Posted by Molly on July 25, 2012
That's Weird Grandma
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.
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!
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.
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!!
Posted by Joe on July 16, 2012
That's Weird Grandma
Company Members
You: I love That’s, Weird Grandma
Joe: I am so glad, so do we
You: I was thinking about coming to the show tonight, but I am not sure
Joe: You should! It’s going to be a fun one!
You: What’s going to be so fun about tonight?
Joe: Oh man. I’ll tell you. But I am going to do so in the context of a formula.
You: Okay. Hey didn’t you go to a Math Science Magnet High School?
Joe: Yes. But this is a fake formula. I learned how to make fake formulas from myself on my childhood swing set in my backyard.
You: Ok, carry on.
Joe: Here it is:
brand new ensemble member Immanuel Guest’s 2nd TWG show
+
company member CARLY CIARROCCHI visiting from the east coast will be in the audience
+
the debut of the new TWG closer written by company member CURTIS WILLIAMS
=
A FUN NIGHT. (Which is, in fact, the code word for a discounted ticket! Say “A FUN NIGHT.” at the box office and get some dough chopped off your ticket.)
You: I am there. How do I make reservations again?
Joe: Order tickets online. We are fancy like that. Reservations may also be made by calling our reservation line: 312-409-1954.
You: I forget exactly how you all get from page to stage and whatnot.
Joe: Oh! Watch this video made by Del Sato. It explains everything.
You & Joe: See you tonight
Posted by Amanda Farrar on July 13, 2012
That's Weird Grandma
Touring Performances
I love to start my week with a performance of “That’s Weird, Grandma” (Or “That’s Weird, Abuelita” - this summer - 12 performances ONLY!), but when I can’t get to the theater I like to visit these videos.
IRS Moles from Barrel of Monkeys on Vimeo.
IRS Moles original story.
Best Looking Human from Barrel of Monkeys on Vimeo.
Best Looking Human original story.
