The Barter Theatre is the longest-running professional theatre in the entire United States. It was officially opened on June 10th, 1933, right when the nation was in the middle of the Great Depression. A lot of theaters began closing their doors and actors found themselves out of work when people realized they could no longer afford visiting the theater. The concept of the Barter Theatre was to solve that problem by allowing patrons to pay for their theater tickets with food goods; this would keep actors in work while giving people the chance to have a good laugh. The interesting concept was a booming success and visitors today can see professional productions throughout the year.

Address: 127 W Main St, Abingdon, VA 24210, Phone: 276-628-3991

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