The Arts at CCBC presents

Barbecue

by Robert O'Hara

Directed by Julie Lewis

CCBC Essex, F. Scott Black Theatre

Production Team

Lighting/Scenic Design
Terri Raulie

Technical Director/
Sound Designer
Jason Randolph

Costume Design
Jessica Rassp

Stage Manager
Anna Tsakalas

Assistant Stage Manager
Ben McCusker

Production Coordinator
Anne Lefter

BARBECUE is produced by special arrangement with TRW Plays.
www.trwplays.com | www.trwplays.co.uk

The videotaping or making of electronic or other audio and/or visual recordings of this production and distributing recordings or streams in any medium, including the internet, is strictly prohibited, a violation of the author(s)’s rights and actionable under United States copyright law.

PLEASE NOTE: Barbecue deals with characters struggling with drug addiction,
and therefore contains extensive drug references and simulated drug usage, smoking. In addition, it contains mature language, and simulated tasering.

ASL interpretation provided by CIRS/HASA

The Unreliable Narrator makes us question the reality of the story they are telling, which then makes us question their motives. Playwright Robert O'Hara shifts "reality" so many times in Barbecue that it can be dizzying. Since we can't ground ourselves firmly in "truth," we are forced to ask the bigger questions: WHO is actually creating the stories we watch in films and read in memoirs? WHY are they depicting the characters in a certain way? HOW does race and class change the narrative?

By making the narrator so unreliable, O'Hara forces us to examine these questions, because he refuses to answer them for us. He does provide some insight though. When we look at the motivations for stereotyping and sensationalizing, we pull back the curtain to reveal that Profit is steering the ship.

So ultimately, we must then turn to ourselves. We are the audiences that take out our wallets and pay for hyped-up stories of trauma and addiction, rife with all the cliches, racial stereotypes and exaggerations. We assume there's got to be some truth in all of it, or is it as Barbara in the play tells us, "All bullshit"?

Julie Lewis, Director

place, setting, time

PLACE: Middle America
SETTING: A pavilion, surrounded by a park
TIME: Now (after and before)

Cast

Tate Eriksson

James T

Cae Ricks

Lillie Anne

Fia Basso

Barbara

Kyle LaPosta

Maurice

Jayline Figueroa

Adlean

Deasia (Hax) Tillman

James T

Kayla Byrd

Lillie Anne

Soraya Gaddy

Barbara

Terrell Chambers

Maurice

Amira Burman

Adlean

Broadus Nesbitt, III

Announcer

Darian Grade, Delaney Seitz, Oz McDonough, Braudus Nesbitt

Understudies

Creative Team

Robert O'Hara

Author

Julie Lewis

Director

Terri Raulie

Scenic and Lighting Designer

Jason Randolph

Technical Director/Co-Sound Designer

Jessica Rassp

Costume Designer

Sierra Young

Intimacy Consultant

Anna Tsakalas

Stage Manager

Ben McCusker

Assistant Stage Manager

Andrew Pfluger, Darian Grade

Assistant Lighting Designers

Students of THTR103: Special Topics in Stage Lighting

Lighting and Electrics Crew

Shakeira Saunders

Light Board Operator

Toni Oliver

Co-Sound Designer/Board Operator

Dez Akano, Zykeira Hill

Stage Crew

Jennifer Casagrande, Toni Oliver and the students of Stagecraft (THTR131)

Set Construction

Anne Lefter

Production Coordinator

Trent Haines-Hopper, THSquared Photography

Production Photographer

Jennifer Ring

Vocal Coach

Meet the Company

Tate Eriksson

James T

Cae Ricks

Lillie Anne

Cae is a first-year theater major at CCBC, after being in drama classes and performing in plays throughout childhood. Previous credits include A Midsummer Night's Dream, Around the World in 8 Plays, and a comedic adaption of the story of Little Red and Robin Hood. Cae plans to pursue entertainment in any way they can, as that is what fulfills them and provides a purpose; however, they will figure out which way that will lead in the future.

Fia Basso

Barbara

Fia, who is making her CCBC debut, has been performing in theatre since she was 9. She has performed with Perry Hall Middle School’s drama club and was also a member of the thespian society at Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts. Fia plans on studying Mortuary Science in the fall. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her during the rehearsal process, and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Kyle LaPosta

Maurice

Kyle s excited to make his CCBC debut. He has been active in theatre since he was 6 years old. Recent roles include Jesus (Godspell), Mr Wormwood (Matilda), Charlie Brown (You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown), Baker (Into the Woods), Horton (Seussical), Kyle (Legally Blonde), and TJ (Sister Act). He would like to thank Julie and the team for this opportunity!

Jayline Figueroa

Adlean

Jayline is a full-time Theatre student at CCBC, making her second appearance on this stage. You may have last seen her earlier this semester in Small Mouth Sounds as Judy. Jayline recently graduated from Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts, from the Theatre Performing Arts Magnet. Past credits include The Play That Goes Wrong playing Max, and Sister Act, which she both assistant directed, and played the character Mary Martin-of-Tours at Patapsco. Jayline is so grateful to have stepped in to this fun cast! She wants to thank Julie, Broadus, Ben, and Anna for all of their help!

Deasia (Hax) Tillman

James T

Deasia makes their CCBC debut with Barbecue. A first-year Theatre Major, Deasia has also performed in in their High school years, including playing Papa Ge in Once On This Island. Deasia plans to audition for more plays at CCBC as well as wherever the opportunity presents itself, and hopes to move to L.A. to attend the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA).

Kayla Byrd

Lillie Anne

Kayla takes CCBC’s stage, for the very first time, in Barbecue! After completing the TWIGS program for acting at Baltimore School for the Arts, and starring as the lead role in a thesis film at MICA; Kayla took a break from acting. However she in back in full effect as a first year theatre major. Kayla plans to transfer to Howard University in the Fall of 2024.

Soraya Gaddy

Barbara

Soraya s 18 years old and has been in the theatre since they were four. They have appeared in three plays previously.

Terrell Chambers

Maurice

Terrell marks his fourth production at CCBC with Barbecue. Previous credits include Hamlet, Working: A Musical, Kill Move Paradise, Father Comes Home from The Wars Parts 1, 2, & 3, and Emma: The Musical. Through his acting, Terrell hopes to inspire and bring joy to others. Terrell would like to thank his family & friends, this amazing cast & crew, and his director!

Amira Burman

Adlean

Amira has been acting since a young age, beginning as the frog in a kindergarten play and growing from there. She attended the Theater Magnet at Lansdowne High School, then continue theatre at Woodlawn High School. She works currently at a selfie museum while attending CCBC. She appeared in the Baltimore Sun in the second grade, when she performed a monologue as the opera singer Marian Anderson.

Broadus Nesbitt, III

Announcer

Broadus is wrapping up his CCBC acting career with a bang. He hopes to remain in good faith with CCBC as he has a deep running love for the school! You can catch him streaming on Twitch and soon he’ll be releasing his own web series.

Darian Grade, Delaney Seitz, Oz McDonough, Braudus Nesbitt

Understudies