About this Event
Minority communities everywhere are under attack.
In this encore of the critically-acclaimed solo comedy "Barrio Daze,” the ‘hood strikes back.
Following the critical and commercial successes of and , the presents a special encore of LCP Artistic Director ’ critically-acclaimed solo comedy “Barrio Daze."
Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous national election, "Barrio Daze" is a sprawling and irreverent one-man tour through a single day in the barrio.
In a God's-eye-view of barrio life, Villegas brings to vivid life a gallery of nine unforgettable characters ranging from a hopeless panhandling borrachón (drunk) to an unlikely Chicano U.S. Senate hopeful.
On a fateful Election Day, the diverse lives of "Barrio Daze"'s characters overlap and collide in surprising ways, culminating with the outcome of a heated Senatorial race between a well-funded, rabidly right-wing good-'ol boy politician and the inspiring grass-roots campaign of a humble Chicano school teacher.
Other "Barrio Daze" characters include a sage yet amusingly quick-tempered Tex-Mex bus driver; a clueless burger-flipping high-school drop-out; a hard-working undocumented immigrant; and a culturally conflicted Hispanic "coconut" in the employ of a prominent conservative politician.
"Barrio Daze" mixes cultural humor and pointed social commentary for a fast-paced, 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.
Barrio Daze" is PG-13 and contains some mature language and themes.
NOTE: These very special performances of Barrio Daze will take place at an exclusive and intimate outdoor venue located in Southwest Austin.
CRITICAL PRAISE FOR “BARRIO DAZE” & THE LATINO COMEDY PROJECT
"'Barrio Daze' is both absurdly funny and dead-on insightful…A series of damn funny and poignant sketches…This is laugh-out-loud material. Adrian Villegas is truly a gem." - The Austin Chronicle
"Adrian Villegas is an intelligent playwright and an exciting performer." - The Austin-American Statesman
"'Barrio Daze' is a free-for-all of social satire...The only answer is helpless laughter. Mr. Villegas' gift is in making we, the different people, laugh together." - The Dallas Morning News
"Amazing script and wonderful direction...One of the funniest live shows I’ve ever seen." - CTX Live Theatre review of "Estar Guars!"
“If ‘laughs per minute’ is still any measure of a great comedic performance, 'Gentrif*cked' is in rarefied air. To be both hilarious and sad at the same time… that’s the mark of a satirical masterpiece.” - CTX Live Theatre
ABOUT ADRIAN VILLEGAS
In addition to his acclaimed solo work, is also a writer, performer, and Artistic Director of (LCP), an Emmy-nominated multimedia sketch troupe whose show “Gentrif*cked” was called and received recognition from the Austin Chronicle, while their popular political sci-fi parody "Estar Guars!" was called
The LCP’s YouTube comedy videos have received over fourteen million views worldwide and a comedy ad campaign they created for MTVTres was nominated for an Emmy Award.
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Live performance photos by Ulises Garcia and James WIlkus.
IMPORTANT EVENT NOTES:
COST: Online advance ticketing is $15 General Admisison and $25 at the door General Admission. Advanced reservations recommended. Limited seating available. (Please ask about our special ticket discount for large group purchases!)
DOOR TIMES: House doors open 30 minutes prior to an event.
SEATING: Seating is limited. If seating placement is important to you, our best suggestion is to purchase Reserved Seating or have a member of your party arrive when doors open. If you have health issues that require special arrangements, please email us in advance and we will do our best to help reserve seating.
CANCELLATIONS: All tickets are non-refundable as per the policy of the ticketing vendor.
NO-SHOWS: In the event of a sold-out show, tickets are held until showtime. After that time, space is released to wait-listed patrons.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
3202 Bruce Dr, 3202 Bruce Drive, Austin, United States
USD 17.85
