“So respectful of how kids think, it sidesteps 'Kids-Say-the-Darndest-Things' syndrome, veering into lunacy, social criticism, even poignancy.”
–Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune
That’s Weird, Grandma returns Monday, June 17 at 8pm!
Until then check out Celebration of Authors!
WHEN: Mondays at 8pm
WHERE: The Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N. Ashland (directions)
TICKETS: $5 for kids, $10 for adults
Reservations may also be made by calling our reservation line: 312-409-1954.
Bring a group to That’s Weird, Grandma!
Join us for our 12th year of Barrel of Monkeys’ critically acclaimed smashing hit.
“Every story that you see was written by a child (uh huh). And every child was taught by the Barrel of Monkeys (well well). First we take the stories and perform them in the schools. Afterwards we share them with the world (you are the world).”
So sings the opening song of “That’s Weird, Grandma”—our Monday night public performance where we showcase the amazing talents of our student authors and our company of performers. After teaching creative writing residencies at Chicago Public Schools and working with students to generate literally thousands of creative stories, we have a gigantic repertoire of material to share with you!
Our show changes each week as audience votes tell us which two stories to cut from the show to be replaced by two new stories. SO, you can come see the show again and again. It’s different every time!
Some reviews of the show...
“...the class-clown performers boast talent matched only by their altruism, and abandon matched only by their expertise. This group is funnier than anything at Second City, more genuinely creative than anything at Lookingglass, and does more good than all the other nonprofit theaters in town put together. If you don't have a good time, there's something wrong with you.”
–Christopher Piatt, Chicago Reader
“The only disappointing part of this hour-long show is hearing the words 'the end.' These are some of the funniest nonfamous people in the city, every time I see them they exceed my expectations.”
–Jenn Goddu, Chicago Reader
From the Blog: Performances
May 5 and 6: Final performances of “That’s Weird, Grandma” until June 17!!!
Posted by Molly on April 30
This is the final week for a while of That’s Weird, Grandma! Come see us Sunday, May 5 at 2 or Monday, May 6 at 8. These will be our final shows for a month. We will reopen at the… more »
CRAZY SQUIRREL! ICE CREAM MAN! I AM A BUTCHER AND I LOVE MEAT!
Posted by Molly on April 20
The new stories are AWESOME! The cast is INCREDIBLE! Join us Sunday at 2, Monday at 8! Say: “Ish!” at the Box Office for discounted tickets!
Exciting new cast of TWG! Join us!
Posted by Molly on April 14
Welcome everyone to this week! Lots of new faces on the Grandma stage. Won’t you join us? Sunday at 2, Monday at 8! Say “Friendship is Over!” at the box office for discounted tickets!