Posted by Joe on November 15, 2015
(please read in your best “Newsies” voice)
EXTRA EXTRA! Barrel of Monkey’s has started our “Holiday Special” round of That’s Weird, Grandma! Seven weeks packed full of too much turkey, grumpy elves, christmas balls, many Santas, candles burning brightly, snow ball fights, helping out those in need, and holiday geography are finally here!!! They don’t call it the most wonderful time of year for NOTHING! The line up will be changing weekly with all of your Barrel of Monkeys Holiday Favorites, so make sure you come and get cozy with while taking a break from family, planning the PERFECT winter break, making cookies, and snuggling. We can’t wait to ring in the season with the best gift of all- OUR FAVORITE AUDIENCE! (That’s YOU!)
(End “Newsies” voice.)
DON’T FORGET: For the month of November, we are partnering with Ravenswood Community Services to help give give back to our community. Bring any two items from the list below to a performance of That’s Weird, Grandma on November 16th, 23rd, or 30th and receive $10 tickets!
Pop top cans (fruit or soup)
Infant formula
Deodorant
Soap
Travel-sized shampoo, shaving cream, and lotions
Razors
Feminine products
Diapers (sizes 1-4)
Warm winter accessories (hats, gloves, scarves, socks)
Other non-perishable foods
See you at the show!
Posted by Joe on November 8, 2015
‘Tis the season when the entire world starts to think about that one magical winter holiday. The ads have begun, the department stores have hung their holly and bows, and every other house has replaced their pumpkin with twinkle lights. But aren’t we all skipping over something important? And I mean like REALLY REALLY important? LIKE STUFF YOUR FACE AND HANG OUT WITH YOUR AUNT AND COUSINS IMPORTANT?
THANKSGIVING!!!!!!
Over at That’s Weird, Grandma! we are taking some time to remember this special time of the year when we fill ourselves with food and hang out with our families. Some families love this holiday, but others can’t get past the DRAMA. This week we have added a Barrel of Monkeys all time favorite story “Thanksgiving”. It highlights a family with a lot to say to each other on this holiday full of turkey and togetherness. Perhaps it may even make you realize that your own family gatherings aren’t so bad!
At your holiday celebrations you may be presented with some new foods that might seem weird or gross to you. Well, we have added “The Dumb Chicken” to help you imagine how much weirder those foods could be!
To even further highlight this season of giving thanks, for the month of November Barrel of Monkeys is partnering with Ravenswood Community Services to help give back to our community. Bring any two items from the list below to a performance of That’s Weird, Grandma on November 9th, 16th, 23rd, or 30th and receive $10 tickets!
Pop top cans (fruit or soup)
Infant formula
Deodorant
Soap
Travel-sized shampoo, shaving cream, and lotions
Razors
Feminine products
Diapers (sizes 1-4)
Warm winter accessories (hats, gloves, scarves, socks)
Other non-perishable foods
See you at the show!
Posted by Joe on November 1, 2015
While the costumes have been hung up and the clocks have fallen back, Halloween is still ALIVE at That’s Weird, Grandma!
This week we have added one more SPOOKY story to our line up. “The Monsterous” by Daisy R, Angel G, Itzel O, Abram L, Jonathan T, Yanelly S and Aaron A from Lorca Elementary is about a terrible villain with an unusual craving….
If you are so OVER Halloween and ready to move towards the more sentimental holidays that are in our near future, boy have we got a tear jerker for you. We have also added “My Dreams of My Dad Visiting Me” by Rachel D. From Graham Elementary. This story is a beautiful look at a young girl missing her dad. Make sure to grab some tissues for this one!
Whether you want to indulge in a little more Halloween or throw your spiderwebs out with the candy wrappers, we have a great show for you this Monday night.
Speaking of upcoming Holidays, want to give back to communities that need it AND get a $2 discount at the show? For the month of November, we are partnering with Ravenswood Community Services to help give give back to our community. Bring any two items from the list below to a performance of That’s Weird, Grandma on November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, or 30th and receive $10 tickets!
Pop top cans (fruit or soup)
Infant formula
Deodorant
Soap
Travel-sized shampoo, shaving cream, and lotions
Razors
Feminine products
Diapers (sizes 1-4)
Warm winter accessories (hats, gloves, scarves, socks)
Other non-perishable foods
See you at the show!
Posted by Joe on October 26, 2015
That's Weird Grandma
TWG Weekly Update
Halloween week is upon us! What’s a better way to kick it off than treating yourself to an evening at That’s Weird, Grandma: Stories that Go Bump in the Night?! Join us tonight at the The Neo-Futurists at 8pm and see Brandon, Mary Winn, and a TWG premiere “I Love You Candy”!
**Read on for a special discount TREAT at the box office.**
Solve the tricky riddle below
and use the solution as a discount code
for your tickets when you buy on our site
good only for October 26th night!
Who is Rachel’s favorite character to play?
She is tricky and funny by night and by day
Her hat is pointy and her broom takes flight
As she cackles and flies off into the night…
See you at the show!
Posted by Joe on October 10, 2015
That's Weird Grandma
TWG Weekly Update
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Did you know that all three musical adapatations featured in this week’s performance of That’s Weird, Grandma were created by Rawson!?!?! It’s true!
Here they are:
HORSEWOLF by Tamarra M., Dewey School of Excellence
THE DAY IT WAS HALLOWEEN by Nakiya B., Super 7 Girls, Cather Elementary School
I BELIEVE THAT CROCODILES SHOULD BE DOMESTIC ANIMALS by Frank G., Columbia Explorers Academy
That’s a lot of Rawson!
Also… Cubs Mania is sweeping the city, and this coming Monday we’re All Cubs!
Purchase tickets to the Monday, October 12th performance of That’s Weird, Grandma, and everybody pays the Child price of just $6 per ticket!
To get the discount, use code WEREALLCUBS when you buy your regular Adult ticket online.
Whether you’re a diehard fan, avoid Wrigleyville at all costs, or just really couldn’t care less about baseball…enjoy this special discount to see unique family-friendly theatre written by kids, this coming Monday at 8pm.
See you at the show!
Joe
