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2008 – 2009 Season

Weekend
A House with No Walls
Not Enough Air
The History Boys
Weekend

by Gore Vidal
directed by Damon Kiely

Chicago Premiere

Aug 20, 2008 - Oct 12, 2008

A witty comedy about prejudice, blackmail, self-righteousness and opportunism, set during the 1968 presidential campaign.

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A House with No Walls

by Thomas Gibbons
directed by Louis Contey

Chicago Premiere

Oct 29, 2008 - Dec 21, 2008

A conservative academic and a liberal activist confront each other with polarizing questions of African-American legacy and identity.

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Not Enough Air

by Masha Obolensky
directed by Nick Bowling

World Premiere

Jan 21, 2009 - Mar 22, 2009

An astonishing exploration of media sensationalism and ethics as well as interpretation and manipulation in the creative process.

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The History Boys

by Alan Bennett
directed by Nick Bowling

Chicago Premiere

Apr 22, 2009 - Oct 19, 2009

A provocative play about a group of schoolboys caught within the anarchy of adolescence and a debate about education.

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“People tend to forget that the word 'history' contains the word 'story.'” — Ken Burns
“Intimate, literate theater aimed at those with serious, curious minds.” — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
“Those who don't know history are destined to repeat it.” — Edmund Burke
“We learn from history that we learn nothing from history.” — George Bernard Shaw
“History: gossip well told.” — Elbert Hubbard
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    • Local Dining
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    • New Home in Uptown
    • Step Into Time Gala
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    • Explore DEBATE: BALDWIN VS. BUCKLEY
    • The TimeLine Experience
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  • About
    • About TimeLine
    • Antiracism Statement
    • News
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