Barkada Theater is a theater company committed to highlighting Americans of Asian descent by telling stories that unite and normalize us as Americans while representing the diversity that exists within the community of Americans of Asian descent. Presenting THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF BEING A SIDEKICK
a world premiere play by Eric 'Pogi' Sumangil
directed by Brian Balcom
at Gremlin Theatre
for the Minnesota Fringe Festival
Thursday, August 4, 5:30pm
Sunday, August 7, 2:30pm
Tuesday, August 9, 10:00pm
Friday, August 12, 7:00pm
Sunday, August 14, 5:30pm
Ever been cuddled by a Superhero? Can you handle it? with
Katie Bradley
Anissa Brazill
Allen Malicsi
Randy Reyes*
Jason Michael Vogen
Costumes by Renata Shaffer-Gottschalk
Fight Choreography by Eric 'Pogi' Sumangil & Allen Malicsi
*Member, Actors' Equity Association
Inspired by Cervantes' Don Quixote de La Mancha and Bruce Lee's Kato in The Green Hornet TV series, The Duties and Responsibilities of Being A Sidekick (TDAROBAS) tells the story of Barrel Man, the loyal and trusty Filipino sidekick to the Asian American Superhero, Gentleman Li. With Barrel Man's sidekick friends, Paso Doble and Fruit Fly, we get a glimpse into the world of Superhero Sidekicks and the things they do to find success in the highly competitive Super industry, from taking master classes with famous Supers to waiting for their big break and joining the American League of Independent Associated Superheroes, or ALIAS, a Superheroes’ union. And while Barrel Man proves himself to be a skillful crime-fighter, possibly even better than Gentleman Li, he has a way with women that is less than heroic. Can Barrel Man summon his villain-crushing courage to ask his favorite coffee shop cutie out on a date? And when a new SuperVillain threatens to take over the city, can Barrel Man set aside his personal life long enough to save the day? TDAROBAS is a tribute to all those theater artists who work tirelessly to pursue their passion. While some hope to gain fame and notoriety, others make personal sacrifices, all with the hope that their work will make the world a better place. TDAROBAS was developed with support from The Playwrights' Center (Mpls) and Second Generation (NY).
