Public performances other than TWG.
Posted by Meredith on March 25, 2011
That's Weird Grandma
Touring Performances
Hi fans!
It’s Meredith. I’m so excited about the ten year show and just like you I’m anxiously awaiting for the list of plays we will be performing. In my excitement, I looked back over my past 5 years of TWG. I’ve been a Monkey since right after the TWG five year anniversary show. In the past five years, the following list have been my favorite TWG plays to perform and to watch. I also had the pleasure of adapting the Biggest Fight ever and performing it on WTTW, so I’m hoping to hear “Boom ka Boom Boom Boom Ka Boom” in two short weeks!!!!!
Here is what my bust-a-gut-laugh-fest TWG ten year show might look like.
The Biggest Fight Ever
I can’t even tell you know much i love watching the cops… remember when Eric did the worm on stage?
The Women Rampage
This gives me chills
Princess Who Don’t Like Ketchup
Remember Oona’s ketchup sound effects!
Untitled (Astronauts)
I will die of the Laughing! if i see this space party again!
The tiny door in the back of my closet
classic!
A Bad Day
Cheerleader death? This story cannot be topped!
The Beat
So cool!
Me and My Cat at Six Flags
That Cat…. where has he been?
Kung Fu guys
I want a kung fu surprise!
Aliens From Schaumberg
oh my… I miss this one!
The Cowboys Who Fighted
Can’t get enough of this drama!
Three Day College
With College Tuition on the rise, we need a three day college!
I am Taylor the Rose,I am Taylor the Rose
I haven’t seen Taylor in years… let’s see her again!
Untitled (There Was Nothing)
This makes me smile and cry no matter who sings it..
I Am a Zookeeper
Those Dolphins!! remember them!???
Magical Place
Of course!
City Poem
The Red line… so real… so amazing..
Fartacine
Yes… how can we forget this one?
Ghost Friend
Remember Ghost Friend, she is like a mouse?
Going to the Party
Let’s get to the eating!!!
Attack of the Russian Army
Remeber the Russian Army???... man, I miss this story!
W-I-A-R-D
Every time I see this play, I can’t stop laughing… and either can the cast… let’s do it again shall we!! WIARD!!!
What is your dream list for TWG 10 year?!
See you in two weeks to find out what is really in this anniversary show!!
Posted by Lacy on October 17, 2010
That's Weird Grandma
TWG Weekly Update
Touring Performances
I remember when Mike Tutaj’s iconic adaptation of “The Dog Was Dead” first showed up in That’s Weird, Grandma. We could not believe the audience response.
Well, that’s a lie. We could believe it, because, come on. It was awesome.
The response, nevertheless, was unprecedented. Every week it got the most votes! And so it outlasted every other story in the show, staying in week after week, month after month. In December we did it wearing Santa hats. For Valentines Day we wore headbands with little heart antennae. In the summer we took it to Theater on the Lake. We finally retired it from the show - against the weekly vote landslide! - thinking that nothing would ever have that kind of staying power again.
And then… came “Magical Place.”
And it started all over again.
In fact, “Magical Place” is so darn popular, did you know that it’s the theme of Fancy Schmancy Benefit this year?
Did you know that this Friday night at Fancy Schmancy, you will see an unprecedented and extra-fancy presentation of “Magical Place?”
And most of all, DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS???
It means that both “Magical Place” and “The Dog Was Dead” are in the Monday night show right now.
Holy vote explosion! Which one will get the most votes? Will it be the German expressionist fury of The Dog Was Dead? Or the sickening glee of Magical Place?
Well.
Hold on to your silly hat.
It might not be either one, because last week a new story showed up on the scene. And when the votes were all tallied, it blew The Dog Was Dead right out of the water. BJ’s aptly entitled “Dialogue: Suspense Thriller” took last week by storm.
So make sure to come this week, so you can decide for yourself which one deserves to reclaim (or ascend!) the throne!
Warning: Dialogue: Suspense Thriller already has a head start.
Check out That’s Weird, Grandma on Monday as a tasty appetizer to the Monkey feast that is Fancy Schmancy Benefit on Friday!
(You did know about Fancy Schmancy, didn’t you? It’s the special coupon code of the week.)
Runlist and stories below!
