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?Rick McVey has been a full-time member of Barter Theatre’s Resident Acting Company since 2005. Some of his favorite roles at Barter include Javert in Les Miserables, Robert E. Lee in The Road to Appomattox, Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life, Harold in The Full Monty, The Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz, Victor Fleming in Don’t Cry for Me, Margaret Mitchell and Kris Kringle in Miracle on 34th Street .

To date Rick has appeared in over 60 productions on Barter’s stages. He also appeared as the Boss in Barter’s 2009 national touring production of John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men.

Besides working as an actor at Barter, Rick has also had the honor of directing the Barter Players’ productions of Just So Stories, The Ugly Duckling, Santa Claus is Coming to Town and The Scarlet Letter. He also wrote and directed the award-winning feature film FREEDOM. His play for young audiences, The Learning Box, has the distinction of being the first play ever endorsed by the Virginia Education Association.

Rick is a graduate of East Tennessee State University and in 2010 was inducted into the ETSU Department of Communications Alumni Hall of Fame.

In addition to his work in theater, Rick spent many years of his career in broadcasting both as on-air talent and as a production manager in both radio and television. During those years Rick was also performing in and directing scores of shows at Theatre Bristol, where he also served for a time as Producing Director. He was also the producing director of the Don’t Touch That Dial! radio theater company for six years.

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WAIT UNTIL DARK Opens At Barter Theatre


Barter Theatre's giving every spooky season fanatic exactly what they want in a?oeWait Until Dark.a?? a?oeWait Until Darka?? is now playing at Gilliam Stage at Barter Theatre, starring Barter favorites like Kim Morgan Dean, Rick McVey and more! This edge-of-your-seat thriller is the perfect night out for a genuine laugh and a good chill!

The Barter Theatre Presents CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES


Church Basement Ladies is a brilliant musical comedy about the women who are the backbone of the church, women you might recognize from your own congregation. Playing at Barter Stage II, May 12 - August 25. Starring Barter favorites like Tricia Matthews, Rick McVey, Paris Bradstreet and more!

Barter Theatre Dives Into Comedy with MADAME BUTTERMILK


One of the most beloved musicals at Barter Theatre is coming to Gilliam Stage April 5 - May 11, 2019. "Madame Buttermilk" may be the funniest and wittiest show ever done by Barter Theatre.

Barter Theatre Presents IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT


Barter Theatre presents "In the Heat of the Night" beginning April 7 through May 12. This thrilling murder mystery is based on John Ball's award-winning novel that inspired an Oscar-winning film, which resulted in the Emmy-winning television series.

Take a Trip to Barter for LEAVING IOWA


"Leaving Iowa," which has been performed in front of sold out theatres all over the country and in Canada for years, is finally coming to Barter Stage II June 10.

Supernatural Effects Abound in Barter Theatre's SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES


Long before there was Stephen King, Ray Bradbury was crafting imaginative stories of fantasy and fright masterfully intertwined with family-friendly morals. Now, Bradbury's famous tale, “Something Wicked This Way Comes” opens at Barter Theatre September 16. 

Supernatural Effects Abound in Barter Theatre's SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES


Long before there was Stephen King, Ray Bradbury was crafting imaginative stories of fantasy and fright masterfully intertwined with family-friendly morals. Now, Bradbury's famous tale, “Something Wicked This Way Comes” opens at Barter Theatre September 16. 

MAMMA MIA! Begins This Month at Barter Theatre


Barter Theatre presents the world-famous musical "Mamma Mia!" as first-ever U.S. regional production with noteworthy cast and designers beginning May 27.

BIG FISH Author to Attend Musical's Opening at Barter Theatre


?Barter Theatre depicts epic tall-tales and attracts the attention of internationally acclaimed author Daniel Wallace with latest production. Barter Theatre presents 'Big Fish' beginning March 3.

Barter Theatre Presents MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET


?"Miracles can happen if you truly believe" is the theme of the heartwarming Christmas classic at Barter Theatre this holiday season. "Miracle on 34th Street" will take the stage beginning November 20

Barter Theatre's I'LL BE BACK BEFORE MIDNIGHT Begins Tonight


High demand for an upcoming comedy-thriller has encouraged Barter Theatre to add 17 additional performances of the fall show, 'I'll Be Back Before Midnight.'

Barter Theatre's I'LL BE BACK BEFORE MIDNIGHT Earns Extra Performances This Fall


High demand for an upcoming comedy-thriller has encouraged Barter Theatre to add 17 additional performances of the fall show, "I'll Be Back Before Midnight."

THE ROAD TO APPOMATTOX Returns to Barter Theatre, Now thru 5/15


'The Road To Appomattox' will return to Barter Stage II this May for five performances to satisfy public demand for the show.

THE ROAD TO APPOMATTOX Returning to Barter Theatre, 5/5-15


'The Road To Appomattox' will return to Barter Stage II this May for five performances to satisfy public demand for the show.

LOVE, SEX AND THE I.R.S. Begins Tonight at Barter Theatre


'Love, Sex and the I.R.S.' is a delightful farce comedy which will show for a limited run on Barter Stage II beginning tonight, March 5.

LOVE, SEX AND THE I.R.S. Begins 3/5 at Barter Theatre


'Love, Sex and the I.R.S.' is a delightful farce comedy which will show for a limited run on Barter Stage II beginning March 5.

Barter Theatre Launches 2015-16 Season with THE ROAD TO APPOMATTOX Tonight


Barter's biggest season yet kicks off tonight, February 5th with a limited run of The Road to Appomattox at Barter Stage II.

Barter Theatre to Launch 2015-16 Season with THE ROAD TO APPOMATTOX, 2/5


Barter's biggest season yet will kickoff February 5th with a limited run of The Road to Appomattox at Barter Stage II. The Road to Appomattox, penned by Barter Theatre's Playwright-in-Residence Catherine Bush, captures a couple's road trip as they retrace the route of General Robert E. Lee's final retreat.

Barter Theatre to Present MY FAIR LADY


Get ready to fall in love with Eliza Doolittle all over again at Barter Theatre. 'My Fair Lady' is now playing on Barter's Main Stage. Based on George Bernard Shaw's 'Pygmalion,' it is hailed as 'the perfect musical' and one of the greatest musicals of all time.

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Aug 9 - West End Casts Support THE PHILIPPINE DREAM and More!


It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup. Today's photos come from the casts of BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, ALADDIN, NEWSIES, THE FANTASTICKS, ROCKY, and BOOK OF MORMON, MAMMA MIA!, LES MISERABLES, THE LION KING, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, BILLY ELLIOT and DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS in the West End!

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