Name: The Barter Players "The Ugly Duckling"
Start: 2025-02-22T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Lyric Theater St. Paul Virginia

Barter Theatre’s popular touring company, The Barter Players, are back with an adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s beloved story, “The Ugly Duckling.” The Barter Players will give two performances of “The Ugly Duckling” on Saturday, Feb. 22nd, 1 p.m. at Lee Theatre in Pennington Gap, and 7 p.m. at Lyric Theater in St. Paul. Children and students are free to attend both performances. Adult tickets are $15 at the door. For more information and to make reservations visit proartva.org.
It’s hard being different. When a strange egg shows up in Mama Duck’s nest and hatches, a very ugly duckling is born. After many failed attempts to fit in, the ugly duckling sets out on a journey to find his true place in the world. He soon realizes that he must learn to love himself before he can discover who he really is. “The Ugly Duckling” is based on the tale by Hans Christian Anderson and was adapted for the stage by Catherine Gray.
The Barter Players are a group of professional artists who perform world-class theatre for young people. They believe in theatre 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 theatre so close you can reach out and touch it.
You can still get tickets to the 48th Pro-Art season! Offering an impressive selection of theater, jazz, and some truly unique performances by storytellers, puppeteers, and even an aerial circus—there’s something for everyone this season and a lot of additional opportunities to be adventurous and try something new. At less than $2 per show, Pro-Art’s $40 season ticket ($35 for seniors) represents some of the strongest and most accessible arts programming in the country, with children and students admitted free to all performances. Season tickets are valid for all performances through May 2025 and can be purchased online, in person at any show, or by calling (276) 376-4520. Explore the season and make reservations to attend at proartva.org.
Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, therefore individuals with accessibility needs or general questions are encouraged to call (276) 376-4520 or email [email protected]. For evolving conditions related to weather cancellations, or similar unforeseen circumstances, patrons are encouraged to check proartva.org for 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.