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Author Archives: Kayce Bayer

the Big Rehearsal

24 Monday Sep 2012

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We had our big run-through rehearsal yesterday, and are putting the final touches on our show!  Check out our group shot–we’re missing a couple of folks, but aren’t we a good lookin’ bunch?  😉

16 days ’til our first show!

20 Thursday Sep 2012

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We’re starting the countdown…16 days until the Traveling Truck Show lands on our first site, the Illinois Centennial Monument in Logan Square, on Saturday October 6th.  It’s going to be the weirdest and coolest little thing to ever happen under the eagle!  Spread the word to your friends and family.

Logan Square show details here:  https://travelingtruckshow.org/tour/logansquare/

This lot has something comin’!

10 Monday Sep 2012

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This may just look like an ordinary parking lot in an industrial area of Chicago, but come Oct. 20 it will transform into a very curious place indeed.

Located at 1837 W. Hubbard St., our West Town show will start a little later than the others.  So…leave the kids at home and come out for an unexpected night of whimsy.  It will be like nothing you’ve ever seen before!

All the details of the tour can be found here.

The Hawk is Coming for You, Me, and History

29 Wednesday Aug 2012

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The Hawk–our personification of wind, the great villain of Chicago–will be wreaking havoc in every show in October.  She’s flying to a neighborhood near you, so…BE READY!

Follow us on twitter @thehawkiscoming

The Awesome Foundation thinks we’re AWESOME!

29 Wednesday Aug 2012

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Last night, on the monument in Logan Square, Jon Dugan and a few other trustees of the Chicago Chapter of the Awesome Foundation awarded us monies to help fund this crazy project.  The dollars will cover our truck, generator, and stage/set supplies.  Yay!  Thanks so much Awesome Foundation!!!  You are the wind in our wings!

The Chicago Awesome Foundation is AWESOME, too!  Learn more about them here:  http://www.awesomefoundation.org/en/chapters/chicago
or follow on twitter @chicagoawesome
They have funded some great projects this year and more is to come!

And for the big hand-off, we got to try out a few of our costumes.  What d’ya think?
(All photos by Becky of Chicago Awesome–thanks for sharing!)

 

 

Onion Song

28 Tuesday Aug 2012

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We’re practicing our parts, planning with our neighborhood hosts, and spreading the word about the show!  Here’s a little snippet of a song Hobo Cat and Proud Pigeon will perform in the show:

The Great Fire Poster

16 Thursday Aug 2012

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Time to spread the word about the show!

These fabulously detailed character illustrations were hand-drawn by Young Cho.  Kayce designed the wind, banner, and overall layout.

Visual Progress

04 Saturday Aug 2012

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The visuals are coming along!  We’re working on costumes, now it’s time to practice our lines.  Players…get ready!

Walking with Mr. Riverview

04 Saturday Aug 2012

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A few of us got a tour of the Clark Park woods led by Mr. Riverview himself, Ralph Lopez.  He used to work the Chutes ride from 1957 – 1968, and has dedicated his life to remembering Riverview Park, collecting ephemera and sharing his memories through educational talks and tours.  He has a book, Laugh your troubles away: The complete history of Riverview Park, and a DVD.  You can purchase on his website:  http://www.riverviewparkchicago.com

He may very well come to our Roscoe/North Center show in Clark Park, since we will be commemorating the lost park.

Mr. Lopez said that “the Bobs” was the best rollercoaster of all time.  Here is a little clip I found on YouTube that takes us on the ride:

Our Logan Square community booth was a hit!

24 Tuesday Jul 2012

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Last weekend we participated in the Milwaukee Ave Arts Fest with a little activity booth.  “In My Time, Logan Square” invited community members and fest-goers to explore a bit of area history and share their own memories/stories about the neighborhood.  It was a positive experience overall!  Read more and see some photos of the weekend here:  https://travelingtruckshow.org/community-events/make-history-booth/

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2012 TOUR

For all shows:
4pm - Sideshows
5pm - Stage Show

OCT. 6: Logan Square
OCT. 13: Roscoe
OCT. 20: West Town
OCT. 27: Pilsen
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CONTACT:

For more info, or to learn how you can get involved, email Kayce: kaycebayer@yahoo.com

news feed

  • Remembering the Truck Show…stay tuned for what’s next. November 13, 2013
  • We’re on TV! November 12, 2012
  • What do an Onion, a Hawk, and a Thief have in common? October 26, 2012
  • Our final stop…Pilsen! October 26, 2012
  • West Town here we come! October 17, 2012
  • Today’s Show: CANCELLED October 13, 2012
  • An exciting Saturday Adventure awaits! October 11, 2012
  • 1 down, 3 to go! October 7, 2012
  • You have a date with the Bee-Bearded Lady! October 3, 2012
  • Show details! October 1, 2012

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