Johnston Memorial Hospital

BAE Systems

Reynolds American, Inc.

BB&T

Roadrunner Markets

Big Weenie Productions

Southwest Virginia Higher

Bristol Herald Courier BurWil Construction Company BVU Authority

Education Center Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator

CenturyLink

Strongwell

CGI

TruPoint Bank

Crutchfield Corporation

The United Company

Dr. Timothy Collins, Pediatric Dentistry Universal Fibers Dunkin Donuts

Wellmont Health System

First Bank & Trust

Wells Fargo Advisors

support for Barter Theatre’s experiences including capital campaigns and special events.

Repertory Abingdon Auto Lube Abingdon Vineyard & Winery Along Came Mary Interior Design Abingdon Falls Plaza Hearing Center Appalachian Power Berry Home Centers The Booklovers Club of Abingdon Bristol Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities Bristol Dental Group Cary Street Partners Chocolate Elegance LLC Chris O’Quinn—New York Life Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated Connie Salyer—Blue Ridge Properties CONSOL Energy Consolidated Steel, Inc. The Copper Lantern Boutique Inn Crawford Drywall, Inc. Crickmer Co., LLC Dockery Abbey Carpet and Flooring Dominion Foundation E. Dillon and Company East Coast Trailer & Equipment Co., Inc. East Tennessee Sprinkler Company Ellis Soda Shoppe & Grill Employee Community Action Council of General Dynamics Figaredo’s Forest Lawn Funeral Home

Foxglove Antiques & Etc. LLC The Glass Ceiling Studio Goodman Jewelers of Abingdon Grundy National Bank Hapco Harbor House Seafood & Restaurant Heritage Hallmark Hicok, Fern, Brown & Garcia, CPAs Hunter, Smith & Davis, LLP Kiwanis Club of Abingdon Lenhart Design Company Mac’s Medicine Mart The Mahaffey Agency Mark III Employee Benefits Meade Realty PennStuart The Peppermill Pocahontas Resources LLC The Puffin Foundation Rotary Club of Abingdon Siegner’s LTD Symphony of the Mountains Board of Directors The Tavern Tuck Mapping Solutions, Inc. Tyler & Associates Virginia Retired Teachers Association (District 1) Voice Magazine for Women

Barter’s corporate and community partnerships are customized to complement the partner’s objectives, to provide unique entertainment opportunities, to assist with recruitment efforts and to demonstrate their support of the arts in our region.

This symbol denotes those who have included a gift to Barter’s Bridge to the Future Capital Campaign.

For more information about Barter’s corporate and community partnership programs, contact Allison Mays at (276) 619-3303.

It’s Your Turn for a Curtain Call!

We are deeply grateful for your support of the Annual Fund for Artistic Excellence from March. 1, 2013—April 13, 2014 This symbol denotes those who have included a gift to Barter’s Bridge to the Future Capital Campaign.

KEYSTONE

Richard & Leslie Gilliam Marvin & Marcia Gilliam ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE Jim & Kay Bunn The Cabell Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Kevin S. Crutchfield Mike & Debbie Quillen John & LeAnn Turbyfill PLAYWRIGHT’S CIRCLE Anonymous Jessie Ball duPont Fund Bill & Janet Munk PRODUCER ($10,000 and above) Amanda Aldridge & Richard Rose Anonymous Paul & Beckie Armstrong Jack & Nancy Arnold Bert Bach Charles & Carolyn Barry Barter Foundation Board of Trustees Betsy Boyd Dick & Julie Davidson Nancy Baker DeFriece Bonnie Elosser Mark & Dianne Fiebrink Tom & Donna Fowlkes Robert & Estella Gilmer Evelyn Goldston Frank & Anna Hayes Ben & Merry Jennings James W. & Barbara Johnson J.B. Jones The Honorable & Mrs. James P. Jones Henry & Flora Joy The Massengill-DeFriece Foundation, Inc. Heidi & Howard McElroy Mr. & Mrs. Thomas D. McGlothlin Phillip & Barbara McManus

PRODUCER (continued) H. Ronnie & Sandra W. Montgomery Marietta McNeill Morgan & Samuel Tate Morgan, Jr. Trust Jo Penley Fielding & Joyce Rolston Cliff Salyer Dr. Fred D. Slaughter Judy Slaughter Steve & Debbie Smith R. Chris & Elizabeth Walters Mr. & Mrs. E.B. Yates DIRECTOR ($5,000–$9,999) Estate of Rose Greer Akers Alex & Edwina Anderson Lisa & Kevin Armstrong Pal & Sharon Barger Daniel, Karen, Ainsley, Addison & Jackson Bryant Ms. Sandra Coomes Darden Jack & Diane Dempsey Mark & Jennifer Eschle Ms. Edith U. Harmon Barry & Alice Holman Jan & Sam Hurt Nancy Kavanaugh Gary & Susan Kimbrell Pat & Joe Lawson Mitch & Alice Link Joe & Dorte Lowman Dr. Carole S. Mask John & Nora McLean Todd & Amanda Pillion Estate of Mary Dudley Porterfield Olin & Muriel Prather Charitable Foundation The Rhode Island Foundation Baird & Sandy Smith Robert & Jeannie Stallard Danny & K.C. St. Louis Jim & Barbara Street George E. Treadwell, Jr. A. Keith & Shirley M. Turkett Tena & David Wallace The Williams-Berry Charitable Foundation David & Linda Wynne

