Events

Join us at Lifeline Theatre for an enlightening Talk-Back Event on Sunday, June 16 at 2:30 PM! Native Son Dramaturg, Martine Kei Green-Rogers and Chicago-based dramaturg DeRon S. Williams will be facilitating the discussion.

Martine Kei Green-Rogers, the esteemed Dean of The Theatre School at DePaul University, brings a wealth of experience from her diverse dramaturgical credits, including productions at Round House Theatre, the Kennedy Center, Marin Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre, Court Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and Broadway’s Jagged Little Pill.

DeRon S. Williams, Ph.D. is a Chicago-based dramaturg, director, and scholar-artist. He has worked at various theatres in Chicago and nationwide, with credits including Notes From The Field, The Lehman Trilogy, Trouble In Mind, Boulevard Of Bold Dreams (TimeLine Theatre); Toni Stone (Goodman Theatre); and Anon(ymous) (Middle Tennessee State). DeRon is an Assistant Professor of Theatre, Affiliate Faculty Member of the Institute for Racial Justice, and dramaturgy supervisor at Loyola University Chicago.

Engage with Martine Green-Rogers as she shares insights into Nambi E. Kelley‘s adaptation of Richard Wright‘s novel and its powerful journey through time. Dive into conversation with DeRon Williams around theatre studies and racial justice.

This event offers a unique opportunity to delve into the creative process behind Native Son. Engage with Martine as she shares insights into Nambi E. Kelley‘s adaptation of Richard Wright‘s novel and its powerful journey through time from the 1940s to today. Reserve your tickets now and be part of the conversation!

🌟 Join us for a BlackOut Night performance of NATIVE SON on Saturday, June 8 at 7:30pm!🌟

BlackOut Discount Code available. Email our Box Office at info@lifelinetheatre.com.

Join us for a celebratory evening at Lifeline Theatre’s BlackOut Night, a special event designed to create a supportive, safe, and judgment-free space where Black and POC-identifying audience members are the majority. This unique experience allows Black and POC theatregoers to immerse themselves in a show created by Black artists and engage in meaningful discussions within a community-centered environment. We look forward to sharing this powerful and enriching experience with you.

Learn more about Lifeline’s Black Out Night here.

Dive deeper into the heart of NATIVE SON!

Join us May 26th for an exclusive talk back with none other than the brilliant playwright herself, Nambi E. Kelley. Plus, gain invaluable insights from Dr. Taurean J. Webb of DePaul University’s Department of African and Black Diaspora Studies, as he navigates the themes of race, identity, and justice through the lens of Comparative Race and Ethnicity Studies.

Discover the intricate layers of this gripping adaptation set in 1930s Chicago’s South Side, as 20-year-old Bigger Thomas grapples with his dreams in a world that’s closed its doors to him. Come along as we uncover the true essence of Richard Wright’s timeless novel for a new generation.

Secure your tickets HERE to attend!

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.

Begin the evening with a reception and live auction in The Alice; indulge in a signature cocktail. Performance to follow in The Owen Theatre.

May 9, 2024 at 5:30pm • $100/ Person

Tickets are limited. RSVP online or call Box Office.