Posted by Rachel on May 6, 2008
School Shows
School Residencies
The Chalmers teaching team consisted of Educational Program Director Dixie, Joe, Alex, Monkey apprentice (and every child’s idol) Stephen, and myself. For one class we even had former Ed. Director, Kristie. After assembling such a team for a class of only 13 students, Dixie expressed concern that “their faces will be melted off by our love and individual attention.”
Joe took this picture of one third of our rockstar team fortifying at the White Palace Grill before class.
We had our first Chalmers rehearsal Saturday. In an initial rehearsal for a school show, we go through all the notebooks from the residency, and it’s always fun as a teacher to see the rest of the cast experience the kids’ writing for the first time. For those unfamiliar with our rehearsal process, we put a show together in only six short rehearsals, relying on the innate merit of the stories, our own silly abandon as performers and adapters, and chaos theory.
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Posted by Tai on May 2, 2008
School Shows
School Residencies
The Stockton Elementary show was this morning, and it was a blast. This residency was taught by lead teacher Geoff, Laura G., Rani, awesome volunteer Maggie K., and myself. Although it was BOM’s first residency and show at Stockton, the kids took to us like ducks to water. They were a creative and eager bunch, and it showed in their stories.
Not only was this our first show at Stockton, it was company member Kate Staiger’s first time directing a Monkey show, and she was a natural. Over the past week and a half we have been adapting and rehearsing stories featuring robots, chipmunks, J-Lo and a not-so-scary haunted house.
On the way to the school this morning, after our traditional pre-show breakfast, we saw a surprising sight on Montrose Avenue:
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Posted by Heidi on May 2, 2008
That's Weird Grandma
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Posted by Rachel on May 1, 2008
School Residencies
We just taught our sixth and final workshop day at the Chalmers School, and yes, it was rewarding, and yes, the children were amazing, and yes, it warmed our hearts. But also . . . we got candy. And lovely beaded necklaces ceremonially presented by the children.
Yes, that Crunch bar wrapper is empty. It couldn’t wait for the picture.
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Posted by Heidi on April 26, 2008
That's Weird Grandma
“That’s Weird, Grandma” is back from hiatus. Exciting!
This week’s show will feature the following delightful stories:
The Biggest Fight Ever
The Seven Penguin’s Adventure
Princess Who Don’t Like Ketchup
When I Went to Church with Grandma
What Is Your Life?
Mr. Money and Mrs. Spaghetti in the Dragon and His Wife
Tigers are Here
The Beast Who Want to Eat King Mac
I am a Butcher and I Love Meat
The Two Brothers
Scarf Lady
The Cowboys Who Fighted
My Name Is Jelly
Dress Up Kitty (Untitled)
Untitled (Peace)
Buy your tickets online!