STAGE MANAGER ($2,500–$4,999) David & Stephanie Alford Anonymous Dr. & Mrs. James H. Bowden Mrs. Sue Clark The Clarke Charitable Foundation Edward & Evelyn Cook Mr. I.B. Dent Otey & Mary Dudley Karen & Jim Gardner Steve & Anita Givens James R. Gose, Jr. Blue Gotham Mr. & Mrs. Vaughn & Mary Groves Bruce & Kristi Hartshorn Douglas & Elizabeth Humphreys Jon & Helen Johnston Robert & Paula Kahn Christopher & Jennifer Kennedy William & Christa Kilgore Hans & Edna Kinner Kurt & Norma Kost Andrew & Pam Kramer Sean & Kristin McMurray Casey & Kendra McReynolds Mary Jane Miller Margie Peel Roger & Ellen Reynolds Wes Rosenbalm Robert & Jan Scibor Gene & Libby Seymour Amy & Dan Smith Len & Karen Smith Mary Stuart David & Debbie Taylor Jeffrey Tickle John & Ann Tickle John Tickle, II Ted & Judy Wood LEADING ROLE ($1,500–$2,499) Tim & Lisa Alderman Wayne & Jeannie Austin Rose Marie & William Burriss, Jr. Lowell & Iris Caldwell Bo & Allyn Callaway Nic & Jenny Clemmer Darrell & Judy Cole Meg & Darian Collins Wilford Corbin Dr. & Mrs. Larry H. Cox Walt & Janet Crickmer Wanda Crockett Dr. & Mrs. Dwight DeBow Martha & Dave Demaree Jim & Jayne Duehring

LEADING ROLE (continued) Lucius Ellsworth & Phyllis Hatcher Doug & Bonnie Elosser Scott & Joy Emerine David & Elaine Everest Dr. Rachel D. Fowlkes Celeste Gaia & Wade Smith Dr. Matthew S. Garrett Jefferson & Terri Gregory Priscilla Hall Stephen G. Harnsberger, Sr. & Family Marie & C.W. Harris Michael & Lori Hubert Anna & Dennis E. Jones Debra Keith Bernard D. Knoerdel Michael & Ellie Lenhart Mr. & Mrs. David Lester Joe & Donna LeVine Kyle P. Macione John & Becky Matney James L. & Linda McCoy Steve & Teresa Mercer Larry & Marilyn Miller Pete & Sydne Montague French & Mary Anne Moore, Jr. Ms. Jane B. Moore Howard E. Morgan Ron & Anna Morgan Linda Neal Mark & Nancy Norden Chris & Kristen O’Quinn Brad & Retta Overturf Dr. & Mrs. Robert Patton Greg & Lantha Quesenberry Dr. & Mrs. Robert & Wilma Rhoden Mick & Ann Risdon Charles & Louise Sansing Jenny Saul Jack & Leanne Shaver Frank & Carol Sims Dr. Judith B. & Mr. Don C. Slagle Joe Smith Mike & Karen Spear Dorman & Mary Ann Stout James N. & Michele P. Strouth Gene & Catheryn Sturgeon Vivian & Tom Todd John & Karen Vann Elizabeth Wilson Jeremy Wright SUPPORTING ROLE ($500–$1,499) Anonymous Danny L. Bartlett Dr. & Mrs. C. Richard Bennett David & Dianne Bisig Bob, Gay & Bret Breakfield

SUPPORTING ROLE (continued) Katy Brown Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Brown Carol Brunty Catherine Bush Mr. & Mrs. Clarence M. Callahan, Jr. The Calvert Family Foundation Margy Clark John M. & Margaret K. Colley David & Schery Collins Don & Sharon Compton Mrs. Martha Copenhaver Mary Crosby Camille Davis Dr. T. Mark & Susan Davis Mary C. Davis * Earnest & Mary Ann Deavenport Stevan & Marsha Demase Drs. John & Jana Dreyzehner Roger & Alta Edwards Mark & Wendy Elliott Pierce Elliott Roger & Theresa Emory Tim Fields Mr. Jacquin Fink Kevin & Linda Fiorini Katherine O. Foreman Isaac & Alice Freeman Dr. & Mrs. Frank M. Geisenhaver Joseph & Heather Gildea John & Debbie Gilligan Carson Gilmer Kelly & Veronica Gilmer Dr. Russell Gregory Mary Grindstaff Louis & Lucy Gump Dr. & Mrs. Nelson Gwaltney Lee Harris Jerry & Judy Haynes Gary & Connie Hearl Tom & Sharon Hembree Ken Hendrix & Helen Sirett Donna Price Henry Lori Hester Mark & Shelby Hirsch Stephen & Sallie Hodges Bob Horsch Charlie & Carol Hudson Joseph P. & Mary Ann Johnson The Johnson County Community Foundation Bob & Carol Jones Carleton Jones C. Robert Jones Olan & Sylvia Jones Joel & Nancy Justin Karl & Rhonda Kindig Wilma Lambert Mr. & Mrs. Witt Langstaff

