關於藝術家/合奏

Barter Players 公司一直在創建青年觀眾劇場（TYA）節目三十多年來，在巡演中和藝術家在 Barter Theatre（Barter Theatre）表演，這是全國歷史最長的表演劇院之一。The Barter Players 公司由來自全國各地的年輕專業藝術家組成，熱情利用戲劇作為教育和社會影響力的工具，通過出色的表演，令人難以置信的故事故事和永恆的主題創造表演和體驗來說明年輕人的想像力。

由於 Barter 致力於利用劇院作為教育的工具，因此弗吉尼亞州的學習標準直接與每個戲劇相關聯，並列在免費的伴侶學習指南中，並在 bartertheatre.com 上提供其他有用的材料。免費演員對講會和互動機會，讓學生可以與演員互動並了解更多關於戲劇藝術的更多信息，而在春季巡迴演出期間，學生和老師即可在表演後立即為學生和教師提供表演工作坊。工作坊會根據學生的年齡調整，並提供演員使用相同的戲劇工具和練習實踐學習。

音樂會/表演說明

Holiday 2026 – Frosty
From November through December 2026, the Barter Players will present the original musical Frosty, a family-friendly show written by Barter’s resident playwright, Catherine Bush, with music by Dax Dupuy. The play has been a year-over-year success at venues of all sizes, leaving a lasting impression on students and their families alike. Inspired by the classic tale, Frosty follows a young orphan named Billy who discovers magic in a stolen hat when he places it on a snowman’s head and that snowman comes to life. The two embark on a thrilling journey through New York City at Christmastime as they attempt to find Billy’s real family and discover a truer meaning of Christmas.
Company Size: 7 (6 Actors and 1 Stage Manager)

Holiday 2026 – I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas
From November through December 2026, The Barter Players will present the Barter original musical I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas. This heartwarming musical adventure centers on Lois Jean, a zookeeper’s daughter, and Bella, a beloved hippopotamus at the Ypsilanti Zoo. Hippo is full of memorable characters, catchy songs, and an uplifting message. The world premiere 2025 tour was a hit with its audiences, with over 16,000 patrons of all ages seeing the play across the nation.
Company Size: 7 (6 Actors and 1 Stage Manager)

Spring 2027 – Peter Pan
From January through March 2027, audiences will fly with The Barter Players to Neverland in a thrilling adaptation of Peter Pan. Featuring all the characters you know and love, this fresh adaptation is brought to life with six quick-changing actors and will be presented at performance venues of all sizes. Filled with Lost Boys, pirates, and a man-eating crocodile, this an adventure you will never forget!
Company Size: 7 (6 Actors and 1 Stage Manager)

技術要求

最小/因演出場地而異

教育計劃

The Barter Players on Tour offer production-specific study guides aligned to VA SOLs that can be used in public, private, and home school settings. The Players on Tour also meet with young audiences pre and post-show through meet and greets and actor talkbacks. This allows young audience members to meet the cast as friends before they meet them as artists, then come back together in community and discuss the show, leading to more lasting and meaningful connections.