Posted by Luke on June 20, 2010
That's Weird Grandma
TWG Weekly Update
Dear Friends,
We are still frolicking in the plethora of new material made available with the passing of another school year. Two new greats joining the run this week:
Monster at the Movie- A monster’s attempts to scare patrons and service workers at Loews are unsuccessful because they think it’s a costume.
A Guy without Manners- Poor Bruce has no luck with women…until he meets someone also lacking manners.
Be at it.
Password for $2 off at the door shall be “MANNERS”.
Updated runlist belooowwww….
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Posted by Jason on June 15, 2010
Hi there,
They say this whole newfangled interwebs doohickey helps word travel like wildfire! (That could be the oddest sentence I’ve ever typed…) Let’s see if we can prove it.
Chase Community Giving is back, and there’s a chance for BOM to win between $20,000 to $250,000!
We only have a chance to get this donation if we get a lot of votes, so pleasepleaseplease go vote (why not do it right now? It’s fast!) and please get the word out to your peeps ASAP via email/Facebook/Twitter/etc. to vote for us too.
Voting Way #1: Click on this link.
Voting Way #2: Search for Chase Community Giving on Facebook, type in our name, and VOTE.
I believe you may only vote once for any organization, but you have 19 other votes to spend elsewhere if you’d like. Many schools are having their funding cut, and this money could help keep us in those classrooms.
Thank you so much. Please spread the word!
Posted by Luke on June 13, 2010
That's Weird Grandma
TWG Weekly Update
This is that magical time of year when, almost overnight, approximately three-hundred-and-twenty new stories become eligible to appear in That’s Weird, Grandma. This occasion is marked by Celebration of Authors which commemorates the end of our year of school programming. All of the pieces created during this school year can now grace the TWG stage. And there are some new greats coming into the show. SEVEN new pieces to be exact! That means the show is like 33% brand new from what it was just two weeks ago. And if it’s been more than a month since you’ve seen the show? Well, that one you saw might as well have been in Elvish.
The new pieces are…
Daisy & Jimmy - Daisy is just a bunny, but she beats up bears in the forest for fun!
The Icey Ripoff - Alan’s attempts to eat ice cream unperturbed lead to one giant RIP OFF!
Bingo- winning at Bingo gets you the best prizes of all: chips, juice and many back-up dancers.
I’m- “I’m so good on my birthday, I might get an Xbox 360.” It’s a country song, naturally.
The Forbidden Planter- an epic song about the beginning of everything.
Immigration Argument- students from Little Village have some words for the president.
How to Make Me/Diamond- A first date leads to a show-stopping # by Gabriella.
All this and more if you come to the show Monday night.
Get $2 off at the box office by mentioning the password “Ripoff”.
See you there!
Running order below.
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Posted by Tai on June 11, 2010
Company Members
Celebration of Authors
Every June, after the Monkeys celebrate the authors, teachers, and schools that we work with, we reconvene at a secret location to celebrate our fellow company members at our annual post-Celebration of Authors party and awards ceremony. Awards are given out recognizing everyone’s outstanding work in our school performances throughout the past year, such as “Best Shady Character,” “Best Creature,” and “Most Heartfelt.” (This year’s stories featured numerous appearances by our nation’s President, so a “Best Obama” award was warranted.)
At the end of the ceremony, the prestigious Tom Malinowski Award for Enthusiasm and Commitment to Monkey Greatness is presented. Our Artistic Director, Luke Hatton, describes it as such: “It is bestowed upon an individual in the company who made extraordinary contributions toward the success of Barrel of Monkeys this year.” Previous recipients of this award include Sarah Goeden, Curtis Williams, Mike Spatafora, Luke Hatton, Tai Palmgren, Jason Sperling, and Rachel Wilson.
Joining their ranks this year is Donnell Williams.
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Posted by Bradford on June 9, 2010
Celebration of Authors
School Shows
After School Program
First and foremost, big time congrats to all the students we taught during the year, the partner classroom teachers, and all the schools that welcomed us in their doors. Yes. You guys rock!!
Celebration of Authors 2010, what can I say; there’s absolutely no better way to cap off the school year. The chance to reconnect with fellow Monkeys, seeing students you taught during the year, and of course all the wacky things that go on back stage. (IE) The ride em cowboy pre-show warm up…. enough said.
Pulling off the show is such a herculean effort, I always feel part of a rag tag army setting out on mission impossible. And after all the hard work, there’s nothing like seeing the crowd file in and then taking to the stage for Show Time.
There were countless highlights, but here’s a few that stuck in the good kid’s mind: Meeting a few of the student’s parents and taking pictures; running into the house to catch the “Snow Ball Fight”; and trying not to break when Philip came out in his fancy dress and hat as Ms. Basil E. Frankweiler…. hilarious!!
So here’s to another great year Monkeys, I’m already looking forward to COA 2011. Oh Yeah!!!
