Posted by Molly on December 16, 2013
That's Weird Grandma
TWG Weekly Update
Two classic Barrel of Monkeys stories return to the Grandma stage, which offer some new perspective on Old Saint Nick.
Santa’s Mean Day by Devonte V. 3rd Grade Reavis Academy
When Santa woke up, he was shocked to see
four other people dressed just like him. He was so mad that he had to put his name on the bad list. The elf was shocked at him, that he put his name on the bad list. The elfs ask Santa, why is you so mean today? He said The elfs left so fast smoke came behind them. They said I wish Santa was not mean today. Then of on the elfs said I got it. We can throw a not mean party. Everybody can come and tell Santa do not be mean. We can have milk and cookies for snacks because Santa loves milk and cookies. then we can get the things to put up. Then we can put up Santa’s favorite game. And then Santa came down stairs. Then everybody said Surprise and I love you. THE END.
Santa and the Muscle-bound
By Ruvanna C. 5th grade Henry Suder School
Nobody knew how it happen but Santa arrived very lean and muscle-bound he carried all of his toys to one house and all the kids woke up and came down stairs and ask Santa what big muscle-bound you have. Santa said none of your business and go back to sleep and then Santa left. And no one ever seen Santa again. The End.
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Posted by Molly on December 9, 2013
That's Weird Grandma
TWG Weekly Update
The “That’s Weird, Grandma Holiday Special” is upon us! Brave the snow and enjoy all these festive, wintery tales with a brand new cast of Monkeys.
THE SNOWMEN FROM PLUTO By: Omar M Lafayette Elementary
The Snowman from Pluto was very friendly to his friends. His friends were Larry the acrobatic snowman, and Joshua the dancing snowman. They all performed an act. They all lived in Pluto. They liked Pluto. Pluto was nice and cold for them. The people paid them 25 cents for every show they do. They made an act so they could get the golden razor scooter. They wanted that more than anything in the galaxy. They had finally got what they wanted the golden razor scooter, each of them got one. But one day a bully took their beautiful scooters. But they didn’t know who took them. Until they saw the bully and his friends riding with their scooters. They couldn’t get the scooters back from the bullies so they tricked the bullies. They made a scooter that wasn’t a real scooter just a replica. So the bully has seen the scooter so he gave them back and played with the replica so the snowmen were happy. And they still kept doing new acts and got more money. The End
WHEN WE SAW SANTA by Israel M., Little Village Academy
One day it was one more day for Christmas we wanted to see santa so we had a plan. When it was Christmas we sleep in a room where it was close to the living room. Then santa came. We saw him and grab a big bag. And we were so quiet then we kicknap him then we took all the present and put it on the tree then we put the deers on the garage. When it was the morning our parents said how we got deers we told that santa gave it to us and left. When we open the presents we got nerf gun, Playstation games, Wii Games, X box games, Nintendo Games and Gameboy games it was cool then it was July so then we let Santa go he was so hot he went in Airplane home. We got in trouble. We couldn’t play video game for 2 months. Instead we play soccer and blow up fireworks. The End.
THE SEVEN PENGUINS ADVENTURE by Latyra B, Kenny R, Ladarious H,Howard M, Ieka H, Brandon S, Charlene H, Brittany T, Marlisa B from Henry Suder
Once upon a time there were seven penguins. They lived in an abandoned building in a refrigerator. They lived on a different planet. They were very hungry. And they didn’t know how to get to the north pole to get food. They planned to hitchhike on an airplane to get to the North Pole. They put on hats and faces and coats and stacked on top of each other to look like humans. They didn’t have Plutonian passports to get to earth so they couldn’t get on the plane. So they jump into suitcases. They got to the North Pole and Santa gave them food. The End.
MONICA’S SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVE by Freda H., South Loop Elementary
Once upon a time there was a girl named Monica. Monica was in first grade and was very bad at geography. One day she received a letter from Santa. It said:
Dear Monica,
You are invited to a party at my workshop. On the night of Christmas Eve, a reindeer will pick you up. But, you have to tell the reindeer where to go.
Love,
Santa
PS. There is an indoor swimming pool which is pretty warm.
“Wow, I must pack warm clothes and a swimsuit,” Monica said. During the middle of Christmas Eve she heard a bell ringing. “That must be Santa’s reindeer,” Monica said. Monica dressed up and got onto a sleigh. “Now which way shall we go,” the reindeer asked. “My teacher told us to memorize South is up, East is left, North is down and West is right, so we have to go South which is up.” It took a long time to get to Santa’s workshop because Monica got all mixed up. When they finally arrived the party was already over. “I missed the party,” Monica sobbed. “I saved some toys and a piece of cake for you.” “Yay,” Monica cheered. The End
SHOOTING STAR by Shonell P., Paderewski Elementary
One day a boy named Adam lived a normal life. He looked out his bed room window. He missed his Mom. She died two weeks ago. Then he saw a shooting star. He made a wish his Mom was still alive. Then two minutes later it was a crash somewhere and the ground shaked like a earthquake. It looks like a yellow star by the forest called Forest Under the Stars. He went there. He picked it up and said he will never get his Mom back then he cried. Then he heard a soft voice. He looked up and it was his Mom. He dropped the star and ran to her and hugged her. The end.
