Posted by Molly on October 24, 2011
That's Weird Grandma
TWG Weekly Update
The Illinois Theatre Association has granted Barrel of Monkeys with an award for “Excellence in Children’s Theatre”.
BOM’s own Cliff Chamberlain (of Broadway, Steppenwolf and Goodman fame) will say a few words about Barrel of Monkeys.
At 8 p.m., That’s Weird Grandma will be performed with two NEW stories: “The Wrong News” by Jonathan B. of Cleveland Elementary and “Mummy and Doll.” by Darrid M from Reavis.
Say “I.T.Awwwesome” to Cassie for a half price ticket!
Posted by Molly on October 16, 2011
That's Weird Grandma
TWG Weekly Update
HALLOWEEN is coming…and we’ve got a frighteningly fantastic That’s Weird, Grandma for Round 2! Vampires, witchcraft and mummies, oh my! For the faint of heart, there are some milder tales as well. A wicked new cast of BOMmers are going to bring some thunder to the Neofuturarium for the next month. And there’s a Special Event for each show!
Oct 17: Opening Night! Be the first folks to see the new cast in the new run!
Oct 24: ITA Award Night. 7 p.m. snacks and drinks, a presentation of the Award for Excellence in Children’s Theatre from the Illinois Theatre Association, and a speech by the handsome and famous BOM Ensemble Actor Cliff Chamberlain!
Oct 31: Halloween Night: The Movie. A camera crew will capture our Trick or TWG show for an upcoming promotional film for 3M. Big laughers welcome! Fill the house for the camera!
Nov 7: Educator’s night. A special night for our friends who Teach! Reception, panel discussion!
JOIN US for ROUND 2…BOO!
Posted by Amanda Farrar on October 4, 2011
School Shows
Barrel of Monkeys has had an amazing week! We added 13 new ensemble members, received an award for Excellence in Children’s Theatre from the Illinois Theatre Association, and had a stellar show and audience last night! Want to help this week get EVEN BETTER? You can! Just by voting online for Barrel of Monkeys’ In-School Programming through Chicago Sun-Times Sun Shine Project! Each year, the philanthropic arm of the Chicago Sun-Times asks for the community’s input regarding where their funds should go. If you vote and/or leave a comment on our Sun Shine Project page, it will be considered as the Charity Trust decides what worthy organizations receive a grant. You must vote THIS WEEK because voting ends on Sunday!
Here’s how you vote!
Visit www.chicagosunshineproject.com or click here.
If you haven’t ever logged into the site, it will ask you to create a user name and password (or you can use facebook to sign in).
Go to the Youth Art and Culture section, or just search for Barrel of Monkeys.
Either way, you are looking for Barrel of Monkeys’ In-School Programs!
Hit the thumbs up button on the left hand side of the page to vote for us, and leave a comment if you’d like!
Just by following these simple steps, you can help children like these continue to benefit from our programming!
There have been some inspiring comments on the page, including one from Kathleen O’Donoghue:
This is an amazing program. I have attended school shows and public performances and in addition to the measurable impact on the students, the intangible benefits are astonishing. I witnessed the pride in the student authors and their peers, the excitement in the audience when the stories are interpreted by the ensemble and to me, perhaps most importantly, the obvious development of the valuing of storytelling. The ability to tell our own stories encourages community, reduces the incidence of objectification of the “other” and encourages us all to see that we are more similar than different. This is the most dynamic program involved in public education today.
We are doing well (not excellent) in the voting, so anything you can do to help get family and friends to vote would be much appreciated! Our next benchmark goal is 150 votes - can you help us get there? You’ll help our award-winning theatre driven by the imaginations of children continue!
Posted by Kate on October 3, 2011
That's Weird Grandma
TWG Weekly Update
Hello! The cast of TWG is polishing their shoes and straightening their ties and getting ready to do a great show for you tonight. We have added two fantastic tales of worlds far away….one from up above in outer space, the other from down below the depths of the sea. If you are looking to get your groove on, look no further, Crazy Topic, an alien from the Purple Planet, is ready to get down on our planet. And if you are looking for a little inspiration to start down the path of healthy eating, well, The Shark is just the cautionary tale for you. That guy has NO portion control. So come out and see TWG tonight, and bring a friend. Or 5! Get $2 off at the box office if you say “Seaweed only”.
Posted by Kate on September 25, 2011
That's Weird Grandma
TWG Weekly Update
We have been working hard AND hardly working to get a killer show ready for you all tomorrow night. I know, it seems impossible, but the fact is that when have a cast like this one, it isn’t work, it is a joy. This Monday we are bringing back the old and much loved “Flag and Globe”. It is an epistolary tale, which Webster’s defines as “contained in or carried on by letters”. It is also a fun word to say. Try it. Epistolary. Fun, right? Also fun is what happens when the globe on the cabinet decides to write a letter to the flag across the room. Also new this week, we have Maxie. We are all concerned about the possible NBA holdout. You should come on Monday night and watch Maxie and her pals get their basketball on. You will feel better. And the world will be saved! This weeks $2 off password is “Sheeshops”.
