The 23rd Anniversary Fillet of Solo Festival features solo performances by: Jamie Black Shelby Marie Edwards Kristina Lebedeva Arlene Malinowski Janki Mody Anne Purky Victoria Reeves R.C. Riley Shannon Wright Plus the work of the following storytelling collectives: LOCATIONSPerformances are at Lifeline Theatre and The Teal Room (a new location this year!). Free parking and […]
Lifeline continues one of its most beloved traditions with another season of concert readings! The Dorothy L. Sayers SeriesStrong Poison: Wednesday, November 6, 2019Gaudy Night: Wednesday, March 18, 2020Busman’s Honeymoon: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 What is a concert reading? Actors will present the play reading from scripts, typically at music stands. Our concert readings are rehearsed performances with […]
RECOMMENDED – “Based on Annie Silvestro’s children’s book of the same title, this Lifeline Theatre KidSeries world premiere, adapted by Aly Renee Amidei and directed by Anthony Kayer, is a joyful celebration of reading and its ability to expand imaginations.” – Chicago Reader “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED – “This is the perfect reason for the family to […]
“RECOMMENDED – For younger theatergoers, who are fans of Bernard Waber’s series of picture books…Christina Calvit’s play is a dream come true. She’s actually combined both the original book and its sequel, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile to create this 60-minute tuneful treat.” While the Primm family is busily moving into their new home on East 88th […]
Rutherford Calhoun, a newly freed Illinois slave eking out a living in 1830 New Orleans, stows away aboard The Republic, an outbound rigger, to evade debtors enforcing marriage. But his clever escape backfires as the clipper turns out to be a slave ship bound for Africa. Calhoun must choose between a fanatical captain, a mutinous […]
“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED – In this writer’s view, Limoncelli’s adaptation and Hutchinson’s direction pull off an impressive balance of levity and gravity.” –Picture this Post ★★★ “At its heart, this play is a silly, clever murder mystery that you may or may not be able to figure out before the ending is revealed.” –Chicago Tribune When a dead body turns up […]