Press Releases

2008/2009 SEASON

October 23, 2008
Dorian Gray Extension
Lifeline Theatre’s The Picture of Dorian Gray adds two-week extension through November 16.

October 15, 2008
Lifeline’s Winter 2008/09 Kids’ Events
Rogers Park’s award-winning Lifeline Theatre continues bringing educational opportunities to children.

October 15, 2008
Mariette in Ecstasy Fact Sheet
Lifeline Theatre continues its 26th anniversary MainStage season with the world premiere adaptation of Ron Hansen’s contemporary bestseller Mariette in Ecstasy, adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Christina Calvit, directed by Lifeline ensemble member Elise Kauzlaric.

October 15, 2008
Flight of the Dodo Fact Sheet
Lifeline Theatre KidSeries presents the world premiere musical Flight of the Dodo, based on the hilarious new story by Peter Brown, adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Robert Kauzlaric, music by Lifeline ensemble member Victoria DeIorio, and directed by Lifeline ensemble member Paul S. Holmquist.

October 15, 2008
Snowflake Tim (2008) Fact Sheet
Lifeline Theatre KidSeries presents the perennial favorite Snowflake Tim’s Big Holiday Adventure, by Lifeline ensemble member Christina Calvit, and directed by Lifeline Artistic Director Dorothy Milne.

August 14, 2008
Lifeline Theatre Remounts Hit Production of "The Mark of Zorro" at Theatre Building Chicago
Lifeline Theatre remounts their Jeff-recommended, hit production of The Mark of Zorro at Theatre Building Chicago, adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Katie McLean, based on the book by Johnston McCulley, directed by Lifeline artistic director Dorothy Milne.

July 17, 2008
Duck for President Fact Sheet
Lifeline Theatre KidSeries presents the world premiere musical adaptation Duck for President, based on the popular bestseller by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Betsy Lewin, adapted by ensemble member James E. Grote, music and lyrics by George Howe, and directed by ensemble member Shole Milos.

July 16, 2008
The Picture of Dorian Gray Fact Sheet
Lifeline Theatre inaugurates its 26th anniversary MainStage season with the world premiere adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Robert Kauzlaric, directed by Kevin Theis.

March 17, 2008
Lifeline Theatre Announces 2008-2009, 26th Anniversary Season
In its award-winning and audience-acclaimed style, Lifeline’s 2008-2009 season will feature six best-selling books onstage and one original play, all written by Lifeline ensemble members. The season will feature expansive, classic tales as well as intriguing, contemporary titles, as Lifeline retains its reputation for fresh, imaginative interpretations of well-loved stories and embraces the challenge and excitement of new, thought-provoking works.

2007/2008 SEASON

June 4, 2008
"The Mark of Zorro" Extension
Production Extended Through Sunday, July 20..

March 17, 2008
"Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile" Returns to Lifeline for Special Run in June and July
Due to the successful initial run, Lifeline Theatre KidSeries will remount the hit family musical adaptation of Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile.

March 17, 2008
Lifeline Theatre Presents KidsOnStage Summer Drama Camp 2008
Rogers Park’s award-winning Lifeline Theatre continues bringing educational opportunities to children for the eighth summer, with KidsOnStage extended sessions for children aged 7-12, and a special design/tech intensive for children aged 13-17.

January 12, 2008
The Dirty Cowboy Fact Sheet
Lifeline Theatre presents the world premiere musical adaptation of The Dirty Cowboy by Amy Timberlake, adapted by ensemble member James E. Grote, original music and lyrics by ensemble member Victoria DeIorio and guest artist Jane Baxter Miller, and directed by ensemble member Shole Milos.

January 3, 2008
2008 Benefit
Amy Sedaris to host Lifeline Benefit on April 10, 2008, at the Chicago Cultural Center.

December 19, 2007
The Mark of Zorro Fact Sheet
Lifeline Theatre concludes its 25th anniversary MainStage season with the world premiere adaptation of The Mark of Zorro, adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Katie McLean, based on the book by Johnston McCulley, directed by Lifeline artistic director Dorothy Milne.

