Chimerica - TimeLine Theatre

by Lucy Kirkwood
directed by Nick Bowling

Chicago Premiere

May 3 - July 31, 2016

at TimeLine Theatre,
615 W. Wellington Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657

In June 1989, as the Chinese government cracked down on a pro-democracy rally in Tiananmen Square, the iconic image of one man standing alone in front of a military tank captivated the world. Twenty years later, a photojournalist searches for the truth about that mysterious “Tank Man” in an epic, global adventure that explores the complex relationship between twin superpowers China and the United States.

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Nick Bowling ~ + Director

Lucy Kirkwood Playwright

Cast

Caron Buinis Barbara, Doreen, Maria Dubiecki, Kate Adie, Judy, Ensemble

Christine Bunuan Mary Chang, Michelle, Deng, Waitress, Dawn, Pengsi’s Wife, Ensemble

Coburn Goss Joe Schofield

Cheryl Hamada * Feng Meihui, Ming Xiaoli, Chinese Masseuse, Nurse, Ensemble

Tom Hickey Paul Kramer, David Barker, Officer Hyte, Peter Rourke, Ensemble

Dan Lin Young Zhang Lin, Benny, Security Guard, Ensemble

Eleni Pappageorge Tessa Kendrick

Chris Rickett ^ Mel Stanwyck; Fight Choreographer

Janelle Villas Liuli, Jennifer Lee, Ensemble

H.B. Ward Frank Hadley, Herb, Drug Dealer

Norman Yap Zhang Lin

Wai Yim Chinese Soldier, Zhang Wei, Pengsi, Security Man

Production Team

Helen Young + Assistant Director

John Culbert # ^ Scenic Designer

Brian Sidney Bembridge # ^ Lighting Designer

André J. Pluess # ^ Sound Designer

Megan Geigner ^ Dramaturg

Mike Tutaj # ^ Projections Designer

Eva Breneman ^ Dialect Coach

Jacob Stanton Assistant Director

Ellen Willett Production Manager

Dina Spoerl Lobby Display Designer

Sara Thornton Production Assistant

Sally Dolembo # Costume Designer

Nora Mally * Stage Manager

Emily Guthrie Props Designer

* Member of Actors Equity Association

# Member of United Scenic Artists

~ Member of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society

+ TimeLine Company Member

^ TimeLine Associate Artist

§ TimeLine Playwrights Collective

Discussions & Events

Post-Show Discussions
Various dates
Join us for informal post-show discussions with members of the production team and cast.

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Sunday Scholars Series
Sunday, June 5 at 5 pm
This one-hour post-show panel discussion features experts on the themes of the play.

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PRE-Show Discussions
Various dates
Join us for an informal sneak peek into the show with members of the production team.

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Company Member Discussion
Sunday, July 10
Join us for an informal chat with TimeLine’s Company Members after today’s performance.

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CHIMERICA Closing
Sunday, July 31 at 2 pm
The final performance of Lucy Kirkwood’s “riveting” and “breathtaking” drama.

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Audience Reactions

TimeLine's productions are all outstanding -- in terms of staging, acting and, especially, the issues they raise. ... You always make me think beyond the headlines.

I can not think of any better theater experience both in content, execution, and intimacy to actors.

Chimerica is the best experience that I've had in theater this year.

Chimerica -- the production and acting were, as usual, excellent.

The staging was fantastic! We loved how the stage was divided as China and the US. The characters and relationships were perfectly developed for this historical drama.

In my opinion, this play and your production of it are among the best TimeLine has done in the 10 years I've been a subscriber.

It was one of the best productions I've ever had the good fortune to see.

This experience is what going to the theater is about.

An important play, so well done.

May 3 - July 31, 2016

Cast

Production Team

Discussions & Events

Post-Show Discussions

Sunday Scholars Series

PRE-Show Discussions

Company Member Discussion

CHIMERICA Closing

Audience Reactions

Audience Reactions

TimeLine’s Chicago premiere of Chimerica is supported in part by