Happy Halloween!

Liz Chase in ALL GIRL FRANKENSTEIN

It is Halloween. A time of year when our fans naturally think about haunted houses and the Chicago Mammals. DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME is a great autumn show with a  lot of heart and a ton of scares as well! Come check us out before we close! There are only 4 shows left. This is without a doubt one of the best shows the Chicago Mammals have produced! We're proud of it. We want to share it with you all!

And don't forget that this time next year we will be bringing you ALL GIRL FRANKENSTEIN! We can't wait! Right now we have an indiegogo campaign to get ALL GIRL FRANKENSTEIN underway and if you donate at any level before the week is out, we'll give you the perks you earn plus a free admission for one this weekend for DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME!

Click here to give. When you do, the Mammals get a notice, we'll put you on the list for either Friday the 26th or Saturday the 27th! You let us know! Thanks again Chicago for helping the Mammals bring you EPIC STORIES IN INTIMATE SPACES!

The Chicago Mammals are proud to present

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

written by Randall Colburn and Bob Fisher

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by CHICAGO TRIBUNE, CHICAGO READER, CHICAGOTHEATERBEAT.COM, FLAVORPILL, and AWG!

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME is the story of newlyweds FRANK and MARIE, a couple of country western one hit wonders whose fortunes take a dark turn when they get involved in a snake handling church. A southern gothic tale inspired by George Buchner's Woyzeck, Shaped Note Hymnals, Classic Country and Murder Ballads.

Starring Gabe Garza* as FRANK and Erin Orr* as MARIE

Also Starring
Jamie Bragg, Liz Chase*, Sean Ewert*, David Fehr, Sarah Koerner*, Elise Mayfield, AJ Miller, Erin Myers, Anthony Stamilio, Gene Van Dyke, Nicolle Van Dyke

* Denotes Chicago Mammals Company Member

Performance Nights -

Friday and Saturday 10/26 & 10/27
Friday and Saturday 11/2 & 11/3

All shows start at 8pm

$20.00 goto beast.brownpapertickets.com

Where -
Zoo Studios
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Suite 205
Chicago, IL 60613


The Chicago Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny using the genres of science fiction, horror, and phantasmagoria

The Chicago Mammals are proud to present

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

written by Randall Colburn and Bob Fisher

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by CHICAGO TRIBUNE, CHICAGO READER, CHICAGOTHEATERBEAT.COM, FLAVORPILL, 

and AWG!

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME is the story of newlyweds FRANK and MARIE, a couple of country western one hit wonders whose fortunes take a dark turn when they get involved in a snake handling church. A southern gothic tale inspired by George Buchner's Woyzeck, Shaped Note Hymnals, Classic Country and Murder Ballads.

Starring Gabe Garza* as FRANK and Erin Orr* as MARIE

Also Starring Jamie Bragg, Liz Chase*, Sean Ewert*, David Fehr, Sarah Koerner*, Elise Mayfield, AJ Miller, Erin Myers, Anthony Stamilio, Gene Van Dyke, Nicolle Van Dyke

* Denotes Chicago Mammals Company Member

Performance Nights -

Saturday 10/13
Friday and Saturday 10/19 & 10/20
Friday and Saturday 10/26 & 10/27
Friday and Saturday 11/2 & 11/3

All shows start at 8pm

$20.00 goto beast.brownpapertickets.com

Where -
Zoo Studios
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Suite 205
Chicago, IL 60613


The Chicago Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny using the genres of science fiction, horror, and phantasmagoria

The Chicago Mammals are proud to present

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

written by Randall Colburn and Bob Fisher

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by CHICAGO TRIBUNE, CHICAGO READER, CHICAGOTHEATERBEAT.COM, FLAVORPILL, 

and AWG!

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME is the story of newlyweds FRANK and MARIE, a couple of country western one hit wonders whose fortunes take a dark turn when they get involved in a snake handling church. A southern gothic tale inspired by George Buchner's Woyzeck, Shaped Note Hymnals, Classic Country and Murder Ballads.

Starring Gabe Garza* as FRANK and Erin Orr* as MARIE

Also Starring Jamie Bragg, Liz Chase*, Sean Ewert*, David Fehr, Sarah Koerner*, Elise Mayfield, AJ Miller, Erin Myers, Anthony Stamilio, Gene Van Dyke, Nicolle Van Dyke

* Denotes Chicago Mammals Company Member

Performance Nights -

Saturday 10/13
Friday and Saturday 10/19 & 10/20
Friday and Saturday 10/26 & 10/27
Friday and Saturday 11/2 & 11/3

All shows start at 8pm

$20.00 goto beast.brownpapertickets.com

Where -
Zoo Studios
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Suite 205
Chicago, IL 60613


The Chicago Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny using the genres of science fiction, horror, and phantasmagoria

The Chicago Mammals are proud to present

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

written by Randall Colburn and Bob Fisher

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by CHICAGO TRIBUNE, CHICAGO READER, CHICAGOTHEATERBEAT.COM, FLAVORPILL, 

and AWG!