SUPPORTING ROLE (continued) Sara & Klyne Lauderback Don & Suzanne Lay Pete & Linda LeMaster Mary Elizabeth Lindon Keith & Bonnie Liskey Amanda Leslie Livingston & Andrew Hampton Livingston Randy & Elizabeth Lowe Ryan & Meredith Mathesius Ann & Bruce Mathews Allison Mays Dr. & Mrs. Joseph H. & Beth P. McCoy Dr. & Mrs. Jason McKinney Lynn & Bob McKinney Beverly Meadows & John Lotz Bill & Peggy Mink Ms. Joan Mitchell Howard & Val Donna Mize Charles & Pat Monroe Ron & Anna Morgan Ron & Melissa Osborne Ray & Carol Parker Jim & Gail Patterson Carol & Truman Phillips Jim & Cara Saylor Polk Craig Preece Austin Puckett Charles & Heda Quillin Mr. James G. Rager & Mr. Hugh K. Parker Robyn Raines Dr. Michael D. Rowell Samir & Linda Saliba Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Saunders, Jr. Beth & Charlie Scott Mr. & Mrs. Donald Seitz Dr. & Mrs. Benjamin Sheftall William Smith & Tammy Armes Allen & Candy Snodgrass Dr. & Mrs. Lewis A. Songer Caroline Spires Mark Spires Douglas & Cathy Springer George & Madelyn Stainback Bruce A. Stein Mrs. Muneen Stenberg David & Stephanie Stinson Glenn & Helen Stratakes Joseph & Clara Straten Lynda Stuart Mr. David Sutton Joseph & Elizabeth Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Taylor Mr. Jay Tebeau Michael & Karrie Thomas Porter & Betty Thompson Dr. Michael Valenza Robert & Vicky Van De Vuurst

SUPPORTING ROLE (continued) Dr. & Mrs. Luke Van Dyke Simeon & Pauline Wallace Dr. & Mrs. Brent Welch Robert & Jane Whisnant Kathleen Wild Robert & Ann Wilson Frank Wood Todd & Angel Wood Janet Woolwine Dr. Anne P. Worrell UNDERSTUDY ($250–$499) Susan & Marshall Adesman Marc & Tammy Ammen Max Amoss & Lola Kambri Anonymous Jay, Leslie & Anna Apking Megan Atkinson Kenneth & Rita Bailey Brian & Brook Baker Charles & Anne Barrett Matthew & Kris Beasey Dan & Mary Begley James Bennett Jo & Roy Bennett Chip & Amber Bird Mrs. Patricia P. Blackwell Jeoff & DeeDee Bodenhorst David & Betsy Bonham Shirley Brand Tom & Jo Brock John & Marlene Buckles James & Debbie Burrows Foundation Stephen & Ann Cagle Mrs. Ronald D. Caldwell Barbara & Lynn Chenault Vincent & Mary Ann Cirigliano Louise R. Clark Charlie & Jean Condon Shannon & Amanda Corriher Patricia & Albert Creasy Brian Dawson Henry C. Dawson W.J. Dillon Matthew Dorn Tom Durica & Sue Jacob Mike & Joy Edmonds Abbey C. Elliott & Byron Hunt Mr. & Mrs. Edwin F. Gerace Richard & Kathy Gibian Martha F. Gibson Roger L. & Agnese S. Goin Linda Hagy Tom & Carolyn Hanlon Bill Hassinger, Jr. Sue Hawes Glen & Ada Ann Healey Gloria R. Hirsch

UNDERSTUDY (continued) Monica S. Hoel Curtis Hollins J. Kent Howard Carene P. Hunt Mark & Rhonda Hurt Travis * & Linda Keller Greg & Paige Kelly Zeta Louise King Gail & Marie Kiser Hugh C. Larkey Dr. Darlene Litton Susan & Peter Lodal Robert N. * & Mary M. Lominack Dianne Loomis & Ron Materna Earl & Barbara Lovelace Stephen & Cathy Lowe Brian & Tanya Maggard Dick & Bettye Mason Tricia Matthews Jeff & Miranda McCraw Ray & Rosemary McGregor Bill & Judy McGuire Mr. John McIntire & Mrs. Vivian McIntire Fillmore & Joan McPherson Rick & Lola McVey Terri Minatra Dr. & Mrs. Fredric Mishkin James P. & Mary Sue Morgan Shannon Morris Sharon T. Morris Doug & Cecilia Mullins Charles & Atha Nall Allison Neely-Woods Randy & Kristina Newberry Troy & Amanda Nichols Nancy Norwood Kevin & Sherry Pearson Nicholas & Wendy Piper Stephanie & George Piper Dr. Jason & Becky Pittman Harry & Janet Powell Dr. & Mrs. Robert Powell John & Therese Powers Tony & Lora Previtera Cindi Raebel Charles & Mary Beth Rainero Sally & Lanny Rainey Charles E. & Loretta Rambo Al, Laura, Jack, Sam & Henry Rhodes Neel Rich Mr. & Mrs. Fon Rogers, II Jim & Laura Rogers Thomas & Beth Rogers Michele K. Rose & Rod Huebner Danny & Erin Ruble Dennis Sander & Mary Jane Brown Mrs. Betsy W. Schrum David & Vickie Scyphers

