Friday, April 30, 2010

MEATLOCKER closes soon. Only 5 chances left!

The MEATLOCKER is just about down for the final count! Only 5 performances left! If you're even thinking about missing it, you should read the positive word about thus far!

"this may be his most confident, accessible work, as well as the best cast he’s assembled as a whole; these factors funnel neatly into a knockout first act that’d match up well against the cream of Chicago’s storefront crop." -

4/5 Stars TIMEOUT CHICAGO


"The cast is, to a man (and one woman), muscular and exceptional...a ripping narrative with a grotesquely lovely ending. No other writer in Chicago has the unique facility with words as Fisher does and the very language of The Meatlocker elevates these blood and sweat soaked pugs to classic character status. His very specific muse allows him to create theater like no one else has ever seen and in a town with so much goddamn theater that is so goddamned good, offering a truly distinct voice is remarkable. Like Clifford Odets with a hard-on for Tales of the Crypt." -

Recommended - AWG Chicago


"it's easy to get sucked into the sharp-elbowed wit and grit of The Meatlocker... the surprisingly tragic heart of Fisher's weird tale might just knock you sideways." -

3/4 stars CHICAGO TRIBUNE


"The best thing about The Mammals shows is that they’re distinctive; the spooky tension, dark laughs and heartbreaking trauma let you know whose show you’re watching. Bob Fisher’s phantasmagoric sensibility makes a unique mark on the theater scene; few companies can claim that...The cast is up to the task. Goss’ doomed struggle tugs at the heart; Dodds is the very picture of an eternal tormentor. Roy Gonzalez’ oily bookie makes you want to shower and Vinny Lacey’s sportscaster steals the scene every time he opens his mouth. Their basement space is perfect for this nightmare, a bleak cocoon for the unthinkable." -

Recommended - NEWCITY




Only five shows left! Friday and Saturdays at 8pm through May 14th
4001 N Ravenswood Ste B-1
corner of Irving Park and Ravenswood
call 866-593-4614 for reservations

This show will close on Friday May 14th!

Monday, April 26, 2010

You Can't Break A Bone In That Body!


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Getting things lined up to start up the MEATLOCKER graphic novel. This is a project we've been dreaming about for a over a year now. The success thus far of our stage production of THE MEATLOCKER has reinvigorated our energies to get back at this graphic novelization.

It is a long process, but you don't have to wait for the comic book. You can see THE MEATLOCKER right now.

Call us for reservations 866-593-4614!

Timeout Chicago Weighs In 4 out 5 stars!

Alright! Here's the link

http://chicago.timeout.com/articles/theater/85148/the-meatlocker-at-the-mammals-theater-review

The Angry White Guy Weighs In on THE MEATLOCKER

http://donhall.blogspot.com/2010/04/theater-review-meatlocker.html

Friday, April 23, 2010

3 Stars from the Chicago Tribune!


This show took longer to find its stride with me, in part because its roots are more realist than I've come to expect from Fisher (who incorporated brain implants and rapacious alien queens in the earlier plays), but it's lingered in my mind more than the other two...That kind of beaten-up beauty isn't for everyone, but the surprisingly tragic heart of Fisher's weird tale might just knock you sideways.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/events/ct-ott-0423-on-the-fringe-20100423,0,1726888.story

Mugshot #8 - The Spectral Cut Man Known as Stitch


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Adam Dodds play Stitch. Want more of Adam? Click here

More Mugshots!!!
Dave Goss as the Meatlocker
David Lykins as Manny the Manager
Roy Gonzalez as Benny the Bookie
Gabe Garza as Rudy the Rhino

Nicolle Van Dyke as AJ
Fred Mowery as The Ref
Gene Van Dyke as Danny's Mother

Vinny Lacey as Radio Howard

THE MEATLOCKER

Remaining Performance Dates are as follows

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.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Mugshots #7 and #8


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Gene Van Dyke as Danny's Mother. For more Gene, click here.


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Fred Mowery as The Ref. For more Fred, click here.

THE MEATLOCKER

Remaining Performance Dates are as follows

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.

More Mugshots!!!
Dave Goss as the Meatlocker
David Lykins as Manny the Manager
Roy Gonzalez as Benny the Bookie
Gabe Garza as Rudy the Rhino

Nicolle Van Dyke as AJ
Fred Mowery as The Ref
Gene Van Dyke as Danny's Mother

Vinny Lacey as Radio Howard

Mugshot #6 - Radio Howard


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Vinny Lacey as Radio Howard.
Want more Vinny? Click here
Fellow sports enthusiasts! Come Out See Radio Howard!
Reservations can be made by calling 866-593-4614!


More Mugshots!!!
Dave Goss as the Meatlocker
David Lykins as Manny the Manager
Roy Gonzalez as Benny the Bookie
Gabe Garza as Rudy the Rhino

Nicolle Van Dyke as AJ
Fred Mowery as The Ref
Gene Van Dyke as Danny's Mother

Vinny Lacey as Radio Howard

Virtual Clip #1 - Manny and Meat at the Hotel

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Let me introduce the clip. This is the opening of Scene 3 of the MEATLOCKER. We see Dave Goss as the title character, THE MEATLOCKER. Also, we see David Lykins as MANNY THE MANAGER. Enjoy!






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Want to see more? Then make a reservation to come see

THE MEATLOCKER

Remaining Performance Dates are as follows

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.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Monday, April 19, 2010

Chicago Reader Wants Us To Keep It Weird!




It is always a razor edge between the mystery and accessiblity. We are undoubtly often "compelling weird".

Are we weird enough this time? Come See It and let us know what you think!

Call 866-593-4614 for reservations

Recommended! New City Weighs In On THE MEATLOCKER!



Here's the link!

http://newcitystage.com/2010/04/19/review-the-meatlockerthe-mammals/

Come see it! Call 866-593-4614 for reservations!

Mug Shot #1 - The Man Known Only as the MEATLOCKER


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Dave Goss as the MEATLOCKER.

Want more Dave? Click Here!

More Mug Shots on the Way!

Come Check Us Out!

Friday and Saturday Nights at 8pm

Call 866-593-4614

More Mugshots!!!
Dave Goss as the Meatlocker
David Lykins as Manny the Manager
Roy Gonzalez as Benny the Bookie
Gabe Garza as Rudy the Rhino

Nicolle Van Dyke as AJ
Fred Mowery as The Ref
Gene Van Dyke as Danny's Mother

Vinny Lacey as Radio Howard

Sunday, April 18, 2010

I Want You!


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The MEATLOCKER is now open. We want you to come see us!
Call 866-593-4614 for reservations!

Saturday, April 17, 2010

THE MEATLOCKER IS OPEN!



Tell me what I want to hear! That you are coming to see the MEATLOCKER!

Call 866-593-4614 for reservations!