Barter is a resident company of passionate professional artists and leaders dedicated to serving and enriching our region by creating live theatre in repertory; by providing a nurturing environment for all involved; by embracing and celebrating Appalachia; by being stewards of the legacy of Barter Theatre; by using theatre as a vehicle for education; and by providing audiences, both youth, and adult, with an extraordinary and enlightening experience each and every time they engage with us. Barter Theatre, located in Abingdon, Virginia, opened on June 10, 1933, making it the nation’s longest-...

Evergreen Theatre Collective is a new, online-based, theatre collective, striving to keep artists active and supported during this time of darkness in theatres everywhere. We provide performance, technical, and educational opportunities to professionals and new-comers alike. ​ We strive to ensure that everyone has the chance to be involved in the life-changing theatre experience. ​ Evergreen Theatre Collective celebrates the necessity of the performing arts in a diverse community of theatre artists.

Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre is a professional theatre company in residence at the historic Owen Theatre on the campus of Mars Hill University. Since its founding in 1975, SART has produced scores of plays, musicals, and original works, many portraying the rich culture and heritage of Southern Appalachia.

Attic Salt is a not-for-profit company that produces theater for adult and family audiences and implements long-term residencies in schools. Whether creating original works, producing the works of others, or creating curriculum, our focus is always on building up from a solid foundation of especially strong writing. Additionally, in our work with children, our goal is always to remind kids that creativity begins with yourself and theater is something that you can do at home.

The mission of Montford Park Players is to serve as North Carolina’s longest running Shakespeare theatre company, primarily dedicated to performing the works of Shakespeare, and dedicated to providing exceptional dramatic entertainment for the enrichment, education, and enjoyment of our audiences.

Hendersonville is a magnet for creative people — entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, and theatergoers from around the world who call the city and surrounding county home. These people and their neighbors are exactly who Hendersonville Community Theatre wants to attract with its new programming, both this season and into the future. The all-volunteer theater, known as Hendersonville Little Theatre for more than 50 years, has a new name and a new mission. “Little” has been swapped with “Community” — an apt description of the many people the theater wants to bring into its fold. From embracing...

Hendersonville is a magnet for creative people — entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, and theatergoers from around the world who call the city and surrounding county home. These people and their neighbors are exactly who Hendersonville Community Theatre wants to attract with its new programming, both this season and into the future. The all-volunteer theater, known as Hendersonville Little Theatre for more than 50 years, has a new name and a new mission. “Little” has been swapped with “Community” — an apt description of the many people the theater wants to bring into its fold. From embracing...

Flat Rock Playhouse is a professional equity theatre with two locations, one in Flat Rock and the other in Hendersonville.

Est. 1979. NCBRC is committed to exposing diverse audiences to Black classics, the development and production of new works, improving artistic quality, and sustaining Black theatre internationally. NCBRC was founded as a vehicle from which theatre professionals can earn a living through their craft. NCBRC also produces the National Black Theatre Festival.

Davidson Community Players' vision is to be the region's premiere community theater; expanding its performance season to include both year-round adult theatre productions and on-going children's programming, including workshops and performances, as part of our youth division, The Connie Company.

Performing arts theater in Fayetteville, West Virginia.

Our mission is to entertain, engage, and enrich our community by offering diverse opportunities to create and experience the value and impact of live theatre. We are committed to making theatre that engages, inspires and unifies communities. Each year, hundreds of volunteers get involved as actors, crew members, and ushers, while thousands participate as audience members. We encourage individuals of all ages and experience to be a part of our productions and learn from our professional directors, designers, and staff. The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem is the oldest performing arts...