Barton Square Playhouse
From Salem Links and Lore
Barton Square Playhouse was located in the old Sears warehouse, at 8 Barton Square off of Washington Street.
John Fogle was the company's founder and artistic director. They were successful for a couple of years, but declared
Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1982. "After surviving several financial crises and the series of fires which raged through the downtown
area in early 1982, the theatre has closed its doors for good in Sept. of 1983" according to a News article.
See Also
"Barton Square drama is turning to tragedy" Salem Evening News, May 6, 1983, p. 3
"The curtain drops on two theaters: Salem Theater is no longer showing movies and the shows have ended at Barton Square" Salem Evening News, Sept. 8, 1983, p.?
