Barnstormers History
The Barnstormers is the oldest and largest theatre group on campus, existing since this year.
What is 1919?
This esteemed board position runs GBMs, board meetings, and (in most cases) serves as company manager for each production.
What is the President?
Stupid F##king Bird is a sort of adaptation of this classic Russian play.
What is "The Seagull"?
Often seen with a headset on, this tech position calls the show and acts as a liaison between the director and actors.
What is the Stage Manager?
The venue where most Barnstormers mainstages have taken place in the past 4 years.
What is Arellano Theater?
Prior to its demolition to make way for the BSC, the Barnstormers performed in this venue.
What is Swirnow Theater?
This board position produces our professionally-directed shows and manages logistics from show-selection all the way to the wrap-up meeting.
What is the Vice President of Professional Productions (VP Pro)?
The BSC Theater was set up in this stage configuration for the show.
This tech position works closely with the scenic designer to build the set and also supports the other tech members in the company.
What is the Technical Director?
This historic building has been the performance venue for two of the past three Barnstormers I-Shows.
What is the Merrick Barn?
Starting off as an offshoot of the Barnstormers, this well-established theatre group has a structure that sets it apart from most other college theatre groups.
What is Witness Theater?
Perfect for someone with an eye for numbers, this board position maintains the budget for each production and works with LEED to use Barnstormers' funds.
What is the Business Manager?
Conrad makes this beverage during Act 2.
This tech position is often making trips to George and is well-suited for those who love arts and crafts.
What is the Props Designer?
More known for hosting acapella groups, the auditorium of this academic building was used to host FOAs one year in recent times.
This Barnstormers tradition has existed since the group's inception, with some exceptions. Most notably, the tradition had to pause when America became involved in WWII.
What is hiring professional directors?
This board position is perfect for someone with a passion for graphic design.
What is the Director of Publicity?
During the show, Con thanks a framed picture of Chekhov hanging on stage right. On stage left, a framed picture of this person was hung for symmetry.
Who is Aaron Posner?
This tech position works closely with Qlab and listens intently to the stage manager during the performances.
What is the Sound Board Operator?
This unconventional performance space has been a transparent home to Barnstormers' annual FOAs.
In 1924, our beloved organization was finally given the name of the JHU Barnstormers. Before then, they performed with this name.
What is The Dramatic Club?
While all other board positions can be filled by any Barnstormers member, this position is reserved specifically for rising sophomores.
What is the Secretary?
Sorn made this kind of cocktail during the show.
What is a vodka cranberry?
This tech position is especially helpful for period pieces, working closely with the director to research and help inform creative decisions throughout the production process.
What is the Dramaturg?
The Barnstormers have historically performed in this venue when space was hard to come by, but have only recently produced one show, Hamlet, in its echoing halls.
What is Shriver Hall?