Tomorrow We Open!

Hey all, I still got 2 comps for the show tomorrow! Let me know if you are interested by emailing me at themammals at gmail dot com!

Meet the Cast - Dave Goss

Dave Goss is an actor, writer, and the managing director of Chicago’s WNEP Theater. He lives on the north side of the city with his wife, Lori, a.k.a. DADA Nip, a.k.a. WNEP’s business manager, and their two crazy daughters, Maddie and Shelby. Dave is excited to be working the Mammals again, after appearing as Sammy in Sammy and the Cricketman, and as Edward Hyde in Clay Continent. He has also worked with a number of other theater companies in and outside of Chicago, played bit parts in several films, and appeared in a handful of commercials -- some you have seen and some you have not (that is, unless you watch late-night cable television in east-coast suburbia). Dave’s alter ego, DADA Grizzle, has been spotted wreaking havoc in various parts of the city, and, when not locked in the basement with his grandmother (who, like Grizzle, enjoys wrestling, tattoos, and wreckage), disgracing the stages of WNEP Theater’s DADA soirees, namely Blinde Essel Hopse and Schmuck die Hallen. Next fall, for WNEP, Dave will be directing a dada-esque, Theater of Cruelty meets Poor Theater style adaptation of A Clockwork Orange. Be sure to check it out.

More Cast to Meet!

Roy Gonzalez
Adam Dodds
Fred Mowery
Nicolle Van Dyke
Vinny Lacey
David Lykins
Gene Van Dyke
Gabe Garza

MEATLOCKER opens April 16th!

Friday April 16th
Saturday April 17th
Friday April 23rd
Saturday April 24th
Friday April 30th
Saturday May 1st
Friday May 7th
Saturday May 8th
Friday May 14th

All performances are at 8pm – BYOB
Zoo Studio
4001 N. Ravenswood Ste B-1
Chicago, IL 60613

Suggested donation $20.00.

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614

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

Meet the Cast - Roy Gonzalez

This is Roy's first time working with the Mammals, an awesome group of dedicated and creative people! It's been a blast to play cops and robbers every night for the past two months on such an original and bold story. When not acting, you can find Roy working on the marketing staff of the Chicago Fringe Festival or talking about how proud he is to be a Texan. Roy would like to thank Bob and the crew for giving him the opportunity to have so much fun with this show. He'd also like to thank his friends and his parents for all their continuing support.

More Cast to Meet!

Roy Gonzalez
Adam Dodds
Fred Mowery
Nicolle Van Dyke
Vinny Lacey
David Lykins
Gene Van Dyke
Gabe Garza


MEATLOCKER opens April 16th!


Friday April 16th
Saturday April 17th
Friday April 23rd
Saturday April 24th
Friday April 30th
Saturday May 1st
Friday May 7th
Saturday May 8th
Friday May 14th

All performances are at 8pm – BYOB
Zoo Studio
4001 N. Ravenswood Ste B-1
Chicago, IL 60613

Suggested donation $20.00.

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614

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

Meet the Cast - Adam Dodds

Adam Dodds (Stitch, Costumes)--This is Adam's third project with The Mammals, after performing in Devils Don't Forget and costuming Breed With Me. A native of central Pennsylvania, Adam has worked in Chicago theatre for five years, but don't get used to seeing him: he's really just biding his time until more jobs become available in the galactic bounty hunting industry.

Come see Chicago's version of Boba Fett

More Cast to Meet!

Roy Gonzalez
Adam Dodds
Fred Mowery
Nicolle Van Dyke
Vinny Lacey
David Lykins
Gene Van Dyke
Gabe Garza

Friday April 16th
Saturday April 17th
Friday April 23rd
Saturday April 24th
Friday April 30th
Saturday May 1st
Friday May 7th
Saturday May 8th
Friday May 14th

All performances are at 8pm – BYOB
Zoo Studio
4001 N. Ravenswood Ste B-1
Chicago, IL 60613

Suggested donation $20.00.