The Lost Gameboy
The Reporter and the Crazy Vets
The Day I Found Out I Had Ghost
The Shark that Chops
W-I-A-R-D
DOG by Flome, New Field
The Badest Day Ever
Dialogue - Suspense Thriller
Chair Argument (untitled)
Grannies lean like a cholo
Magical Place
Untitled (I am normal too)
Where I’m From (Underwater)
Cheerleaders
Daisy & Jimmy
The Dog Was Dead
Batman Saves the World
Posted by Luke on August 29, 2010
Touring Performances
Our last two performances at Lifeline are today at 11am and 2pm!
This show is thrilling and special.
The running order consists of some old classics as well as never-before-seen-soon-to-be classics.
Here it is:
First Airplane Ride by Paige O.
The Real Story: The Unfairly First Man on the Moon by Sebby D.
Twilight by Gianna M.
Science Rocks by Hannan R.
Batman Saves the World by BJ
Evil Brothers (untitled) by Aaron H., Stuti S., Gavreel S.
Truble With Adrainna by Kaya O.
THREE DAY COLLEGE!!! By Cedric T.
“Serious” by Sofia B.
The Fifth President by Nia T.
Gymnastics Tournament by Timie O.
W-I-A-R-D by Lucy N., Hannah P., Zoe K.
The Strange Story (party city) by Diamond J.
When I Fell off the Top Bunk by Stephaun B.
Monkeys are Smart by Jordan W.
HAUNTED PIANO by Danielle W.
Characters by Vivisan C.
Farticine by Del S.
Woman Rampage by Dante H.
Ticket Link and More Info HERE. YOU WILL LIKE IT!!!
Posted by Elizabeth on June 22, 2010
Touring Performances
Barrel of Monkeys put on their grownup shoes and dress pants this week to attend the TCG (Theatre Communications Group) Conference. We were able to get a grant from the League of Chicago Theatres and the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation that enabled us to attend. We met a lot of interesting people from all over the country, and even parts of the UK, and got to share information about all the interesting theatre work that is happening all over. It was inspiring and exciting.
What was also exciting was to be able to share with all those folks all the incredible theatre that is happening right here in Chicago. Throughout the conference, “pop-up” performances would, well, pop up at various points of the day. You would be walking to Montrose Room 5 for your panel discussion on board development and BOOM, theatre would happen right in your face. Chicago theatre companies, including BOM, were asked to present 4-minute theatre pieces that could be presented say, by the bank of elevators, or by the Womens Restroom or even while on your way to Montrose Room 5 as people scurried to snag a seat in the breakout session on board development. It was kind of great to watch people be accosted by people making and presenting theatre on their way to go talk about theatre.
Barrel of Monkeys chose a wonderful piece to perform called “Two Thinking Tigers” presented by Luke Hatton, Rani Waterman and a third BOM company member in disguise. I think its befitting that our pop-up performance had to do with tigers. Cuz the thing about tigers is, they can pop out of nowhere. And you certainly won’t expect to find them in a fancy hotel. Or in a car. Here is a picture of the trio getting ready to perform their “tigerocity.” And yes, those couches were extremely comfortable. 100 points for the person who can guess the mystery person sitting betwixt these fine actors. Extra 50 points if you can guess what Rani is thinking at this exact moment.
We were able to film the performance and you can also watch all the cool pop-up performances here. I hope I didn’t ruin the element of surprise by telling you where you could find them.
Posted by Tai on July 14, 2009
That's Weird Grandma
Touring Performances
For the first time since 2006, Barrel of Monkeys will be performing at Theater On The Lake, July 22-26!
“Fun O’Clock: A Very Special That’s Weird, Grandma” collects some of our favorite stories from our almost 12-year (!) history. You’ll see some TWG hits from the past couple years, some brand new stories from the last school year that have never been performed for the public, and even a really old story from the formative years of BOM (the author has likely graduated from high school by now). The stage is big, the stories are amazing, and there’s even a set! (Whoa.)
Please note that because of this very special TWG, there will be no regular Monday night TWG on July 20 or July 27. However, we will return to Mondays at the Neo-Futurist Theater on August 3.
Here’s the full listing of Theater On The Lake shows (scroll down a bit to see the BOM listings). We’re running Wednesday, July 22 through Saturday, July 25 at 7:30pm, and Sunday, July 26 at 6:30pm. Tickets are $17.50. The theater is at Fullerton and…well, the lake. You may call the Theater On The Lake Box Office at 312-742-7994 for ticket information.
Hope to see you there!