UNDERSTUDY (continued) Neil C. & Joyce B. Smith Isabel Stanley Ed & Verle Sutphin Joseph & Jerilyn Tate Brent & Charma Tennant W. Challen & Barbara Walling Todd & Jennifer Watson Jason & Christine Webb James Weitzel Doug Wilson Tom Zemon PLAYER ($100–$249) Jack Aaron Charles & Sara Adams Gary & Winona Aday Nancy Adkins Kimberly Akers Joyce Alderman Dr. & Mrs. Kurtz Alderman Elizabeth Aldridge John & Barbara Allen Mary Sue Allen Stacey Amos & Shannon Helton Desaix Anderson Sam & DeLois Anderson Tommy Joe Anderson Tom Angland Corky & Kitty Angleman Anonymous Steve, Judy, Laci & Gabriel Arey Dr. & Mrs. Douglas Arnold Warren & Debbie Ashley David & Rennie Atkins Don Ault Ledford & Sally Austin Gary & Betty Bailey Dr. Eugene M. Bane Chip Barker & Dawn Kaylor Janice & Leo Barnett Michael & Barbara Barry Jane Baxter Carolyn & John Beck Regina Belcher Cameron Bell Mr. William Bell Bruce & Sally Bentley Barbara Bjerke Carol Black Diana B. Blackburn Doug Blackford Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Blair Thomas M. Blaylock Melissa Blevins Bobby & Lorena Bolling Amy Borden The Bova Family Jim & Katherine Bowie

PLAYER (continued) Stephen & Vanessa Bramble John & Virginia Brand Rosemary A. Brent Mr. & Mrs. H.S. Brill Bristol Tennessee High School Class of 1955 Fred & Laura Brown William Buck Mr. & Mrs. Richard Buddington, Jr. Sharon & Dick Buddington Allen & Johnda Burdette William C. Burriss, III & Elizabeth Burriss Ben & Marilyn Butler Scott, Susan & Anne Butler Julie & Phil Byers Tony & April Byrd Nancy Camicia Mrs. E. Malcolm Campbell William A. Campbell Sean & Ashley Campos Douglas & Anne Cannon Eliot & Chelsea Cannon Norma Cannon Evelyn & Harris Cantrell Bob & Susi Cassell Linda Childers & John Dickens Harold & Emily Childress Tom Childress Gordon & Rebecca Christian Bill & Kathy Cissna Dan & Jean Clark Miss Louise Clendenen George Clevenger Bill & Betty Cline Ms. Frances C. Cline Bill & Helen Coffey Dr. & Mrs. David C. Collins Mike Collins J.B. & Pat Combs Joyce E. Cornette Ken Costigan Joanna J. Cover Jim & Kay Cox Jack & Valerie Crawford Mr. & Mrs. Otis C. Crowther, Jr. Phil & Melanie Crye Howard & Ingrid Cullum David Danner Robert M. Darby Foundation Alison David Stephanie S. David Carol E. Davis Joe & Sandra Davison Mr. John Dellis Henry H. Dennis Gerald & Lorraine Descutner George & Betty DeVinney

PLAYER (continued) Wilson & Anne Dickerson Dr. & Mrs. Dan Dietrich Rim & Alyson Dillow Hope Dingus John & Linda DiYorio D. Michael Donathan Frank & Cathy Dorman Elizabeth Dotson Stephen & Gail Dula Thomas & Anne Dumper Janice Duncan Patte Earley Charles & Judith Echols Norman & Nancy Eiss Ms. Marguerite Elkins Win & Virginia Ervin Wm. W. Eskridge Hugh & Annette Ferguson Dean C. Finney Julianne Finney Barry & Nancy Firebaugh Sean Michael Flattery Richard C. Fleenor Scott & Joann Fleenor Darrell & Kathy Fleming Mrs. Nina G. Fleming Dr. Joseph & Margaret Foley James Folger Judith A. Foster Arthur M. Fowler Ms. Rosalie Fratto Jeremy & Laura Freeman Fred & Esther French Nick & Mary Friedman Charles & Lisa Fugate Barbara Furches Mr. & Mrs. Richard Gail Kathlyn Gaines Mr. & Mrs. Hunter H. Galloway, III Greg & Linda Gambrel Richard & Barbara Garren Henry & Marcia Gerhart Mr. & Mrs. Alex Gibson Mr. Carl C. Gillespie, Jr. Wendy Gilmer Steve & Megan Ginsberg Robert & Alice Glenn Alfredo & Susan Gonzalez Susie Gordon Mr. & Mrs. William Graybeal Fred & Ann Greear John & Carla Griffith Emily Grove Benjamin & Erin Hadary Anne & Morris Hadden Steven R. Hagood Tom & JoAnne Hairston

