That's Weird, Grandma September 6, 2010

“One of the most real, uplifting and engaging theatrical experiences in town,” says ChicagoTheater.com. Adored by audiences of all ages, this long-running hit is a high-energy presentation of hilariously bizarre sketches and songs written by kids. After teaching creative writing in the CPS system, Barrel of Monkeys’ ensemble of actors, comedians, musicians and playwrights select some of the thousands of stories generated by their students and adapt them for the stage. The result has been an audience favorite—a show that is “safe” for all ages, yet very much appreciated by an adult audience. The Chicago Tribune praises it as “so respectful of how kids think, it sidesteps ‘Kids-Say-the-Darndest-Things’ syndrome, veering into lunacy, social criticism, even poignancy.” That’s Weird, Grandma has now produced over 3,500 stories and musical numbers, and the show changes each week as new stories are cycled in based on audience votes. The Chicago Reader says, “If you don’t have a good time, there’s something wrong with you.”

Official Website: http://BarrelofMonkeys.org