KARAOKE SAVES THE WORLD: MONKEY SING, MONKEY DO

Posted by Joe on February 3, 2012 at 03:50 PM
General Other Performances Company Members

Think singing can’t change the world? Just ask these ladies:

The moment you have all been awaiting is right around the corner!  Our annual Monkey-O-Kee karaoke benefit will occur on Sunday, February 12 from 8pm-11pm at Mad River Bar & Grille, 2909 N. Sheffield Ave.  “What is it all about?” you may ask.  It is all about supporting Barrel of Monkeys’ work in the Chicago Public Schools.  Without you attending, singing, and laughing, the amazing stories written by children are at risk.

BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY

You know who loves Monkey-o-kee? The unnamed old lady from The Cowboys Who Fighted

When you purchase a ticket for the extremely fair price of $25, you not only get the chance to support BOM’s work with Chicago’s youth – igniting their imaginations, boosting their self-esteem and improving literacy – but you ALSO get well drinks, beer and wine, pizza AND pasta, not to mention the karaoke, and therefore, entertainment in abundance.

You know who loves Monkey-o-kee? The unnamed old lady from Grannies Lean Like a Cholo

Various and sundry other fun and fabulous activities will occur at the event, including a prize wheel, sponsored Monkey performances, and maybe a few surprises along the way.

You know who loves Monkey-o-kee? The unnamed old lady from Marshmelow

Ok. actually, that is Kayla from Cheerleaders.  But you get the point.

If you buy your tickets online now you will receive two, count them TWO, free spins on the prize wheel!  Could it get better?  Possibly and likely, but you will only know if you show up.

Buy dem tickets.

Also, look out for a blog detailing the sponsored monkey line-up.

These two are so excited about Monkey-O-Kee, they are dancing:

 

 

 

Amok, amok, amok, amok…

Posted by Emjoy on February 1, 2012 at 06:24 PM
School Shows

So many celebrities were running amok at the Lorca show this week, it was hard to not be starstruck.  Even though their agents would not grant me interviews, I managed to track down what they were Tweeting, during the show. 

@ GhostMichaelJackson
I still got the moves! Only you can prevent forest fires! Shamone!

 

@Rita’sHusbandMike 
Does anyone have any advice? My wife is stuck in an igloo she thought was a tanning booth.

 

 

@Ashley’sCousinKuka 
I’ll never let you go, Justin!  I love it when U smile! Sorry my cousin keeps beating you up! 

 

 

@TonyHawkZombieSlayer 
Zombies, it’s time for a meltdown.  I’m about to pull an FS 540 on your faces.

 

While performers are typically discouraged from updating their Twitter accounts during a show, I am so glad this group embraced technology just this one time.  And I was equally glad to have taken part in this show at all.  As the Lorca Orca once tweeted, “EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeee…”
(that means “Adios, friends! Until next time!”)

Cowkids and Zombies

Posted by Molly on January 30, 2012 at 06:10 AM
That's Weird Grandma TWG Weekly Update

What more could you want from a Monday night? One hour of entertainment written by Chicago’s finest authors and delivered by Chicago’s finest actors.

New stories tonight include:

Cowboy and Cowgirl Fighting in the Barn, by Alex and Maria from Lorca Elementary and Zombie Story by Ethan from our Loyola Park Afterschool Program

Say this to Kassi:  “IT’S MY SHEEP!” at the box office for a discounted ticket.

Bieber-ed Out?

Posted by Emjoy on January 24, 2012 at 11:42 PM
School Shows

Ladies and gentlemen, let me start out by saying I do not condone violence in any way.  Unless it is used in special circumstances like self-defense.    Or comedy. 

One of my new favorite stories was written on “Stretching the Truth” day.  It is called “Hitting Justin Bieber.”  And it is hilarious.  In the past few years, we’ve gotten many stories about Mr. Bieber.  In a lot of these, he saves the day with his songs or his hairstyle.  But not this time.  I can’t give too much away, but our protagonist insists he had it coming.

This is what I imagine he looked like once Ashley is through with him. 

 

I know, I know.  You’re thinking…WAIT!  THAT WOULD NEVER HAPPEN!  WHY WOULD ANYONE WANT TO DO HARM TO THIS GUY? HE’S JUST SO COOL LOOKING!!!

 

...Well. I don’t know what to tell you, except…Never say never. 

GUEST DIRECTOR FOR THE PEA IN THE POD

Posted by Molly on January 23, 2012 at 01:57 PM
That's Weird Grandma TWG Weekly Update

This week, A Very Special Grandma includes a piece conceived by BOM Company Member and Neo Futurist Kurt Chiang.  Kurt originally adapted “The Pea in the Pod"by Daryn B for the Graham Elementary School Show, directed by Company Member Meredith Milliron.  This surreal piece of clown theatre makes its TWG debut tonight, featuring orignal cast members Joseph Schupbach, Carly Ciarrochi, Brandon Cloyd and Tom Malinowski.  On Sunday, we were lucky enough to have Kurt join us to direct the piece, and hope you will be moved by its poignancy, rawness, and use of saw.

Additionally, Untitled (Girls Club) by Nicole M of Stockton, has been added to the Weird lineup.  Orignal cast members Jennifer Johnson, Elizabeth Levy and Emjoy Gavino light up the stage with Meredith Milliron, Ricky Harris and Tai Palmgren joining in for this light hearted look at young girls’ empathy toward their ailing colleague.

Come join the fun! For discounted tickets, say “Banana Split” to Kassi at the Box Office.

TWG 4.3 RUNLIST!!
Untitled Dialogue (Girls Club/Banana Split) by Nicole M, Stockton
Snowmen From Pluto by Omar M., Lafayette
The Singing Chicken by Rodrigo, Little Village
Worst Pet Ever by Rebka M., Stockton
My Family (Little Fat Hurtful) by Roxesea C., New SullivanSpider Monkey by Justin D., New Sullivan
I am a Teddy Bear/I am a Child by Najeeva FThe Pea in the Pod by Daryn B., Graham
Prince/Princess (SONG) by Ingrid D., Little Village
I Believe que Todos los Dias cae Nieve by Hernan G., Columbia Explorers
Chitterlings by Samuel B., Harold WashingtonThe Marshmallow by Isabella W., LPASP
Bunny Madness by Roxette D., Cleveland
The Time We Had a Snowball Fight by Diontae S., Kohn School
(Untitled Dialogue) Prince/Princess by Alexis G., CEA
Bulls Game by Michael E and Napolean N., Paderewski
Tired Bathtub by Dinah B., Dixon
Tragic Fireworks by Jocelyn P., Lee