October 24, 2007
Lifeline’s Winter 2007/2008 Kids’ Events
Rogers Park’s award-winning Lifeline Theatre continues to bring educational opportunities to children.

October 20, 2007
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile Fact Sheet
Lifeline Theatre KidSeries presents the world premiere musical adaptation of Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile by Bernard Waber, adapted by ensemble member Christina Calvit, music and lyrics by George Howe, and directed by ensemble member Shole Milos.

October 18, 2007
Talking It Over Fact Sheet
Lifeline Theatre continues its 25th anniversary MainStage season with the world premiere adaptation of Talking It Over, adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Peter Greenberg, based on the book by Julian Barnes, directed by Lifeline artistic director Dorothy Milne.

September 14, 2007
Angelo Barone Joins Lifeline Theatre as Managing Director
Lifeline Theatre kicks off their 25th anniversary season by welcoming new Managing Director Angelo Barone. Barone will be responsible for all non-artistic functions, including operations, finance, marketing and strategic planning, and has oversight of all development and fundraising. He will team up with artistic director Dorothy Milne to shepherd the organization into its 2007-2008 season.

August 10, 2007
Half Magic Fact Sheet
Lifeline Theatre KidSeries presents the world premiere adaptation of Half Magic by Edward Eager, adapted by ensemble member Elise Kauzlaric, and directed by ensemble member Frances Limoncelli.

August 3, 2007
Upcoming Kids’ Events
Rogers Park’s award-winning Lifeline Theatre continues to bring educational opportunities to children.

July 23, 2007
Moreau Fact Sheet
Lifeline Theatre begins its 25th anniversary MainStage season with the world premiere production The Island of Dr. Moreau, adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Robert Kauzlaric, based on the book by H. G. Wells, directed by Lifeline ensemble member Paul S. Holmquist.

May 15, 2007
2007/2008 - 25th Anniversary Season
Lifeline Theatre announces its 2007-2008 Seaon, a quarter century of presenting "Big Stories, Up Close". In its award-winning and audience-acclaimed style, Lifeline’s 2007-2008 season will explore the heights and depths of love, horror and heroism via six best-selling books onstage in world premiere adaptations by Lifeline ensemble members.

2006/2007 SEASON

June 27, 2007
Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest
Sixth Annual Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest to offer free events August 24-26, 2007.

May 21, 2007
Three Rogers Park Theatre Companies in the Spotlight
Three Rogers Park theater companies within a block of each other on Glenwood Avenue are receiving kudos this season. Lifeline Theatre, Bohemian Theatre Ensemble and Theo Ubique in association with Michael James are all located on Glenwood Avenue in the Glenwood Avenue Arts District of Rogers Park. The three companies have had critically acclaimed seasons, have been awarded After Dark awards and are nominated for 7 or more Jeff Awards for their current seasons.

May 14, 2007
The Joseph Jefferson Awards Committee Announces Special 2007 Citations Awards
The Joseph Jefferson Awards Committee today announced two Special Citations awards. Wrigleyville’s Stage Left Theatre and Rogers Park’s Lifeline Theatre are being honored for their contributions to theatre over the years. Both are mainstays of Chicago’s non-union theatre community and exemplify dedication to presenting new material.

May 4, 2007
KidsOnStage Summer Drama Camp 2007
Jasmin Cardenas and Victoria DeIorio return this year to lead Lifeline’s two-week summer drama camp, KidsOnStage, for ages 6-12. The camp culminates in a special performance for family and friends on the evening of July 26.

May 4, 2007
Gaudy Night at Theatre on the Lake
Lifeline Theatre presents the re-mount of the audience- and critically-acclaimed adaptation of Dorothy L. Sayers’ Gaudy Night, originally the closer to the 23rd Anniversary MainStage season, at Chicago’s Theatre on the Lake.

May 4, 2007
Adam Langer Event
Lifeline Theatre hosts Chicago author Adam Langer on Sunday, May 27, 2007.

February 18, 2007
Passage to India Fact Sheet
Rasaka Theatre Company, in association with Lifeline Theatre, presents a one-night staged reading of Martin Sherman’s adaptation of E.M. Forster’s A Passage to India, directed by Lifeline’s Artistic Director Dorothy Milne.

