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An immersive imagining of the historic debate between James Baldwin and William F. Buckley.

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Spotlight on DEBATE: BALDWIN VS. BUCKLEY

From DePaul University's Cortelyou Commons—the site of TimeLine Theatre’s production of DEBATE: BALDWIN VS. BUCKLEY, presented in partnership with the american vicarious and The Theatre School at DePaul University—director Christopher McElroen reflects on the creative vision behind this timely work.

Discussions & Events

  • DEBATE: BALDWIN VS. BUCKLEY Sunday Scholars
    Sunday, February 16 at 3pm

    This one-hour post-show panel discussion features experts on the themes of the play.

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  • Baldwin vs. Buckley Debate 60th Anniversary
    Tuesday, February 18

    On this date, see DEBATE: BALDWIN VS. BUCKLEY 60 years after the original event.

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  • Open Captioned Performances of DEBATE
    February 21 at 7:30pm & February 22 at 4pm

    Featuring a text display of words and sounds heard during the performance.

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  • Audio Described Performances of DEBATE
    Saturday, March 1 at 4pm

    Featuring audio description of visuals during the performance via individual headset.

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Backstory

Learn more about the history and themes of Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley with Backstory, TimeLine's behind-the-scenes magazine about the play.

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Program Book

Explore information about the Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley cast and production team, artist bios, plus more details about TimeLine, the american vicarious, and DePaul's Theatre School.

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