Lifeline Theatre Presents
A World Premiere Family Musical by Nambi E. Kelley
Adaptation of World Folktales Opens March 14
- Newly Published Book Available Only at Lifeline - WHAT: Kelley's original book, Also list: Stories Come Alive! "The Blue Shadow" WHERE: Parking available (street and lot - see below); CTA accessible (Red Line Morse stop/buses) Free designated parking lot west of the theatre Handicapped accessible WHEN: TICKETS: Group rates and other discounts also available on request Party room available for full-service birthday and special event parties Rogers
STAFF: CAST: NEXT: Lifeline Theatre's 28th anniversary, 2010-11 season is slated to be announced in February 2010. A Martin Luther King Day Workshop
Lifeline's 10th Annual Summer Drama Camp will run The 9th INFO: Robert Kauzlaric, Marketing Director, Lifeline Theatre's programs are partially supported by MISSION:
"The Blue Shadow"
Lifeline Theatre KidSeries presents the world premiere musical based on global folktales,
"The Blue Shadow," written by Nambi E.
Kelley, music and lyrics by Joe Plummer, and directed by Ilesa Duncan.
A Native American girl named Shadow feels blue because she knows
nothing of her heritage. When she brings her neighbors together to
share their friendship and storytelling traditions, Shadow learns to
embrace who she is, and to celebrate the beauty of all cultures.
Explore a whole world of mythology - including African, Chinese, Mayan
and Russian traditions - in this new musical filled with folklore,
laughter and dancing. The production, appropriate for children ages 5-10 (and their families), runs about one hour with no intermission.
"The Blue Shadow," with illustrations by Kirk Anderson, will be available at Lifeline only.
Kelley and Anderson will attend the March 14, 2010, opening from 12 noon-1 p.m. for a meet-and-greet and book signing (this pre-show event is free).
In the lobby, books will be on sale for $15, and the cast recording CD is $10.
will be presented for free on Saturday,
February 27, 2010,
3-4 p.m., at
Rogers Park Library, 6907 N. Clark St., in
Chicago.
Lifeline actors will read the folktales upon which "The Blue Shadow"
is based, and play drama games with children aged 5-8 (parents welcome too).
Further information at 773-761-4477.
Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave.,
Chicago,
IL
60626
at the NE corner of Morse and Ravenswood
with
free shuttle service before and after the show
Press opening Sunday,
March 14, 2010, at
1 p.m. (Daylight Saving Time begins this day)
Closes May 2, 2010
Runs Saturdays at 1 p.m., and Sundays at
11 a.m. and
1 p.m.
Previews on March 13 at 1 p.m., and March 14 at
11 a.m.
NO performances on Easter Sunday,
April 4, 2010
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)
Park
Theatre
Flex
Pass at
www.rogersparkflexpass.com
Guest artists Ilesa Duncan (Director), Sarah Hughey
(Lighting Design), Nambi E. Kelley (Playwright),
Christine Pascual (Costume Design), Joe Plummer (Composer and Sound Design),
Lisa Johnson Willingham (Choreographer), and Ian Zywica
(Scenic and Props Design).
Guest artists Ben Chang (Wei), Susaan Jamshidi
(Shadow), Mallory Nees (Roksana), Miguel Nunez
(Ernesto), and Dawn Pryor (Zuri). With understudies Scott Allen Luke
and Jennifer Young.
Lifeline MainStage production of
"Neverwhere," April 30-June 20, 2010 (opens
5/10/10).
will be held on Monday, January 18, 2010,
9 a.m. to 12 noon,
at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave.,
Chicago.
Members of Alternatives, Inc.'s break dance troupe
Connect Force teach a three-hour workshop on break dancing basics, appropriate for ages 7-12.
Tuition is $30, available at 773-761-4477 (advance registration recommended).
A Presidents' Day Workshop will be held on
Monday, February 15, 2010,
9 a.m. to 12 noon,
at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave.,
Chicago.
Noted Chicago fight choreographers David Gregory and Richard Gilbert will teach a three-hour workshop on basic stage combat techniques,
appropriate for ages 9-12. Tuition is $30, available at
773-761-4477 (advance registration recommended).
July 12-23, 2010,
where the theatre's professional artists teach drama skills to ages
7-12 that emphasize self-esteem building, artistry and teamwork in an
atmosphere of mutual encouragement and respect. For information and to
register, call 773-761-4477.
Annual Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival will run August 20-22, 2010, and
takes place on 6900 - 7000 North Glenwood Avenue (between Farwell and
Lunt), and the 1400 block of Morse Avenue, steps from the Morse Ave
stop on the CTA Red Line, with free parking nearby.
This popular Northside free festival features arts and crafts,
theater, music, food and drink for the whole family on the brick
streets of historic Rogers Park. More details will be available later
at
773-761-4477 and
www.GlenwoodAve.org.
General theatre info, 773-761-4477,
www.lifelinetheatre.com
773-761-4477 x704,
rob@lifelinetheatre.com
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.
Now in its 27th season, Lifeline Theatre is known for
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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