PLAYER (continued) Doris Hamed Greg Hammond Melinda Hamrick Frank & Cynthia Hanson Ms. Rebecca Harrington Jim Harris John & Harriett Harty Ed & Ellen Harvey Gloria M. Hauk Phyllis M. & Donald J. Haulsee Russ & Alice Hauver Robert & Joyce Haynie Reverend Edison & Mrs. Marjorie Heard Jan Hefner Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Hein Drew & Ashley Hembree James & Susan Henderson Dennis & Glenna Hensdill Johnny & Pauline Hensley David & Martha Herting Shirley Hill Erin Hinton & Margaret Julian Robb & Lee Anne Hitch John Hitchcock Nancy Hobbs Jim & Suzette Hodges Sally Hoover Mr. & Mrs. Henry L. Howard Ms. Marcie Hubert-Ledogar Ellen Bane Hull Ms. Lois Humphreys Rob & Vickie Hungate William & Charlotte Hunt Nancy Hunter Hannah Ingram & Matt Martin Curt & Marilyn Jackson Ken & Elizabeth Jackson Maurice & Nancy Jackson Nellie Jenkins Tammi Jewell Danie Johnson Fred & Judy Johnson Jim & Diana Johnson Kendall & Cindy Johnson Mary Ann Healey Johnson Peggy J. Johnson Sharon & Hugh Johnson William G. Johnson Dr. Anne Johnston Mr. & Mrs. J.B. Jones, Jr. Doug & Penny Kanney Neal & Mary Kearney Tom Keith Pam Kelley Michael & Lisa Kelly Hugh & Peggy Keogh Zacchaeus Kimbrell

PLAYER (continued) Jack & Lonette King Scott & Rita Kiscaden Walter & Corann Kitchen Norman & Margaret Klose Susan & Bernard Koesters Linda Kolk Mike & Susan Kopacka Keith & Melissa Kuhl Richard & Isabelle Ladd Thomas & Jeanne Ladson Paul & Shelley Lallande Seth & Sarah Land The Tere Land Family Patty L. Landrum Drs. James & Susan Lapis Stu & Bonny Larsen Frank & Jacqueline Leonard Justin Tyler Lewis & Carrie Smith James & Lee Ley Cara Little Clyde & Susan Long Carrie Louthen William Lovett, III & The Andover Group at UBS Daphne M. Lowry Susan Lowry Margaret & George Luedke Randy & Terry Lundberg Gladys Lynch Ms. Joanne A. Mackintosh Murdo & Gwyn MacLeod Tate & Abby Maddox Jack & Margaret Mahaffey John & Beth Mahaffey Holli Mahala Dan & Kate Mahoney Mr. Joseph Maiolo Michael & Caroline Malcolm Polly & Carl Mallory Anne Malone Ira & Joan Manross John & Diane S. Martin Joyce Martin Dan Drury Matthews Scott & Nicole Matney Mary Jane Mattern Ken & Betsy Matthews George McCall Karen McClanahan Michael McCool & Tracy Martin Mary McCord Ed & Katherine McDaniel Mary Wynne Richmond McDaniel Robert A. & Charlotte S. McDonald

PLAYER (continued) Billie Ray McElroy Gertrude McFarland Mr. & Mrs. Craig E. McLaughlin Greg McMillan & Dirk Moore Betty M. McMillin Greg & Gayle Meade Rob & Harriet Meinecke Sarah & Hughes Melton Phyllis R. & Lloyd M. Mikels, Jr. Brian & Marcy Miller Calvin & Jean Miller Ms. Maxie Miller Michael & Carole Ann Miller Wayne & Sharon Miller Sarah & Gene Mills Larry & Leanne Mitchell Gary & Beth Mix Maureen & Bill Moffet Marie, Laura & Catie Moore Randy & Imelda Moore Dr. & Mrs. Gerald P. Morie Ann K. Morison Whit & Jane Morison Sue Ann Morris James & Shirley Morrow Dyer & Adelaide Moss Dr. & Mrs. Ramon A. Motos Freddie & Marnie Mullins Tommy & Pam Murray Lauren Musick Dr. Ibrahim Nakhoul Dr. & Mrs. Shawn Nelson Edward & Sandra Nester Bob & Ruth Newsome Linda Noonkesser Peg Norris John & Dorothy Nowell Steve & Louise Nycum Captain & Mrs. J. Paul Ochenkowski Paul & Antonia Oliver Edgar Allan Ongtengco Israel & Emily O’Quinn Ronald & Patsy Osborne Karen L. Paar Ann Paisley Erin Parker James & Kathleen Parks Ellen & Bob Pate Brian K. Patton Marion & Maria Perez John & Betty Pettit Laurence & Sarah Philpot Stanley & Elizabeth Pierce Ted & Jacqui Pile Christopher Pionke Harold & Anne Poe

PLAYER (continued) Michael Poisson & Krista Guffey Travis & Marge Poole Lee & Helen Price Ted & Kathi Price Beverly Puerckhauer Jennifer Pynn Mr. & Mrs. Leno Rainero, Jr. Clifford & Phyllis Randall Eugene & Claire Rasor Sue & Ivey Redmon Benny Reed Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. Reed Jim & Rosemary Revoir Melvin & Norma Reynolds Natalie Riegel Mrs. Helen J. Rinker John & Peggy Roberts Peggy Rogers Ryan Roorda Cathy Rosario Ms. Mary Patricia Rose Susan Rosenbaum David & Jane Marum Roush Brian & Tinker Rovira Randy Ruble Ryan & Marci Russum Shannon & Nancy Sauls Linda Schuler Dan & Ellen Scott Paul & Janet Scott, Jr. Julia Schwab John & Lisa Seaborn Charles & Elizabeth Seaver Arthur Seidelman Charles V. Selby, Jr. Steve Sensenig Drs. Kenneth & Barbara Perry Sheldon Ronald & Kathleen Sherowsky Daniel & Monica Shew Raymond & Mary Jane Shingler Ms. Jane Shore David & Sherry Shreve Bette H. Sikes Chet & Katy Sikorski Paula Simmons Gray & Mary Simons Charles & Lescia Skeens Glen Skinner & Jan Zentmeyer Don & Jean Smith Dr. & Mrs. Jayson & Carin Smith Patricia Smith Faye Snidow Frank & Billie Spicuzza Michael & Sherrie Spiegler Rexene D. Spraker Lynn Stanko Nancy Stanulis John & Patsy Starnes

