Posted by Heidi on October 31, 2008
That's Weird Grandma
In the immortal words of Rachel, Barrel of Monkeys is tired.
So we’re taking a couple of weeks off from “That’s Weird, Grandma”. There will be no performances November 3, 10, 17th. Yes, that’s right: Your next chance to see the show is November 24th.
This is the first time we’ve taken Mondays off since April, and as you can imagine we’re all looking forward to a little rest after the summer, Fancy Schmancy, and all the rest.
In honor of Halloween, please enjoy the following story and accompanying illustration by Jose R., who was in the 4th grade at Columbia Explorers academy when he wrote it in 2004.
Posted by Heidi on October 28, 2008
That's Weird Grandma
Thank you again to everyone who participated in the “Free Night of Theater” promotion. We got some fabulous crowds as a result and hope that we’ll see many of you back again in the near future.
More than 120 people were introduced to “That’s Weird, Grandma” because of this nation-wide promotion and we hope that those of you who were able to attend the reception last night got a chance to ask the actors/staff any of your burning questions about the show. If not, remember you can always contact us for more information!
We look forward to participating again next year.
Posted by Heidi on October 13, 2008
That's Weird Grandma
Happy Columbus Day! I hope many of you get to take the extra long weekend day, especially in Chicago where the weather is so unseasonably pleasant. At least this second.
This week we have two brand-spanking-new stories to add to the mix. Golf Scorpions will introduce you to a villain you’d never heard of before, whereas The Hooks of the Seven Seas will teach you about why it’s helpful to have a hook for a hand, among other things. If that doesn’t quite make sense you’ll just have to come to the show tonight for the full details.
Full running order after the jump!
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Posted by Heidi on October 8, 2008
Preparations for Fancy are going well. The auction is well-rounded, the hats have been decorated, the centerpieces are nearing completion. It’s going to be a smashing evening. There’s just one thing we’re missing: you!
I know, I know, you are planning to come. You’ve put it in your calendar, talked to your friends, thought about your outfit. You just haven’t bought your ticket yet. But that’s ok! You still have time! If you don’t want to pay the convenience fee, just mail a check with your pertinent contact information written out to our office (the address is just over there to the right). You can also call 773-281-0638 between 10am and 6pm weekdays and buy a ticket right over the phone.
If we don’t raise enough money at Fancy, there will be a lot more blog posts about fund raising in the year to come…so do your part to keep the blog light. Buy a ticket to fancy!
Posted by Chris on October 7, 2008
School Residencies
Hello, please. Chris Mathews here, perennial newbie to the BoM crowd. So, this session marks my first entrance into the BoM workshop teaching circuit. As such, I have been nominated to be the Henderson Residency Blogger. As I am new to this world and all that surrounds me in it, let me be your entry point into the story (I will be your Wolverine in X-Men, your young, unnecessary white guy in Hellboy, your Alec Baldwin in The Hunt for Red October). You will learn, as I learn, what volunteer teaching for the Barrelses of Monkeyses is all about and how to navigate its Russian Nuclear Sub infested waters with glee. er….Henderson Elementary School.
But I am not afraid. Nor should you be, as I’ve got some of the most seasoned and spirited BoM crusaders in the company to stand at my side, ushering me into games such as ‘impersonate a banana and peel yourself like one,’ ‘act like sleepy zombies and move your desk to the side of the room,’ and ‘how to respond when one of the students already knew I was clumsy because I have a “clumsy face”’ (a physiognomic truth I am familiar with, daily). On the roster is MC Christina Anthony, BeardMaster Joe Schupbach, Czech Rani Waterman, the conservatively-adorned Molly Brennan, and Team Leader Dixie Belinda Uffelman, with a guest appearance by Elizabeth “not one of the students” Levy.
Stay tuned for updates as I make my first steps amongst Our Future and teach them how to imagine that toys and pillows will grow from sewer holes if you dig them deep enough.
