Posted by Heidi on May 25, 2009
Happy Memorial Day!
Here are some of the things we’ve been up to in May:
*Poetry show performances.
*Loyola Park After-school Program final performance (in which many of the kids took on the starring roles).
*Chalmers School show (our last school show of the year)
*“That’s Weird, Grandma” matinees
*Preparing for Celebration of Authors
...so you can understand why we haven’t had much time to blog. But don’t worry, there will be new blog entries about all of these things soon, not to mention our exciting plans for the summer.
As a reminder, the last matinee (5/31) is sold out, but we would love to see all of you at Celebration of Authors on Tuesday, June 9th. The regular Monday night schedule will resume June 15th at 8:00pm.
Thanks for being a monkey fan!
Posted by Heidi on May 18, 2009
Monkey fans, after four wonderful and delightful years with as BOM’s Executive Director I will be stepping down after Celebration of Authors. We therefore are looking for a new Executive Director. There is more information here, and if you know anyone who might be interested please direct them to this site.
Posted by Rachel on May 9, 2009
Touring Performances
You may have heard tell about the Poetry Show we’re doing in collaboration with Words @ Play program as part of the 2009 Children’s Humanities Festival “Stages Sights and Sounds.” We did our first two performances for school groups on Thursday at the Thorne Auditorium downtown. So much fun! There are shows open to the public on Saturday, May 16th if you’d like to check us out.
Here are some pics from rehearsals!
Dixie and Matt rap about a girl named Imani Pastrami . . . “So get my name straight before you come up to my face!”
Laura and Laura play the inside emotions of each other’s cool exteriors in “I Seem to Be . . .”
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Posted by Heidi on May 7, 2009
That's Weird Grandma
Barrel of Monkeys is seeking a House Manager for our long-running production THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA, which performs almost every Monday night (and occasional Saturday afternoons) at the Neo-Futurist Theater. This is a volunteer position available June 22nd through August 31st with the possibility of continuing through next year.
Duties include executing weekly program updates, insuring there are sufficient programs at each performance, checking the reservations and creating a reservations list, working with BOM staff on volunteer staffing and merchandise inventory, sending weekly house reports to BOM staff, and other miscellaneous front-of-house duties. This position requires approximately 2 hours outside of the show every week.
Although not paid in actual money, the House Manager would receive the gratitude of a charming and attractive ensemble of actors and teaching artists, a positive feeling of helping a great non-profit, good karma, great references, comps to the show and, of course, a t-shirt.
Qualifications: Familiarity with Microsoft Office, ability to deal with patrons, strong organizational skills, and a good sense of the ridiculous. Previous house management experience a bonus. Please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.
Posted by Heidi on May 6, 2009
That's Weird Grandma
Celebration of Authors
Several Things.
Thing 1: I know I recently asked for your support very directly, but there are also ways to support BOM online without giving any money. Thank you.
Thing 2: There are only 3 matinees with tickets still available as the 5/31 show is sold out in advance (we fancy!). Please plan accordingly, you really don’t want to miss the zany delights found within the show right now, or the pleasure on the faces of the children in the audience.
Thing 3: Celebration of Authors 2009 is just about a month away. WOW. This amazing annual event is a chance for some of the kids we work with in CPS schools (plus their teachers and parents and friends) to come see their stories performed in a big fancy theater. This year we’re returning to the Athenaeum, and hope that you monkey fans can join us. Admission is free, though small donations are encouraged.