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614

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

Meet the Cast - Fred Mowery

Fred Mowery (Referee, Danny Dracula) is happy to be tangling with "The Meatlocker". A native of the Cleveland, Ohio area he is a proud alum of WNEP Theatre. He also contributes regularly to Schadenfreude.net as a featured columnist. Huge thanks to the cast and crew of "The Meatlocker", the Mammals and his wonderful wife, Sarah. No punches below the belt.

Come see Fred lose a tooth under the light of the full moon in THE MEATLOCKER!

More Cast to Meet!

Roy Gonzalez
Adam Dodds
Fred Mowery
Nicolle Van Dyke
Vinny Lacey
David Lykins
Gene Van Dyke
Gabe Garza

Friday April 16th
Saturday April 17th
Friday April 23rd
Saturday April 24th
Friday April 30th
Saturday May 1st
Friday May 7th
Saturday May 8th
Friday May 14th

All performances are at 8pm – BYOB
Zoo Studio
4001 N. Ravenswood Ste B-1
Chicago, IL 60613

Suggested donation $20.00.

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614

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

Meet the Cast - Nicolle Van Dyke

Nicolle Van Dyke plays "AJ the Reporter" in THE MEATLOCKER. She is a graduate of Michigan State University with a B.A. in Theatre. Nicolle was most recently seen in WNEP Theatre's Nighthawk Sandwich. Favorite roles include; Beatrice Carbone in GreyZelda’s A View from the Bridge (Jeff Nomination for Actress in a Supporting Role) Sarah, Company and Claire, Rumors. Upcoming projects include Greyzelda’s original adaptation of Storming Heaven.

Come see Nicolle bust some chops and break some hearts in THE MEATLOCKER

More Cast to Meet!

Roy Gonzalez
Adam Dodds
Fred Mowery
Nicolle Van Dyke
Vinny Lacey
David Lykins
Gene Van Dyke
Gabe Garza

Friday April 16th
Saturday April 17th
Friday April 23rd
Saturday April 24th
Friday April 30th
Saturday May 1st
Friday May 7th
Saturday May 8th
Friday May 14th

All performances are at 8pm – BYOB
Zoo Studio
4001 N. Ravenswood Ste B-1
Chicago, IL 60613

Suggested donation $20.00.

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614

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

Meet the Cast - Vinny Lacey

Vincent Lacey is playing "Radio Howard" in THE MEATLOCKER. He is an actor, writer, producer, and otherwise multi-functional talent. His Mom always said he had a face for radio, so playing this part is a dream come true. For his mother. Vincent has trained with a lot of improv and comedy theaters in the great city of Chicago and enjoyed almost all of them. He was most recently in WNEP's production The (edward) Hopper Project. He is Associate Producer of the Chicago Fringe Festival (Pilsen 2010!) and occasionally you can find him on TV trying to sell you something. He thanks the Mammals and especially Bob Fisher for casting him and being the older brother he never wanted.

Come see Vinny call the fights at THE MEATLOCKER

More Cast to Meet!

Roy Gonzalez
Adam Dodds
Fred Mowery
Nicolle Van Dyke
Vinny Lacey
David Lykins
Gene Van Dyke
Gabe Garza

Friday April 16th
Saturday April 17th
Friday April 23rd
Saturday April 24th
Friday April 30th
Saturday May 1st
Friday May 7th
Saturday May 8th
Friday May 14th

All performances are at 8pm – BYOB
Zoo Studio
4001 N. Ravenswood Ste B-1
Chicago, IL 60613

Suggested donation $20.00.

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614

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

Meet the Cast - David Lykins

David Lykins is "Manny the Manager" in THE MEATLOCKER. This is Dave Lykins second show with The Mammals and the first one where he gets to use his own voice. Dave can also be seen around town performing with his band “The Crimebusters". Love to Tami.

Come see David tip his hat to the ladies like a true sport!

More Cast to Meet!