THE TIME WE HAD A SNOWBALL FIGHT by Dionta S., 4th Grade, Kohn School
When I throw a snowball at my brother and he hit me with one and I fall and I got back up and throw one again at him. And we had a war we had a snowball war not a real war we had a kid war in the backyard and we was running around the back and he hid behind a tree and I kept running around then he hit me with a snowball so I did not run around I picked up a snowball. And I throw it at him and I picked up another snowball and I throw it at my other brother and he tried to hit me I moved and it hit my brother in we team up against my big brother and we lose against them they beat us cause they was throwing them too hard but we was dodge and he hit me and I hit him in the face. The End.
I AM A TEDDY BEAR/I AM A CHILD by Najeeva F., Dewey School of Excellence
I am a teddy Bear. I believe that you shouldn’t give a child a teddy bear. My first reason is because they squeeze too hard. My second reason is they take out your eyes my third reason is they take out your cotton in conclusion that’s why I believe a child shouldn’t have a teddy bear. I am a child and I believe a child should have a teddy bear my first reason because is because they make you happy my third reason is you put there eyeballs in your mouth. In conclusion that’s why I believe a child should have a teddy bear. The end.
SANTA AND TACO BELL by David H., Avondale Logandale Elementary
Santa was hungry on his way to Taco Bell but he didn’t have any presents so he got everyone a taco for Christmas. Santa was so happy he got everyone 10 bonus tacos and when the kids woke up they ate there tacos and they saved some for later and they saved money about $50.00. The End.
I BELIEVE QUE TODOS CAE NIEVE by Hernan G., Columbia Explorers Academy
I believe que todos los dias cae nieve.
My first reason is me gusta la nieve.
My second reason is porque puedo jugar con mis primos.
My third (last) reason is nos aventamos nieve.
(I believe it should snow every day)
My first reason is I like the snow.
My second reason is because I can play with my cousins
My third (last) reason is we toss snow.
The End
CHRISTMAS by Antonio C., Avondale-Logandale Elementary
Setting: Tokyo Characters: Antonio and Angel
Antonio: On Christmas evening there is snow. You could go skating. If you have a Christmas tree you and your family could decorate it and there are presents.
Angel: He Antonio, today you want to come to my house to open my present. Bring your presents.
Antonio: Yes, I can[‘t?] wait for Christmas to come. Fanile [Finally?] Christmas came. I [am] going ton Angel’s house.
Angel: Antonio you are just in time to open our present.
Antonio: I forgot my present. I will be back.
Angel: did you get your presents?
Antonio: Yes it’s 12:00 [o’clock].
Angel: It’s time to open the presents.
Antonio: Merry Christmas Angel.
Angel: Merry Christmas Antonio.
THE END
THE CRAZY REINDEER by Kajuan H Henry Suder
The reindeer just didn’t know what to do, but he did it he didn’t know what to do because santa didn’t need him anymore because they were fighting and arguing. So the reindeer was going crazy, he didn’t eat all he did was go out side with a house coat and a silly houseshoes that didn’t really fit him. So he flew back to the north pole asking santa can he work for him. I won’t be crazy anymore. Then why you still have on the house coat. So the reindeer took the house coat off. So santa said all right then they were back friend again. The end.
Say: “Did you get your presents?” for discounted tickets to tonight’s show!
Posted by Molly on December 2, 2013
That's Weird Grandma
TWG Weekly Update
This is our very last week of “Chicago’s Weird, Grandma”.
SAD!
Our guests are About Face Theatre Company and the Noah Ginex Puppet Company.
GLAD!
Here are their stories:
Noah Ginex Puppet Company
“Thief Vs. Zombies” by Anton, Mary, Camron, Jlyn, Jakobe, Learn Campbell Academy
The Thief of the World was walking around in the dark and found some rope. He had the idea to escape from the demon zombies by tying it up to the ceiling fan, pulling himself up and spinning around. The Demon Zombies with their long tongues chased after him and knocked some out before he fell to the ground. The leader of the DZ’s, the Baddest Zombie on Earth, said to the thief “give back our gold, diamonds, rubies and pearls!” The thief said, ‘I don’t know what you’re talking about. No can do. Sorry!” “Then we’re going to eat you!’ Suddenly the thief used his catchphrase. “Da-da-da-da” (Sanford and Sons beginning) and he jumped out the window.
