Posts relating to school shows.
Posted by Diego on February 25, 2013
Education
School Shows
My First Show
by: Diego
Today was my very first show with BOM. It was at Dawes School. Here are some words I would use to describe my time working with BOM and also incorporate the name Dawes.
-Dawesome
-Dawesmazing
-Dawestounding
&
-IncrediDawes
I was incredibly excited to see all the wonderful students in attendance as we brought our great show to them. Personally, I had a great time being an elephant, a cool cat, a guitar player, a troll, a little girl, on fire, and a guy who cartwheels through a window. who can say that about their day? Something that I thought would be scary and intimidating turned out to be the funnest week ever! I made some great friends and had some good clean fun doing it. My only regret is not asking for that final group hug from everyone I so desperately wanted. Oh well, looks like i’ll have to track people down for individual hugs. As I go to sleep tonight, visions of Monkeys being silly will dance in my head. Luckily, I’m gonna get up and do it again. HOORAY!!
The End
P.S. Means Post Script
P.P.S do I have to end my blogs with The End?
Posted by Nick H on February 13, 2013
School Shows
In 1970, Sears began construction on the Sears Tower, (now the Willis Tower) and finished three years later in 1973. It is the largest building in the US.
Captain Ahab Frankenstein Lacy Campbell has been building a blown up 30-foot (30-FOOT!) humpback whale deep in the halls of Loyola Park out of duct tape and garbage bags. And she is finishing it tonight!
And it’s really awesome, and way better than the Willis Tower.
WHALE CONSTRUCTION:
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What else is happening in the Columbia Explorers’ show?
Oh, just evil poisoned hot dogs that turn you into zombies, cats eating the town, lazy librarians who won’t do their jobs, a glue stick that can talk and read your mind, and a little bit of an equestrian class.
Do you have any idea of the emotional preparation and stress of portraying a boy who has been poisoned by an evil hot dog and now has to be a zombie forever?!! It’s HARD. Hard on the brain. brains… brains… brains…
Gotta go! Time to rehearse. See you soon Columbia Explorers!
Nick
Posted by Katy B on January 26, 2013
School Shows
KB: Sarah! We just finished the LEARN Campbell Winter show! This was your very first school show as a new Monkey. How was it?
SA: It was incredible! I already can’t wait to work on another one!
KB: How would you describe performing in a school show, like LEARN Campbell, for those folks out there who have never experienced a BOM school show?
SA: It’s very energetic! You have all these kids’ eyes on you as you’re telling their stories and they are laughing and clapping and dancing along, and the energy of them as an audience really feeds back into your performance.
KB: What one word best describes your experience working on the show?
SA: Teamwork. I know it might sound cliche, but this is the only show I’ve ever worked on in which the ensemble members were so supportive, creative and willing to work together.
KB: Was there something that surprised you while rehearsing for the show?
SA: I was surprised at how quickly the process passes. When you only have three hours a night for six nights to put on an hour + long show, it can seem like there is a huge time crunch. But the way that everyone worked together in the rehearsal room was stunning.
KB: Is there anything you’d like to say to the amazing student authors at LEARN Campbell who wrote all the stories?
SA: THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! It takes a lot of courage to write stories, especially ones that are true, so you have all done a phenomenal job!
Posted by Lizzie B on January 25, 2013
School Shows
The adaptation process for the Avondale –Logandale School show is in full swing, and as I watched the show taking shape today I noticed something really wonderful happening. Interesting, layered, diverse and beautiful sounds are everywhere in this show. I would like to say that it is all because of the talented people in the rehearsal room, but in fact I think it has a lot more to do with the students themselves and the influence they had on their teachers. I’ll take you back to our first rehearsal for this school show so you can understand why.
That morning we gathered as usual to read the stories the students wrote during their time with Barrel of Monkeys. Story after story was a hit. The teachers who had spent time with the students told us tales of their interests, personalities and accomplishments. Brandon told us about one student who was the real foley guy of the class. He jumped at the chance to add sound effects to any performance in the classroom. Whizz, Bang, Crash! This kid was on it.
Some how the tales of this expert young sound designer got into our souls because we are Whizzing and Banging and Crashing everywhere. In addition to the typically impressive compositions of musicians like Laura McKenzie and Immanuel Guest it seems almost every cast member is getting into the audible spirit of things. Whether it’s the delicious mix created by Lacy Campbell for the story The Flowers and the “Oceano” or the hissing radiators and slamming books assembled by Nancy Casas in The F, we are stretching ourselves as performers and adaptors to live up to the words and actions of these students.
I believe Barrel of Monkeys always strives to inspire students to use their voices to create imaginative stories that express who they are and what they think. However, not surprisingly, it appears that we have been inspired by them to stretch our abilities and imaginations as well. BAM!
Posted by Katy B on January 13, 2013
School Shows
Hi everyone!
She-Hulk here with a quick update on the first week of rehearsal for the LEARN Campbell Winter show!
It has been an amazing and exciting week and I’m just so thankful that Sahara C. at LEARN Campbell wrote me into his story so I could be there for all the action.
What action you ask? Well, this show has it all: a very broke Lady Gaga who has turned to a life of kidnapping; robots you can’t trust; all four members of B2K (Watch out, ladies); a heavy emphasis on the word, “pants;” and of course, some awkward moments with deodorant. Plus, my good friend Super Woman even makes an appearance. What’s not to love?
The cast now has three rehearsals left to learn several new songs, perfect their “Poker Face” dance moves, and get this show up and running by Friday morning.
So on behalf of myself, Michael Jordan, Santa Clause, and all the other characters in the show, BREAK A LEG, MONKEYS!
She-Hulk, over and out.
