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Although this CPT production under Beth Woods’ direction has some difficulty reconciling the inconsistent stylings of the two acts, "Barbecue" is nonetheless a savory and satisfying offering.
To see a full review of this show, read Bob Abelman's blog here.
Roy Berko
Barbecue is the type of script that some will love,
others abhor. It is farce, which means
broad, overplayed written and portrayed characters, which again, will turn some
on, others off. I found the evening
funny, thought provoking, creative and effective, while recognizing its use of writing
gimmicks and overly broad characterizations.
It’s worth the time to see this show!!!
Mark Horning
Consider Barbeque as a litmus test for the liberally
minded. It is at the same time funny, shocking and revealing but with a
farcical ring to it. While presented in a serious vein you cannot help but
notice the tongue in cheek manner in which the story is carried through. It is
CPT at its best.
To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's blog.
Christine Howey
Even with an ending that feels too pat and self-congratulatory, this is a show that will keep you laughing, intellectually involved (eventually), shocked and guessing.
To see a full review of this show, read Christine Howey's review at Cleveland Scene
Andrea Simakis
"Barbecue" is designed to make you think and laugh out loud while you're doing it. The play never preaches but pulls no punches either, as it challenges our assumptions and unearths our prejudices, often hidden just below our friendly surfaces. So buy yourself a ticket and get ready to get grilled.
To see a full review of this show, read Andrea Simakis' blog or visit Cleveland.com here.
