KARON THE BARBARIAN a Dad's Garage World Premiere, Shows that Strength Comes from the Heart

Sometimes the heart of the biggest warrior can come in the smallest of packages.

In our new scripted show, "Karon: The Barbarian," a bumbling and pint-sized janitor finds his calling as a barbarian warrior-defeating the trolls, dragons, and evil wizards that plague the world. Karon (played by our own Karen Cassady) is kicked out of his job as janitor for the village of Chimeria's barbarian pub. As the runt of the village, Karon gets no respect... until he accidentally kills a troll that has been terrorizing the town. Karon wants nothing more than to wear the Golden Helmet, which only a true hero can put on. He must use his wits to defeat the warriors of justice and the trolls, because Karon lacks the brawn to destroy them with his sword.

"Karon: The Barbarian" spoofs Conan The Barbarian, with an eye towards our social media age. The dark portal, run by the wizard Zuckerbarg, churns out evil to divide the villagers and create chaos. The warriors of justice are constantly fighting the trolls, and the Twittar birds fly around riling people up. In this age, everyone seems to fight, but nobody knows who is the true enemy. It's up to Karon to discover where this darkness comes from, and defeat the evil wizard Zuckerbarg.

Prepare yourself for a Conan-Utopia of violence, magic, and laughs as Dad's Garage and Karen Cassady present this female-lead parody of the classic movie. This world-premiere show is written by Karen Cassady, in collaboration with Harris Callahan, Mark Kendall, and Kevin Gillese.

Karon: The BarbarianJuly 14-August 5Thursday, Friday, and Saturday8 p.m..Thursday: $12.50 online, $14.50 phone & doorFriday: $17.50 online, $19.50 phone & doorSaturday: $20.50 online, $22.50 phone & door +$7 for Delta First Class (Reserved) Seats

Founded in 1995, Dad's Garage Theatre Company has grown from a small volunteer led organization to a thriving mid-size theatre led by professional artistic and administrative staff that includes over 300 volunteers and performers. We now entertain more than 33,000 people each year in Atlanta, at public events across the state, and at improv festivals across the continent. In addition to outrageous original productions, Dad's Garage produces improv shows year-round, educates young improvisers in a high school outreach program, and facilitates classes and workshops for the general public.

Dad's Garage transforms people, communities, and perspectives through laughter.

Dad's Garage relies on financial support from several generous companies to keep producing scripted and improv comedy. Special thanks to MailChimp, Turner, Fulton County Arts Council, The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Delta Air Lines, Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund, Kickapoo, and the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs for their support.

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