TWG 9.1 Monday, July 25, 2011

Posted by Molly at July 25, 2011 at 02:58 AM
That's Weird Grandma TWG Weekly Update

We had two days to do an almost complete cast changeover from Grandma 8 to Grandma 9.  Luckily, Philip Markle and Emjoy Gavino were able to stick with the show, in addition to the irreplaceable Maggie Fullilove-Nugent, and their combined dynamic presence in the room kept us on track.  Look for a new man on the keys:  Caleb Probst joins Emjoy and Philip on rotating piano duty.  His acting chops cannot be denied, and I’m delighted to have him step back into a role he originated:  Bowser in “Vampire, Alien, Superbaby, Bowser”.  Dynamic duo Matt Miller and Michelle Alba, the former a senior Company Member and the latter one of BOM’s new recruits, will surprise and delight in their Karate Kid/Mr. Miagi take in “Show Day”.  The unmistakable voice of Marika Mashburn rings out in a number of singing and narration parts, and her nearly silent “Daisy” in “Daisy Never Learned” is a delightful turn.  There’s a new “Sally” in the form of Zoe Schwartz, and Ms. Schwartz sports some sweet action moves in “Stupid”.  Tom Malinowski, no stranger to the “Grandma” stage reprises his role as himself in “Hospital for Ninja” as well as interpreting some more eccentric characters including Serial Killer Squirrel and Sebastian.  The physical comedy star with the booming voice Tim Soszko’s Duck knocks it out of the park, Tai Palmgren surprises with his 90’s grunge ballad prowess, and Barrel of Monkeys’ Program Director Elizabeth Levy steps out of the office and into the spotlight to bring her spark to “Piranhas Should Not Exist” and others.  This cast of extraordinary Chicago Talent will bring the Monkey to Grandma 9 through August 29.  We hope you’ll join us!

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