About Face Theatre
“The Monster Mash” by Ethan B, Paderewski
There was a Monster named Zane and his alien friend Craze. The monsters were weird they eat brains and throw watermelon and knit. One day the monster and alien ran into each other and they were stuck. They were stuck for 10 milleniums but one day an awesome smart wizard named Deeerrrikkkk came and gave them a potion to unstick them. And the wizard charged them 20 million but they couldn’t pay so they were blasted 1, 000, 000 years into the future when they were old smelly and OLLDD and they did not remember anything ever again.
Join us tonight and say “Give us back our gold, diamonds, rubies and pearls!” for discounted tickets at the door.
NEXT WEEK… “The Holiday Special” begins…
Posted by Molly on November 24, 2013
That's Weird Grandma
TWG Weekly Update
Barrel of Monkeys’ Founding Artistic Director and current Artistic Director of The Hypocrites HALENA KAYS directs The Hypocrites’ contribution to “Chicago’s Weird, Grandma”.
THE HAMBURGER IS A MONSTER #2 by Kevin N., Columbia Explorer’s Academy
I couldn’t believe it, a hamburger talking. I thought hamburgers don’t talk. “I need your help” said hamburger. Hamburgers don’t talk they only stay quite. “Yeah but don’t get scared of me, okay?” said hamburger. “Okay” and “okay” “What’s your name?” I said. “Ham” said hamburger. THE END
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Posted by Molly on November 18, 2013
That's Weird Grandma
TWG Weekly Update
Four brand-new stories are on the Grandma stage tonight, freshly devised by the 16-memer cast.
THE VERY BAD MONKEY by Blanca B., Columbia Explorer’s Academy
There was a monkey and he did not like children or people. So when he saw a window open in a classroom he went inside. He started bothering them. He started jumping around and knocking down their own stuff. Then the teacher started whacking him with a broom. Then the broom fell and the monkey started whacking the teacher with the broom. Everything in the classroom was on the floor when the principal went inside and he found a big mess and when he walked in the monkey hid. All the kids were crying. So the teacher got fired and she never got to be a teacher anymore and the monkey started laughing with joy and when the principal walked out and the monkey left and never came back. The End.
SHOOTING STAR
By Shonell P., Paderewski Elementary
One day a boy named Adam lived a normal life. He looked out his bed room window. He missed his Mom. She died two weeks ago. Then he saw a shooting star. He made a wish his Mom was still alive. Then two minutes later it was a crash somewhere and the ground shaked like a earthquake. It looks like a yellow star by the forest called Forest Under the Stars. He went there. He picked it up and said he will never get his Mom back then he cried. Then he heard a soft voice. He looked up and it was his Mom. He dropped the star and ran to her and hugged her. The End.
THE SUPER HERO STATUE
By Juan, Davey, Miguel, JD, Mary, Jaqueline, Jasmine, Lorca Elementary
Once upon a time there was the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty was alive but nobody knew it. He lived in a wooden cabin in the ice. He wanted to buy a super hero, and a super dog. But he didn’t have enough money. So he started doing chores. To get money. Like walking the dog, and working out, and he got enough money to buy the super hero and the dog. He was happy and excited. THE END
UNTITLED (COWBOY AND HORSE) by Charlie Duncan, Loyola Park After School Program
Once upon a time a cowboy named Spurs rode his horse. Then he said “Yee-ho” and his horse galloped thorugh the woods and there the horse stopped. He saw a very beautiful white horse. Spurs’ horse snorted. The beautiful white horse snorted. Spurs thought they were talking to each other, but hen Spurs’ horse bucked him off without warning him. They rode off. Spurs said “Stupid Horse he bucked me off then rode off. Stupid horse HE BETRAYED ME!” Spurs waited and waited, but he never came back. The End!
This week’s “Chicago’s Weird, Grandma” features return champion Jyldo with her hit “Alien and Human”. Enjoy this conversation through dance tonight!
THE ALIEN AND THE HUMAN by Jonathan and Nicholas Columbia Explorer’s Academy
Setting: MarsPerson: What in the world is going on (scared)
Alien: Binga la minga. We will come and destroy this world. (mad)
One Day Later
Person: Well, if you do that can you at least knock me out. (yell)
Alien: I told you we were going to destroy the world. Here comes my UFO’s.
Human: Fight me or I get the Rocket Launcher. (brave)
Alien: Ok, if I win I take you with me. (laugh)
Human: If I win you become our slaves. (evil)
Person: (punches Alien in peace) (Alien forfeits) (And loses)
Alien: I knew I was going to lose. Plus I should have picked the rocket launcher.
THE END
Say “Binga La Minga” at the box office tonight for discounted tickets!!
