MICHAEL STONACEK/Missourian
Kevin Babbit is a facilitator and coordinator of the Difficult Dialogues Project. The interactive theatre troupe rehearsed a scene of a college classroom called "In Humanities," where discussion of religion and opinions takes place on stage. The actors stay in character during and after the scene to answer audience questions.

Who is Kevin Babbitt?

How old are you?  41

What is your marital status?  Officially single, but in a committed relationship for over five years.

Do you have children?   No

Do you have extended family in Columbia?   No

What is your highest level of education?   In final year of a Ph.D. program

Do you attend religious services?    No. I’m atheist.

With which political party do you affiliate?   Democrat

Where do you work?  H&R MU theater department

What is your salary?   (Laughing) I’m a graduate assistant, so only about $800 a month.

How long have you lived in Columbia?   Four years. I’m originally from Joplin.

How long do you plan to stay in Columbia?   Only until I have a degree.

In which Columbia neighborhood do you live?   Benton-Stephens

Do you live in a house, an apartment or other?   I live in an apartment.

Do you rent or own your home?   Rent

Can you give a rough estimate of your monthly budget?    $1,700

What kind of car do you drive?   A ’99 Chevy Prizm

What kind of computer do you use?   I have a Gateway desktop and a HP laptop. Both run Windows XP.

What kinds of recreation do you participate in?   Theater, movies, reading

What is your favorite thing about Columbia?   The liberal atmosphere

How often do you eat fast food?   About once a week


— Furqaan Sadiq