The winning bidder will receive four tickets to the critically acclaimed
That’s Weird, Grandma!

WHAT ARE YOU BIDDING ON:

Barrel of Monkeys' (BOM) sketch comedy show (written entirely by children, and performed entirely by adults) inspires ages 5-105. After teaching creative writing in the CPS system, BOM’s ensemble of actors, comedians, musicians and playwrights selects and adapts some of the thousands of stories generated by children for stage presentation. The result has been an audience favorite—a show that is “safe” for all ages, yet very much appreciated by an adult audience. “That’s Weird, Grandma” changes each week according to audience votes (switching one to three sketches each performance), and each show runs about one hour. The show opened in April 2001, and has produced over 500 stories and musical
numbers.

WHY SHOULD YOU BID:

YOU WILL LIKE IT!

“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.” -Chicago Reader

“The best reason we can think of to live in Chicago on a Monday”
-Time Out Chicago

WHEN YOU CAN GO:

SUNDAYS at 2pm now through March 30 ONLY
Almost Every MONDAY NIGHT at 8pm
Calendar at: www.barrelofmonkeys.org/performances

WHERE YOU WILL GO:

NEO-FUTURIST THEATER
5153 N. ASHLAND AVE.
CHICAGO, IL 60640

ABOUT: Barrel of Monkeys (BOM) is an arts education theater ensemble that works with some of the most under-served students in Chicago. BOM achieves its mission by:

• teaching fundamental creative writing skills;


• providing a safe and supportive learning environment;


• building self-esteem and confidence in children;


• adapting stories written by children for the stage by professional actors;


• and presenting a smart, funny theatre experience.