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Behind-the-Scenes of THE AUDIENCE
Go behind-the-scenes with the director and cast of the Chicago premiere of Peter Morgan's THE AUDIENCE. Playing now through November 12.
THE AUDIENCE Trailer
THE AUDIENCE by Peter Morgan tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II and her private weekly audiences with Great Britain's Prime Ministers over the course of her 65-year reign. Directed by TimeLine Associate Artistic Director Nick Bowling and featuring a cast that includes Janet Ulrich Brooks*, Matt DeCaro*, David Lively*, Carmen Roman*, Mark Ulrich*, and Sophie Ackerman and Audrey Edwards.
THE AUDIENCE: Excerpt #1
At 26 years old, Queen Elizabeth II, in her first private audience with Great Britain's current Prime Minister, meets with the formidable Winston Churchill and learns how these meetings "traditionally" work. Featuring Matt DeCaro* as Winston Churchill and Janet Ulrich Brooks* as Queen Elizabeth II.
THE AUDIENCE: Excerpt #2
Queen Elizabeth II meets with David Cameron and reflects on her unbroken history of meeting with 13 different Prime Ministers during her illustrious reign. Featuring Mark Ulrich* as David Cameron and Janet Ulrich Brooks* as Queen Elizabeth II.
First Rehearsal of THE AUDIENCE
Experience your first look at THE AUDIENCE during their first rehearsal.
Inside THE AUDIENCE: A Test of Balance
Get more insight into the Queen with this featurette on THE AUDIENCE. Actress Janet Ulrich Brooks (Queen Elizabeth II) and Director Nick Bowling talk about what makes the Queen one of the most layered yet balanced Monarchs of recent history.
Audiences love THE AUDIENCE
NOW EXTENDED!! Audience are loving Peter Morgan's fly-on-the-wall look into decades of private meetings between Queen Elizabeth II and her various Prime Ministers. Historical, humorous, and thoughtful, THE AUDIENCE features knockout performances, intimate staging, and an historical context that still resonates today.
Discussions & Events
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MyLine Preview Pizza Party: THE AUDIENCE
Thursday, August 17 at 6:45 pm Read More -
Open Captioned Performance of THE AUDIENCE
Saturday, September 16 at 4pm Read More -
THE AUDIENCE: PRE-Show Discussion
Various dates Read More -
THE AUDIENCE: Company Member Discussion
Sunday, September 24 Read More -
THE AUDIENCE: Sunday Scholars Series
Sunday, October 1 at 4:00 pm Read More -
THE AUDIENCE: Post-Show Discussion
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Event Sponsors
This production is dedicated to the memory of Carol K. Cyganowski, scholar and lover of theatre, and sponsored in part by Dan and Claudia Cyganowski.