Art in the lobby! Lifeline is proud to feature the work of Rogers Park artist Jhenai Mootz on our lobby walls. Both the box office wall and concession stand area are now bedazzled with an exciting assortment of Jhenai’s ceramic tiles. Make sure to look for the tiles that are specially themed to Lifeline shows […]
Category: Wuthering Heights
My continuing fascination with Heathcliff
Heathcliff has vexed audiences since his creation, over 160 years ago. He’s found in Liverpool as a dark and dirty foundling and ends his days as a powerful landlord that owns both Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange. The foundation of the novel starts with his appalling treatment at the hands of Hindley Earnshaw, and Heathcliff’s […]
On-set rehearsals
Wow- last week was really exciting! Wuthering Heights is now able to rehearse on the set! Although the set is far from finished, you can see the framework of Alan Donahue’s lovely design. The actors are having a lot of fun playing in the space, and its great to see these two aspects of the […]
Critics of the time
It’s fascinating to read how critics of Emily Brontë’s time felt about Wuthering Heights when it first came out. I thought it would be fun to share some of my personal favorites! Please keep in mind that Wuthering Heights was published under the pen name “Ellis Bell,” so many of the earliest reviewers of the […]
Nonlinear storytelling
Hello, Everyone!! Sorry for such a long delay. I unfortunately had a bad case of influenza that knocked me off my feet. However, I am so happy that I’m able to report again on all of the exciting events that are taking place within the production of Wuthering Heights, and its good to be back. […]
“It wasn’t quite what I expected it to be…”
Every time I ask people about Wuthering Heights, I always hear the response, “Well… it wasn’t quite what I expected it to be…” It’s true. Wuthering Heights is extremely deceptive. It is set up like a romantic Byron tale that spirals into a story of loss, betrayal, and revenge. It’s a novel that I’ve read […]
Introductions
Time for an introduction! I’m Tiffany Keane, one of the newest interns here at Lifeline, and the assistant director/dramaturg of Wuthering Heights. Over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing inside scoop on the rehearsal process and interesting historical research that I’ve come across about the world of the play. It’s been a very exciting […]
News
Welcome to new ensemble members, Hainsworth and Walsh! We are joyful and proud to announce our newest ensemble members: Chris Hainsworth and Christopher Walsh. You’ve seen them both a number of times at Lifeline (most recently Treasure Island and Neverwhere! Chris Hainsworth as Isreal Hands in Treasure Island Christopher Walsh as Mr. Vandemar in Neverwhere […]