Lifeline Theatre's A WRINKLE IN TIME Adds Two Week Extension

To accommodate extraordinary ticket demand, Lifeline Theatre announces ten added performances of its Jeff Recommended and critically-acclaimed production of A Wrinkle in Time, adapted by James Sie (Non-Equity Jeff Award: New Work, Island of Blue Dolphins), and directed by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Elise Kauzlaric (Non-Equity Jeff nomination: Director-Play, Mariette in Ecstasy), based on the novel by Madeleine L'Engle. Ever since her father vanished under mysterious circumstances, Meg Murry's life has been spiraling out of control. But one dark and stormy night, Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which appear with a promise to help rescue him from the monstrous darkness that threatens the universe. Join Meg, her brother Charles Wallace, their pal Calvin, and a host of extraterrestrial friends and foes as they journey into the heart of a terrible evil in the hope of reuniting a fragmented family. A heartwarming adventure across the stars, in a newly-revised adaptation of the beloved 1963 favorite by Madeleine L'Engle, not seen on the Lifeline stage since 1999. The production runs two hours with one intermission. The novel is on sale in the lobby.

UPDATED CLOSING DATE: A Wrinkle in Time now runs through April 23 at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. (free parking and shuttle; see below). Performance times are Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 4 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 4 p.m. (no 4 p.m. performance on Saturday, April 15).

Ticket prices are $40 for regular single tickets, $30 for active and retired military personnel (with ID), $30 for seniors, $20 for students (with ID), $20 for rush tickets (available half hour before show time, subject to availability), and $20 for previews. Group rate for 12 or more is available upon request. Tickets may be purchased at the Lifeline Theatre Box Office,773.761.4477, or by visiting www.lifelinetheatre.com.

Added Accessible Performance: The Thursday, April 13, 7:30 p.m. performance will feature open captioning for patrons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. For more information about Lifeline's accessibility services, please contact Accessibility Coordinator Erica Foster at 773.761.4477 x703 or at access@lifelinetheatre.com.

The complete cast and production team for A Wrinkle in Time includes:

CAST:

Guest artists Jamie Cahill (Meg Murry), Trent Davis (Charles Wallace Murry), Javier Ferreira (Mrs. Who and Ensemble), Marsha Harman (Happy Medium and Ensemble), Naïma Hebrail Kidjo (Red Eyes and Ensemble), Michael McKeogh (Father and Ensemble), Carmen Molina (Mrs. Which and Ensemble), Glenn Obrero (Calvin O'Keefe), Maddie Pell (Mrs. Whatsit and Ensemble), James Romney (Chris Henderson and Ensemble), Davu Smith (Charles Wallace Murry), and Vahishta Vafadari (Mother and Ensemble). With understudies Tyler Brown, Anna Civik, Tom DeFrancisco, Whitney Dottery, Akua Sarhene, and Timothy Sullivan.

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Lifeline Theatre ensemble members Alan Donahue (Co-Scenic Designer), Kevin D. Gawley (Lighting Designer), and Elise Kauzlaric (Director); with guest artists

Jennifer Aparicio (Stage Manager), Eric Backus (Original Music/Sound Designer), Amanda Herrmann (Properties Designer), Andrew Hildner (Co-Scenic Designer),

Izumi Inaba (Costume Designer), Lavina Jadhwani (Casting Director), Jennifer McClendon (Production Manager), Sam Moryoussef (Master Electrician/AV

Supervisor), Justine B. Palmisano (Assistant Stage Manager), Dan Plehal (Movement Director), Julia Santha (Assistant Director), Joe Schermoly (Technical

Director), and James Sie (Adaptor).

Lifeline Theatre presents A Wrinkle in Time, now running through April 23 at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. (free parking and shuttle; see below).

Performance times are Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 4 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at4 p.m. (no 4 p.m. performance on Saturday, April 15).

Ticket prices are $40 for regular single tickets, $30 for active and retired military personnel (with ID), $30 for seniors, $20 for students (with ID), $20 for rush tickets (available half hour before show time, subject to availability), and $20 for previews. Group rate for 12 or more is available upon request. Tickets may be purchased at the Lifeline Theatre Box Office,773.761.4477, or by visiting www.lifelinetheatre.com.

Lifeline Theatre is accessible by CTA (Red Line Morse stop/busses) and free parking is available at the Field School parking lot (7019 N. Ashland St., entrance on Greenleaf between Ashland and Greenview) with free shuttle service before and after the show. Street parking is also available. Lifeline is accessible to wheelchair users and visitors who need to avoid stairs.

Photo Credit: Jackie Jasperson