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME is the story of newlyweds FRANK and MARIE, a couple of country western one hit wonders whose fortunes take a dark turn when they get involved in a snake handling church. A southern gothic tale inspired by George Buchner's Woyzeck, Shaped Note Hymnals, Classic Country and Murder Ballads.

Starring Gabe Garza* as FRANK and Erin Orr* as MARIE

Also Starring Jamie Bragg, Liz Chase*, Sean Ewert*, David Fehr, Sarah Koerner*, Elise Mayfield, AJ Miller, Erin Myers, Anthony Stamilio, Gene Van Dyke, Nicolle Van Dyke

* Denotes Chicago Mammals Company Member

Performance Nights -

Saturday 10/13
Friday and Saturday 10/19 & 10/20
Friday and Saturday 10/26 & 10/27
Friday and Saturday 11/2 & 11/3

All shows start at 8pm

$20.00 goto beast.brownpapertickets.com

Where -
Zoo Studios
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Suite 205
Chicago, IL 60613


The Chicago Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny using the genres of science fiction, horror, and phantasmagoria

The Chicago Mammals are proud to present

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

written by Randall Colburn and Bob Fisher

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by CHICAGO TRIBUNE, CHICAGO READER, CHICAGOTHEATERBEAT.COM, FLAVORPILL, 

and AWG!

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME is the story of newlyweds FRANK and MARIE, a couple of country western one hit wonders whose fortunes take a dark turn when they get involved in a snake handling church. A southern gothic tale inspired by George Buchner's Woyzeck, Shaped Note Hymnals, Classic Country and Murder Ballads.

Starring Gabe Garza* as FRANK and Erin Orr* as MARIE

Also Starring Jamie Bragg, Liz Chase*, Sean Ewert*, David Fehr, Sarah Koerner*, Elise Mayfield, AJ Miller, Erin Myers, Anthony Stamilio, Gene Van Dyke, Nicolle Van Dyke

* Denotes Chicago Mammals Company Member

Performance Nights -

Saturday 10/13
Friday and Saturday 10/19 & 10/20
Friday and Saturday 10/26 & 10/27
Friday and Saturday 11/2 & 11/3

All shows start at 8pm

$20.00 goto beast.brownpapertickets.com

Where -
Zoo Studios
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Suite 205
Chicago, IL 60613


The Chicago Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny using the genres of science fiction, horror, and phantasmagoria

Auditions!

The Chicago Mammals are holding non-equity general auditions seeking men and women of all ages to participate in our upcoming workshops and productions in 2013. Auditions will be on Sunday October 28th and Monday October 29th. To reserve an audition spot, please contact us at themammals@gmail.com.


The following projects are just some of the artistic endeavors we are currently seeking collaborators for

POST APOCALYPTIC PUSSY RIOT PROJECT
(open workshop Jan 2013)

It couldn't happen here. Tell that to Jello Biafra, Jim Morrison, and John Lennon. All governments and corporations at one time or another attempt to regulate free speech, either through overt physical oppression, or more secretly through the misuse of copyright infringement to silence dissent, etc. Inspired by the recent incidents involving the infamous Russian Punk Band, The Mammals will be exploring stories that highlight the way in which governments and corporations impinge upon our ability to express ourselves even within the most 'enlightened' democracies.


FEDERICO FELLINI PRESENTS THE OLD TESTAMENT
(open workshop Feb 2013)

An unnamed benefactor has given a huge endowment to a major motion picture studio to hire the "Maestro" to create a opulent and phantasmagoric old testament spectacular. The film is doomed to be an incomplete work. Still, we watch the amazing Federico Fellini as he attempts to use pure creative indulgence in his attempt to understand our place in the universe, our fascinations with sex and how it is all wrapped up in our religious traditions. This episodic piece with be written in collaboration with a pantheon of talented Chicago Playwrights who will be announced soon.


ALL GIRL FRANKENSTEIN
Adapted and Directed by Bob Fisher
(workshop in spring 2013 / full production opens in Sept 2013)

The Mammals present the second part in their ALL GIRL triptych, ALL GIRL FRANKENSTEIN. Having recently produced ALL GIRL MOBY DICK to standing room only, our company is excited about this new adaptation of Mary Shelley's Classic with an ensemble cast entirely of amazing Chicago actresses.

This Weekend Only Online Promo Code "HR" to celebrate the positive press for DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME!!!

A.J. Miller as Dusty Daniels

(and yes he is wearing the chicken hood...CA CAW!)

The Chicago Mammals are proud to present

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

written by Randall Colburn and Bob Fisher

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by CHICAGO TRIBUNE, CHICAGO READER, CHICAGOTHEATERBEAT.COM, FLAVORPILL, and AWG!

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME is the story of newlyweds FRANK and MARIE, a couple of country western one hit wonders whose fortunes take a dark turn when they get involved in a snake handling church. A southern gothic tale inspired by George Buchner's Woyzeck, Shaped Note Hymnals, Classic Country and Murder Ballads.

Starring Gabe Garza* as FRANK and Erin Orr* as MARIE

Also Starring
Jamie Bragg, Liz Chase*, Sean Ewert*, David Fehr, Sarah Koerner*, Elise Mayfield, AJ Miller, Erin Myers, Anthony Stamilio, Gene Van Dyke, Nicolle Van Dyke

* Denotes Chicago Mammals Company Member

Performance Nights -

Saturday 10/6
Saturday 10/13
Friday and Saturday 10/19 & 10/20
Friday and Saturday 10/26 & 10/27
Friday and Saturday 11/2 & 11/3

All shows start at 8pm

$20.00 goto beast.brownpapertickets.com

Where -
Zoo Studios
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Suite 205
Chicago, IL 60613


The Chicago Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny using the genres of science fiction, horror, and phantasmagoria

We are moving to a new blog soon!

Don't forget that the Mammals are moving our blog to chicagomammals.blogspot.com

Promo Code for 5 bucks off this week's DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

This week only, type in the promo code "HR" for HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as we gratefully celebrate our many positive reviews! Thank you Chicago!

Another Highly Recommended Review from the READER for DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

As Frank, Gabe Garza paws at the heartstrings with a puppylike ardor that's hard to reject
- Chicago Reader HIGHLY RECOMMENDED REVIEW of
DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

The Chicago Mammals are proud to present

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

written by Randall Colburn and Bob Fisher

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by CHICAGO READER, CHICAGOTHEATERBEAT.COM, FLAVORPILL, 

and many more!

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME is the story of newlyweds FRANK and MARIE, a couple of country western one hit wonders whose fortunes take a dark turn when they get involved in a snake handling church. A southern gothic tale inspired by George Buchner's Woyzeck, Shaped Note Hymnals, Classic Country and Murder Ballads.

Starring Gabe Garza* as FRANK and Erin Orr* as MARIE

Also Starring Jamie Bragg, Liz Chase*, Sean Ewert*, David Fehr, Sarah Koerner*, Elise Mayfield, AJ Miller, Erin Myers, Anthony Stamilio, Gene Van Dyke, Nicolle Van Dyke

* Denotes Chicago Mammals Company Member

Performance Nights -

Saturday 9/29
Saturday 10/6
Saturday 10/13
Friday and Saturday 10/19 & 10/20
Friday and Saturday 10/26 & 10/27
Friday and Saturday 11/2 & 11/3

All shows start at 8pm

$20.00 goto brownpapertickets.com

Where -
Zoo Studios
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Suite 205
Chicago, IL 60613


The Chicago Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny using the genres of science fiction, horror, and phantasmagoria

Anthony Stamilio in DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

Anthony Stamilio as Pastor Drumm in DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME
(click on image to enlarge)

The Chicago Mammals are proud to present

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

written by Randall Colburn and Bob Fisher

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by CHICAGO READER, CHICAGOTHEATERBEAT.COM, FLAVORPILL, 

and many more!

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME is the story of newlyweds FRANK and MARIE, a couple of country western one hit wonders whose fortunes take a dark turn when they get involved in a snake handling church. A southern gothic tale inspired by George Buchner's Woyzeck, Shaped Note Hymnals, Classic Country and Murder Ballads.

Starring Gabe Garza* as FRANK and Erin Orr* as MARIE

Also Starring Jamie Bragg, Liz Chase*, Sean Ewert*, David Fehr, Sarah Koerner*, Elise Mayfield, AJ Miller, Erin Myers, Anthony Stamilio, Gene Van Dyke, Nicolle Van Dyke

* Denotes Chicago Mammals Company Member

Performance Nights -

Saturday 9/29
Saturday 10/6
Saturday 10/13
Friday and Saturday 10/19 & 10/20
Friday and Saturday 10/26 & 10/27
Friday and Saturday 11/2 & 11/3

All shows start at 8pm

$20.00 goto brownpapertickets.com

Where -
Zoo Studios
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Suite 205
Chicago, IL 60613


The Chicago Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny using the genres of science fiction, horror, and phantasmagoria

Highly Recommended from the Chicago Reader! Come see DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

"...an Appalachian Gothic twofer from a pair of Chicago's freshest, strangest playwrights. As Frank, Gabe Garza paws at the heartstrings with a puppylike ardor that's hard to reject"

- Keith Griffin for the Chicago Reader

The Chicago Mammals are proud to present

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

written by Randall Colburn and Bob Fisher

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME is the story of newlyweds FRANK and MARIE, a couple of country western one hit wonders whose fortunes take a dark turn when they get involved in a snake handling church. A southern gothic tale inspired by George Buchner's Woyzeck, Shaped Note Hymnals, Classic Country and Murder Ballads.

Starring Gabe Garza* as FRANK and Erin Orr* as MARIE

Also Starring Jamie Bragg, Liz Chase*, Sean Ewert*, David Fehr, Sarah Koerner*, Elise Mayfield, AJ Miller, Erin Myers, Anthony Stamilio, Gene Van Dyke, Nicolle Van Dyke

* Denotes Chicago Mammals Company Member

Performance Nights -

Saturday 9/22
Saturday 9/29
Saturday 10/6
Saturday 10/13
Friday and Saturday 10/19 & 10/20
Friday and Saturday 10/26 & 10/27
Friday and Saturday 11/2 & 11/3

All shows start at 8pm

$20.00 goto brownpapertickets.com

Where -
Zoo Studios
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Suite 205
Chicago, IL 60613


The Chicago Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny using the genres of science fiction, horror, and phantasmagoria

Digital Trading Card from DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

Exposed to the elements, Frank and Marie stand in front of the burning embers of the defiled sanctuary?

Posted with Blogsy

Digital Trading Card from DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

 

 

Love knows. Through the fatigue and sweat, an embrace can sustain so much. The touch of a loved one can mean everything.

Posted with Blogsy

This Blog is Moving!

Don't forget that the Mammals are moving our blog to chicagomammals.blogspot.com

Gabe Garza Snake Handling

Gabe Garza as Frank in DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

click on image to enlarge

The Chicago Mammals are proud to present

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

written by Randall Colburn and Bob Fisher

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME is the story of newlyweds FRANK and MARIE, a couple of country western one hit wonders whose fortunes take a dark turn when they get involved in a snake handling church. A southern gothic tale inspired by George Buchner's Woyzeck, Shaped Note Hymnals, Classic Country and Murder Ballads.


Starring Gabe Garza* as FRANK and Erin Orr* as MARIE

Also Starring Jamie Bragg, Liz Chase*, Sean Ewert*, David Fehr, Sarah Koerner*, Elise Mayfield, AJ Miller, Erin Myers, Anthony Stamilio, Gene Van Dyke, Nicolle Van Dyke

* Denotes Chicago Mammals Company Member

Performance Nights -

Saturday 9/22
Saturday 9/29
Saturday 10/6
Saturday 10/13
Friday and Saturday 10/19 & 10/20
Friday and Saturday 10/26 & 10/27
Friday and Saturday 11/2 & 11/3


All shows start at 8pm

$20.00 goto brownpapertickets.com

Where -
Zoo Studios
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Suite 205
Chicago, IL 60613


The Chicago Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny using the genres of science fiction, horror, and phantasmagoria

Erin Orr Handling Snakes

Erin Orr in DON"T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME
click on image to enlarge

The Chicago Mammals are proud to present

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

written by Randall Colburn and Bob Fisher

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME is the story of newlyweds FRANK and MARIE, a couple of country western one hit wonders whose fortunes take a dark turn when they get involved in a snake handling church. A southern gothic tale inspired by George Buchner's Woyzeck, Shaped Note Hymnals, Classic Country and Murder Ballads.

Erin Orr as Marie in DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

click on image to enlarge

Starring Gabe Garza* as FRANK and Erin Orr* as MARIE

Also Starring Jamie Bragg, Liz Chase*, Sean Ewert*, David Fehr, Sarah Koerner*, Elise Mayfield, AJ Miller, Erin Myers, Anthony Stamilio, Gene Van Dyke, Nicolle Van Dyke

* Denotes Chicago Mammals Company Member

Performance Nights -

Saturday 9/22
Saturday 9/29
Saturday 10/6
Saturday 10/13
Friday and Saturday 10/19 & 10/20
Friday and Saturday 10/26 & 10/27
Friday and Saturday 11/2 & 11/3


All shows start at 8pm

$20.00 goto brownpapertickets.com

Where -
Zoo Studios
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Suite 205
Chicago, IL 60613


The Chicago Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny using the genres of science fiction, horror, and phantasmagoria

The Mammals Announce Their Plans for 2013

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME
written by Randall Colburn and Bob Fisher
opening September 22, 2012

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME is the story of newlyweds Frank and Marie, a couple of country western one hit wonders whose fortunes take a dark turn when they get involved in a snake handling church. A southern gothic tale inspired by George Buchner's Woyzeck, Shaped Note Hymnals, Classic Country and Murder Ballads.

Starring Gabe Garza* as FRANK and Erin Orr* as MARIE

Also Starring Jamie Bragg, Liz Chase*, Sean Ewert*, David Fehr, Sarah Koerner*, Elise Mayfield, AJ Miller, Erin Myers, Anthony Stamilio, Gene Van Dyke, Nicolle Van Dyke


WAITING FOR GODOT
by Samuel Beckett
Directed by Bob Fisher
opening in January 2013

Starring Sean Ewert* as Didi, Don Hall as Gogo, Gabe Garza* as Pozzo, Justin Warren as Lucky, and Bert Matias.

During our first decade, the Chicago Mammals have worked exclusively on the production of new works. We are very proud to take this opportunity to look back at one of our heroes and perform one of his most significant plays.


POST APOCALYPTIC PUSSY RIOT PROJECT
(open workshop Jan 2013)

It couldn't happen here. Tell that to Jello Biafra, Jim Morrison, and John Lennon. All governments and corporations at one time or another attempt to regulate free speech, either through overt physical oppression, or more secretly through the misuse of copyright infringement to silence dissent, etc. Inspired by the recent incidents involving the infamous Russian Punk Band, The Mammals will be exploring stories that highlight the way in which governments and corporations impinge upon our ability to express ourselves even within the most 'enlightened' democracies.


FEDERICO FELLINI PRESENTS THE OLD TESTAMENT
(open workshop Feb 2013)

An unnamed benefactor has given a huge endowment to a major motion picture studio to hire the "Maestro" to create a opulent and phantasmagoric old testament spectacular. The film is doomed to be an incomplete work. Still, we watch the amazing Federico Fellini as he attempts to use pure creative indulgence in his attempt to understand our place in the universe, our fascinations with sex and how it is all wrapped up in our religious traditions. This episodic piece with be written in collaboration with a pantheon of talented Chicago Playwrights who will be announced soon.


ALL GIRL FRANKENSTEIN
Adapted and Directed by Bob Fisher
(workshop in spring 2013 / full production opens in Sept 2013)

The Mammals present the second part in their ALL GIRL triptych, ALL GIRL FRANKENSTEIN. Having recently produced ALL GIRL MOBY DICK to standing room only, our company is excited about this new adaptation of Mary Shelley's Classic with an ensemble cast entirely of amazing Chicago actresses.

The Chicago Mammals are proud to present DONT GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

Gabe Garza as Frank in DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

click on image to enlarge

The Chicago Mammals are proud to present

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

written by Randall Colburn and Bob Fisher

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME is the story of newlyweds FRANK and MARIE, a couple of country western one hit wonders whose fortunes take a dark turn when they get involved in a snake handling church. A southern gothic tale inspired by George Buchner's Woyzeck, Shaped Note Hymnals, Classic Country and Murder Ballads.

Erin Orr as Marie in DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

click on image to enlarge

Starring Gabe Garza* as FRANK and Erin Orr* as MARIE

Also Starring Jamie Bragg, Liz Chase*, Sean Ewert*, David Fehr, Sarah Koerner*, Elise Mayfield, AJ Miller, Erin Myers, Anthony Stamilio, Gene Van Dyke, Nicolle Van Dyke

* Denotes Chicago Mammals Company Member

Performance Nights -

Saturday 9/22
Saturday 9/29
Saturday 10/6
Saturday 10/13
Friday and Saturday 10/19 & 10/20
Friday and Saturday 10/26 & 10/27
Friday and Saturday 11/2 & 11/3


All shows start at 8pm

$20.00 goto brownpapertickets.com

Where -
Zoo Studios
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Suite 205
Chicago, IL 60613


The Chicago Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny using the genres of science fiction, horror, and phantasmagoria

The Mammals blog will be moving!!!

Our new blog is chicagomammals.blogspot.com.

Humble rebirth! But come check it out! We will continue to cross post to this blog until Halloween 2012!

Thanks Chicago!

The Chicago Mammals are looking for a Lighting Designer

The Chicago Mammals are looking for a lighting designer for DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME opening Sept 22nd. There is pay. If you are interested, please reach us at themammals@gmail.com.

If you know a wonderful and talented lighting designer, please forward this message to them. Thank You Chicago!!!

The Chicago Mammals present DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

The Chicago Mammals are proud to announce the cast for our next show DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME

Here they are!

Starring Gabe Garza* as FRANK and Erin Orr* as MARIE

Also Starring
Jamie Bragg, Liz Chase*, Andrew Dennison, Sean Ewert*, David Fehr, Sarah Koerner*, Elise Mayfield, AJ Miller, Erin Myers, Anthony Stamilio, Gene Van Dyke, Nicolle Van Dyke


* Denotes Chicago Mammals Company Member

DON'T GIVE THAT BEAST A NAME
written by Randall Colburn and Bob Fisher - Previews Sept 15th

Opens Sept 22nd and runs thru November. More info coming soon!

FINAL PERFORMANCE - Mexican Wrestling Macbeth!!! Must Close SATURDAY!

FINAL PERFORMANCE

The Chicago Mammals Theatre Company presents

MEXICAN WRESTLING MACBETH

Written by Bob Fisher

Directed by Warwick Johnson

“CRITIC’S CHOICE - a damn funny show; now it's firing on all cylinders” – Brian Nemtusak w/The Reader

MEXICAN WRESTLING MACBETH - It is a party at the  Zoo Studios Luchadore Style as The Chicago Mammals present MEXICAN WRESTLING MACBETH!

What happens when Mexico’s favorite lady luchadores have to fight it out over the coveted role of Lady Macbeth!!! Mayhem, Mystery, and Aztec Mummies will rise from beyond the grave!

Señor Director (played by Company Member Dennis Frymire) has secured the funds to produce his very first Mexican Shakespearean Cinema Extravaganza. But in order to keep the cameras rolling, his movie’s producers insist that he cast the film using only Mexico’s favorite superstar luchadores. The femme fatale known as La Diabla Azul (played by Company Member Gabe Garza) will stop at nothing in order to defeat her competition and become Mexico’s First and Only Lady Macbeth! Come see art imitate life imitate art as La Diabla Azul becomes the incarnation of Lady Macbeth both on screen and in the haunted catacombs of the Aztec mummy’s lair!

To find out more go to the Mammals blog at themammals.blogspot.com or chicagomammals.com

Featuring Liz Chase, Gabe Garza, Vinny Lacey, Dennis Frymire, Justin Warren, Loren Jones, Sarah Koerner, David W.M. Kelch, Glenn Proud, Ben Muller. With Don Hall, Nick Simon, and Erin Orr.

FINAL SHOW!!!

Saturday July 28^th

All performances are at 10:30pm – BYOB
Zoo Studios
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Ste 205
Chicago, IL 60613

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614 - $15.00

The Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny  through the genres of science fiction, horror, and phantasmagoria

Saturday Night! MEXICAN WRESTLING MACBETH!

Liz Chase as Georgie - Georgie can't stop aiming the camera at the luchadoras assets!!!

 

There are only 4 chances left to see this awesome show! Critic's Choice in the Reader! Great review in the Trib! This show is hilarious! Goto to brownpapertickets.com to get reservations. Last week was a sell out, so make sure to get your tickets!

 

What: Mexican Wrestling Macbeth

Where: Zoo Studios 4001 N Ravenswood Ave Ste 205

When: Saturday 10:30pm

How Much: $15.00 or free if you donation to the Chicago Food Bank and put it up on your facebook!

 

 

Posted with Blogsy

Literary Lucha Lip Sync Hilarity - thy name is MEXICAN WRESTLING MACBETH!

 Gabe Garza as La Diabla Azul and Liz Chase as Georgie

click on image to enlarge

The Chicago Mammals Theatre Company presents

MEXICAN WRESTLING MACBETH

Written by Bob Fisher

Directed by Warwick Johnson

“CRITIC’S CHOICE - a damn funny show; now it's firing on all cylinders” – Brian Nemtusak w/The Reader

What happens when Mexico’s favorite lady luchadores have to fight it out over the coveted role of Lady Macbeth!!! Mayhem, Mystery, and Aztec Mummies will rise from beyond the grave!

Señor Director (played by Company Member Dennis Frymire) has secured the funds to produce his very first Mexican Shakespearean Cinema Extravaganza. But in order to keep the cameras rolling, his movie’s producers insist that he cast the film using only Mexico’s favorite superstar luchadores. The femme fatale known as La Diabla Azul (played by Company Member Gabe Garza) will stop at nothing in order to defeat her competition and become Mexico’s First and Only Lady Macbeth! Come see art imitate life imitate art as La Diabla Azul becomes the incarnation of Lady Macbeth both on screen and in the haunted catacombs of the Aztec mummy’s lair!

Featuring Liz Chase, Gabe Garza, Vinny Lacey, Dennis Frymire, Justin Warren, Loren Jones, Sarah Koerner, David W.M. Kelch, Glenn Proud, Ben Muller. With Don Hall, Nick Simon, and Erin Orr.

Remaining Performance Dates are as follows

Saturday June 30^th

Saturday July 7^th

Saturday July 14^th

Saturday July 21^st

Saturday July 28^th

All performances are at 10:30pm – BYOB
Zoo Studios
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Ste 205
Chicago, IL 60613

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614 - $15.00

The Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny  through the genres of science fiction, horror, and phantasmagoria

Lucha with the Mammals - MEXICAN WRESTLING MACBETH!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Chicago Mammals Theatre Company presents

MEXICAN WRESTLING MACBETH

Written by Bob Fisher

Directed by Warwick Johnson

“CRITIC’S CHOICE - a damn funny show; now it's firing on all cylinders” – Brian Nemtusak w/The Reader

Saturday Night is a Great Night to Wrestle!!! Mexican Wrestling Macbeth!

Gabe Garza as La Diabla Azul
and El Mysterio as Samson the Silver Masked Man

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Chicago Mammals Theatre Company presents

MEXICAN WRESTLING MACBETH

Written by Bob Fisher

Directed by Warwick Johnson

“CRITIC’S CHOICE - a damn funny show; now it's firing on all cylinders” – Brian Nemtusak w/The Reader

MEXICAN WRESTLING MACBETH - Every Saturday Night in June and July, it is a party at the Zoo Studios Luchadore Style as The Chicago Mammals present MEXICAN WRESTLING MACBETH!

MEXICAN WRESTLING MACBETH IS HERE!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Chicago Mammals Theatre Company presents

MEXICAN WRESTLING MACBETH

Written by Bob Fisher

Directed by Warwick Johnson

“CRITIC’S CHOICE - a damn funny show; now it's firing on all cylinders” – Brian Nemtusak w/The Reader

MEXICAN WRESTLING MACBETH - Every Saturday Night in June and July, it is a party at the Zoo Studios Luchadore Style as The Chicago Mammals present MEXICAN WRESTLING MACBETH!

What happens when Mexico’s favorite lady luchadores have to fight it out over the coveted role of Lady Macbeth!!! Mayhem, Mystery, and Aztec Mummies will rise from beyond the grave!

Señor Director (played by Company Member Dennis Frymire) has secured the funds to produce his very first Mexican Shakespearean Cinema Extravaganza. But in order to keep the cameras rolling, his movie’s producers insist that he cast the film using only Mexico’s favorite superstar luchadores. The femme fatale known as La Diabla Azul (played by Company Member Gabe Garza) will stop at nothing in order to defeat her competition and become Mexico’s First and Only Lady Macbeth! Come see art imitate life imitate art as La Diabla Azul becomes the incarnation of Lady Macbeth both on screen and in the haunted catacombs of the Aztec mummy’s lair!

To find out more go to the Mammals blog at themammals.blogspot.com or chicagomammals.com

Featuring Liz Chase, Gabe Garza, Vinny Lacey, Dennis Frymire, Justin Warren, Loren Jones, Sarah Koerner, David W.M. Kelch, Glenn Proud, Ben Muller. With Don Hall, Nick Simon, and Erin Orr.

Performance Dates are as follows

Saturday June 16th
Saturday June 23rd
Saturday June 30^th

Saturday July 7^th

Saturday July 14^th

Saturday July 21^st

Saturday July 28^th

All performances are at 10:30pm – BYOB
Zoo Studios
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Ste 205
Chicago, IL 60613

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614  - $15.00

The Mammals explore performance works embracing themes of history, mythology, and destiny through the genres of science fiction, horror, and phantasmagoria.

Thank You Chicago!

Amy Harmon as Ahab

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Thank you Chicago! You opened your hearts and minds to our efforts with ALL GIRL MOBY DICK and we are so grateful. Your generosity and participation in this production has inspired us to plan 2 future ALL GIRL productions. This fall we will be workshopping ALL GIRL HEART OF DARKNESS and ALL GIRL FRANKENSTEIN!

In the meantime stay tuned for MEXICAN WRESTLING MACBETH which will be opening June 16th (more info to be rolled out this week!)

ALL GIRL MOBY DICK has been one of the best attended Mammals shows to date. Again, we are in your debt!

THANK YOU!!!!

Meet the Cast - Sarah Koerner aka Starbuck in ALL GIRL MOBY DICK!!!

LAST TWO SHOWS ARE 

JUNE 8th and JUNE 9th! Don't miss this show! 

Call 866-593-4614 for reservations!

