TWG 10! Final Round of the 2011/12 Season!

Posted by Molly on August 13, 2012

That's Weird Grandma TWG Weekly Update

Join us for opening night of the final Round of TWG, FEATURING:

Nick Hart
Dan Rumney
Geoff Rice
Ricky Harris
Lizzie Bracken
Laura McKenzie
Philip Markle
Linsey Falls
Jeff Trainor
and
Curtis Williams

This is not to be missed! Here are the stories…

STONE VILLAIN by Tiara H., Morton
SNOWFLAKE by Casey, Dawes
NOT SO MUCH PRESSURE by Lazarireus P, Morton Elementary
THE ISAT WEREWOLF DAY by Javohn B., Dixon
WHEN I WENT TO WIZARD WORLD by Lauren H., Dewey
UNTITLED (BAGELS OR NOTHING) by Toby R., Dawes School
THE MAN THAT MADE ICE CREAM WHILE THINKING ABOUT CATS by Amarrie H., Learn School
GRANDPA WHO MAKES PINATAS by Oscar P., New Sullivan
UGLY TWIN GIRLS, by Alondro, CEA
THE WEIRD PARTY BY THE BUS STATION (stretch the truth) by Kyjuan M., Learn
PRINCESS (BIRTHDAY ARGUMENT) by Terrion B, Chalmers
ROLLER COASTER CARNIVAL:  THE TWIN ZOMBIES by Nakevia, Ismael, Fatima, India, Roberto, Rogelio, Jay, Cornell, Paderewski Elementary

For discounted tickets say:  “Prahbably” at the Box Office

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Abuelita is rocking but ...

Posted by Joe on August 8, 2012

Touring Performances Company Members

That’s Weird, Abuelita is just plain incredible.  I saw it last week.  It is pure magic.  I laughed, I cried, and cheered.

BUT it’s only with us for two more weeks! (that’s 6 performances)

Y’all, don’t miss this show.

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This Dolphin wants you to go.  He would come with you but he lives in captivity.

BUT this dolphin would like to provide you with more info!

Dolphin: SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK

Translation:

That’s Weird, Abuelita
Escrito por niños. Intepretado por actores.  Por un mundo mejor.

Hairpin Arts Center in Logan Square
2800 N. Milwaukee, segundo piso (2nd floor)
Chicago, IL

Tan solo 12 sesiones del 25 de julio al 18 de agosto?miércoles a las 3 de la tarde, sábados las 3 de la tarde y 7 de la noche.??
12 Performances Only! July 25-August 18?Wednesdays at 3 p.m., Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m.

$10 adulto, $5 para los pequeños. $10 adults, $5 kids
Gratis para todos los estudiantes de Barrel of Monkeys
Free for Barrel of Monkeys students!

BUY TICKETS

Reservas/Reservations:
312.409.1954
http://www.playmakerslab.org

These dolphins would also like you to come!

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Nothing or Bagels.  And Pinatas!

Posted by Molly on August 6, 2012

That's Weird Grandma TWG Weekly Update

This is the final show of Round 9.

Come join the fun.

Say “I don’t like bagels” at the box office for a discounted ticket.

Untitled (Bagel or Nothing)
Toby R, Dawes
My mom said I had to pick nothing ore bagelse I pickt nothing. I don’t like bagels.

THE GRANDPA WHO MAKES PINATAS by Oscar P,  New Sullivan FallOscar is inside his house.  In his house is one small cat.  The cat lived outside, but was in the house.  The cat wanted to go to in the basement to go to sleep.  Oscar say “Kitty, Kitty” The cat say “Meow”.  Then Oscar said:  “Get out of my house.” Then Oscar’s Grandpa came and said “Hey that’s my cat.” So Oscar’s Grandpa went into the basement to make piñatas.  And cat was getting a haircut.  And now he works at a barber shop.  THE END

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Batman and Zombies

Posted by Molly on July 30, 2012

That's Weird Grandma

You are not going to want to miss tonight’s exciting “That’s Weird, Grandma” lineup!

NOT SO MUCH PRESSURE by Lazaireus, Morton Elementary School
ROLLERCOASTER CARNIVAL: THE TWIN ZOMBIES by Nakevia, Ismael, Fatima, India, Roberto, Rogelio, Jay and Cornell from Paderewski.

Also! Guest Stars from That’s Weird Abuelita!

Join us tonight.  For discounted tickets, say “Brains!” at the Box Office.  See you there!

That’s Weird, Abuelita opens today!

Posted by Molly on July 25, 2012

That's Weird Grandma

The second iteration of “That’s Weird, Abuelita” opens today.

This bilingual show features stories written in Spanish and English, and are adapted for all to enjoy no matter what your primary language is!

“That’s Weird, Abuelita”
Hairpin Arts Center
2800 N Milwaukee, 2nd Floor (above the Payless!)

Wednesdays at 3 p.m.
Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m.

Now through August 18.

Tickets:  $10 for adults, $5 for kids

Stories include…

Yo Soy Un Pescado, por Ruby, Avondale
STUPID by Eddie,  Columbia Explorer’s Academy
Untitled Dialogue, por Brandon, Jenny, Brisa Lorca
Untitled (Rita in Space), by Priscilla, Avondale-Logandale
El Pinguino Azul, por Leslie , Orchard Place
I Believe It Is Disgusting, by Agustin, Avondale-Logandale  
El Pajaro Perdido, por Dayis, Dawes
Los Hombre de Imigrasion, por Karolina, Avondale-Logandale
El Oso Y Fantasma, por Marianna, Ms. Casas, Columbia Explorer’s Academy
The Big Bully, by Joshua, Avondale-Logandale
Story:  The Bad Dancer by Roberto, Lorca
UNTITLED (Dodgeball Story), por Miriam, Kiara, Aaron, Carlos, Columbia Explorer’s Academy
The Grandpa Who Makes Pinatas, by Oscar, New Sullivan
La Bailarina Del Salon, por Kasandra, Columbia Explorer’s Academy
Me and My Cat at Six Flags by Michael, Dewey Academy
Cielo Amarillo, por Mateo, Dawes

Featuring:
Brenda Arellano, Lizzie Bracken, Nancy Casas, Immanuel Guest, Nicholas Hart, Elizabeth Levy, Mari Marroquin, Nicole Silverberg, Kate Staiger, Bradford Stevens, Donnell Williams and Rachel Wilson.

Co-Directed by Emilio Williams!

We’d love to see you there!

Escrito por niños. Intepretado por actores. Por un mundo mejor.