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We Put the Performance in Performance Arts

Sep 18, 2017

Rehearse, Perform, Design Sets, Costumes, Props. Repeat! When it comes to performance arts, there are several layers to how and when that performance takes place and is brought to fruition. Luckily, our Barnies and their … Read More

What is Backstage Xperience?

Sep 8, 2017

What is Backstage Xperience? Quite simply, the Backstage Xperience is like nothing else, providing youth with a free educational opportunity to learn more about theatre and the work that goes into each of our productions. … Read More

Meet Brendan & Penelope Ragotzy, Second Generation Barn Theatre Owners

Aug 31, 2017

The Barn Theatre is currently in its second generation of Ragotzy ownership, and unbeknownst to some of you, you actually see the two who run the place on a regular basis! Brendan, producer and director, … Read More

Barn Theatre School Announces Newest Equity Member

Aug 13, 2017

Jonnie Carpathios is the latest Apprentice Actor to earn his Equity Membership through the Barn Theatre in Augusta We are thrilled to announce that returning Apprentice, Jonnie Carpathios, is the Barn’s newest Actors’ Equity Association … Read More

Theatre Company? No, We’re a Theatre Family!

Aug 10, 2017

Here at the Barn, we really and truly grow to be an inseparable group of artists, performers, cast, and crew. Our love for theatre and everything that goes into it gives us an incredible connection … Read More

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The Top 8 Reasons to Visit the Barn Theatre This Summer

Jul 13, 2017

Here at the Barn Theatre, we’re dedicated to providing a top-of-the-line experience to locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re down the street or just stopping through, there’s nothing like a Barn production!! Here are the … Read More

Barn Actors & Staff Nominated for 15 Wilde Awards

Jul 12, 2017

On July 12, 2017 EncoreMichigan.com announced the 2017 Wilde Award Nominees. We are so excited to share that the Barn Theatre was the TOP nominated theatre & our 2016 performance of The Little Mermaid was … Read More

Just What is A Professional Equity Theatre?

Jul 7, 2017

  Equity, or an equity theatre, is short for the Actors’ Equity Association, or a labor union that represents professional actors and stage managers. So, an Equity theatre, and ours specifically, employs accomplished professional actors … Read More

Learn more about Lance Barber, Barnie & Now Sheldon’s Dad

Jun 16, 2017

Battle Creek native, and famous Barnie, Lance Barber, just landed a major role in the Big Bang Theory prequel, Young Sheldon! Lance was a member of the Drama Club at the nearby Pennfield High School, … Read More

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