Join us in a celebration of Lifeline Theatre with an exclusive sneak peek of the Goodman Theatre’s production of ENGLISH, by Sanaz Toossi, through the courtesy of Lifeline’s longtime Board member (and the Goodman Theatre’s amazing Executive Director and Producer) Roche Schulfer.
Date: May 9, 2024
Time: 5:30PM
Location: 170 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601
What To Expect?
Reception In The Alice
Step into an evening of elegance as you enjoy mingling and socializing in the enchanting atmosphere of The Alice. Indulge in a selection of drinks and appetizers – including a complimentary signature cocktail (courtesy of Rogers Park Social)!
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Exclusive Performance In The Owen
Experience an exclusive sneak peek of The Goodman Theatre’s upcoming production of ENGLISH By Sanaz Toossi, directed by Hamid Dehghani, in the intimate setting of The Owen theater.
Learn more about the show below
About The Show
This smash Off-Broadway hit and Obie Award-winning “rich new play, contemplative and comic” (New York Times‘ Critics’ Pick) makes its Chicago premiere.
“English Only.” Four adult students in Karaj, Iran are studying for the Test of English as a Foreign Language—the key to their green card, medical school admission or family reunification. Chasing fluency through a maze of word games, listening exercises and show-and-tell sessions, they hope that one day, English will make them whole. But it might be splitting them each in half.
A Co-Production with Guthrie Theater
Run time: 1 hour and 40 minutes | no intermission
FAQ
Parking Directions
Goodman Theatre can validate paid parking and provide a discount for either the Government Center Parking Garage (181 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60601) or the Theatre District Parking Garage (181 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601). Additionally, iParkIt provides downtown parking at low rates in Chicago (this platform is not associated with Goodman or Lifeline).
Reception and Bar
Relax and enjoy the evening with our complimentary signature cocktail, courtesy of our friends at Rogers Park Social! The Goodman’s cash bar will also be available, and gratis appetizers will be served throughout the event.
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