Kennedy Family Theatre, Barton College

10/30/2024

What is all the Buzz about?
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Barton College
Nov 7-9 at 7:30pm and Nov 10 at 3pm. The Kennedy Family Theatre will come to life with song and dance. A marvelous cast of talented students & community Guest Artists will charm you with Q-U-I-R-K-Y cleverness featuring William Finn's music and lyrics. Seating is limited. Make your reservations now: barton.edu/theatre
Join us. You're already a winner!

04/19/2024

Check out the awesome pieces that will be presented during Student Produced Works! Our talented student writers, directors, performers, designers, and crew can’t wait to unveil their passion projects.

04/18/2024

Friday night! Students from across campus have worked hard to bring you riveting short plays, moving poetry, and enthralling musical numbers. You really don’t want to miss this one!

03/25/2024

We are so very proud of The Great American Trailer Park Musical production that just closed this weekend in the Kennedy Family Theatre, Barton College. Chris Hodges (Duke), Jordan Peartree (Bertie), Zachary Rayburn (Norbert), Monica Shaver (Jeannie), Alyssa Krasovich (Pickles), Cindy Jones (Lin), Brianna Nicole Tenhet (Bertie u/s), Linda Barrera-Gil (Pippi). These extremely talented students and Guest Artists brought Armadillo Acres to life in a fun, animated, silly, hysterical and heartfelt manner. Thank you to all departments, Dorothy Austin-Harrell (costumes and props design), Michael Dornemann (set/lighting design/technical director), Justin Collis (music director/percussion), Kayla Cephus (sound design), Janie Tyndall Bocanegra (ATD/SM), Drew Hackney (sound), Angela Davis (Keyboard), JD Waid (guitar), Josh Campbell (bass), Xavier McCreary Spot op) Tamaira Hawkins (ASM), Allison Levinjoki (lightboard op/wardrobe asst) Julianna Carabetta (box office) Amy Hawke (asst choreographer). Kathy Daughety and the PR team, Keith Tew for production photos. I am ever-grateful to all for your collaboration. If you missed the show make sure you get tickets for next season. Become a sponsor and we'll see you in the Thee-yater!

03/21/2024

The Great American Trailer Park Musical opens tonight at 7:30! Come join the residents of the Armadillo Acres mobile home community for a hilarious evening of agoraphobia, infidelity, bad perms, and trashy jokes. See y’all there!

03/14/2024

Just one week until we transport you to Armadillo Acres Trailer Park! Grab your favorite trucker hat, pull up a lawn chair, and come join the fun!

03/03/2024

What are you doing for Spring Break? Take a trip to Starke, Florida and meet the zany characters in the Armadillo Acres trailer park. This irreverent musical is a part SNL, Jerry Springer and your favorite soap opera with great music and witty lyrics. This talented cast is on stage in the Kennedy Family Theatre for one weekend only. Make your reservations now www.barton.edu/theatre
Limited seating & we don’t repeat gossip (so listen up the first time) Watch y’all-out storm’s a brewin’!

01/05/2024

Theatre at Barton is producing The Great American Trailer Park musical March 21-24.
Seeking Music Director and Stage Manager, please contact [email protected] for more information
Auditions 1/18 5:30
Kennedy Family Theatre
32 bars Contemporary Broadway,
Gospel, Country-feel, Pop

12/05/2023

Holiday spirit at the Kennedy Family Theatre Dec 6 7:30pm
Reservations required:
www.barton.edu/theatre

Barton College Holiday Cabaret - A marvelous holiday tradition at Barton College, this variety show will celebrate the season with the favorite sounds of Christmas. The production will include Dickens’ carolers, stories, poems, and favorite songs by local performers and musicians. Theatre at Barton is thrilled to welcome back the 18-piece Moonlight Swing Band with their big band sound, and other featured guest artists. It will be a great evening of peace, goodwill, and fun holiday entertainment for the entire family.

With limited seating capacity, advance reservations are required at www.barton.edu/theatre

$15 adults, $8 child, senior (60+), and military

$10 Barton Faculty/Staff Barton students – free admission with I.D. and advance reservation.

For additional information, email [email protected] or call 252-399-6492.

11/24/2023

Join us for an enchanting night of holiday magic! 🎭✨ Theatre at Barton presents a "Holiday Cabaret" on December 6th at 7:30 PM at the Kennedy Family Theatre. Experience the joyous sounds of the season with Dickens' carolers, heartwarming stories, and captivating performances by local favorites including the Moonlight Swing Band, Chris Hagan, and a surprise guest artist! 🎶🌲

Reserve your seat now for an unforgettable evening of peace, goodwill, and festive entertainment suitable for the whole family at https://www.barton.edu/theatre/tickets.

11/11/2023

Romance! Intrigue! Witty banter! Come see the captivating flirtations of Lady Susan. Only two more performances left! www.Barton.edu/theatre

11/10/2023

Make your reservations this weekend only! Nov 10-11 7:30
Nov 12 at 3pm. It’s scandalous!
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