Posted by Joe on March 2, 2016
That's Weird Grandma
TWG Weekly Update
There some big shifts happening this week at That’s Weird, Grandma! We are taking out three stories (WAAAAHHHH !!!!) But that means we are putting in three BRAND. NEW. STORIES. (YAY!!!!) Its Witches, Wizards, and Applebee’s week! We are adding:
*5, 6 WIZARD COME FOR YOU BY JORDAN T. FROM NEW SULLIVAN ELEMENTARY
*THE GOOD WITCH BY SHAUNDA P. FROM DEWEY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
*THE MAN EATING DESSERT AT APPLEBEE’S BY SHAMIYAH P. FROM LEARN CAMPBELL
WOW!!!!
Use the code “BIEBER” online when you buy tickets! See you SUNDAY AT 2pm!!!
Posted by Rachel on February 26, 2016
School Shows
After School Program
One of my favorite things about school shows is working with old friends, like Geoff Rice and Sarah Goeden, whom I’ve known since college in 19-hmm-hmm-hmm. The current Loyola Park show features them along with four amazing friends of Barrel of Monkeys, current volunteer teachers, Katrina Dion and Sarah Sterling, and former volunteers, Patrick Poulin and Michael Whitten.
They are all nailing it.
And so are the Monkey veterans. The whole world deserves to see Sarah Goeden singing Kiran P.‘s “The Day the Family Pets Died” as a series of ukulele-backed, Gorey-esque cautionary tales.
And Geoff Rice has adapted Xitlaly G.‘s modern myth, “The Mountain Top,” into an epic ballad. Kassi Bleifuss plays Ocean, the girl who cries blood when her boyfriend Blue breaks up with her. Patrick will be playing that conflicted jerk, and both of them will be supported by some brazilliant blood puppets. Yes, I said blood puppets.
Posted by Joe on February 26, 2016
That's Weird Grandma
TWG Weekly Update
This week That’s Weird, Grandma! welcomes a fallen hero- JUSTIN BIEBER! We were always Beliebers, and were sad when he fell out of popularity. But not that he’s risen back to the top and back into the hearts of many (some) we are excited to bring a never before seen in TWG story featuring BIEBER. “The Unexpected Day” by Marilyn R. and Andrea V. from Graham Elementary is a dialogue about an imagined encounter with the once baby-faced pop star.
Also going in is “Ducks Follow A Kid” by Renee L. from Lorca Elementary. Its almost spring so its time to start brushing up on your duck knowledge!
Come join us this Sunday at 2pm for an awesome show! Enter the secret code “BIEBER” online to receive $2 off your tickets!
Posted by Joe on February 23, 2016
That's Weird Grandma
TWG Weekly Update
That’s Weird, Grandma is back for Matinees every Sunday at 2pm!!! Last week we added “The Dinosaur That Came Alive” by King-Caleb from Learn Campbell and “The Day I Drive a Car” by Devian from Dewey Elementary! “The Dinosaur That Came Alive” has an amazing DANCE in it that looks a little something like this:
This is the awesome choreography written out in CODE! You’ll have to come to the show to see what it looks like!
Stay tuned to hear what stories we are adding in this week….
Posted by Joe on February 13, 2016
That's Weird Grandma
TWG Weekly Update
That’s Weird, Grandma is back from a loooooong winter break! We will be performing our annual round of matinee Shows- Every Sunday at 2pm starting February 14th until March 13th. Spend your Valentine’s Day getting sweet and silly with the Monkeys!!! Don’t forget the snacks!
Above: The delicious sandwich bar that director Brandon provided for this weekend’s rehearsal!!!
