Note: This is a guest posting from Autumn McConnico, production dramaturg for our fall MainStage production of Jane Eyre. “Speak I must,” says Jane. Who is listening to this story? Jane Eyre is subtitled An Autobiography, with Bronte’s pen name of Currer Bell credited as the editor. Jane frequently refers to the reader directly, in […]
The Summer of Love!!
Lifeline recently bid sad adieu to the phenomenal intern class of Summer 2014: Left to right: Julianna Donaher (directing major at DePaul), Browyn Sherman (recent graduate from Loyola), Claudia Roy (acting major, Columbia), Martin Hanna (acting major ISU), Emily Wills (acting major, Northwestern), and Bo Johnson (Comedy Writing & Performance major, Columbia College) This group excelled […]
Education in Jane’s time
Note: This is a guest posting from Autumn McConnico, production dramaturg for our fall MainStage production of Jane Eyre. “Isn’t she original?” Jane Eyre. A short portrait of her faculties. She draws in charcoal, colors, and sketches. She debates over philosophy, religion, repentance, duty, and doubt with quite a few characters in the path of […]
Meet the contestants #4: Mike Speller
The 2nd Annual Smartypants Adult Spelling Bee is coming up on Monday, June 23rd at Mayne Stage. Between now and then, we’ll be highlighting some of the competitors hoping to destroy the competition. Today, we meet Mike Speller. Q: Tell us a little about yourself. A: I am a Crest Hill (Joliet) resident, used to […]
Meet the contestants #3: Polly Bruno
The 2nd Annual Smartypants Adult Spelling Bee is coming up on Monday, June 23rd at Mayne Stage. Between now and then, we’ll be highlighting some of the competitors hoping to destroy the competition. Today, we meet Polly Bruno. Q: Tell us a little about yourself. A: I hail from Hyde Park on the south side. […]
Meet the contestants #2: Karen Werner
The 2nd Annual Smartypants Adult Spelling Bee is coming up on Monday, June 23rd at Mayne Stage. Between now and then, we’ll be highlighting some of the competitors hoping to destroy the competition. Today, we meet Karen Werner. Q: Tell us a little about yourself. A: I live in Rogers Park. Born and grew up […]
Meet the contestants #1: Edward Thomas-Herrera
The 2nd Annual Smartypants Adult Spelling Bee is coming up on Monday, June 23rd at Mayne Stage. Between now and then, we’ll be highlighting some of the competitors hoping to destroy the competition. Today, we meet Edward Thomas-Herrera. Q: Tell us a little about yourself. A: Originally from Houston, Texas, I have been a […]
An interview with Elise Kauzlaric
At the heart of every show you see at Lifeline Theatre is the work of our dedicated artistic ensemble. These 27 Chicago artists are continuously proposing new titles for production, hosting script readings, providing feedback on projects in development, commissioning music, meeting with designers, attending rehearsals, and slating projects for future seasons of award-winning shows. To […]
An interview with Peter Greenberg
At the heart of every show you see at Lifeline Theatre is the work of our dedicated artistic ensemble. These 27 Chicago artists are continuously proposing new titles for production, hosting script readings, providing feedback on projects in development, commissioning music, meeting with designers, attending rehearsals, and slating projects for future seasons of award-winning shows. To […]
Meet Lifeline’s Fall intern, Logan Toftness
Lifeline welcomes Logan Toftness, who is interning here through February and comes to Lifeline by recommendation of ensemble member Kevin Gawley. Logan is a recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Theatre Department, where Kevin heads the Scenic & Light Design Department. Logan’s areas of interest are writing, directing and all things theater. Logan […]