PLAYER (continued) Janet F. Stastny Leigh Anne Stephens Joseph M. Stern Mary & Jerry Stewart Tom & Joan Strother Hope Sullivan Jerry & Carol Sutton Fernanda Taylor Barbara Lee Thomas Cuba Thomas Richard & Sue Thomas Tom Thomas Bill & Tracy Thompson Dr. Phyllis Thompson & Mr. David Wood William Thompson Terry Tollefson Jane Toothman Mrs. Sara Torbett Carol Trammell Mark Trent Paul & Betty Tuell Gerald & Claudia Tustin Mickey E. & Doris Tyler Jeff & Glenda Van Cleef Leanne Vanmeter Jimmy & Ann Wallace Glen & June Ward David Watkins Jack & Kathy Watson Jennifer Watson Jim & Brenda Watt Bruce & Martha Weaver Isaac & Anne Webb Roy L. Wells, Jr. Mr. Douglas White Nancy & Russell White Winston & Sarah Whitmore David & Becky Willett Holly Williams Yardy & Barbara Williams Cinda Williamson Bobbie Wilson Bryston & Ella Winegar Neal H. * & Lois * Wirt Mr. & Mrs. Richard Witt Eugene Wolf Ms. Denise Wolfe Robert & Jacquelyn Wondergem Phyllis Woodfin Millie Woody Charlie & Emily Woolwine Rachel Porterfield Worrell James B. & Sarah Worth Todd Wren Bill & Lissa Wright John & Annie Wright David & Valerie Zochowski Joe & Elaine Zoeller

CURTAIN RAISER ($50–$99) Ginger & Dennis Ackerman Dr. Joe Adair Betty Adams Tom & Anita Adams Mark & Helen Alley John & Vivian Andres Anonymous Jim Armstrong Jim Arrington Cathryn Astin Ms. Kay Baker Joella Barbour Arnold & Robin Baron Julia Belcher Ray & Kathy Benfield Sarah & Tom Bishop Kristy Bissell Ms. Mary Lucy Bivins June K. Bjerke John E. & Joanne Bonestell Harry & Judy Booth Mary Bova Shirley Bovender Chiquitta S. Boyles John Bray John R. Briggs & Judith Townsend Eugene & Ettie D. Brockley Mavis H. Brown Ms. Norma Burgess Mr. & Mrs. Charles Caccavale Ginny Callaghan Doug & Jo Ann Canipe Christopher Carle Michael L. Carr Charlotte Caudill Lee E. & Cindy Cheatham Emma & Riley Clark Joan & Eugene Cliff The Ann Coggin Family Jerry & Melissa Cole Glen & Mary Ann Conrad Gene & Marty Copenhaver Tim & Kathy Cornett Steve Danner Kenneth Davis Reverends Parke & Margaret Deans Ulrich & Jessica Palmer Denig Ashby Dickerson Sarah Jean Elliott Naomi & Don Feagans Elizabeth Feely Dr. & Mrs. Robert G. Flick Lewis Foreman Peter Galloway Bernard Gelb Sally Gerhardt

CURTAIN RAISER (continued) Jean Gettys Linda M. Gillespie Perry & Judy Gorham Myron & Beverly Gottfried Ellen Graham Robin D. Graham Mike, Nikki & Hunter Grepiotis Wayne & Judy Guffey Ruth P. Guffey William A. & Dianna Haile Sandra Harlow Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Harris Patricia Harrison Joseph D. & Susan M. Hartgrove Jim Hawkins Jon & Mary Anne Holbrook Steven Hopp & Barbara Kingsolver Terry Horne Dr. & Mrs. Charles Huddleston Helen & Charles Hutchison Kathleen Hutson Michael & Patricia Hyer Tad & Kate Ingram Earnest L. & Phyllis Jackson Pamela Jamarik & Robert Wallace Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Jernigan Caroline L. Jones Glenn & Tonette Jones Julie & Heath Jones Mary-Margaret Justis Whitney Kaibel Jeffrey R. & Rosanne Kappa Steve & Terri King David Kingston A. Melissa Kiser Ms. Joyce Kite Mae Klaus Nick & Carolyn Koesters Linda Lacy Beatrice Locilento Don & Mary Ann Lovelace Julianne Maness Mr. & Mrs. Ernst Marburg Wanda & Gerald Mayberry Ken & Betty McCowan John & Barbara McCoy David McElroy Austin & Annie McGuire Craig & Tamera Metz Judith Mitchell Elisabeth D. Mohler Bill & Kathy Moore John Moore James W. Morefield Linda Morris Reverend William F. & Jennie Sue Murdock Dennis & Janet Nelson

