Posted by Joe on December 4, 2015
This week That’s Weird, Grandma! welcomes special guest Noah Ginex Puppet Company! These amazing puppeteers and all their incredible animal friends are no strangers to the Barrel of Monkeys stage. They will be bringing with them an original adaptation of the story “Setting: On A Plane” by Mary M. from the Dixon School.
Once there was a woman who was always needing help because it was her
first time here. On the second day no one will help her. Everyone was
wondering who will help her. There was a note sitting on the plane
saying:
Dear Ms. Woman,
You do not need any help.
Signed The Boss
She thought to herself and said that she don’t need any help anymore.
The End.
We are also adding two incredible new stories that have both been adapted into songs: “It Hurts” about feeling FEELINGS by Lois C from the Loyola Park After School Program
and “DEAR HIDOLYA” about Hanukkah by Ingrid P. & Eviatar H. from Skinner North Classical School.
Check out That’s Weird, Grandma! this Monday at 8pm for what is sure to be an amazing show! Say “I Don’t If I Will Burst” to Ambar at the Box Office for $10 tickets!
Posted by Joe on November 30, 2015
We may all still be stuffed from Thanksgiving, but it doesn’t matter! We at Barrel of Monkeys are going to throw on some sweat pants and loose fitting clothes and dive right into the Holiday Spirit!
Now that we are only one day away from December, its time to start adding in some of our favorite Elves into That’s Weird, Grandma! This week we are adding “A House” by Lucy N. from the Loyola Park After School Program. This story is an incredible tale of many elves living together in a house! You will probably identify with it if you have ever lived with roommates. What’s the worst part of living with roommates or a big family? WAITING FOR THE BATHROOM!!!! Come see this thrilling story unravel like many rolls of toilet paper tonight!
And 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 TONIGHT (November 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 20, 2015
Do you need to brush up on your geography?
Do you need to go to a party at Santa’s workshop?
Do you like reindeer who love cake?
Then this week’s That’s Weird, Grandma is for you! We are adding in a Barrel of Monkeys classic holiday tale “Monica’s Special Christmas Eve” which chronicles a girl’s journey to meet Santa, if only she can figure out which direction is North!
Are you less of a geography fan and more of an ALIEN fan? ME TOO! Well we also have something for the SciFi Holiday Enthusiast- “Alien Santa”.
Speaking of Aliens, want to be an out of this world Audience Member? For the next two weeks, 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 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 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!
