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Posted by Luke on June 21, 2009
That's Weird Grandma
The first summer round of TWG was totally rockin’ last week!
9 Monkeys dancing, singing and acting their hearts out to a crowd of over 100 people!
2 new winning stories are joining the fun this week.
1. The Magical Place in which Dulce discovers a dream world filled with “barbies, toys, clothes, shoes, and lots more.”
2. The Three Friends - 3 old men dance and sing through their day at the park. A+ entertainment.
Buy tix here.
Running order below!
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Posted by Heidi on June 14, 2009
That's Weird Grandma
There are so many compelling reasons to see TWG this week…I don’t know where to start.
First, the wonderful Laura Grey is directing this round!
Second, Founding Artistic Director Halena Kays makes her debut as a performer in TWG (she directed it for basically the first six years).
Third, it’s our first Monday night back after a long stretch of Sunday shows!
Fourth, It’s our House Manager Maggie Block’s last show for at least a few months, as she heads to NY for the summer.
Fifth, there is an all-star cast including many folks who haven’t been able to do the show in, well, years.
Amazing.
Laura’s bringing back some old classics to join new favorites, such as “I am President of the Map”, which made its public debut in Celebration of Authors last week.
As always, reserve tickets by calling 312-409-1954 or buy them online in advance.
Full running order below.
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Posted by Heidi on June 11, 2009
That's Weird Grandma
Now that Celebration of Authors and the matinee run are over, we are back to our regularly scheduled performance time.
That’s Weird, Grandma
Monday nights, 8pm, 5153 N. Ashland Ave.
99% Inspiration, 1% silly hats.
Every week this summer, except for July 20 and 27th, when we’ll be preparing for / recovering from Theater on the Lake.
Posted by Heidi on May 7, 2009
That's Weird Grandma
Barrel of Monkeys is seeking a House Manager for our long-running production THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA, which performs almost every Monday night (and occasional Saturday afternoons) at the Neo-Futurist Theater. This is a volunteer position available June 22nd through August 31st with the possibility of continuing through next year.
Duties include executing weekly program updates, insuring there are sufficient programs at each performance, checking the reservations and creating a reservations list, working with BOM staff on volunteer staffing and merchandise inventory, sending weekly house reports to BOM staff, and other miscellaneous front-of-house duties. This position requires approximately 2 hours outside of the show every week.
Although not paid in actual money, the House Manager would receive the gratitude of a charming and attractive ensemble of actors and teaching artists, a positive feeling of helping a great non-profit, good karma, great references, comps to the show and, of course, a t-shirt.
Qualifications: Familiarity with Microsoft Office, ability to deal with patrons, strong organizational skills, and a good sense of the ridiculous. Previous house management experience a bonus. Please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.
Posted by Heidi on May 6, 2009
That's Weird Grandma
Celebration of Authors
Several Things.
Thing 1: I know I recently asked for your support very directly, but there are also ways to support BOM online without giving any money. Thank you.
Thing 2: There are only 3 matinees with tickets still available as the 5/31 show is sold out in advance (we fancy!). Please plan accordingly, you really don’t want to miss the zany delights found within the show right now, or the pleasure on the faces of the children in the audience.
Thing 3: Celebration of Authors 2009 is just about a month away. WOW. This amazing annual event is a chance for some of the kids we work with in CPS schools (plus their teachers and parents and friends) to come see their stories performed in a big fancy theater. This year we’re returning to the Athenaeum, and hope that you monkey fans can join us. Admission is free, though small donations are encouraged.
