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Barksdale Theatre merged with Theatre IV in 2012 to become Virginia Repertory Theatre.^[1]^[2].

Barksdale is recognized as Central Virginia's leading professional theatre. It continues on as Virginia Repertory Theatre's Barksdale Season at Hanover Tavern under the leadership of Artistic Director Nathaniel Shaw and Managing Director Phil Whiteway.

History

On August 1, 1953, six actors, two children, a dog and two pigs moved into a historic ruin called Hanover Tavern. The transplanted New Yorkers founded Central Virginia’s first professional theatre, and named the company in memory of a deceased college friend, Barbara Barksdale. When they learned that their new neighbors looked forward to eating on evenings out, they combined favorite recipes and created the nation’s first dinner theater.^[5]^[6] They lived upstairs, performed downstairs, and served hearty meals in the historic rooms that fell in between.

During the first six years, four of the original founders moved on, leaving Pete Kilgore, Muriel McAuley and newcomer (and newly-wed) Nancy Kilgore firmly in charge. In the seasons that followed, Pete, Muriel and Nancy produced Greater Richmond’s first professional productions of plays by Tennessee Williams, Arthur Miller, Eugene O’Neill, George Bernard Shaw, Noël Coward, Thornton Wilder, William Inge and Edward Albee.

They also became dynamic civic leaders. In defiance of Jim Crow laws.,^[7] Barksdale was Virginia’s first performing arts organization to open its doors to integrated audiences. Barksdale launched Greater Richmond’s first “studio season,” converting an old country store into an experimental theatre. Barksdale conducted Virginia’s first professional theatre classes for children. In 1973, Barksdale produced Virginia’s first professional play based on African American experience, Lorraine Hansberry’s To Be Young, Gifted and Black.

In support of their theatrical mission, Pete, Muriel and Nancy continued the endless task of restoring the Tavern. In 1990, the Tavern was sold to the Hanover Tavern Foundation. In 1993, Pete, Muriel and Nancy retired after 40 years of exemplary service. John Glenn was named Artistic Director. In 1996, to accommodate a full restoration of its beloved home, Barksdale left the Tavern for new facilities at Willow Lawn. In 1997, John Glenn left to pursue other opportunities, and Randy Strawderman was hired to replace him.

In 2001, leadership was transferred to Bruce Miller and Phil Whiteway, Artistic Director and Managing Director, respectively. Under their leadership, the company’s reputation for artistic excellence continued to grow. Subscriptions increased by 700%, and after a ten-year separation, Barksdale returned theatrical programming to Hanover Tavern in January 2006, initiating a four-play Country Playhouse Season designed to complement its five-play Signature Season at Willow Lawn.^[4]

Bruce and Phil had also held the positions of Founding Artistic Director and Founding Managing Director at Theatre IV since 1975. After the leadership of Barksdale was transferred to them in 2001, Barksdale Theatre and Theatre IV shared a common staff.

In 2012, Barksdale Theatre and Theatre IV merged to become Virginia Repertory Theatre.^[1]^[2]

Past productions

Presented at Willow Lawn and the Empire Theatre (now known as the November Theatre)

Spring Awakening, book & lyrics by Steven Sater, music by Duncan Sheik (June 15 - July 22, 2012) - presented at the Empire Theatre

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, music & lyrics by David Yazbek, book by Jeffrey Lane (June 17 - August 7, 2011) - presented at the Empire Theatre

The Sound of Music, music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse (June 4 – July 4, 2010) - presented at the Empire Theatre

Thoroughly Modern Millie, book by Richard Henry Morris, music by Jeanine Tesori, new lyrics by Dick Scanlan (June 19 – August 2, 2009) - presented at the Empire Theatre

Guys and Dolls, by Frank Loesser (June 13 – August 17, 2008) - presented at the Empire Theatre

Into the Woods, book by James Lapine, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim (June 15 – August 12, 2007)

The Full Monty, book by Terrance McNally, music and lyrics by David Yazbek (June 9 – August 13, 2006)

Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas, (world premiere) by Bruce Craig Miller, musical arrangements by H. Drew Perkins

Sanders Family Christmas, book by Connie Ray, conceived by Alan Bailey, musical Arrangements by John Foley and Gary Fagin (November 21 – March 1, 2009)

Swingtime Canteen, by Linda Thorsen Bond, William Repicci and Charles Busch (November 16 – January 6, 2008)

Over the River and Through the Woods, by Joe DiPietro (November 16, 2006 - January 7, 2007)

Notes

1. ^¹Prestidge, Holly: [https://archive.is/20130204121315/http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/may/20/tdmain01-barksdale-theatre-iv-merging-ar-1927828/] Richmond Times Dispatch May 20, 2012; Barksdale, Theatre IV merging Retrieved 2012-05-27
2. ^¹Cushing, Nathan: RVA News May 20, 2012; Barksdale and Theatre IV join to create Virginia Repertory Theatre Retrieved 2012-05-27
3. ^GOING ON...Barksdale Theatre, The First Thirty-One Years; Text by Muriel Mcauley, research by Nancy Kilgore, remembering by David Kilgore. Copyright 1984. {{ISBN|0-9613905-0-6}}. Printed by Taylor Publishing Company, Dallas, Texas
4. ^¹ Retrieved on 2008-10-01
5. ^Galbraith, Kate: [https://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/10/theater/10galb.html?_r=1&pagewanted=print&oref=slogin] New York Times December 10, 2006; Do-It-Yourself Entertainment, Way Off Broadway Retrieved 2008-10-01
6. ^Calos, Katherine: {{cite web|url=http://www.discoverrichmond.com/dis/lifestyles/local_communities/hanover/article/no_barking_at_barksdale/1257/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2008-10-02 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081021215448/http://www.discoverrichmond.com/dis/lifestyles/local_communities/hanover/article/no_barking_at_barksdale/1257/ |archivedate=2008-10-21 }} DiscoverRichmond.com, July 22, 2008. No Barking at Barksdale; Retrieved 2008-10-01
7. ^GOING ON...Barksdale Theatre, The First Thirty-One Years" Text by Muriel Mcauley, research by Nancy Kilgore, remembering by David Kilgore. Page 91. Copyright 1984. {{ISBN|0-9613905-0-6}}. Printed by Taylor Publishing Company, Dallas, Texas
8. ^Going on...Barksdale Theatre, The First Thirty-One Years; Text by Muriel Mcauley, research by Nancy Kilgore, remembering by David Kilgore. Copyright 1984. ISBN 978-0-9613905-0-1. Printed by Taylor Publishing Company, Dallas, Texas
9. ^Galbraith, Kate. "[https://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/10/theater/10galb.html Do-It-Yourself Entertainment, Way Off Broadway]." New York Times', December 10, 2006. Retrieved January 20, 2010.
10. ^Calos, Katherine. "No Barking at Barksdale." DiscoverRichmond.com, July 22, 2008.
11. ^McAuley, Muriel and Nancy Kilgore. Going On: Barksdale Theatre, The First Thirty-One Years. Taylor Publishling: Dallas, 1984. P. 91. ISBN 978-0-9613905-0-1.
12. ^BarksdaleRichmond.org Retrieved on 2008-10-01

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