BARBECUE by Robert O’Hara

OCT 13 - NOV 4, 2023

Produced by Matthew Simpson + Joshua Patterson

Directed by Jaylen Marks + Epic Jones

When ZIPPITY BOOM rolls up into this here park its gonna be the Greatest Show on Earth!

Barbecue is a raucous comedy that centers on the O'Mallerys, a dysfunctional group of siblings who gather in their local park to share some barbecue and straight talk with their sister Barbara, whose spiral of drugs and recklessness has forced her sibings to stage an intervention. 

However, there are in fact two O'Mallery families, one Black and one White. Each appear in different, yet similar scenes that juxtapose to create a dialogue about racial and family politics.

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CONTENT INFO

Barbecue contains profanity, drinking, and drug use.

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

The West Side Show Room is located at 1414 N Main Street in Rockford, IL near Veteran’s Memorial Circle in the historic North End.

The lobby opens 30 minutes prior to show time. Plan to arrive in time to find parking and enjoy drink from the bar, or at one of the restaurants nearby. 

For more information on parking, accessibility, and things to do in the area, please visit wssr.org/planyourvisit

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COVID SAFETY

AUDIENCE MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WEAR MASKS

Masks are not required in our space. If you aren’t feeling well or are experiencing symptoms, please stay home.

Any questions? contact@wssr.org  

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We cannot offer refunds or exchanges at this time.