A! Magazine for the Arts

Barter Theatre announces success

July 18, 2023

Barter Theatre announces thesuccess of the "AT&T Make me a Match" campaign, which has generated $10,000in donations withina single week.The generous contributions have propelled the campaign's total fundraising to an impressive $20,000.

Thanks to the generosity of AT&T, any contribution that is made byAug. 3will be matched 1 to 1 up to a total of $31,000. A gift to the match support Barter’s Annual Fund for Artistic Excellence and help the theater create productions that bring people to this region now and in the future.

AT&T President – VA, MD, DE and DC. External & Legislative Affairs - Vince Apruzzesesaid, “The Barter Theatre is a center of arts and culture in Southwest Virginia. Again this year, our support will enable the theater to provide entertaining and educational programming for people of all ages from across the region - and even from across the Commonwealth.”

Katy Brown, artistic director of Barter Theatre, expressed her gratitude, saying, "We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has contributed thus far to the 'AT&T Make me a Match' campaign. The overwhelming response we've received is a testament to the importance of the arts in our community and the generosity of the people who believe in the transformative power of theater. These funds will help us continue our mission of bringing joy, inspiration, and artistic excellence to audiences far and wide."

For ways you can give, visitbartertheatre.com/support.

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