Historic Masonic Theatre, Ugly Duckling, Barter Players

About The Show, It’s hard being different. A very ugly ducking is born When a strange egg appears in Mama Duck’s nest and hatches. After many failed attempts to “fit in,” the ugly duckling begins a journey to find his true place in the world. He soon discovers that he must learn to love himself before he can discover who he really is.

The Historic Masonic Theatre is an architectural treasure. Designed by the Lynchburg firm of Frye and Chesterman, and commissioned by Low Moor Masonic Lodge 166, the Theatre opened in September 1906. A three-story Beaux-Arts brick building, with an additional underground level, a pilastered facade, cove ceiling lobby and original performance hall with stage, enriched proscenium and balcony, the historic theatre has been transformed into a performing art, entertainment, education, and community facility. The mission of the Masonic Theatre Preservation Foundation is to serve the greater Alleghany Highlands community with a variety of educational, entertainment, business and social programs; and to partner with organizations in need of a facility to host programs. By doing so, the Masonic Theatre and Amphitheatre will be utilized in providing first-class venues for performances as well as multi-use space for community activities.