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14 questions for Philip Earl Johnson

Next up in our series of interviews with the remarkable six-actor cast of Danny Casolaro Died For You: Philip Earl Johnson. Phil is making his TimeLine debut in this show, portraying multiple roles, including the sinister Robert Nichols.
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5 questions for Demetrios Troy

It's Day 3 of our series of interviews with the astounding six-actor cast of Danny Casolaro Died For You. Here's Demetrios Troy, who appeared in TimeLine's Blood and Gifts in 2013 and returns in this production as Thomas Vacarro, the cousin who encourages Danny as ...
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10 questions for Mark Richard

We're continuing our series of interviews with the amazing six-actor cast of Danny Casolaro Died For You before they depart the TimeLine stage on December 21. Today, Mark Richard.
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8 questions for Kyle Hatley

There are only 3 more weeks of Danny Casolaro Died For You! And in the spirit of journalistic investigation, before its extraordinary six-actor cast departs the TimeLine stage on December 21, we’ve got six unique interviews with them to share. First up, Kyle Hatley, making ...
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His name is Alex Weisman

During rehearsals for My Name is Asher Lev, Artistic Director PJ Powers (PJP) spoke with actor and TimeLine Associate Artist Alex Weisman (AW) about his experience portraying the title character. (PJP) How familiar were you with Chaim Potok’s novel before auditioning for the show? (AW) I wasn’t! I had heard of the play before I knew it was based on a novel. I remember reading about the New York production, but not being familiar with ...
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Catching up with Marya Grandy

During rehearsals, Artistic Director PJ Powers (PJP) conducted this interview with Juno star Marya Grandy (MG), who portrays the title character in TimeLine’s production of the musical. An edited version of their conversation appears in the Juno Backstory. (PJP) Where’d you grow up? (MG) It’s funny—I ...
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A conversation with Sarah Treem

During rehearsals, Artistic Director PJ Powers (PJP) conducted this interview with The How and the Why playwright Sarah Treem (ST). Spoiler alert: Some key plot and character details of the play are discussed. An edited version of this interview appears in The How and the ...
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A conversation about “The Normal Heart”

During rehearsals, Artistic Director PJ Powers (PJP) talked with director Nick Bowling (NB) and actor David Cromer (DC) about The Normal Heart. An edited version of their conversation appears in The Normal Heart Backstory. “The Normal Heart” actor David Cromer (from left), director Nick Bowling ...
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“This play is special”

During rehearsals for A Raisin in the Sun, TimeLine Artistic Director PJ Powers (PJP) talked with playwright Ron OJ Parson (ROJP) about his history with the play, his roots within Chicago theatre, and the lessons we can continue to take away from Lorraine Hansberry’s timeless ...
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