Barb Kowalski

"Major Stoppage Blockage (Doc Stoppage)"

Portrayed by

Arianna Hardaway

Arianna Hardaway is an Atlanta-based actor and singer. Recent credits include The Sound of Music, Little Shop of Horrors, Xanadu, Zombie Prom, and the Disney On Classic National Tour. Theme park credits include The Lion King: Rhythm of the Pride Lands (Disneyland Paris). Keep up with her adventures: @notesfromash

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About Barb Kowalski

A military veteran (Desert Storm) and proctologist who has never fit comfortably in either world. Physically powerful, emotionally guarded, and desperately seeking a place where all parts of her can coexist. Wrestling name: 'Doc Stoppage.'

Character Journey

Barb learns to integrate all aspects of herself - the soldier, the healer, the woman - through the absurd freedom of country club wrestling.

Musical Numbers

"Outside Looking In"

Duet with Steve Act 1

Meeting Steve on the patio, discovering they're both outsiders. 'I wore this uniform overseas with pride, led troops through the desert, stood by their side. But here at the club where my grandfather shone, I'm just the woman who's dressed all wrong.'

"I Found My Thing"

Solo Act 2

Barb's Act 2 showstopper after defeating Madonna Donna. 'In the ring I work things out, it's not a place for all my doubt. Here my size is power, my scars are pride, here I stand unbroken on the other side. I FOUND MY COUNTRY CLUB THING!'

"It's A Fraud! It's A Crime!"

Trio with Steve & Les Act 2

Steve, Barb, and Les expose Max's scheme. 'It's a fraud! It's a crime! But now they've run out of time! Now let's go win this fight—let's go set this right!'