-- This performance is free to student groups but advanced registration is required --
The beloved holiday song “Frosty the Snowman” has inspired a brand
new story by Catherine Bush that includes original music by Mandy
Williams and produced by The Barter Players, from Barter Theatre in
Abingdon, VA—one of the longest running theatre’s in the country!
A young orphan named Billy discovers magic in a stolen hat. When
he places the hat on a snowman’s head, the snowman comes to life!
But can Frosty the Snowman help Billy find his real family in time for
Christmas? Join Billy and Frosty as they embark on a New York City
adventure filled with thrills and chills, and the discovery that the real
magic of the holidays is love. The show is filled with songs and
dances that you’ll remember long after you leave the theatre!
The Barter Players are a special company of young professional
actors performing classic theatre for kids of all ages. The company
tours from Barter Theatre, one of the longest running professional
theatres in the nation. Robert Porterfield founded Barter Theatre, the
State Theatre of Virginia and the home theatre of The Barter Players,
in 1933. The visionary make an extraordinary offer to Depression-era
actors and audiences: barter produce and livestock to gain admission
to see a play. The concept of exchanging "ham for Hamlet" was an
overnight success. Today, Barter runs in full rotating rep year round
with a company of true resident actors who perform in more than 30
productions annually for an audience of over 150,000 people.