Roy Gonzalez
Adam Dodds
Fred Mowery
Nicolle Van Dyke
Vinny Lacey
David Lykins
Gene Van Dyke
Gabe Garza

THE MEATLOCKER

Friday April 16th
Saturday April 17th
Friday April 23rd
Saturday April 24th
Friday April 30th
Saturday May 1st
Friday May 7th
Saturday May 8th
Friday May 14th

All performances are at 8pm – BYOB
Zoo Studio
4001 N. Ravenswood Ste B-1
Chicago, IL 60613

Suggested donation $20.00.

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614

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

Meet the Cast - Gene Van Dyke

Gene Van Dyke is playing both "Lumberjack Larou" and "Danny's Mother" in THE MEATLOCKER grew up in an unknown small town in the unterlands and swamps of the Ohio Valley, officially a “spit’s throw” from Pittsburgh, PA. He is very pleased that the Mammals have voted to allow him to participate in his first production at the Zoo. If Gene could speak out of turn this very instant, he would mention Bob’s inspirational tolerance. He also appreciates the cab rides home his wife Nicolle surprises him with on occasion.

Come See Gene in our show!

More Cast to Meet!

Roy Gonzalez
Adam Dodds
Fred Mowery
Nicolle Van Dyke
Vinny Lacey
David Lykins
Gene Van Dyke
Gabe Garza

Performance Dates are as follows

Friday April 16th
Saturday April 17th
Friday April 23rd
Saturday April 24th
Friday April 30th
Saturday May 1st
Friday May 7th
Saturday May 8th
Friday May 14th

All performances are at 8pm – BYOB
Zoo Studio
4001 N. Ravenswood Ste B-1
Chicago, IL 60613

Suggested donation $20.00.

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614

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

Meet The Cast - Gabe Garza

Gabe Garza, playing "Rudy the Rhino", has been acting in Chicago for a decade. THE MEATLOCKER is his second Mammals production. The Mammals just can't get enough of him. We believe he is the perfect amalgamation of Zero Mostel and Marlon Brando. Last year he starred as "Dumdum" in DEVILS DON'T FORGET. He is thrilled to be working with such a wonderful cast and crew. Come check him out in THE MEATLOCKER

More Cast to Meet!

Roy Gonzalez
Adam Dodds
Fred Mowery
Nicolle Van Dyke
Vinny Lacey
David Lykins
Gene Van Dyke
Gabe Garza

Performance Dates are as follows

Friday April 16th
Saturday April 17th
Friday April 23rd
Saturday April 24th
Friday April 30th
Saturday May 1st
Friday May 7th
Saturday May 8th
Friday May 14th

All performances are at 8pm – BYOB
Zoo Studio
4001 N. Ravenswood Ste B-1
Chicago, IL 60613

Suggested donation $20.00.

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614

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

Behind the Scenes - Adam Dodds Can Creep You Out!

Adam Dodds rehearsing the role of STITCH in our production of THE MEATLOCKER.

We open April 16th! Come check us out!

Tonight is Fight Night!

Dave Goss and Gene Van Dyke get toe to toe in rehearsal for THE MEATLOCKER!

Opens April 16th!

Behind the Scenes - Swinging His Axe!

Gene Van Dyke as Lumberjack Larou rehearsing THE MEATLOCKER

THE MEATLOCKER opens April 16th!

Rhino!!!

Gabe Garza will be playing the Rhino in the Mammals production opening April 16th (special thanks to Don Hall for posing for our graphic novel photoshoots)

Here's all the info!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Mammals Theatre Company presents

THE MEATLOCKER

written and directed by Bob Fisher

THE MEATLOCKER is the tale of a boxer haunted by demons from his past warning that if he goes down for the full ten count, even if it's a dive, he wont ever get back up. Every time the boxer steps on the mat, he is fighting for his life. The real trouble occurs when the boxer meets a bookie who wont take no for an answer to a fixed fight.

