Posted by Dyan on March 30, 2013
School Shows
Though we’re bummed that this show with them will be our last because CPS is closing the doors at Paderewski Academy, we’re not going to let that stop us from sending our friends at Paderewski out in style. This is my second show as a member of the BOM Class of ‘13, and my first where I also taught at the school. Knowing the students at Paderewski and having read their journals, I could not wait to tackle adapting these stories! Ghosts! Martin Luther King Jr delivering his famous “don’t poison people” speech! Underwater shark football games! I knew we were going to have amazing stories to choose from, and I was relieved that when we got to the first rehearsal our lead teacher/cast mate Brandon had already narrowed things down so we had stories that represented all of our talented writers.
Some highlights from our first two rehearsals…
Imagine spooky haunted house sounds underscoring this one…
Ready? OK!
I don’t want to give anything away, but these guys are “ice cold” if I do say so myself…
More next week, when there’ll be tales of musical numbers and choreography to share!
Posted by Joe on March 25, 2013
Touring Performances
School Shows
After School Program
Rehearsals have started for the Loyola Park Spring Show 2013: Monkeys
and Kids Unite!
If you are a fan or a fangirl (slang taught to us by super-cool Loyola-
parker Isabella) of “Hunger Games” and “The Avengers” then you
will love the sci-fi thriller “Trapped” written by Siobhan. If you are
craving a PG “Saving Private Ryan” then Iris’ epic story, “A life full
of adventures in the war to save France” will hit the spot. And if
you dream of opening your own pastry shop, like various female
characters in romantic comedies, or you just love eating cookies, then
“Isabella’s bakery” written by the aforementioned Isabella is just the
treat you have been waiting for.
These are just three of the fabulously entertaining stories Monkeys,
Monkey teachers, volunteers, and kids are working on. All of the
stories in the Loyola Park Spring show are written by Loyola Park
kids, adapted by a collaborative team of kids and Monkeys, and
performed by this dynamic combo of kids and Monkeys!
Can’t wait,
Melissa
Volunteer Teacher
Posted by Molly on March 24, 2013
That's Weird Grandma
TWG Weekly Update
Join us Sunday at 2 and/or Monday at 8 for these fantastic new stories added to the lineup:
I Think People Should Not Kiss
By Gennie H. Brenneman 3rd Grade
1) Because I think kissing is nasty and just nasty.
2) Because United States DO NOT KISS.
3) Have you saw your mom and dad kiss? If you did is it nasty.
Because, and have you saw people kissing on the beach.
The Forbidden Planter
Michael B., 4th Grade, Dewey
1,000,000,000 years ago before god died there was a man name the plant king. He made wheat, corn, veggies, fruits and even grass and more foods. he was not actually americans color he was mixed corcastion (caucasian?) mix with african american and he could live more than 200 years he can live 300,000,000,000 years long and god depended on him so know 200 years later he came to earth and acted normal soon his friend seen him grow a plant in his hand his friend told everyone he was a planter with magic. Finally he explain he was alive for millions of yeras and then all his friends depended on him to grow foods and he died in 3 years. All his friend loved him he went to god and they still help human on earth
to be continued
For your viewing pleasure, please enjoy a reading of “Butterflies and the Sad Wedding” as performed by Ed Kross and Sara Sevigny from the “I Love Lucy LIVE” show: https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/photo.php?v=10151299001260373&set=vb.12366500372&type=2&theater
For discounted tickets, please say “Kissing is Nasty” at the Box Office.
Hope to see you there!
Posted by Molly on March 16, 2013
That's Weird Grandma
The That’s Weird, Grandma cast is back from Grand Rapids Laughfest, where we performed and taught and had a great time in support of Gilda’s Club!
Sunday’s matinee is sold out, but come see us Monday night!
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day we will be adding a story about a Leprechaun! It is based on the following dialogue and monologue:
The Three Things by Ineiya J, Lauren H, and Mahogony Y, Dixon Elementary
The Setting is: A Rainbow Forest
Characters: Chimpanzee, Oscar; Leprechaun,Taylor; Panther, Keshia
O: (sadly walking) I’m looking for food
K: (help Oscar look for food) I am also hungry. I’ll help you look for food!
T: (walking by) I heard that you guys are hungry it’s some nuts at the end of the rainbow. Poof!
O: (happily sees the rainbow) Wow how do you do that?
K: Wait we can’t get passed there is a humugeous rock blocking the path.
T: I can poof a rainbow and some unicorns to get us pass.
O: (happily) Thanks you’ve been a lot of help is there anything I can do to repay you?
T: You guys can massage my feet.
K: Can we do something else.
O: I’ll do it if you got some gloves.
T: No! My feet don’t smell that bad.
O: I not touching those feet without gloves.
K: Thanks for helping us see you later.
(They walk off, leaving Taylor sad and alone)
The End
Character Monologue, Taylor the Leprechaun by Lauren H
I am not a leprechaun. I’m a vampire. I lied so I can be the hero. There is a button in the hat that is magical when I poofed up the rainbow and unicorns I pushed a button in the hat that activated it. It was not a real rainbow. Then I got the nuts out the forest and put a bowl of nuts at the end of the rainbow. Then at the end, I was the hero. The End
Say “I poofed a rainbow” at the box office for discounted tickets!
Posted by Molly on March 9, 2013
That's Weird Grandma
That’s Weird, Grandma is BACK!
With an amazing cast and runlist. Catch the show before it heads to the Grand Rapids Laughfest this week!
Say “Everything Needs to be Chocolate” at the Box Office for discounted tickets!
