Posts relating to school shows.
Posted by Linsey F. on January 12, 2012
School Shows
I can’t think of the last time I was as charged for a show as I am for tomorrow’s show at Avondale Elementary. Why? Because of the good-kind of hurt the rehearsal process has been. I’m talking Debbie-Allen-FAME kind of hurt. Let’s take that a step further; I’m talkin’ about Debbie-Allen-FAME-plus -Dragonball Z-training-to fight-Vageta kind of awesome let’s-DO-THIS pain!
I’ll let the image of Debbie Allen powering up to Super Saiyan level 900 settle…..
For starters, an actor like yours truly THRIVES on playing a variety of characters in a single show, so being a new Monkey is like having Santa as a best friend who’s constantly trying to prove his friendship by showering you with gifts at every turn. And that Debbie Allen analogy I made a few sentences ago? I didn’t pull that out of nowhere. As I’m writing this, my TOES are hurting in places I’ve never had them hurt before from the fantastically awesome full dance number Molly cooked up.
Yes, Molly is the Monster Clown Girl version of Debbie Allen and our director Lacy is the Walt Monkey Disney making it all happen.
Again, I’m not pulling these comparisons out of thin air! Lacy’s vision of living optical equipment alone blew my mind-grapes so far apart I’ve had to call a search party to retrieve them! Not to give any of it away but imagine a live-action version of Disney’s Fantasia and you’ll BEGIN to have a clue as to what’s in store for the kids at Avondale on Friday. We’re talking inanimate objects coming to life, woodland critters acting all people-like and more! Insanity? Well, YES! Insanity!! The very brand of Mad-Cap Insanity BOM does on the regs! Ya heard?
I’m clapping my hands and tapping my feet in anticipation of my first school show as a proper monkey and even though my Metatarsals hurt, I’m gonna do the feet-tappy thing a little more.
Posted by Bradford on November 3, 2011
School Shows
Hello my friends,
You know one of the best things about doing a school show, is the break neck speed in which it all comes together. And after hours and hours of hard work…. We got ourselves a show!!! That’s right, New Sullivan goes down tomorrow. And if that isn’t enough, it will be the world premier of our brand new closing song; written by our very own Ricky Harris. What! What!! It’s too much I tell ya. But while ya waiting for tomorrow to come, check out some of the pictures from rehearsal.
Our Musicians Prepare:
Our Cast sings about Arkansas:
And last but not least….
L Mack rips into Jeff for singing off key… Just kidding!!
New Sullivan baby! It’s gonna be a blast. Tune in for the post show blog tomorrow and until we meet again….. Keep the Peace!!
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 Kaitlen on May 27, 2011
School Shows
For all of you who missed the Dixon School show this morning, let me just tell you that it was INCREDIBLE! I was so excited to see all of the students I worked with as well as meet all of the other talented kids at Dixon!
I’m a little bummed that the show is over….but I won’t be sad for long, because I know you’ll keep writing those amazing stories and I hope the next time I see all of you that those journals are full of new and creative things to share! I had a blast working on this show, and I had an even better time seeing all of your wonderful faces in the audience.
Till next time! Kaitlen
Posted by Bradford on May 25, 2011
School Shows
Ladies and Gents, I have to say one of the best parts of doing a show with Anthony, is the amazingly, fantastic snack table he brings to rehearsal. Yes, we all know him as an super talented actor and all around good guy; but have you tried the tasty asparagus or the glutton free cookies, that’s good stuff baby!
With out question, Meredith’s puppets for “The Bone Family” are absolutely spectacular; but on Monday our snack table had fresh fruit and pie…say what!!! I’ll bet you’ll rush to sign up next time Courser’s in a show.
Carly busts an ice cold rap about texting, with Annie, McKenzie and Lacy doing some awesome hip hop moves in the back ground, but all the while I have my eye on the fresh bread and the carrots. Oh yeah!!!
But in all seriousness yall, come check out the Dixon Show. The snack table is great, but the show is going to be phenomenal!!