CURTAIN RAISER (continued) Amy & John Nypaver Ginger Osborne & Family Carolyn Overbay Greg & Rita Owens Marie Parsons Dr. Marija Zarins Pascuzzi Rebecca Pepin David & Sharon Petke Edgar & Jacqueline Phillips Henry & Connie Phillips J.R. & Ardyce Plosser Melissa Plowman Judy Pomeroy Frank Blair Preston, III Glenn & Sonia Proudfoot David & Yvonne Raden Ms. Carolyn Rapp Tim & Tuesday Reynolds Jim & Pam Roethle Bill Rohr Edith Ruben Rosanne & David Rufenacht Ron Schoenhardt Vladimir Semenov Ruth Skelton Hannah & Steve Slagle Harry & Marion Sledge Gene & Jan Smith Jack T. Smith Rick & Gail Stacy Ron Stidham Anastacia Storrie Christine Sweeters Leslie P. Symington Teresa Tibol James Tokarski Cydeena Turner Lori Ward Bob & Laura Waters Kris Wharton Betty J. Williams Sharon Willis Patrick Withen Janice E. Woodard Gayle & Barbara Wright Jo Zimmerman *deceased

CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS Altria The Amgen Foundation Bank of America The Brinks Company IBM International Foundation Jewelers Mutual Insurance Norfolk Southern Foundation PepsiCo Foundation Pfizer Foundation Reynolds American Foundation IN HONOR/MEMORY In Memory of Jim Alexander Mrs. Lucy C. Alexander In Memory of Harrison C. Allen Elisabeth D. Mohler In Memory of Louise & Dewey Bailey Dr. Judith B. & Mr. Don C. Slagle In Honor of the Russell Bailey & Reid Bailey Families Al, Laura, Jack, Sam & Henry Rhodes In Honor of Aria & Ella Binkley Len & Karen Smith In Honor of Mary Lucy Bivins Cinda Williamson In Memory of “Fuzzy” Booth, faithful dog Harry & Judy Booth In Fond Memory of James E. Brodhead Sue Hawes In Memory of Dr. Paul F. Brookshire, Jr. Bruce Stein In Honor of Katy Brown & John Hardy Richard C. Fleenor In Honor of Tom Bush Ginny Callaghan In Honor of Anne Butler Scott & Susan Butler In Honor of Jo Ann & Doug Canipe Wayne & Judy Guffey

IN HONOR/MEMORY (continued) In Loving Memory of Virginia Cate Ernsberger Jan & Stan Ashley The Bova Family Bill & Kathy Cissna W.J. Dillon East Coast Trailer & Equipment Co., Inc. Forest Lawn West Funeral Home Peter Galloway Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Harris Louise Hord Henry & Flora Joy Neal & Mary Kearney William Lovett, III and The Andover Group at UBS Mary Anne Miller Jay Mullins Rosanne & David Rufenacht Baird & Sandy Smith Sue & Perry Tannenbaum David Watkins In Honor of Nic & Jenny Clemmer Dr. & Mrs. Dan Dietrich In Honor of Margaret K. Colley John M. Colley In Honor of Nancy Baker DeFriece Jane Toothman In Honor of the Cast & Crew of “Dial M for Murder” Stephen & Jody Harnsberger and family In Honor of Otey Dudley The Girls at E. Dillon & Company In Memory of Gene Eisenhauer Gayle & Barbara Wright In Memory of Shelley Goldsmith Anonymous In Honor of Frank Goodpasture, Jr.’s Birthday Amanda Aldridge & Richard Rose In Memory of Reverend C. Morton Hanna Bette H. Sikes In Honor of Stephen Harnsberger, Sr. Erin Hinton & Margaret Julian In Honor of Nancy Kavanaugh Ms. Carolyn Rapp In Memory of Chas J. Lowry, Sr. Daphne M. Lowry

IN HONOR/MEMORY (continued)

IN HONOR/MEMORY (continued)

In Honor of John & Becky Matney George McCall

In Memory of Leo W. Poisson Amanda Aldridge & Richard Rose Doug & Jo Ann Canipe Nancy Baker DeFriece Katherine O. Foreman Ruth P. Guffey Wayne & Judy Guffey Henry & Flora Joy Gary & Susan Kimbrell Justin Tyler Lewis Mitch & Alice Link Sue Ann Morris Michael Poisson & Krista Guffey J.P. Pollard Baird & Sandy Smith David & Tena Wallace Gwen Wilson

In Honor of Tricia Matthews Dan Drury Matthews In Honor of Tricia Matthews for her roles in “The Blonde, the Brunette, & the Vengeful Redhead” Stephen & Jody Harnsberger and family In Honor of Kevin McCoy & Amy McDonnell James L. & Linda McCoy In Memory of Merle Leroy McVey Abbey C. Elliott & Byron Hunt Hannah Ingram & Matt Martin Henry & Flora Joy Justin Tyler Lewis & Carrie Smith Mitch & Alice Link Tricia Matthews Nicholas & Wendy Piper Holly Williams

In Memory of Valda Wininger Reed Benny Reed In Honor of Richard Rose Earnest & Mary Ann Deavenport

In Honor of Mary Jane Miller Frank Blair Preston, III

In Memory of Jeffrey Gray Seymour Gene & Libby Seymour

In Loving Memory of Don Osborne Ginger Osborne & Family In Memory of Owen & Ruth Phillips Gary & Winona Aday

