I saw this play, “That’s Weird, Grandma,” and sheesh I laughed like I hadn’t in a long time. This ensemble cast takes short stories written by Chicago Public School students. They take many of the stories to surreal over-the-top Seussian heights. Or in one case read potty humor poetry in the fashion of a pretentious English professor. If you are near Chicago, I highly recommend it! Even though the stories were written by kids, the play is not solely for kids. I loved it, and so did the youngsters (age 6 and 11). The group that does the play, Barrel of Monkeys, teaches creative writing at Chicago Public Schools.

Every Monday night at 8 pm, and until March 24th 2007, Matinees on Saturday at 2 pm (click here for $2 off coupon)

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children at The Neo-Futurarium, 5153 North Ashland Ave, (Ashland & Foster) Chicago

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Halloween 2004 Pictures. Fiona and Liam were the Baudelaire children, Violet and Klaus (the doll is Sunny), from the Lemony Snicket books.

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A Child’s Dual Nature, illustrated.

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