Kids Write It. We Do It. World Saved.

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1 Barrel of Monkeys teaches creative writing workshops in Chicago Public Schools, and in our own after-school program.

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2 The ensemble adapts the stories into sketches and songs which are performed for the school, and later for the public.

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3 The kids become stars, and the world is saved. The End.

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Monkey-O-Kee 2012

Sunday, February 12, 2012: Karaoke saves the world! Be there!

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From the Blog:

KARAOKE SAVES THE WORLD: MONKEY SING, MONKEY DO

Posted by Joe on February 03

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 &… more »

Amok, amok, amok, amok…

Posted by Emjoy on February 01

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. … more »

Cowkids and Zombies

Posted by Molly on January 30

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… more »

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