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It’s been tech week for The History Boys for the past seven days; actor Brad Bukauskas submits a report from the front lines: Tech week is always hectic, regardless of the show.  This is the big moment where everyone is in the space and working around the clock to tie up loose ends. It usually demands long hours and an extreme level of patience with one another. This tech was all about perfecting moments and ...
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Tech Tweets

Last night I sat in on the tech rehearsal for The History Boys.  The current issue of Newcity came out yesterday with a cover story about the show. We had copies for everyone and had an impromptu photo shoot with the boys and their copies ...
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Reflections on Step Into Time

I’ve worked on a lot of benefits. I think nearly 20 of them over the past 15 or so years, that have collectively raised approximately $2.5 million in net proceeds. Some have been small, but most have been big and even a lot glitzy, with ...
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Thoughts on the First Designer Run

A “First Designer Run” is a complete run of the entire play that everyone in attendance accepts in advance is not going to be good. The audience, made up of the full production team, is there to make lists of things that need to get ...
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“Boys” in the house

On Monday, March 9, 2009, TimeLine’s Company members, Board of Directors and staff joined the cast and production team of The History Boys for what is always one of the most exciting moments of any production — the first rehearsal. It’s a TimeLine tradition to ...
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And now it finally begins …

No, not just the kickoff of TimeLine’s blog where we hope you’ll continue to check back for news and comments about our work.  But also, we’re marking the start of rehearsals for The History Boys, the much-anticipated final production in TimeLine’s 2009-10 season. Last night we brought our entire team together to begin our work on Alan Bennett’s hilarious and poignant play. TimeLine was granted the rights in January 2008 to produce the Chicago Premiere ...
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