February 12, 2007
Singh Benefit Save-the-Date
Alpana Singh, Master Sommelier and host of WTTW’s Check, Please! hosts Lifeline Theatre’s annual benefit.

February 12, 2007
Crossing California Fact Sheet
Lifeline Theatre concludes its 24th anniversary season with the world premiere MainStage production Crossing California, based on Chicago author Adam Langer’s novel.

February 12, 2007
Daniel Mason Event
Lifeline Theatre Hosts Author Daniel Mason on Sunday, March 18, 2007.

December 15, 2006
True Story of the 3 Little Pigs Fact Sheet
Lifeline Theatre KidSeries presents the world premiere adaptation of The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith.

December 14, 2006
Piano Tuner Fact Sheet
Lifeline Theatre continues its 24th anniversary season with the world premiere MainStage production The Piano Tuner, based on Daniel Mason’s novel.

November 2, 2006
City of Chicago Award
On Wednesday, November 1st, the City of Chicago presented Lifeline Theatre and Joyce Kilmer School an award honoring their long-time educational partnership.

October 20, 2006
Velveteen Rabbit Fact Sheet
Lifeline Theatre KidSeries presents a world premiere adaptation of The Velveteen Rabbit, based on the heart-warming tale by Margery Williams.

October 13, 2006
Lifeline Theatre Announces Three New Ensemble Members
Lifeline Theatre announces three new ensemble members - Paul S. Holmquist, Katie McLean and Phil Timberlake.

October 13, 2006
Upcoming Kids’ Events
Rogers Park’s award-winning Lifeline Theatre continues bringing educational opportunities to children.

July 26, 2006
Lifeline's Fall '06 Kids' Events
Rogers Park’s award-winning Lifeline Theatre continues bringing educational opportunities to children.

July 24, 2006
Room with a View Fact Sheet
Lifeline Theatre continues its 24th anniversary season with the world premiere MainStage production A Room with a View. This classic love story is a passionate exploration of how to live and love more truthfully.

July 24, 2006
Stinky Cheese Man Fact Sheet
Lifeline Theatre KidSeries, in association with Griffin Theatre Company, presents the subversive anti-fairytale The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Fairy Tales, based on the irreverent book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, adapted by William Massolia and directed by Richard Barletta.

March 6, 2006
2006/2007 Season - "Romance, Rhapsody and Rebellion"
Lifeline Theatre announces its 2006-2007, 24th Anniversary Season: Six Best-Selling Books - Five World Premiere Adaptations.

2005/2006 SEASON

June 28, 2006
Updated Gaudy Night Fact Sheet
Additional performaces added for Gaudy Night - Thursdays at 7:30pm on July 13, July 20, and July 27.

June 28, 2006
Sara Paretsky Discussion
Lifeline Theatre hosts Chicago mystery author Sara Paretsky for Gaudy Night Post-Show Discussion & Reception on Sunday, July 9, 2006.

June 22, 2006
Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest
Fifth Annual Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest to offer free events Saturday and Sunday, August 26-27, 2006, noon - 8pm.

February 28, 2006
Brave Potatoes
Lifeline Theatre KidSeries presents the world premiere kids’ musical Brave Potatoes, a stirring tale of spudly courage.

February 24, 2006
Gaudy Night
Lifeline Theatre concludes its 23rd anniversary MainStage season by presenting the world premiere adaptation of Gaudy Night, the third Dorothy L. Sayers mystery brought to the Lifeline stage.

January 12, 2006
Johnny Tremain
Lifeline Theatre continues its 23rd anniversary season by presenting the world premiere MainStage production, Johnny Tremain, a Newbery Award-winning coming-of-age tale in which the American Revolution is brought to life.

December 13, 2005
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
Lifeline Theatre KidSeries presents Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and Other ‘Just So’ Stories, a fanciful and fantastic recreation of stories selected from Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book and Just So Stories.

November 29, 2005
Snowflake Tim
Lifeline Theatre KidSeries presents a remounting of their original interactive holiday show, Snowflake Tim's Big Holiday Adventure.