'Dodging Bullets' hits its target

David Barker is a theatre professor in the ASU Herberger College School of Theatre and Film. On April 17–18 he performs "Dodging Bullets," a moving meditation on life and death. A large feature about Barker and his show is featured in the April 16 edition of The Arizona Republic: “ASU professor turns attack into 1-man 'Dodging Bullets'.”

Barker wrote the solo show following the events of the summer of 2004. While on sabbatical, his intention was to develop a new solo show; a personal, soul-searching exploration marking the milestone of turning 50. Nothing happened until July 6, at 12:15 p.m. in an upscale Boston suburb, when Barker’s then brother-in-law – a successful brain surgeon – tried to kill Barker and his sister as Barker’s 16 year-old niece watched. Barker retells these horrific events in "Dodging Bullets," a story that also explores the declining health of his parents. Ben Tyler directs.

Every performance is at 7:30 p.m. and free and open to the public. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis in the Lyceum Theatre on the ASU Tempe campus. "Dodging Bullets" includes mature themes and may not be appropriate for all audiences.

Editor’s note: Read additional features about Barker’s show in The State Press and on ASU News. See Barker’s mime talents in the ASU faculty spotlight video.