THE MEATLOCKER is the third of three plays in a cycle entitled THE NOIR TRIPTYCH. Part ONE was BREED WITH ME, produced in January of 2010. Part TWO was DEVILS DON'T FORGET, previously presented in Spring of 2009.

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

Cast: Adam Dodds, Dave Goss, David Lykins, Gene Van Dyke, Roy Gonzalez, Gabriel Garza, Nicolle Van Dyke, Adam Cobb, Vinny Lacey, Fred Mowery

Asst Director: Juan Castaneda
Technical Director: Jesus Contreras
Costume Design: Adam Dodds
Make Up Design: Sienna Macedon

Performance Dates are as follows

Friday April 16th
Saturday April 17th
Friday April 23rd
Saturday April 24th
Friday April 30th
Saturday May 1st
Friday May 7th
Saturday May 8th
Friday May 14th

All performances are at 8pm – BYOB
Zoo Studio
4001 N. Ravenswood Ste B-1
Chicago, IL 60613

Suggested donation $20.00.

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614

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

(866) 593-4614 * email: themammals@gmail.org

Hey! Just Who The Heck Is In This Thing!?

RE: The MEATLOCKER



Folks are asking... "Hey! I don't get it. You got some folks who are in the show that we haven't seen yet on the blog. And, you got folks who aren't in the show in some of these graphics! What gives?"

Here's what gives. The Mammals are working on a production of MEATLOCKER opening this April 16th, and we have been working slowly but surely on a graphic novel version of the project since last year. Some of the folks who worked with us a year ago on photoshoots, etc. were a great help in laying down the ground work for the graphic novel still in development. Some of these folks will be in the upcoming production, some have committed to other projects this spring. But, they are all beloved by the Mammals and close friends.

We will be sharing some of the concept art work that was developed using images of these folks. Also, we will be bring you images of the newest cast members as well.

We hope you'll enjoy!

Behind the Scenes - Gabe Gets His Mean On

Gabe Garza rehearsing his role as RUDY THE RHINO in THE MEATLOCKER opening April 16th

Behind the Scenes - Here comes the new guy!

Roy Gonzalez as Benny the Bookie in rehearsal for the MEATLOCKER.

The MEATLOCKER opens April 16th. More info coming soon!

Behind the Scenes - The Two Daves

Dave Goss and David Lykins rehearsing the MEATLOCKER

The show opens April 16th, more info soon!

The Mammals are so proud of Sara Gorsky

Sara Gorsky has won best actress for the 2010 Orgie Awards!

More on the Orgie award and ceremony below!

ORGIE THEATRE AWARD

The "Orgie" is an award to encourage original, innovative, risky, thrilling, inspiring, and possibly outlandish work in Chicago theatre. All theatre disciplines are eligible to receive an Orgie Theatre Award -- directing, acting, playwriting, music composition, ensemble work, lighting, sound, props, set design, artistic direction, producing, et al.

The Orgie Theatre Award committee is an anonymous collection of theatre artists and patrons. The name "Orgie" is taken from the word "original." To be granted an Orgie, a nominee must receive a majority of the committee's votes. The Orgie Theatre Award committee does not claim to be fair, unbiased, or reasonable. Their goal is to encourage a spirit of originality and adventure in Chicago theatre.

COME TO OUR ORGIE ORGY!

If you’d like to celebrate the winners, the Orgies, Chicago theatre, or just want your shot at a free beer:

The Spot
4437 N. Broadway
Upstairs
Thursday, March 11
9:00 pm – 12:00
First 20 people to say “Orgie” get a free beer!

DRAMATIS PERSONAE - THE MEATLOCKER - PART FIVE

Special Thanks to Don Hall for posing as RUDY THE RHINO.

The Role of RUDY will be played by Gabe Garza in the Mammals premiere production opening April 16th!

Other Characaters from MEATLOCKER

AJ the Sports Reporter
Manny the Manager
Meat the Meatlocker
Stitch the Cut Man