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That’s Weird, Grandma: Stories that Groove

March 12, 2018 - March 12, 2018 @ 8:00 pm - 8:00 pm

This event occurs weekly,
on Mondays

Location

PlayMakers Laboratory Theatre

N. Ashland Ave.

Chicago, IL 60657

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Description

Features an eclectic mix of silly songs, heartfelt ballads and high intensity dance numbers. The Barrel of Monkeys Company of musicians and dancers rock out to student-written stories of every genre and style imaginable. The stories are created during Barrel of Monkeys’ creative writing residencies in Chicago elementary schools.

and adapted into songs and performed by Barrel of Monkeys Company Members. Recommended for families with kids 5 and up.

Event Cost: $15, $5 kids 12 and under

Event times: 8 p.m. Mondays. March 12-April 9.

Additional Information

Age recommendation: Parents only, Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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