GCCC students, faculty and staff are admitted for free. Call 872-3886 for information. Twenty-seven characters, including children, are featured as they go through their workday and reflect on their lives. Working is based on Studs Terkel's book of the same name. Songs are written James Taylor and Stephen Schwartz among others.
Music is blues and jazz influenced.
Dialogue is derived from interviews for Terkel's book. The family event features a sanctioned Kansas City Barbecue Society competition as well as artists booths and live music. Around 7,000 people attended last year's cook-off. Admission is free. Finals will be held Tuesday and Wednesday with concerts by Marcy Playground, Jungle Brothers, Fastball and Moby.