Auditions - September 27th

The Mammals are holding general auditions for our next two full productions.

Where:
Zoo Studios
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave Suite B-1

( Ravenswood and Irving Park - East Side of the Metra Tracks)
When: Sunday Sept 27th 12pm-5pm

To schedule a time call the Mammals at 866-593-4614 or email us at
themammals@gmail.com

What you'll need to bring -

Resume
Headshot
2 Prepared Contrasting Monologues/original piece

Regarding your original created piece. The Mammals are excited about working with passionate individuals who consider themselves creative artists. We want to see what you like to create. This can be anything from a monologue you have written to design portfolio/ puppetry/ mask/ sculpture/ music /dance/ movement. We only ask that it be something you have worked on before arriving at the rehearsal. Feel free to share with us pieces you've created at improvisational workshops previously, but we prefer you not attempt to improvise an entirely new piece in front us.

Our upcoming productions

The Noir Triptych

Breed With Me - Opening December 2009

Aliens, Ghosts, Noir…Breed With Me continues The Mammals’ Noir Triptych, a hardboiled story of a man whose appetites have forced him to flee from his past into the American desert where he falls into the clutches of the ultimate femme fatale. Garnering a 'Highly Recommended' review in the Chicago Reader, the original 2003 production was described by Jack Helbig, "for 50 minutes I was alternately fascinated and terrified by the wonderfully perverse story of a seductive woman who may or may not be a killer."

The Meatlocker - Opening April 2010

The Third Play in the Noir Triptych, this 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 fix a fight. This story will be told by the Mammals in both graphic novel form as well as a stage production.

NOIR TRIPTYCH

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We are working hard on DEVILS DON'T FORGET the graphic novel. The story is part of the NOIR TRIPTYCH written by myself Bob Fisher.

We'll be announcing auditions for the other two parts of the TRIPTYCH later this week! Stay tuned!

DEVILS DONT FORGET

BUSTER:I don't remember much, but I do remember that almost all of it up here (points to his head) was erased by design. My design. My decision.

Dennis Frymire as BUSTER

MEATLOCKER

Coming Spring 2010

After a long unplanned hiatus, we're back!

Alright, so I'll admit June turned into late August. What can we say? Life is what happens when you had other plans. Regardless, we are getting back to it.

This next week is all about moving into our new studio.

Next week we'll be announcing audition dates.

All of it means that we are on our way back. We hope you'll continue to check out this site.

Look Out!

We're back! More tomorrow!

What's Next For the Mammals?

Well, first we are going to take a little vacation (about a week or two at the most). After that we are coming back hitting the ground running. There are a plethora of projects in the works. We are working on graphic novelizations of the later two parts of our Noir Triptych, THE MEATLOCKER and DEVILS DON'T FORGET.

Also, we are about to begin workshops for a new play in process entitled SEVEN SNAKES.

So check out this site in June! And Thanks again everyone for your support!

Closing Weekend!

This is it! Only 2 shows left! DEVILS DON'T FORGET closes Saturday 23rd! Also, this Saturday there will be a post show party with some beer!

Call 866-593-4614 for tickets!

Anya Clingman as Half of The Father in DEVILS DON'T FORGET

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The art above is concept art for a possible upcoming comic book cross over for DEVILS DON'T FORGET.

There are only two performances left (and just a handful of tickets to those shows, Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd)

This show will sell out, so make sure to get your tickets! Call 866-593-4614!

5 Reasons you should come out to see DEVILS DON'T FORGET

1. Great Word of Mouth - Some of our friends from local scene and blogosphere have said very flattering things about the show.

Darren Callahan's write up
Angry White Guy
Local Tourist Review
Wildclaw!

2. Good Looking Actors running around in their underwear - OK, somebody out there probably thinks this is some sort of exploitation, but hey! They knew we were taken their pictures for a reason!

3. The Local Rags Gave Us Good Ink

Chicago Tribune
Timeout
Chicago Reader

4. Whereas there are lots of fantastic theatre companies in Chicago, nobody else is quite like the Chicago Mammals!

5. The Chicago theatre scene is incredibly diverse. There is something for just about everyone's taste. The foundation of that amazing menagerie of experience is the small storefront theatre scene in this town! Supporting a company like the Mammals not only helps us bring you more work... it helps the entire theatre community. It is amazing all the little ways in which all of us who see and do theatre in this town are connected! A butterfly gives a fifteen dollar donation to see a show in a non-traditional space and tornado of art and excitement is what we all profit!

