Strong Poison: September 14, 2024
Gaudy Night: October 19, 2024
Schedule of Events:
- 11:30 a.m Light brunch & coffee/mimosas served
- 12:30 p.m. Performances start (approximately two and a half hours in length)
- 3:00 p.m. Dessert served and Talk-Back with cast
The price for these special benefit events (including food, drink, and dessert) is $75 for Lifeline Membership holders ($100 for the general public). Purchase your ticket online today or by calling the Box Office at 773-761-4477.
Based on the books by Dorothy L. Sayers
Adapted and directed by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Frances Limoncelli
Lifeline revives its annual Concert Reading Series with a series of limited-engagement concert readings of 2 of the Dorothy L. Sayers mysteries. Adapted by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Frances Limoncelli over the past decade, Whose Body? (2002), Strong Poison (2004), Gaudy Night (2006), and Busman’s Honeymoon (2009) played for more than 14,000 patrons in their collective original runs. Featuring the original cast, Lifeline is thrilled to bring back these fan favorites in support and celebration of Lifeline’s work.
Each morning begins at 11:30 a.m with a light brunch and coffee/mimosas, plus conversation with Lifeline ensemble, staff, and board members. performances start at 12:30 p.m.. (Script times vary, but are approximately two and a half hours in length). An intermission allows for refills of drinks, and after the reading dessert will be served followed by a talk-back with the cast and team.
Tickets, https://ci.ovationtix.com/36647/production/1209576,
GAUDY NIGHT
By Dorothy L. Sayers
Adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Frances Limoncelli
GAUDY NIGHT is the third Sayers mystery Lifeline has brought to the stage. Lifeline first produced WHOSE BODY? in 2002 and STRONG POISON in 2004, the latter of which won a Jeff Citation for Best Adaptation. We are thrilled to bring back many Lifeline ensemble members from the original castings in our 2024 Concert Series.
ABOUT: Harriet tries to escape the complications of her relationship with Lord Peter by returning to her Oxford roots. Her peaceful retreat becomes a nightmare as a vandal with a grudge threatens the college, its residents and finally, Harriet’s life. And where is Lord Peter now that she really needs him?
The show runs approximately two and a half hours with one intermission.
