THANK YOU, BOM Supporters!

Posted by Amanda Farrar on July 10, 2010 at 03:42 PM

By now, if you spend your time checking the Barrel of Monkeys blog and facebook page and other cyber-endeavors, you’ve probably noticed that we’re in the running for a $20,000 grant from Chase Bank. In reality, you’ve probably noticed again, and again, and again. At times, it seems it’s all we’re talking about—but it’s for very good reason. Each of your votes so far have been HUGE in helping push BOM towards receiving a hefty sum of money that will let us reach even more Chicago kids in even better ways. And hey, That’s Weird, Grandma may even get funnier as a side-effect.

But, all explanations aside, we just wanted to say thank you to each and every one of you that have supported us. With just over 1,000 votes and a few days left in the contest, that means that each of your votes are like a fresh, crisp $20 bill going from your hands to ours. If you gave someone a $20 bill in real life, you’d get a hug, or at least a high-five. Since you’re giving us a $20 bill in the Internets-world, we’d like to give you a big internet hug and a high-five.

We’ll be updating a Thank-You video each and every day for those of you who have voted and will be getting around to voting.

So far, we have Tuesday’s video—a titillating, choreographed dance by classically-trained Amanda and post-post-modernly-trained Johnny.

BOM Thank You 1 from Barrel of Monkeys on Vimeo.

And Wednesday’s video—an infomercial-style (but good!) reading by Elizabeth of some of the students’ comments regarding Barrel of Monkeys and their experiences with them in school.

Untitled from Barrel of Monkeys on Vimeo.

So enjoy! Watch! Vote! THANK YOU!

That’s Weird Grandma - Monday 7/5/10

Posted by Luke on July 5, 2010 at 05:00 AM
That's Weird Grandma TWG Weekly Update

If you have the luxury of having Monday off work, That’s Weird, Grandma on Monday night, just might be the perfect last hurrah to your 4th of July weekend.
One of the new stories, Chinese Food, features a fat lady who eventually goes crazy because food is talking to her. Katie plays the femme fatale. Here is a picture.

This is just a rehearsal costume. The costume on Monday night will be even more glorious!
In the other new story, What a Life, Fingers?, Meyah is having trouble doing her homework because her fingers keep smashing into each other.
Another week, another two stories with superior plots.
You can receive $2 off at the box office by uttering the words ‘Kung Pao’.
Interactive running order is below.
See you at the plays!

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Independence!

Posted by Jason on July 1, 2010 at 09:38 AM
General That's Weird Grandma Miscellaneous

Yep, it’s here again: Independence Day Weekend! 

Watching fireworks!

Eating hot dogs!

Thinking about the Declaration of Independence!

Voting for BOM to gain greater financial independence!

We still need your help!  And, since you are a busy American celebrating your independence, it is fast and FREE! 

We are doing pretty well in the Chase Community Giving contest on Facebook; we currently have over 560 votes!  But sadly, we are slipping in the rankings.  Only the top 200 groups will receive funding.  We are still in line to receive $20,000, but we need a strong push of votes from you and your friends to help keep us there.

Please help us strengthen and deepen our work in Chicago’s schools by voting for us and by sending this post/link/or your own message to any of your friends on Facebook too.

THANK YOU!  And remember - there IS a performance of “That’s Weird, Grandma” on Monday, July 5.  Come see the show, have some laughs, and feel pride in your country,

pride in our students’ weapons for change,

and pride in knowing you are helping Barrel of Monkeys continue to save the world!

Thank you!