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bad with names

Oh!  I know her. what’s-her-name What’s her name? starts with an ‘S’ no…. …has an “s” sound in it Somewhere. What is her name? If she smiled more, she could be a Bridget. Oh, is she one-of-those ends-in-a-“y” people? I can’t stand those people.  (except for the people I love whose names happen to end…

Over and Out

Whew! The short run of The Good, the Bad, and the Monkey has come to a close.  I am very grateful that it was a success!  I’ve said (typed) it before, and I’ll say (type) it again….  A solo show can’t be done alone.  It truly takes so many people supporting the performer to make…

One More Chance, Chicago!

We are nearing the end of my short, three-performance run of my show, The Good, the Bad, and the Monkey at Stage 773.  I hope you’ll be able to make it out to this funny, unique show! The Good, the Bad, and the Monkey (with Evan Jacover opening)  Written and performed by Amanda Rountree, directed…

The new phonebooks are in!

Last week, Ms. Nellie Huggins from the cool Chicago-based online publication, Gapers Block contacted me.  She interviewed me about my one-woman show and comedy in general.  Please click here if you’d like to read the interview.

Sometimes…

Sometimes, I think I take myself too literally.

November 10 and November 17

There are only two more chances to see this show!  If you only see one solo-show with sock monkeys this year, make sure it’s this one! The Good, the Bad, and the Monkey Written and performed by Amanda Rountree, directed by Jen Ellison  Stage 773′s Cabaret Theatre 1225 W. Belmont Chicago $12 Thursdays, November 10…

wisdom

Trying to explain the understanding that comes with age to one who is young is like trying to explain the beauty of flying to a caterpillar.

Two More Chicago Monkey Appearances!

Last night’s show was great!  The folks at Stage 773 are delightful, Kelsie Huff’s opening act was stellar, and the audience was terrific.  It’s always fun to hear people’s take on the show after seeing it.  It’s admittedly not your run-of-the-mill solo show.  Because there are three sock-monkeys whose dialogue the audience “fills in” in…

The Good, the Bad, and the Monkey returns to Chi-Town!

The monkeys are back!  And this time, they’re bringing opening acts! You’ve only got three chances to see the monkeys in action at Stage 773’s Cabaret (1225 W. Belmont).  We’ll be there the first three Thursdays in November at 8pm. And each night brings you a different opening act! November 3:  Kelsie Huff November 10: …

Monkey Promo Video

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLHeqafz2MA&feature=channel_video_title] Here’s a little teaser for my show that’s coming up in November.  There are only three performances….and I’m hoping to pack the houses each night.  Please share this video and spread the word about the show! Thanks!