Delgado Theatre

Barbecue

by Robert O’Hara

Barbecue opens Wednesday, April 15 at the Timothy K. Baker Theatre: 615 City Park Ave (1st Floor) of Building 1. The production will run one weekend only: Wednesday, April 15 through Saturday, April 18 at 7:30pm, and Sunday, April 19 at 2:30pm.

Thursday, April 16 performance includes American Sign Language interpretation.

This production is recommended for Mature Audiences due to language, references, and situations.

General Admission - $12
Students & Employees of Delgado & Seniors - $10
Valid Student ID required

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For additional information, call 504-671-6360.

Synopsis:

A satirical play by Robert O'Hara about a dysfunctional family holding an intervention for their sister Barbara's drug addiction, disguised as a park barbecue. The play features two sets of actors—one white and one Black—playing the same family, juxtaposing their experiences to explore race, class, addiction, and media perception, subverting expectations about what an addict looks like.

The production staff includes Costume design by Jennifer Johnson; Scene design by James Means. Lighting and Sound design by Eddie McIntyre. 

Barbecue is written by Robert O’Hara and directed by R’Myni Watson. The production will be performed by students and alumni from Delgado’s Theatre Program, as well as members of the New Orleans theatre community. Barbecue is produced with special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide.