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