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Lincoln Theatre to Host Barter Performances

Marion, VA – This spring, theatregoers can experience the quality of Barter Theatre performances in Southwest Virginia’s Finest Showplace: The Lincoln Theatre in Downtown Marion.  Touring productions of Lying in State and A Wrinkle In Time will be featured as part of The Lincoln’s lineup of events for the spring season.  “We are pleased to continue building a strong relationship with Barter,” stated Lincoln Executive Director Kristin Untiedt-Barnett.  “They always bring top notch production quality out on tour and we love having their energy in our community.”

Barter has just opened their 2016 season with Lying in State on Stage II.  The play was produced several seasons ago and has been brought back out for election year laughs.  Lying in State is a riotous comedy by David C. Hyer that brings with it a host of zany characters, a dead senator and even a big purple squirrel named Mel. The late senator has died in a ridiculous gun accident, transforming him into an overnight national hero. The local party leaders are clamoring for someone to fill his senate seat. His ex-wife is looking for a bugler to play for his funeral. Meanwhile, everyone else, including Bunny the stripper, is scrambling for love, votes and just the right casket. But in this madcap comedy about love and politics, everything may not be as it seems.  Lying in State will be performed at The Lincoln Theatre on Saturday, March 12 at 7:30pm.  Reserved seating tickets are $15 each.

The Lincoln is also hosting Barter Players for several performances in Spring 2016.  The Players will perform special day performances for students from Smyth County schools in February and March.  They will wrap up their performances with a public performance of A Wrinkle in Time based on the novel by Madeleine L'Engle.  The story follows Meg Murray, who just wants to be normal. She’s smart, but has difficulty learning from her teachers. Her best friend is her father, but he disappeared over two years ago. Her five-year-old little brother is brilliant, but people make fun of him. She feels so different. But what is “normal”? None of us are the same; we all experience life differently. We have tempers, anxiety, and trouble solving that math problem. We cry, dance around, and laugh until it hurts. We learn from each other, disagree with each other, and love each other. If we weren’t all different, the world would be really boring. Meg learns that what makes her “different” saves her father and the world. Her “differences” make her great.  The Lincoln will host a public performance of A Wrinkle In Time on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:00pm.  Reserved seating tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students.

All Barter Theatre and Barter Players performances at The Lincoln are being presented with Touring Assistance from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.  This special funding program allows The Lincoln Theatre to present high quality performances while offering affordable ticket prices.  Tickets for these and other events at The Lincoln may be purchased by visiting the theatre’s website, www.thelincoln.org,  or by contacting the Box Office at 276-783-6092 or 117 E. Main St. in Marion.

The Lincoln Theatre is a non-profit arts organization and receives programming support from Virginia Commission for the Arts and National Endowment for the Arts, the Town of Marion, the Williams-Berry Charitable Foundation, Smyth County Community Hospital, and members of our community.

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