In Honor of Elijah, Hudson & Lucy Katherine Smith Joe Smith

In Loving Memory of Mr. Robert Porterfield Elizabeth Wilson

In Memory of J.T. Stone The Ann Coggin Family In Memory of Nancy B. Taylor Amanda Aldridge & Richard Rose Nancy Baker DeFriece Katherine O. Foreman Henry & Flora Joy Mitch & Alice Link Baird & Sandy Smith Gwen Wilson In Honor of Holly Williams Gladys Lynch In Memory of Juanita Yates Henry & Flora JoyKeith Robinson

Special Thanks • Pam Breeding – RDH, Susie Hess –Dental Assistant and Daryl Wilson, DDS, of Mt. Rogers Regional Health District for providing dental care • Food City Floral Boutique for providing a bouquet of flowers for each weekend for special events

Green Room Society Members The Green Room Society is a group whose mission is to “Support Barter Theatre and have fun doing it!”

Kimberly Akers Marc & Tammy Ammen Stacey Amos & Shannon Helton Anonymous Lisa & Kevin Armstrong Beckie & Paul Armstrong Brian & Brook Baker Chip Barker & Dawn Kaylor Matthew & Kris Beasey Regina D. Belcher Cameron Bell Jeoff & DeeDee Bodenhorst Betsy Boyd William C. Burriss, III & Elizabeth Burriss Tony & April Byrd Darian & Meg Collins David & Schery Collins I.B. Dent Rim & Alyson Dillow Drs. John & Jana Dreyzehner Otey & Mary Dudley Pierce Elliott Mark & Jen Eschle

Hugh & Annette Ferguson Julianne Finney Dr. Joseph & Margaret Foley Celeste Gaia & Wade Smith Greg & Linda Gambrel Dr. Matthew S. Garrett Mr. & Mrs. Alex Gibson Marvin & Marcia Gilliam Bob & Stella Gilmer Steve & Anita Givens Benjamin & Erin Hadary Drew & Ashley Hembree Monica S. Hoel Mike & Lori Hubert Curt & Marilyn Jackson Kendall & Cindy Johnson Dr. Anne Johnston Michael & Lisa Kelly Gary & Susan Kimbrell Scott & Rita Kiscaden Kyle P. Macione John & Beth Mahaffey

Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Mathesius Scott & Nicole Matney Karen McClanahan Michael McCool & Tracy Martin Jeff & Miranda McCraw Mr. & Mrs. Craig E. McLaughlin Greg McMillan & Dirk Moore Casey & Kendra McReynolds Greg & Gayle Meade Sarah & Hughes Melton Larry & Marilyn Miller Michael & Carole Ann Miller Gary & Beth Mix Bill & Maureen Moffet Whit & Jane Morison Allison Neely-Woods Troy & Amanda Nichols Chris & Kristen O’Quinn Israel & Emily O’Quinn Ted & Jacqui Pile Dr. Jason & Becky Pittman John & Therese Powers

Ted & Kathi Price Mike & Debbie Quillen Charles & Mary Beth Rainero Robyn Raines & Marc Maiorana Danny & Erin Ruble Randy Ruble David & Vickie Scyphers Daniel & Monica Shew Chet & Katy Sikorski Charles & Lescia Skeens Baird & Sandy Smith Michael & Sherrie Spiegler Doug & Cathy Springer Robby & Jeannie Stallard Joseph & Elizabeth Taylor Cuba Thomas Mark Trent Tena & David Wallace Chris & Elizabeth Walters Kathleen Wild Charlie & Emily Woolwine David & Valerie Zochowski

To join The Green Room Society, call 276.619.3394 In-Kind Donations Jack Aaron Nancy Adkins Rebecca Adkins Amanda Aldridge & Richard Rose Tammy Allison Anonymous Babycakes Cupcakery & Unique Eats Bone Fire Smokehouse Mabel Bowman Gina & Joyce Brauer Kay Bunn John Burrows Peggy Castle Margaret Cathcart Mr. I. B. Dent Janet Derting Mary Donnan Wayne Duncan Gary Eide

Annette Ferguson Blue Gotham Jean Greenig Frances Hankins Marie & C.W. Harris Suzanne Harris-Sayers Nancy Harte Jerry Haynes Heartwood: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway Jane B. Holliday Carolyn Jones & Associates Katbird’s Wine & Gourmet Gary & Susan Kimbrell Corann Kitchen K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. The Martha Hotel & Spa

Howard & Heidi McElroy Michael’s Pharmacy Mary Jane Miller & Along Came Mary Interior Designs Marilyn Newman Rubinette Niemann Deanna Opp Charles Owens Greg & Rita Owens Erin Parker Eugenia Phillips Pat Phillips Janet Powell Cynthia Rees Rain Restaurant Belle Risch Keith Robinson Kay Rodgers

Lu Ann Rolen Patricia Searing Doris Sheffield William Shumaker Frank & Carol Sims Rebecca Smith Sandy Smith The Town of Abingdon and Public Works Department VCI Real Estate Services Beverly Viers Donna J. Walker Musser Warren Mia Wessels Susan Westfall Wolf Hills Brewing Company Virginia T. Wooten Stephen Wormley

Although space limitations allow us to list only contributors of $50.00 or more, we gratefully acknowledge the gifts of all our donors. We apologize if your name was inadvertently omitted or incorrectly designated. Please advise the Advancement Office by calling (276)619-3315.