Lifeline Theatre is thrilled to support new BIPOC playwrights/writers in adapting literary works for the stage this year. The selected writers have undergone a comprehensive process, including up to six developmental/feedback sessions, regular readings with experienced Lifeline ensemble members, administrative support, and a final reading Showcase for an invited audience. We cannot wait to share the stage with these remarkable artists and invite you to join us in celebrating their talents.
For more information, please email workshop@lifelinetheatre.com of contact our Box Office, info@lifelinetheatre.com.
Timonia @ Nashville
By Mildred Inez Lewis
Based on ‘Timon of Athens’ by William Shakespeare
Directed by Dr. DeRon Williams
Public Showcase Performs: Friday, July 19, 7:00pm and Saturday, July 20 at 2:30pm
Synopsis: After selling her multi-million dollar catalogue, hip hop producer/mogul Timonia Young decides to transition into a full-time philanthropist. She pledges to rebuild the Nashville slum she grew up in with the enthusiastic support of the “friends” and hangers on who’ve been using her. At a critical point, a trusted advisor, friend, former lover, and son of one of Nashville’s founding families asks Timonia for a large short-term loan. He then refuses to pay her back. This forces her to abandon her rebuilding project at a tremendous loss.
Rabbits in Their Pockets
By Kimberly Dixon-Mays
Based on ‘Brer Rabbit’ and other African/African-American folktales
Directed by Gabrielle Randle – Bent
Public Showcase Performs: Saturday, July 20 at 7:00pm and Sunday, July 21 at 2:30pm
Synopsis: In the pursuit of joy, does method matter? Ash is an engineer by training; sister Harley is into improv comedy. They only have one thing in common: grief about their family’s losses. When they take up a shared project about joy, their differences threaten to stop their mission before it gets off the ground. Each of them has to figure out what they’re willing to do – and to imagine – in order to embrace joy. Even if it means leaving someone they love behind.