| Bell and Barter Theatre & Cultural Arts Center |
| A Not-For-Profit Corporation |
The Bell & Barter Theatre and Cultural Arts Center is a
not-for-profit corporation started a mere 35 years ago (1972).
The Bell & Barter did some of the most amazing and creative
original works for the stage. Wishing to expand the Bell &
Barter's creative arts programs, a local performing group was
invited into the theatre and with a new name change, the
Town Square Playhouse was born.
For the next twelve (12) years, the theatre flourished,
bringing great applause from their audiences. But the
building fell into dis-repair.
Then along came a talented and most energetic personality,
Bud Masters. A life time resident of both Morris County and
New York City. Bud added life to this building with a lot of
cosmetic surgery as well as a property face lift, that
encompassed five years. What was originally a church built in
the 1800's, has now become the town of Rockaway
Borough's new shining star.
Along with starting out as a children's theatre. Bud plans
include offering many excellent arts programs. Introductory
theatre arts classes and the like staffed by in-the-arts
professional instructors.
Please check back to our site often to see what shows we are
presenting, those that we have presented and just over all
information about the Bell and Barter Theatre as we move
forward. Thank You
not-for-profit corporation started a mere 35 years ago (1972).
The Bell & Barter did some of the most amazing and creative
original works for the stage. Wishing to expand the Bell &
Barter's creative arts programs, a local performing group was
invited into the theatre and with a new name change, the
Town Square Playhouse was born.
For the next twelve (12) years, the theatre flourished,
bringing great applause from their audiences. But the
building fell into dis-repair.
Then along came a talented and most energetic personality,
Bud Masters. A life time resident of both Morris County and
New York City. Bud added life to this building with a lot of
cosmetic surgery as well as a property face lift, that
encompassed five years. What was originally a church built in
the 1800's, has now become the town of Rockaway
Borough's new shining star.
Along with starting out as a children's theatre. Bud plans
include offering many excellent arts programs. Introductory
theatre arts classes and the like staffed by in-the-arts
professional instructors.
Please check back to our site often to see what shows we are
presenting, those that we have presented and just over all
information about the Bell and Barter Theatre as we move
forward. Thank You