Back by Popular Demand!
A Fundraiser for BABS’LAB

BABS’LAB presents
Life on the Diagonal
written and performed by Barbara Colaciello

Special Guest David Girard

“Probably the most authentic piece of theatre I've ever seen. ~ Daniel Austin

Join us for a special evening celebrating the 8th anniversary of BABS'LAB with a captivating performance by Artistic Director Barbara Colaciello. Life on the Diagonal is a deliciously quirky evening of storytelling through monologues, original music, and poetry. Written and performed by Colaciello, this one-woman show celebrates life’s mysteries and imperfections with humor, sexuality, and a little A.D.D. madness.

Colaciello steers us on a bumpy ride, weaving through her Italian Catholic upbringing in New York to her present incarnation as a mother, educator, and artist in Northeast Florida. Along the way, fueled by her vocabulary of self-definition, she takes her listeners on an intense, yet funny journey through an experience-strewn landscape, into and beyond the “land of should”.

“Barbara Colaciello's 'Life on the Diagonal' was wonderful. Inspired by her courage, intensity, and humor. Brava!” ~ Hope McMath

“...beautiful, brilliant, and funny.”
~ Al Letson, award-winning radio host

"The songs were original, fierce, connective and catchy. Combined with David's beatbox mastery you would think there was a full band on stage! The show is full of wisdom, my only regret was not bringing a pen and paper to write down the gems Babs graciously shares. ~ Ari Gaskin

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

WHEN: Sunday, September 22, 2024

WHERE: BABS'LAB, 603 King St. PLEASE NOTE: Enter through the front door on King St.

DOORS OPEN: 4:30 pm

PERFORMANCE: 5:00 pm
Please Be on Time. If running late Do NOT Enter from back while show is in progress!

ADMISSION: $20.00 Regular Admission I $30.00 If you'd like to participate in Fundraiser

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PARKING: Across the street at Yellow House and throughout the neighborhood.

Questions: babslab@barbaracolaciello.com

SUPPORT THE MISSION OF BABS’LAB
🌟 Your support for BABS' LAB is more than just a donation—it's a commitment to community empowerment. With every contribution, you're fostering an environment where individuals come together to innovate, collaborate, and create positive change. Together, we're building a brighter future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Whether you make a one time donation or become a member I thank you for being a part of our journey! 🌱

ABOUT BARBARA COLACIELLO

Multi-faceted artist Barbara Colaciello began her career working with Andy Warhol for six years at the Factory in NYC as the Advertising Director of Warhol’s magazine, Interview. After her time at Warhol's Factory, Barbara worked with her brother writer Bob Colacello for ten years, managing his projects and serving as lead researcher for his book, Holy Terror: Andy Warhol Close-Up. I

For over two decades, Barbara has written, directed, produced, and performed socially engaged theater that contributes to vital conversations in the Jacksonville community.

Her original one-woman play, Life on the Diagonal, debuted at Theater Lab in New York City in 2008. A 2013 TEDxJacksonville Speaker, Barbara was voted Best Actor by Folio Weekly’s 2016 Best of Jax readership. Barbara was a recipient of a 2020 Art Ventures Individual Artist Grant from the Community Foundation for Northeast Florida to write a site-specific solo performance piece Open Heart (ed), a play that investigates the subjects of care giving, and women’s heart health through the lens of an artist.

Barbara currently is the Founder and Artistic Director of BABS’LAB, a training and performance space located in the CoRK Arts district in Jacksonville, FL . Besides monthly Story Slams, BABS’LAB serves as an Artistic Hub for community events, and solo shows.

She also serves as the Artistic Director of Untold Stories, a live storytelling series produced by the Florida Theatre that offers a platform for Northeast Florida residents to share their unique and inspiring experiences with the world. Now in its fourth season, Barbara coaches the speakers, directs and hosts the quarterly story evenings. You can listen to the Untold Stories podcast at WJCT. https://news.wjct.org/podcast/untold-stories