That’s Weird, Grandma!
THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA will return in December
Don’t want to wait for That’s Weird, Grandma to return in December?
Consider purchasing tickets to our Celebration of Authors Gala on June 14, 2024. It includes a performance of brand new stories written by students who PlayMakers Lab taught in the 2023/24 school year!
What is That’s Weird, Grandma?
Every December That’s Weird, Grandma returns to the Neo Futurist Theater and features sketch comedy performance of adaptations of stories written during PML’s creative writing residencies in Chicago elementary schools. PML’s ensemble of professional actors, comedians and musicians bring the young authors’ stories to life as raucous sketches, songs and movement pieces, performing first for students in their schools and then for the public. These stories - from hilarious dialogues between unlikely characters to poignant pleas for social change - resonate with adults while celebrating the imaginations of young people.
Also…
Be sure to check out our website to see other public performances including our Celebration of Authors Gala
FAQ’s and more info
What’s all this, then?
That’s Weird, Grandma! is our once-a-year public show and fundraiser! The show features stories written by real PML students from Chicago Public Schools. Come celebrate their words and their imaginations.
Is this show kid and family-friendly?
This show is written by students, performed by adults, and enjoyed by everyone!
*We recommend elementary school-age and up!
How long is the show?
The show runs for approximately one hour.
Are masks required?
Yes, audience members are required to wear a mask in the Neo Furturist Theater for the duration of the show. We have masks available for you!
Is the venue ADA-accessible?
There is a flight of stairs up to the venue. However, please contact us ahead of time and we can make accommodations for anyone in your party to attend, and we can provide elevator access through the apartment building attached to the theatre
I have more questions, who can I contact?
Please email us at producer@playmakerslab.org Thank you!
Some reviews of the show...
“[PML's performers are] the perfect blend of over the top energy, comedic timing, and wacky facial expressions . . .”
–Bonnie Kenaz-Mara, ChiIL Mama
“[PlayMakers Laboratory] brings its A-game every week. That’s not just devotion to the craft: it’s devotion to the cause.”
–Ian Rigg, Chicagoland Musical Theatre
“[PlayMakers Laboratory] shows, like chocolate chip cookies, are a source of infinite delight.”
–Jessie Bond, Chicago Splash
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