Posted by Luke on August 9, 2009
That's Weird Grandma
There are many reasons to come see That’s Weird, Grandma this week (a great cast and great stories, “all thriller, no filler” as we like to say), but I will focus on two reasons, in particular - the two new stories.
The first is Disco Girl from last year’s poetry show. I highly recommend reading it as it is quite enjoyable and so that you are familiar with all the nuances ahead of time.
Now, the second piece we are adding this week is something of a classic.
It has been performed in TWG before and is also on our CD Monkeys Come Alive
It is called “Friends” and it just might be the original “new piece with words and movement”. It is accompanied by a My First Sony sfx machine.
You have been warned.
See you there!
Click here for tickets.
Full running order and story links after the jump.
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Posted by Luke on August 2, 2009
That's Weird Grandma
It’s on!
Monday night’s show will have a great, new cast and it’s chock full of the ole song and dance!
Come visit this Magical Place. You don’t want to miss it!
Some of the brand new pieces you will see are:
Super Hero Story (Red Wolf/Captain Shirt) - friction with a bossy Captain Shirt causes Red Wolf to stick up for herself.
Untitled (Gymnastics) - friction with a bossy cheerleader causes Sonia to give it all she’s got in the pyramid.
Untitled (Basketball & Puppies) “Basketball and Puppies. Does it get any better than that?”
You can buy tickets here.
Full running order after the jump.
See you there!
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Posted by Tai on July 22, 2009
That's Weird Grandma
Touring Performances
The Monkeys have been intensely rehearsing over the past few weeks to bring you a very special “That’s Weird, Grandma.” “Fun O’Clock: A Very Special That’s Weird, Grandma” starts TONIGHT! It’s bigger, louder, and special-er than any “That’s Weird, Grandma” ever performed!
Smarter!
Sassier!
Scarier!
Cheerier!
The show runs tonight through Saturday, July 25 at 7:30pm, and Sunday, July 26 at 6:30pm. Tickets are $17.50. The theater is at Fullerton and…well, it’s on the lake. Not literally. But close. Call the Theater On The Lake Box Office at 312-742-7994 for ticket information, or just show up!
See you at FUN O’CLOCK! (See what I did there?)
Posted by Tai on July 14, 2009
That's Weird Grandma
Touring Performances
For the first time since 2006, Barrel of Monkeys will be performing at Theater On The Lake, July 22-26!
“Fun O’Clock: A Very Special That’s Weird, Grandma” collects some of our favorite stories from our almost 12-year (!) history. You’ll see some TWG hits from the past couple years, some brand new stories from the last school year that have never been performed for the public, and even a really old story from the formative years of BOM (the author has likely graduated from high school by now). The stage is big, the stories are amazing, and there’s even a set! (Whoa.)
Please note that because of this very special TWG, there will be no regular Monday night TWG on July 20 or July 27. However, we will return to Mondays at the Neo-Futurist Theater on August 3.
Here’s the full listing of Theater On The Lake shows (scroll down a bit to see the BOM listings). We’re running Wednesday, July 22 through Saturday, July 25 at 7:30pm, and Sunday, July 26 at 6:30pm. Tickets are $17.50. The theater is at Fullerton and…well, the lake. You may call the Theater On The Lake Box Office at 312-742-7994 for ticket information.
Hope to see you there!
Posted by Luke on July 12, 2009
That's Weird Grandma
Last chance to see this particularly stupendous show and cast!
After Monday’s show, we will be dark for 2 weeks (7/20 & 7/27) as we will be performing at Theater on the Lake!
When TWG re-opens on August 3, at least 5 stories will be different and the cast will be totally new.
So, come see THIS show before it vanishes!
The new story this week is an oldie and a goodie - I am a Super Hero. A little a the ole song and dance…
Buy tickets here. Full running order after the jump.
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