TIMELINE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS
THE WORLD PREMIERE OF NOT ENOUGH AIR BY
MASHA OBOLENSKY, JANUARY 21 - MARCH 22, 2009
TimeLine Theatre Company announces the world premiere of Not Enough Air by Masha Obolensky. The play, directed by Nick Bowling, runs January 24 through March 22, 2009 (previews January 21 through January 23) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago. Press Opening performances are Saturday, January 24 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, January 25 at 2 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit timelinetheatre.com or call 773.281.TIME (8463).
This world premiere drama follows famed journalist-turned-playwright Sophie Treadwell as she is drawn into the real-life tragedy of Ruth Snyder's famous 1928 murder trial. Treadwell is haunted by Ruth's story and finds herself compelled to bring it to the stage in the form of her landmark play Machinal, acclaimed as one of the highpoints of expressionist theater on the American stage. In this astonishing exploration of media sensationalism and ethics as well as interpretation and manipulation in the creative process, Obolensky illuminates the lives of two women who pushed against the limitations and expectations imposed upon them by society.
"We've been involved in the development of this remarkable new work over the last two years," TimeLine Artistic Director PJ Powers said. "Masha has been a true collaborator, wrestling with big ideas, making changes and treating the process like a laboratory to experiment. We are honored to premiere her dynamic new play for Chicago audiences."
The cast of A House With No Walls features TimeLine Company members Janet Ulrich Brooks (Sophie Treadwell) and David Parkes (Man #2), and TimeLine Associate Artist Terry Hamilton (Man #3), with Danica Ivancevic (Ruth Snyder), Zach Kenney (Man #1) and Mechelle Moe (The Young Woman).
Performance Schedule/Events
Preview performances are Wednesday, January 21 through Friday, January 23 at 8 p.m. Not Enough Air opens on Saturday, January 24 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, January 25 at 2 p.m. and then runs Wednesdays (3/4, 3/11 and 3/18 only) and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Sunday, March 22, 2009.
POST-SHOW DISCUSSIONS: Free post-show discussions led by a TimeLine Company Member and featuring the production dramaturg and members of the cast on Thursdays, January 29, February 5 and 12; Sundays, February 15 and 22; and Wednesday, March 4.
SUNDAY SCHOLARS SERIES: A free hour-long post-show panel discussion with experts on the themes and issues of the play on February 8.
DISCUSSION WITH TIMELINE COMPANY MEMBERS: Free post-show discussion with TimeLine Company members on Sunday, March 1.
Buying Tickets
Tickets are $25 (Wednesday - Friday) or $35 (Saturday & Sunday). Preview tickets are $15. Student discount is $10 off the regular ticket price with valid ID. Group rates for groups of 10 or more are available. Advance purchase is recommended as performances may sell out. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 773.281.TIME (8463) or visit timelinetheatre.com.
Audience Resources
Dramaturgical lobby displays, a production Study Guide and other information will be made available at timelinetheatre.com. A streaming video preview will be available at StageChannel.com.
Sponsors
Not Enough Air is presented with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation. TimeLine's 2008-09 season is sponsored in part by the McCormick Foundation.
Location/Transportation/Parking/Accessibility
TimeLine Theatre is located at 615 W. Wellington Ave., inside the Wellington Avenue United Church of Christ building, near the corner of Wellington and Broadway in Chicago's Lakeview East neighborhood. CTA El stops at Diversey (Brown/Purple lines) and Belmont (Red/Brown/Purple lines) are nearby. CTA busses #36-Broadway, #76-Diversey, #77-Belmont, #22-Clark and #8-Halsted stop nearby. There is limited street parking, but several paid parking facilities are located nearby. Visit timelinetheatre.com for complete directions and parking information. There are two flights of stairs totaling 18 steps between the street and the theater space, with no elevator.
Production Staff
The production staff for Not Enough Air includes Brian Sidney Bembridge (Scenic Design), Lindsey Pate (Costume Design), Heather Gilbert (Lighting Design), Andrew Hansen (Sound Design & Original Music), Tramon Crofford (Properties Design), Maren Robinson (Dramaturg), Ana Espinosa (Stage Manager), James Ogden (Production Manager/Technical Director), Mac Vaughey (Master Electrician), Eva Breneman (Assistant Director), Bill Paton (Assistant Lighting Designer), Scott Flores-Deter (Assistant Stage Manager), Kristin Eaves (Wardrobe Supervisor), Robert Coleman (Graphic Designer), James Keister (Lobby Display Designer), Lara Goetsch (Director of Marketing and Communications), PJ Powers (Artistic Director) and Elizabeth K. Auman (Managing Director).