If you seen the show, or any Mammals show - Thank You!

If you are going out to the theatre this weekend to see any of our fellow Chicago small storefront companies - Thank You!

If you help us spread the word about our show - Thank You!

BTW (Here it comes) 2 performances left for our latest DEVILS DON'T FORGET!

Call 866-593-4614 for reservations! or email us at themammals@gmail.com

From the Photoshoot for Possible DEVILS DON'T FORGET comic book!

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Adam Dodds as half of the Father in DEVILS DONT FORGET.

There are only 2 chances left to see this show!

Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd

Call 866-593-4614 for tickets!

Monday Night Industry Night Still Have a few tickets left!

But we are nearly sold out. Call us if you want to come out tonight and see the show!
866-593-4614!

After tonight, Only 2 more performances... the show must close of May 23rd!

Running out of seats!!! Hurry up and get your tickets for closing weekend!

Tonight Friday 15th is sold out! Tomorrow Sat 16th still got 2 tkts left! Monday 18th only 2tkts left! DEVILS DONT FORGET! 866-593-4614!

Get your tickets for closing weekend! Two performances left! The show must close on May 23rd!

Not sure if you can make it out? Check out our review roundup! We hope it will change your mind!

See you soon!

Thanks to Wildclaw for the kind words!

Our friends at Wildclaw have gone above and beyond in their support of the Chicago Mammals' efforts. They have posted a very flattering review of DEVILS DON'T FORGET. Of course we want you to get to our show, but if you are a fan of genre work, then you really must see their current show, the Revenants. It is a zombie narrative with a few twists that you just don't see within the subgenre! I don't want to ruin too much so here's my elevator pitch...

Just because I want to eat your brains...doesn't make it ok for you to try to shtupt (sp?) my wife.

OK, that is a little tongue in cheek. My point is that the show is very good! Go see them! Go support them!

BTW Friday May 15th is sold out. As I type this post, we have only a handful of tickets left for Saturday 16th, and the house is half sold for our Monday 18th actor/industry night!

Get your tickets asap for DEVILS DON'T FORGET

866-593-4614!

Concept Art for DEVILS DON'T FORGET graphic novel

Susan Myburgh as Girl One. Once the show closes we still want to share our story. So, we're going to make a graphic novelization with the cast from the current run!

Even though we are excited to bring you the story in as a graphic novel, it is first and foremost a play to be seen!

The show must close on May 23rd! Tickets to the remaining performances are going fast. Friday the 15th is already sold out. Saturday almost sold too!

Call 866-593-4614 to make reservations and see DEVILS DON'T FORGET!

Candid Shot from DEVILS DONT FORGET

One, Two, Three, One, Two, Three... look were dancing! Prepping for the musical version of DEVILS DON'T FORGET (just kidding). Actually we're planning on making a graphic novel version of the performance (for real).

BTW there are only 4 more performances left. The show must close May 23rd. Get your tickets by calling 866-593-4614.

Concept Art for DEVILS DON'T FORGET comic book

There are 2 weeks left to see DEVILS DON'T FORGET

Call 866-593-4614 for tickets!

ADDED SHOW! INDUSTRY NIGHT!

The Chicago Mammals are adding an Industry Night performance to the run of DEVILS DONT FORGET! Monday May 18th at 8pm. Seating is limited, so make sure to call ahead and make your reservation!

Our show has been selling out! We are so thankful to all of you, and we hope our industry night is filled with all the friends and folks out there who are currently onstage during the weekends!

866-593-4614

Thank You Chicago! Review Roundup!

The cast and crew of DEVILS DONT FORGET want to thank everyone for their well wishes regarding the positive response we've garnered thus far from the blogosphere and the press.

Below are links to the reviews thus far online (please let me know if I missed any)

Tribune
Timeout
Reader
Angry White Guy
Darren Callahan
Local Tourist

There are only six more shows left including tonight. We still have tickets for Friday the 8th. Saturday has only 2 seats left.

Remaining performances

May 8,9
May 15,16
May 22,23

All performances are at 8pm – BYOB

RBP – Rorschach Space
4001 N. Ravenswood Ste 405
Chicago, IL 60613

Performances From May 1st thru May 16th suggested donations $15.00. May 22nd and May 23 will be closing weekend fundraisers. Tickets for May 22nd and May 23rd are $15.00 (post show party and drinks included)

Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614 For more info check out chicagomammals.com, themammals.blogspot.com or just type Chicago Mammals into your facebook!!!