$30 Previews: November 28 – 29 (Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 7:30 p.m.)
$55 Opening: November 30 at 2:30pm (Ticket includes access to the Opening Reception with complimentary drinks & light bites)
$45 Regular Run: December 5 – 21 (Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m.); Military, senior, and student discounts available.
By Tom Mula
Performed by ensemble member Phil Timberlake
1 actor. 19 characters. 110 minutes of rousing good cheer! In Dickens’ Christmas Carol, Scrooge gets a chance to amend his ways, but what happened to his partner Jacob Marley? Find out in Lifeline Theatre’s production of Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol, a one-man show written by Goodman Theatre’s own Scrooge, Tom Mula, featuring a Jeff-nominated performance by longtime Chicago actor and Lifeline ensemble member, Phil Timberlake.
Phil most recently appeared at Lifeline in the solo show Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol (Non-Equity Jeff Nomination, Best Performer – Short Run). His adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma received Non-Equity Jeff nominations for Best Ensemble and Best Performer in a Supporting Role. Previous Lifeline acting roles include Soon I Will Be Invincible, Pride & Prejudice (Non-Equity Jeff Nomination, Best Supporting Actor), Neverwhere, Busman’s Honeymoon (Non-Equity Jeff Nomination, Best Supporting Actor), The Island of Dr. Moreau (Non-Equity Jeff Award, Best Production), Queen Lucia (Non-Equity Jeff Nomination, Best Supporting Actor – Musical) and The Two Towers. He also coached dialects for Treasure Island, Strong Poison, Gaudy Night, Talking It Over, and A Room With a View. Other Chicago acting credits include First Folio Theatre (Romeo & Juliet, The Tempest), Apple Tree (Violet), Powertap (The Beaux’ Stratagem), and Shakespeare’s Motley Crew (Twelfth Night, Midsummer Night’s Dream, King Lear). Phil has also coached dialects at The Goodman (Gas For Less), American Players Theatre (The Doctor’s Dilemma), Victory Gardens (Mies Julie, Sucker Punch), and numerous productions at First Folio Theatre where he was the resident voice and dialect coach. Phil has taught actors for over 20 years, most recently as the Head of Voice and Speech at the Theatre School, DePaul University. Phil joined the ensemble in 2006.
Holiday Spirit Stroll – A Benefit for Lifeline Theatre
On Saturday Dec 13th, please come support Lifeline Theatre and taste from a curated selection of over 60 different spirits.
This progressive tour of the Glenwood Ave Arts District begins at Lifeline Theatre, stops at Rogers Park Social, and culminates at Rogers Park Provisions. There will be two sessions, the first at 3:00 pm, and the second beginning at 5:00pm. Each session is 1 1/2 hours of tasting spirits to help you gift, set your holiday bar up, or simply just enjoy.
All proceeds directly benefit Lifeline Theatre and help ensure the viability of our precious Glenwood Ave Arts District theatre programs. Your purchase of any bottle at Provisions (pre-orders included) will also give 10% to Lifeline. It’s all about giving to the arts this year!
Tickets are extremely limited, and are $50 online, or $60 at the door. Reserve online before they disappear! 21 + With ID Only. Tickets available by clicking the button below – or at Rogers Park Social, and Lifeline Theatre. Click below and search to reserve your tickets today and have an amazing Holiday Season!