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.
Every Monday at 8pm!
And don’t miss our special Sunday Matinees at 2pm through May 27th.
Come see what TimeOut Chicago calls “The best reason we can think of to live in Chicago on a Monday.”
Barrel of Monkeys (BOM) is an arts education theater ensemble founded in 1997 that works with under-served students in Chicago Public Schools (3rd-5th grades). Our mission is to create an alternative learning environment in which children share their personal voices and celebrate the power of their imaginations. BOM achieves this mission through teaching creative writing workshops that provide a safe and supportive learning environment and build self-esteem and confidence in children. The company then adapts stories written by children for stage performances by professional actors and presents a smart, funny theater experience.
BOM strives to build a community that champions the vision of every child as a way to develop kids who believe in and value their own creativity. The in-school residency program is the core work of our organization. Our other programming consists of an after-school program at Loyola Park District and our long-running public show, That’s Weird Grandma.
Posted by Joe on May 16
CELEBRATION OF AUTHORS 2012 June 5th 7:00 PM THIS SPECIAL PERFORMANCE HONORS STUDENT AUTHORS AND CELEBRATES BOM’S PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ENTIRE CPS COMMUNITY. CALL FOR RESERVATIONS! 312-409-1954 Tuesday, June 5th, 2012 7:00-8:30pm Adventure Stage Chicago 1012 North Noble St Chicago, IL… more »
Posted by M.Govier on May 16
People have been asking about our stockpile of creativity. Well, we have an underground base we store all of the creativity in. Maybe you have some cans of creativity in the back of your closet, or under your bed, or… more »
Posted by Rachel on May 15
When we reached 900 Monkey Bucks, we won a celebrity visit! Since I went to school in Sleepy Hollow, I asked my old college friend the Headless Horseman to come visit. He graciously answered all the kids’ questions. HOW DO… more »