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Sarah (the newest Mammals company member) came to Chicago in 2010. This is her second performance with the Chicago Mammals, having played the unfortunate Bartender in  Devils Don't Forget.  She also appeared in last spring's production by Zombies Attack Chicago Zombie Truth Now! She has trained at iO and is a member of the improv company One Group Mind whom she performs with regularly at the Mayne Stage.

ALL GIRL MOBY DICK has been extended thru JUNE 9th!!!

Remaining Performance Dates are as follows

Friday and Saturday June 8th and 9th

All performances are at 8pm – BYOB
Zoo Studios
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Ste 205
Chicago, IL 60613


Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614 - Suggested Donation - $20.00 

ALL GIRL MOBY DICK - Meet the Cast - Krista D'Agostino Plays Fedallah in ALL GIRL MOBY DICK

FINAL TWO SHOWS - THIS FRIDAY JUNE 8th and 

SATURDAY JUNE 9th! 

Call 866-593-4614 FOR RESERVATIONS!!! THANK YOU CHICAGO!!!

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Krista D'Agostino (FEDALLAH) is a recent Boston transplant who is psyched to be making her Chicago acting debut with The Mammals! Krista currently serves as the Literary Manager for LiveWire Chicago Theatre (www.livewirechicago.com). Prior to making her way to the midwest, Krista was acting and directing in Boston and served as the Producing Artistic Director for Holland Productions. For Holland, Krista directed and produced numerous shows including the Boston premieres of Chicago-area playwright Emily Dendinger's SWIMMING AFTER DARK and HIDEOUS PROGENY.  Krista has also worked in New York City, at The Williamstown Theatre Festival, and in Chicago for New Leaf's Treehouse Reading Series.

ALL GIRL MOBY DICK has been extended thru JUNE 9th!!!

Remaining Performance Dates are as follows

Friday and Saturday June 8th and 9th

All performances are at 8pm – BYOB
Zoo Studios
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Ste 205
Chicago, IL 60613


Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614 - Suggested Donation - $20.00 

ALL GIRL MOBY DICK - Interview with Amy Harmon

BTW - ALL GIRL MOBY DICK has been extended thru JUNE 9TH!!!

Amy Harmon as Ahab
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I (Warwick Johnson) recently sat down with Amy Harmon, who is playing Ahab in All Girl Moby Dick, and asked her just a few questions about the show. Enjoy!

Warwick: First off, tell us about your character. Who they are, what they do. And do you have any direct or indirect inspiration for the character?

Amy: Ahad is the guy that wants to beat up God, and it's interesting cause we're all kind of fascinated by that. We don't know if we approve of that or not, but we all want to watch it happen. The indirect inspiration that I'm using is that he's a man who's mind and body are in perfect balance until they're not anymore. And when they're out of balance things are just getting more and more out of whack. Like when a gear breaks and it keeps spinning and it gets a little worse and a little worse and a little worse. That's the metaphor that I'm functioning off of.

W: I like it. What has been the most challenging part of the process for you?

A: Challenging I think is just settling down and trusting that all of those big clumpy sentences and phrases full of fricking SAT words are going to come out sounding like they make sense and sounding conversational and sound normal, and just trusting that. Breathing into it and just saying it and go "Oh, oh okay that does actually work".

W: What's the most rewarding?

A: I am a huge new plays development geek. I love watching plays develop. So just going from raw text, and then Bob chips away at it and then the actors chip away at it and just watching it become... a Mammals show. Watching the process in which the brain works and synthesizes it into your [The Mammals] kind of thing.

W: What aspect or scene in the show are you most excited for the audience to witness?

A: I think.... I'm most excited for the audience to get there and start to interact ...with the show. It's such a world building experience. I mean, all theater is a world building experience but this.... is WORLD BUILDING EXPERIENCE. From the lights to the costumes to the sound to the set to the actors, to the voice of the show. And having the audience there is going to add another layer of "this is the world, these are the rules - what happens when you break those rules?"

W: What attracted you to this project in the first place?

A: Okay, no lie. I got to use two male monologues to audition, and that was why I came in. Cause I had some. Just purely coincidentally I had some and I'm like "I'm never going to get this chance again" so in I came.

W: I think it all turned out pretty well.

A: I'm pretty happy.

Get your reservations fast!!!!

ALL GIRL MOBY DICK has been extended thru JUNE 9th!!!


Remaining Performance Dates are as follows

Friday and Saturday May 18th and 19th
Friday and Saturday May 25th and 26th
Friday and Saturday June 1st and 2nd
Friday and Saturday June 8th and 9th

All performances are at 8pm – BYOB
Zoo Studios
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Ste 205
Chicago, IL 60613


Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614 - Suggested Donation - $20.00