World Adaptation - WHAT:
Premiere Children's Musical "The Last of
the Dragons"
of Classic Edith Nesbit Story Opens January 3 at
Lifeline
Fight Choreographers David Gregory and Richard Gilbert Offer Combat Demos at
Opening -
Lifeline Theatre KidSeries presents the world premiere musical adaptation Fight choreographers David Gregory and Also WHERE: Lifeline Theatre, Parking available (street and lot - Free designated parking lot west of Handicapped WHEN: TICKETS: Group rates and other discounts also Party room available for full-service Rogers Park Theatre Flex Pass at www.rogersparkflexpass.com STAFF:
CAST: NEXT: "Neverwhere," April 30-June 20, 2010 (opens 5/10/10). Lifeline KidSeries production of "The Blue Shadow," March Lifeline's 2nd Annual Winter Drama Camp In a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day workshop on In a Presidents' Day workshop on February 15, 2010 (9 INFO: Robert Kauzlaric, Lifeline Theatre's programs are MISSION: Now in its 27th season, Lifeline Theatre is known for
"The Last of the Dragons," based on
the classic fantasy story by Edith Nesbit; adapted by David Bareford; music by
Mikhail Fiksel; lyrics by Mikhail Fiksel, Kyle Hamman and Alex
Balestrieri; and directed by Lifeline Artistic Director Dorothy
Milne. In the land of Astoria, tradition demands that every princess be given to a
fire-breathing dragon so she can be saved by a handsome prince. But Andromeda,
the swashbuckling daughter of the current king, doesn't want to be rescued by a
boy. And Prince Stanley of Tuscany is more interested in science than feats of
derring-do. Join this unlikely couple on a journey to the heart of the dragon's
lair, as they challenge tradition and learn the true meaning of bravery, in this
rousing musical fantasy for the whole family. The production, appropriate for
children ages five to ten, features a giant dragon puppet, operated by
multiple actors, that participates in stage combat, and runs about one hour with
no intermission.
Richard Gilbert will be at the January 3,
2010, opening from 12
noon - 1 p.m., for a meet-and-greet and sword-fighting
demonstration (this pre-show event is free). The book and cast recording CDs
will be on sale in the lobby.
list: Stories Come Alive! "The Last of the Dragons" will be
presented for free on Saturday, December 19,
2009,
3-4
p.m., at Rogers Park Library,
6907 N. Clark
St., in
Chicago.
Lifeline actors will read "The
Last of the Dragons" and play drama games with children ages 5-8
(parents welcome too). Further
information at 773-761-4477.
6912 N. Glenwood
Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60626
see below); CTA accessible (Red Line Morse stop/buses)
the theatre at
the NE corner of Morse and Ravenswood with
free shuttle service before and after the show
accessible
Press
opening Sunday, January 3,
2010, at
1
p.m.
Closes February 21, 2010
Runs Saturdays at 1 p.m., and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Previews on January 2 at 1 p.m., and January 3 at 11 a.m.
Publish this number - 773-761-4477; https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/1371
$12 for both children and adults for all
shows
Pay-what-you-can tickets (half-hour before the show - subject to
availability)
available on request
birthday and special event parties
Lifeline ensemble member Dorothy
Milne (Director), with guest artists Jennifer Aparicio (Stage Manager), Alex Balestrieri (Lyricist), David Bareford (Adaptor), Mikhail Fiksel (Composer, Lyricist,
Sound Design), Richard Gilbert
(Fight Choreography), David Gregory
(Fight Choreography), Kyle
Hamman (Lyricist), Joanna
Iwanicka (Puppet Design), Sarah
Hughey (Lighting Design), Joanna
Melville (Costume Design), and Ian
Zywica (Scenic and Props Design).
Guest artists David Fink
(Dragon), Scott Allen Luke
(Stanley), Mike Ooi
(King), Mallory Nees (Queen),
and Anne Sears (Princess). With
understudies Sara Gorsky and Andy Junk.
Lifeline MainStage
productions of "Mrs. Caliban,"
February 5-March 28, 2010 (opens 2/15/10); and
13-May 2, 2010 (opens 3/14/10).
will run December 28-30, 2009, where the theatre's professional artists teach
drama skills to ages 7-12 that emphasize building creativity, artistry and
teamwork in an atmosphere of mutual encouragement and respect. For information
and to register, call 773-761-4477.
January 18, 2010 (9 a.m.-12 noon) for ages 7 to 12, members of Alternatives, Inc.'s break dance
troupe Connect Force teach a
three-hour workshop on break dancing basics at Lifeline Theatre - $30 tickets
available at 773-761-4477 (advance registration recommended).
a.m.-12 noon) for ages 9 to 12, noted Chicago fight choreographers David Gregory
and Richard Gilbert teach a three-hour workshop on basic stage combat techniques
at Lifeline Theatre - $30 tickets available at 773-761-4477 (advance registration recommended).
General theatre info,
773-761-4477, www.lifelinetheatre.com
Marketing Director, 773-761-4477 x704, rob@lifelinetheatre.com
partially supported by Alphawood Foundation; The Arts Work Fund;
Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation; The Chicago Community Trust;
CityArts 3 grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs;
Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation; The Richard H. Driehaus
Charitable Lead Trust; Lloyd A. Fry Foundation; Illinois Arts
Council, a state agency; MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at
Prince; The Albert Pick, Jr. Fund; The Rhoades Foundation;
The Polk Bros. Foundation; S&C Foundation; Taproot
Foundation; and the annual support of businesses and
individuals.
specializing in original literary adaptations. Its ensemble of artists uses
imaginative, unconventional staging to portray sprawling stories in an intimate
space. Lifeline is committed to promoting the arts in its Rogers Park
neighborhood and is an anchor of the Glenwood Avenue Arts District. We aspire to create art that is relevant
to our culturally diverse, increasingly youthful neighborhood. Lifeline Theatre - Big Stories, Up Close.
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