Barrio Daze
by Latino Comedy Project
Nov. 09 - Nov. 18, 2023
Thursdays-Saturdays
Minority communities everywhere are under attack.
In the one-man comedy “Barrio Daze,” the ‘hood strikes back.
Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous national election, "Barrio Daze" is a sprawling and irreverent one-man tour through the lives of nine vivid characters during a single fateful Election Day in the barrio.
With its God's-eye-view of barrio life set against the backdrop of a tumultuous national election, “Barrio Daze” is inspired by the landmark monologue work of Richard Pryor and classic American films like Spike Lee’s “Do The Right Thing” and Robert Altman’s “Nashville.” It tells the story of a nine very different characters whose lives overlap and collide in surprising ways — from a homeless borrachón (drunk) to an inspiring Chicano senatorial candidate running an underdog campaign against a rabidly right-wing good 'ol boy politician - all vividly portrayed by Adrian Villegas.
"Barrio Daze" mixes cultural humor and pointed social commentary for an emotionally stirring and laugh-out-loud funny portrait of Latino life in America, offering a message of defiance and uplift to a community under siege.
In “Barrio Daze,” hope comes to the ‘hood.
(NOTE: "Barrio Daze" contains some mature language and themes.)
Barrio Daze
by Adrian Villegas
Latino Comedy Project
November 09 - November 18, 2023
November 9 - 18, 2023
Hyde Park Theatre, 511 W. 43rd St at Guadalupe, Austin
Tickets are $23 available in advance online at http://barriodaze.eventbrite.com and $28 at the door. Advance reservations recommended. Limited seating available.
Friday night performances will feature a post-show audience talkbackwith the artist for those who wish to stay.
Covered off-street parking for the patrons of HPT is available in the lot at 4315 Guadalupe Street, just north of The Parlor. You can drive through The Parlor's parking lot to reach it. Evening HPT parking also available at the Hyde Park Church of Christ on the northeast corner of 43rd & Avenue B. We are grateful to them both for their generosity.
