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 […]
An interview with Gabriela Coronel
Did you know that Lifeline Theatre provides free theatre education to over 500 students in 6 Rogers Park elementary schools every year? To continue offering this program throughout the 2013-14 season, we’ve launched our Back To School Campaign to raise $7,000 by December 1st. As part of this campaign, Alex Kyger (Lifeline’s Development Director) interviewed some […]
An interview with Julie Ganey
Did you know that Lifeline Theatre provides free theatre education to over 500 students in 6 Rogers Park elementary schools every year? To continue offering this program throughout the 2013-14 season, we’ve launched our Back To School Campaign to raise $7,000 by December 1st. As part of this campaign, Alex Kyger (Lifeline’s Development Director) interviewed some […]
RPAA’s Art Round Trip: A Walking & Riding Art Tour in Rogers Park!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2013 – 12:00PM TO 5:00PM Rogers Park Arts Alliance presents Art Round Trip, an inaugural tour of exhibitions, open studios, galleries and performance. Bike, walk or ride the Red Line to experience the arts in Rogers Park. Start at Loyola Avenue and travel north to Morse, Jarvis and Howard Street. Bring the […]
An interview with Matt Fletcher
Note: This is a guest posting from Clare O’Connor, production dramaturg and assistant director for our fall MainStage production of The Killer Angels. Matt Fletcher, Producing Artistic Director of Sideshow Theatre Company, makes his Lifeline debut as the Troubadour in The Killer Angels. Q: You’ve got a pretty prominent role as the Troubadour. Are you actually in […]
An interview with Jeff Shaara
Note: This is a guest posting from Clare O’Connor, production dramaturg and assistant director for our fall MainStage production of The Killer Angels. Jeff Shaara is a historical novelist, having penned eight New York Times bestsellers. He is the son of Michael Shaara, and he wrote the prequel and sequel to his father’s Pulitzer prize-winning […]