1 Barrel of Monkeys teaches creative writing workshops in Chicago Public Schools, and in our own after-school program.
2 The ensemble adapts the stories into sketches and songs which are performed for the school, and later for the public.
That’s Weird, Grandma returns Monday, June 17 at 8pm!
Come see what TimeOut Chicago calls “The best reason we can think of to live in Chicago on a Monday.”
Bring a group to see That’s Weird, Grandma!
CELEBRATION OF AUTHORS 2013 June 11th, 2013
THIS SPECIAL PERFORMANCE HONORS STUDENT AUTHORS AND CELEBRATES BOM’S PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ENTIRE CPS COMMUNITY.
Posted by David P on May 16
Hey peeps! David (dahveed) here! Guess how many stories we used for the Marquette School of Excellence show? 10 you say?...pfft,nah… 20 you say?...Monkeys taught in 11 classrooms! 20 is not enough, not enough! 37! What!? Yes, 37 stories!… more »
Posted by Kassi on May 13
Hey Y’all, Kassi here. I’ve just come from a fantastic rehearsal for our performance at Marquette School of Excellence, and this show is full of so many of my favorite things. Now I know what you are saying to yourself,… more »
Posted by Molly on April 30
This is the final week for a while of That’s Weird, Grandma! Come see us Sunday, May 5 at 2 or Monday, May 6 at 8. These will be our final shows for a month. We will reopen at the… more »
