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”.
Posted by Kate on September 25, 2011
That's Weird Grandma
TWG Weekly Update
We have been working hard AND hardly working to get a killer show ready for you all tomorrow night. I know, it seems impossible, but the fact is that when have a cast like this one, it isn’t work, it is a joy. This Monday we are bringing back the old and much loved “Flag and Globe”. It is an epistolary tale, which Webster’s defines as “contained in or carried on by letters”. It is also a fun word to say. Try it. Epistolary. Fun, right? Also fun is what happens when the globe on the cabinet decides to write a letter to the flag across the room. Also new this week, we have Maxie. We are all concerned about the possible NBA holdout. You should come on Monday night and watch Maxie and her pals get their basketball on. You will feel better. And the world will be saved! This weeks $2 off password is “Sheeshops”.
Posted by Kate on September 18, 2011
That's Weird Grandma
TWG Weekly Update
After a long two week hiatus, TWG is coming to you live tomorrow night, Sep. 19th. And boy do we have some new in store for you! How new, you ask? How about never before done on the TWG stage new? How about “The Man Who Wanted to be an Artist”? It is set in France, and that makes it fancy as all get out. Or how about “The Big Green Leaf”, which features Chris Matthews as the most serene leaf you have ever met, and Brennan Buhl as a bug who never learns? Brand spanking new, and it will make you laugh one moment and cry the next. And speaking of new, how about something old? If you own the most recent Barrel of Monkeys CD, “Monkeys Come Alive!”, you may be familiar with a little song called Chitterlings. If not, it is about time you got acquainted with this inspirational argument about a classic culinary delight. You want older? OK, how about “The Seven Penguins Adventure”, from all the way back in 2002? Now that doesn’t sound that far back to me, but it turns out when I did the math, that was ten years ago! Who doesn’t want to see a story written by a bunch of kids who are now legally able to vote, and possibly even of legal drinking age? Boy I have asked you a bunch of questions in this blog post, and I sure hope the answer to all of them sounds something like “I am coming to That’s Weird Grandma tomorrow night!” Say the password “New Light Board” at the door and get $2 off. See you there!
