Posted by Molly on November 7, 2011
That's Weird Grandma
TWG Weekly Update
Tonight: “A Very Special That’s Weird Grandma.”
BOM has invited Chicago’s teachers and teaching artists to join us for the show and a post-performance discussion about our adaptation of students’ voices from page to stage, and the strength of cross curricular teaching.
We are SOLD OUT tonight, and our lucky audience will be treated to:
Mr. Beegs and the Huge Ogre (Mr. Rockefell, too) by Sam S.,Meadowbrook
MUMMY by Krista M., Jordan Elementary
I Won the Wolf Races by Isabella D., Loyola Park ASP
Maxie by Jordan W., Loyola Park
The Vegan Vampire by Melanie J., 5th Grade, Little Village
The Shark by Jalin L., 3rd Grade, New Sullivan
Bats in a Cave by Amy T., Gladstone Elementary
Chitterlings by Samuel B., 5th grade, Harold Washington
Untitled (Flag and Globe) by William K., Pritzker
Good Days by Julian S. and Damarcus G., 4th Grade, Dixon
The Wrong News by Jonathan B., Cleveland (Song)
Untitled (Ice Cream Man) by Marcellious., 4th Grade, Stockton
The Man Who Wanted to be an Artist by Frank M., 3rd Grade, Dewey
UNTITLED (Woman who Had a Temper) by Sebbie D., Loyola Park
Evil Scientist and Shape Shifters by Aubrey C., Thairi G., Ms. Parise’s Class, CEA
Untitled (Tripping Friend) by Bryan A., 4th Grade, Stockton
HEALTH FOOD ARGUMENT by Jamajk C., Ms. Tate, Henderson
A Hidden Magic by Yasmine and Antiauna, Washington
Crazy Topic by Leandro, Loyola Park
TWG will take a break November 14, but will be back in FULL FORCE November 21 with the That’s Weird Grandma Holiday Special.
Mwah!
Posted by Molly on October 31, 2011
That's Weird Grandma
TWG Weekly Update
Eeek!
Tonight’s HALLOWEEN, and Barrel of Monkeys is excited to bring you some of our spooooookiest stories for this very special night. Here’s the runlist:
Mr. Beegs and the Huge Ogre (Mr. Rockefell, too) by Sam S.,
Meadowbrook
MUMMY by Krista M., Jordan Elementary
Untitled (Mummy and Doll) by Darrid M, Reavis
Maxie by Jordan W., Loyola Park
The Vegan Vampire by Melanie J., 5th Grade, Little Village
The Shark by Jalin L., 3rd Grade, New Sullivan
Bats in a Cave by Amy T., Gladstone Elementary
Chitterlings by Samuel B., 5th grade, Harold Washington
Untitled (Flag and Globe) by William K., Pritzker
Good Days by Julian S. and Damarcus G., 4th Grade, Dixon
The Wrong News by Jonathan B., Cleveland (Song)
Untitled (Ice Cream Man) by Marcellious., 4th Grade, Stockton
The Man Who Wanted to be an Artist by Frank M., 3rd Grade, Dewey
Evil Green Lady by Diamond, Cashay, Bunny, Jeremy, Mosconie, Deontae,
Jagger, Dewey Elementary
Evil Scientist and Shape Shifters by Aubrey C., Thairi G., Ms. Parise’s Class, CEA
Untitled (Tripping Friend) by Bryan A., 4th Grade, Stockton
HEALTH FOOD ARGUMENT by Jamajk C., Ms. Tate, Henderson
A Hidden Magic by Yasmine and Antiauna, Washington
Crazy Topic by Leandro, Loyola Park
Get $2 off if you say “It was goooooood.” to Kassi at the Box Office!
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 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”.
