Holiday Special

Posted by Molly on November 20, 2011 at 08:43 PM
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Join us for the Very Special Holiday Round of That’s Weird, Grandma!

Here are the exciting stories!

STORIES ABOUT THANKSGIVING/FOOD/FAMILY
Mr. Beegs and the Huge Ogre (Mr. Rockefell, too) by Sam S.,
Meadowbrook
The Shark by Jalin L., 3rd Grade, New Sullivan
Health Food Argument by Jamajk C., Henderson
Chitterlings by Samuel B., Harold Washington
Vegan Vampire by Melanie J., Little Village
Thanksgiving by James, Washington School

STORIES ABOUT CHRISTMAS
Santa and the Muscle-bound by Ruvanna, Suder Elementary
A House by Lucy N, LP After School Program
When it Was Christmas by Keith H., Gale School
Monica’s Special Christmas by Freda H, South Loop
My Christmas by Edgar C., Davis-Shields

STORIES ABOUT SCROOGES
Untitled (Woman That Had a Temper) by Sebby D, LPASP
Untitled (Ice Cream Man) by Marcellious G., Stockton Elementary
The Crazy Reindeer by Kajuan H, Henry Suder
Santa’s Mean Day by Devonte V., Reavis

STORIES ABOUT WINTER
The Seven Penguins Adventure by Latyra B., Kenny Rlk, Ladarious
H.,Howard M., Ieka H., Brandon S., Charlene H., Brittany T., Marlisa B; Henry
Suder
I Won the Wolf Races by Bella D., LPASP
Snowmen From Pluto by Omar M., Lafayette
The Time We Had a Snowball Fight by Dionta S., Kohn School.

Say “Take off that housecoat!” to Kassi at the Box Office for $2 off your ticket price!

NO SHOW THIS WEEK

Posted by Molly on November 13, 2011 at 09:14 PM
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That’s Weird, Grandma Fans!

We are cooking up a HOT Holiday Special of That’s Weird, Grandma.  It will be full of turkeys, elves and Snowmen from Pluto.  Opens November 21! See you NEXT week!

EDUCATOR NIGHT SOLD OUT!

Posted by Molly on November 7, 2011 at 01:18 PM
That's Weird Grandma TWG Weekly Update

Tonight:  “A Very Special That’s Weird Grandma.”

BOM has invited Chicago’s teachers and teaching artists to join us for the show and a post-performance discussion about our adaptation of students’ voices from page to stage, and the strength of cross curricular teaching.

We are SOLD OUT tonight, and our lucky audience will be treated to:

Mr. Beegs and the Huge Ogre (Mr. Rockefell, too) by Sam S.,Meadowbrook
MUMMY by Krista M., Jordan Elementary
I Won the Wolf Races by Isabella D., Loyola Park ASP
Maxie by Jordan W., Loyola Park
The Vegan Vampire by Melanie J., 5th Grade, Little Village
The Shark by Jalin L., 3rd Grade, New Sullivan
Bats in a Cave by Amy T., Gladstone Elementary
Chitterlings by Samuel B., 5th grade, Harold Washington
Untitled (Flag and Globe) by William K., Pritzker
Good Days by Julian S. and Damarcus G., 4th Grade, Dixon
The Wrong News by Jonathan B., Cleveland (Song)
Untitled (Ice Cream Man) by Marcellious., 4th Grade, Stockton
The Man Who Wanted to be an Artist by Frank M., 3rd Grade, Dewey
UNTITLED (Woman who Had a Temper) by Sebbie D., Loyola Park
Evil Scientist and Shape Shifters by Aubrey C., Thairi G., Ms. Parise’s Class, CEA
Untitled (Tripping Friend) by Bryan A., 4th Grade, Stockton
HEALTH FOOD ARGUMENT by Jamajk C., Ms. Tate, Henderson
A Hidden Magic by Yasmine and Antiauna, Washington
Crazy Topic by Leandro, Loyola Park

TWG will take a break November 14, but will be back in FULL FORCE November 21 with the That’s Weird Grandma Holiday Special.

Mwah!

THAT’S WEIRD GRANDMA…HALLOWEEN SHOW!

Posted by Molly on October 31, 2011 at 01:27 PM
That's Weird Grandma TWG Weekly Update

Eeek!

Tonight’s HALLOWEEN, and Barrel of Monkeys is excited to bring you some of our spooooookiest stories for this very special night.  Here’s the runlist:

Mr. Beegs and the Huge Ogre (Mr. Rockefell, too) by Sam S., 
          Meadowbrook
MUMMY by Krista M., Jordan Elementary
Untitled (Mummy and Doll) by Darrid M, Reavis
Maxie by Jordan W., Loyola Park
The Vegan Vampire by Melanie J., 5th Grade, Little Village
The Shark by Jalin L., 3rd Grade, New Sullivan
Bats in a Cave by Amy T., Gladstone Elementary
Chitterlings by Samuel B., 5th grade, Harold Washington
Untitled (Flag and Globe) by William K., Pritzker
Good Days by Julian S. and Damarcus G., 4th Grade, Dixon
The Wrong News by Jonathan B., Cleveland (Song)
Untitled (Ice Cream Man) by Marcellious., 4th Grade, Stockton
The Man Who Wanted to be an Artist by Frank M., 3rd Grade, Dewey
Evil Green Lady by Diamond, Cashay, Bunny, Jeremy, Mosconie, Deontae,
          Jagger, Dewey Elementary
Evil Scientist and Shape Shifters by Aubrey C., Thairi G., Ms. Parise’s Class, CEA
Untitled (Tripping Friend) by Bryan A., 4th Grade, Stockton
HEALTH FOOD ARGUMENT by Jamajk C., Ms. Tate, Henderson
A Hidden Magic by Yasmine and Antiauna, Washington
Crazy Topic by Leandro, Loyola Park

Get $2 off if you say “It was goooooood.” to Kassi at the Box Office!

ITA Award Given to Barrel Of Monkeys Tonight at That’s Weird Grandma!

Posted by Molly on October 24, 2011 at 03:03 PM
That's Weird Grandma TWG Weekly Update

The Illinois Theatre Association has granted Barrel of Monkeys with an award for “Excellence in Children’s Theatre”.

BOM’s own Cliff Chamberlain (of Broadway, Steppenwolf and Goodman fame) will say a few words about Barrel of Monkeys.

At 8 p.m., That’s Weird Grandma will be performed with two NEW stories:  “The Wrong News” by Jonathan B. of Cleveland Elementary and “Mummy and Doll.” by Darrid M from Reavis.

Say “I.T.Awwwesome” to Cassie for a half price ticket!