The 70s Variety Show & Benefit For Barrel of Monkeys
Posted by Joe on September 17, 2012
Playmakers Blog
Category: Touring Performances
Public performances other than TWG.
CHICAGO’S WEIRD, GRANDMA
Posted by Joe on September 11, 2012
That's Weird Grandma Touring Performances Company Members
THAT’S WEIRD, GRANDMA IS TAKING A THREE WEEK BREAK!
Figure 1. TWG IS A CATERPILLAR CLIMBING INTO A THREE-WEEK COCOON TRANSFORMING INTO A BRAND NEW SHOW.
Barrel of Monkeys (BOM) kicks off its 15th season with an all new, cross-disciplinary extravaganza titled “Chicago’s Weird, Grandma”.
Figure 2. IN THE COCOON, BARREL OF MONKEYS IS JOINING FORCES WITH CHICAGO ARTISTIC HEAVY HITTERS FOR ALL NEW “CHICAGO’S WEIRD, GRANDMA”.
Company Members From Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Lookingglass Theatre Company, House Theatre of Chicago, The Hypocrites, Factory Theater, and Many More Present Their Take on Kids’ Stories From BOM Residencies. Company members from each guest organization will use elements of theater, experimental dance, puppetry, clowning and vaudeville-inspired performance art to transform the creative writings of third, fourth and fifth grade CPS and Chicago Park District students into original sketches and songs.
Figure 3. THE COCOON BURTS OPEN AND A BRAND NEW MAGICAL MONDAY NIGHT SHOW EMERGES.
“This is an exciting celebration of the BOM tribe, and an opportunity for the Chicago theatre community to celebrate with us the incredible imaginations of our young authors, the participants in ‘Chicago’s Weird, Grandma’ are all heavy hitters, from the groundbreaking ensemble that is Steppenwolf Theatre to last year’s Tony-Award Winning Lookingglass to Chicago’s signature late night Neo-Futurists. This is a series not to be missed.”
-Molly Brennan, Artistic Director, Barrel of Monkeys
Figure 4. YOU COME TO SEE THE SHOW; YOU HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE; WORLD SAVED
CHICAGO’S WEIRD, GRANDMA
Monday, October 8 through December 17 at 8 p.m.
at the Neo-Futurist Theatre, 5153 N. Ashland.
Tickets for all performances are $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12.
For tickets, reservations or information call 312-409-1954
or visit www.playmakerslab.org
BUY TICKETS TODAY
See you in three weeks!
Monkey On,
Barrel of Monkeys
TWO MORE SHOWS
Posted by Joe on August 16, 2012
DON’T CRY, but…
Only TWO more chances to see That’s Weird, Abuelita before it closes!
Make you you make reservations before it sells out!
Reservas/Reservations:
312.409.1954
Here is just a taste!
I Believe It Is Disgusting
By Agustin C., Avondale-Logandale
I believe that we should get rid of diapers.
My first reason is they are stinky.
My second reason is that kids should learn to use the washroom.
My third reason is that sometimes diapers cause more garbage.
In conclusion I believe we should get rid of diapers.
I believe we should not have babies.
My first reason is because they bother me so much.
My second reason is because they are always cuter than anyone else.
My third reason is because babies always have to be bald.
In conclusion I believe we should not have babies.
THE END
More Information:
That’s Weird, Abuelita
Escrito por niños. Intepretado por actores. Por un mundo mejor.
Hairpin Arts Center in Logan Square
2800 N. Milwaukee, segundo piso (2nd floor)
Chicago, IL
Tan solo 12 sesiones del 25 de julio al 18 de agosto?miércoles a las 3 de la tarde, sábados las 3 de la tarde y 7 de la noche.??
12 Performances Only! July 25-August 18?Wednesdays at 3 p.m., Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m.
$10 adulto, $5 para los pequeños. $10 adults, $5 kids
Gratis para todos los estudiantes de Barrel of Monkeys
Free for Barrel of Monkeys students!
SEE YOU THERE!
Abuelita is rocking but ...
Posted by Joe on August 8, 2012
Touring Performances Company Members
That’s Weird, Abuelita is just plain incredible. I saw it last week. It is pure magic. I laughed, I cried, and cheered.
BUT it’s only with us for two more weeks! (that’s 6 performances)
Y’all, don’t miss this show.
This Dolphin wants you to go. He would come with you but he lives in captivity.
BUT this dolphin would like to provide you with more info!
Dolphin: SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK
Translation:
That’s Weird, Abuelita
Escrito por niños. Intepretado por actores. Por un mundo mejor.
Hairpin Arts Center in Logan Square
2800 N. Milwaukee, segundo piso (2nd floor)
Chicago, IL
Tan solo 12 sesiones del 25 de julio al 18 de agosto?miércoles a las 3 de la tarde, sábados las 3 de la tarde y 7 de la noche.??
12 Performances Only! July 25-August 18?Wednesdays at 3 p.m., Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m.
$10 adulto, $5 para los pequeños. $10 adults, $5 kids
Gratis para todos los estudiantes de Barrel of Monkeys
Free for Barrel of Monkeys students!
Reservas/Reservations:
312.409.1954
http://www.playmakerslab.org
These dolphins would also like you to come!
For your viewing enjoyment
Posted by Amanda Farrar on July 13, 2012
That's Weird Grandma Touring Performances
I love to start my week with a performance of “That’s Weird, Grandma” (Or “That’s Weird, Abuelita” - this summer - 12 performances ONLY!), but when I can’t get to the theater I like to visit these videos.
IRS Moles from Barrel of Monkeys on Vimeo.
IRS Moles original story.
Best Looking Human from Barrel of Monkeys on Vimeo.
Best Looking Human original story.