TimeLine’s FIRST DRAFT festival will introduce plays by Dolores Díaz, Kristin Idaszak, Osiris Khepera and David Rhee, the members of TimeLine’s 2020-21 Playwrights Collective. Each play will be presented as a staged reading twice during the festival. Tickets are FREE but seating is very limited. Advance reservations are required!

Celebrate the return of live performance with a duo of captivating stories! Featuring the world premiere of a new play developed through our Playwrights Collective and an award-winning Chicago premiere, this season is ready to deliver all of the heart, humanity, and thought-provoking storytelling you crave from TimeLine. Be energized. Be moved. Be part of this history. We're excited to see you soon!

Big news! We're sharing more about our new home project and announcing an expansion of TimeLine's leadership team, including a changing role for Managing Director Elizabeth K. Auman. Check out our Behind the 'Line blog for all the latest details about the current architectural design, fundraising, and community engagement efforts at 5035 Broadway, plus more about Liz's new focus at TimeLine and her vision for the company's future.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect TimeLine's day-to-day operations, please check back here for the latest messages in response to current events, as well as updates about programming adjustments and other related initiatives. We will share updates as we have them, and we cannot wait until we are able to welcome you back to our theatre!

Our first-ever virtual gala—which premiered live on Friday, March 12 at 7pm (CST)—is now available to view on demand via YouTube. Go Back to Our Future to relive memorable moments and game changers, explore the artistry and camaraderie on stage and back stage, and remember the programs and stories that made a difference—even as we look ahead to new adventures. Folks who watched the live event raved that the program “hit every button and truly soared" and is "really, really, really, REALLY well done." Don't miss it!

Hear from students, teaching artists, and CPS teachers about our program that brings TimeLine’s mission to Chicago Public Schools, working with students on creative exercises related to historically inspired stories on TimeLine’s stage and elsewhere in literature.