"How fortunate our Southwest Virginia area is serving as the home of Barter Theatre-State Theatre of Virginia-right here in historic Abingdon. Barb and I, and all our folks at JA Street consider it an honor to be part of this theatre helping with the construction at the Moonlite Drive In Theatre.

No matter how many times you attend our beloved BARTER, you will be in for an inspirational evening of entertaining…don’t limit yourself to one show…be a season ticket holder, and you will have an entire season of enjoyable fun.

The BARTER first opened its doors in a time of a national crisis, as the Great Depression gripped America in 1933. It is ironic that our country finds itself once again in a similar situation…We survived and prospered then…and with your participation…The BARTER will offer entertainment once again."