Tap Dancing…and Magic!

Posted by Molly on August 20, 2012

That's Weird Grandma TWG Weekly Update

More magic this week in TWG 10.2.  In addition to “When I Went to Wizard World”, we are joined by “Magic Sky.”

Also, tap dancing.

Say “I’m the Magician” at the box office for discounted admission!

The Magic Sky by Mikeal H, Learn Campbell Academy
Once a wonderful color lid up an the sky a secret musion frezze the ocean people stop un stere thay were confuse the sky color vanish and the sea unthou an turn in to water.  the musion had reveal his idesnty by tuking it away people came closer an take him to a secret majic place an became a professional musion

Batman and Zombies

Posted by Molly on July 30, 2012

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You are not going to want to miss tonight’s exciting “That’s Weird, Grandma” lineup!

NOT SO MUCH PRESSURE by Lazaireus, Morton Elementary School
ROLLERCOASTER CARNIVAL: THE TWIN ZOMBIES by Nakevia, Ismael, Fatima, India, Roberto, Rogelio, Jay and Cornell from Paderewski.

Also! Guest Stars from That’s Weird Abuelita!

Join us tonight.  For discounted tickets, say “Brains!” at the Box Office.  See you there!

That’s Weird, Abuelita opens today!

Posted by Molly on July 25, 2012

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The second iteration of “That’s Weird, Abuelita” opens today.

This bilingual show features stories written in Spanish and English, and are adapted for all to enjoy no matter what your primary language is!

“That’s Weird, Abuelita”
Hairpin Arts Center
2800 N Milwaukee, 2nd Floor (above the Payless!)

Wednesdays at 3 p.m.
Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m.

Now through August 18.

Tickets:  $10 for adults, $5 for kids

Stories include…

Yo Soy Un Pescado, por Ruby, Avondale
STUPID by Eddie,  Columbia Explorer’s Academy
Untitled Dialogue, por Brandon, Jenny, Brisa Lorca
Untitled (Rita in Space), by Priscilla, Avondale-Logandale
El Pinguino Azul, por Leslie , Orchard Place
I Believe It Is Disgusting, by Agustin, Avondale-Logandale  
El Pajaro Perdido, por Dayis, Dawes
Los Hombre de Imigrasion, por Karolina, Avondale-Logandale
El Oso Y Fantasma, por Marianna, Ms. Casas, Columbia Explorer’s Academy
The Big Bully, by Joshua, Avondale-Logandale
Story:  The Bad Dancer by Roberto, Lorca
UNTITLED (Dodgeball Story), por Miriam, Kiara, Aaron, Carlos, Columbia Explorer’s Academy
The Grandpa Who Makes Pinatas, by Oscar, New Sullivan
La Bailarina Del Salon, por Kasandra, Columbia Explorer’s Academy
Me and My Cat at Six Flags by Michael, Dewey Academy
Cielo Amarillo, por Mateo, Dawes

Featuring:
Brenda Arellano, Lizzie Bracken, Nancy Casas, Immanuel Guest, Nicholas Hart, Elizabeth Levy, Mari Marroquin, Nicole Silverberg, Kate Staiger, Bradford Stevens, Donnell Williams and Rachel Wilson.

Co-Directed by Emilio Williams!

We’d love to see you there!

Escrito por niños. Intepretado por actores. Por un mundo mejor.

Special Guests Tonight at TWG!

Posted by Molly on July 23, 2012

That's Weird Grandma TWG Weekly Update

¡Anuncio especial!

Tonight, the cast of “That’s Weird, Abuelita” will perform a sketch in That’s Weird, Grandma.

Come see this exclusive preview before we open our bilingual show in Logan Square on Wednesday.  Just for attending TWG, you’ll get a buy one get one free ticket for “That’s Weird, Abuelita”.

Here’s the story…

UNTITLED DIALOGUE (Telenovella) por Brandon R, Jenny Qi, y Brisa, Lorca, Ms.
Morales Dialogue Day 2012
Escenario: Una casa
Personajes: Papa, Mama, Hijo
H- Papa, puedo ir al parque? (Papa, me llevas al parque?)
P- (cansado) No estoy muy cansado (bosteza)
H- Por que no? Por favor!
P- Te dije que no. Que no! Bueno, que no! (Enojado) Pide a tu madre que te lleve. Me
voy a acostar.
(La mama esta sentada en la sala)
H- Me puedes llevar al parque por favor?
M: No estoy viendo mi telenovela. (El sacerdote casa a Pancho Lopez con el fantasma
de Laura) FIN

And in English…

Untitled Dialogue (Soap Opera)
by Brandon R, Jenny Qi, and Brisa
Lorca School, Ms. Morales
Dialogue Day 2012

Setting: A house
Characters: Dad, Mom, Son
Son: Dad, can I go to the park? (Dad, will you take me to the park?)
Dad: (tired) No I am very tired (yawns)
Son: Why not? Please!
Dad: I told you no. No! I said no! (angry) Go ask your mother to take you. I’m going to
lay down.
(Mom is sitting in the living room)
Son: Can you take me to the park, please?
Mom: No I’m watching my soap opera. (The priest weds Pancho Lopez to the ghost of
Laura)
The End

Say “Pancho Lopez” at the Box Office for a discounted ticket!

Check out our cool props

Posted by Bradford on July 20, 2012

That’s Weird Abuelita opens next Wednesday and guess what good people, we have the greatest props EVER. That’s right, all created from cardboard and paper. Don’t believe me, well check them out for yourself.

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And these are only a few of them. You’ll have to mosey on down to the show to see the rest. Thanks to all the Monkeys who volunteered their artistic crafting talents and here’s to a great run at the Logan Square Arts Center. Hope to see ya there!!