Behind the ‘Line

One year ago, TimeLine was presenting the world premiere of Masha Obolenky’s Not Enough Air, about playwright Sophie Treadwell and her journey to write the landmark expressionist play Machinal. The process of presenting a brand-new play is always exhilarating, and Not Enough Air was no exception. All of us at TimeLine were thrilled with our experience with Masha, an extraordinary ensemble cast led by Company Member Janet Ulrich Brooks as Sophie Treadwell, and a dynamic, ...

A CONVERSATION ABOUT THE WORK OF ATHOL FUGARD Welcome to January and the official beginning of Chicago’s Fugard Chicago 2010.  As you may know, TimeLine, Court and Remy Bumppo theatres are collaborating in an effort to bring awareness to Athol Fugard’s important work.  Last month, an introductory article about Athol Fugard’s works was sent out to theatre patrons (access is at TimeLine or Remy Bumppo if you have not yet read it).  As TimeLine’s production ...