Lifeline Theatre is an ensemble of artists -- writers, directors, actors, and designers -- dedicated to using theater to educate, entertain and empower the community. Their objective has been to develop a theater center that provides on-going cultural and educational opportunities both for the artists that work here and the community who supports them. With their KidSeries programming in particular, the intent is to stimulate creativity and promote a love of language and reading, by exposing young audiences to the excitement and challenge of live theater. The Chicago Public School residency program offers in-school, curriculum based residencies designed to provide students and teachers with performance based techniques which will strengthen and develop their ability to think creatively and work cooperatively.
Each season, Lifeline produces four plays and three children's plays. The stage is flexible and there are 100 seats in the house.
Directions:
From the North: Take Sheridan Road south to Morse Avenue. Turn right on Morse Avenue to the EL. As you pass under the tracks, make an immediate left turn unto Glenwood south bound.
From the Northwest: Take the Kennedy South to Harlem. Make a left at Harlem to Devon. Make a right on Devon and go to Clark Street, heading North on Clark to Morse Avenue. Turn right on Morse and 3 1/2 blocks to Glenwood (BEFORE the EL tracks) and turn right.
From the South: Take the Dan Ryan or Stevenson to Lake Shore Drive north to where it ends and turn right on Sheridan Road. Continue to follow Sheridan. It makes a sharp turn and heads west for a time then curves rights at the intersection of Devon and Broadway. Heading North, it passes under the EL tracks. Follow Sheridan to Morse Avenue and turn left. Follow Morse to EL. As you pass under the tracks, make an immediate left turn onto Glenwood south bound.
From the Southwest: Take the Kennedy to Harlem then follow directions from Northwest above.
Transportation:
By Train: Take the Howard-Dan Ryan train to the Morse stop and walk 1 block south on Glenwood. CTA/RTA Information: 312-836-7000.
