November 30, 2024 @ Various Venues
Pennington Gap, VA–Join Pro-Art’s annual Thanksgiving-weekend tradition with your loved ones small and tall. Barter Theatre’s popular touring company,The Barter Players, are back with family favorite,“Frosty.” Step into a world of enchantment as the renowned theater troupe breathes new life into this timeless classic. The Barter Players will give two performances of “Frosty” on Saturday, Nov. 30th, 1 p.m. at Lee Theatre in Pennington Gap, and 7 p.m. at Jettie Baker Center in Clintwood. Children and students are free to attend both performances. Adult tickets are $15 at the door. For more information and to make reservations visitproartva.org.
In this musical adventure by Catherine Bush and Dax Dupuy, a young orphan named Billy discovers magic in a stolen hat, when he places the hat on a snowman’s head, that snowman comes to life! But can Frosty help Billy find his real family in time for Christmas? Join Billy and Frosty on a thrilling quest through New York City as they discover that the real magic of the season is love.
The Barter Players are a group of professional artists who perform world-class theater for young people. They believe in theater that awakens the imaginations of the most exciting, most participatory audience in the world: kids. Barter Player performances focus on what brings out bravery in all of us, and shows never talk down to the audience. Because of their fierce theatricality, no-holds-barred acting, and faithfulness to the best stories ever written, they have a following among both children and adults alike. The child in all of us deserves wild adventure, incredible story, and the excitement of live theater so close you can reach out and touch it.
Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, therefore individuals with accessibility needs or general questions are encouraged to call (276) 376-4520 or emailpro-art@uvawise.edu. For evolving conditions related to weather cancelations, or similar unforeseen circumstances, patrons are encouraged to checkproartva.orgfor up-to-date information.
Pro-Art is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Mountain Empire Community College, the Columbus Phipps Foundation, and the Lee County Community Foundation.
Category: Theatre