Bleacher Bums is a 1977 play written collaboratively by members of Chicago's Organic Theater Company, from an idea by actor Joe Mantegna.Its original Chicago production was directed by Stuart Gordon.A 1979 performance of the play was taped for PBS television, in 2002 a made-for-TV movie adaptation was produced. [Joe Mantegna; Roberta Custer; Organic Theatre Company.] ‎Bleacher Bums (1979) directed by Stuart Gordon • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd -- A nine-inning comedy that takes place in the Wrigley Field bleachers. More about Bleacher Bums: Play Details Monologues Add a Monologue Trivia Director's Notes Rate this Play Publisher's Website: Bleacher Bums. "Mike was a wonderful fellow, a gentle giant and do-anything-for-you kind of guy," said Mike Murphy, a sports radio talk show host on WMVP-AM 1000 and a fellow co-founder of the Bleacher Bums. Which might explain the characters in Bleacher Bums, the comedy about a certain somewhat disreputable section of the bleachers at Wrigley Field; they are a … Oct 17, 2012 - 9 inch plush mascot characters with nerdy glasses. Bleacher bums : script, 1977. While the characters in “Bleacher Bums” bleed Cubbie Blue, Valparaiso Theatrical Company director Colleen Zana said fans of any team should be able to relate to the tales and circumstances 3:16 Copy video clip URL Another scene from Bleacher Bums, featuring Williams. Gordon explains this in more detail. See more ideas about Plush, Study and Nerd. Author(s): Joe Mantegna. Bleacher Bums takes place in the bleachers of Chicago's Wrigley Field. Our production runs two weekends from June 8-17 and is directed by Craig Fisher.Here are the Bleacher Bum characters: (Ages may be adjusted) - … Miss Custer said that the inspiration for Melody, and the other characters in “Bleacher Bums,” came from reallife observations made by the members of her … Bleacher Bums takes place in the bleachers of Chicago's Wrigley Field. 3:54 Copy video clip URL In an interview, Szarabajka explains that many of the characters came from improvisations based on actual fans in the Wrigley bleachers.

The characters are a bunch of Chicago Cubs fans, watching a game in progress on a summer afternoon. Mr. Szarabajka, who calls himself a Cub fan from the south, or wrong, side of Chicago, plays the youthful cheerleader who is the play's connection with the original Bleacher Bums. Even the writing of “Bleacher Bums” comes out of a distinctively American concept: improvisational theater. Most of them have been gathering here for some time and know each other; even if … The characters are a bunch of Chicago Cubs fans, watching a game in progress on a summer afternoon. Get this from a library!