Liefline Theater & Live Bait Present 14th Annual Fillet of Solo 7/29-8/21
Lifeline Theatre artistic director Dorothy Milne and former Live Bait Theater artistic director Sharon Evans announce a joint revival, the 14th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, running July 29-August 21, 2010, at two Chicago venues. Artist listings and exact show times will be announced in mid-June 2010 (submissions received by May 1 will be selected by Evans for performance slots) - details at www.lifelinetheatre.com
HISTORY: Live Bait Theater developed over 200 world premieres over its 20-year history and was nominated for over 50 non-Equity Jeff Awards, predominately in the category of new work. Sharon Evans was the Artistic Director from 1987-2008, and in 1995 she created the Fillet of Solo Festival, which featured over 200 solo artists in its 13-year history (last festival was held in 2008). In 2009, Live Bait closed its doors and leased the building to Artistic Home Theatre, but Evans' enthusiasm for new work and for the Festival remained undiminished. "I retired from the day-to-day management of a theater to concentrate on my own writing, which has been fruitful," Evans said. "But I also wanted to find a new home for the Festival, and it was important to me that it be a new work theater. I am delighted to find a perfect fit at Lifeline."Lifeline Artistic Director Dorothy Milne has a long history with the solo form. As a writer-performer and occasional director, she has worked with the Sweat Girls for the past 17 years at numerous Chicago performance venues (including Fillet of Solo), as well as festivals across the nation. Recently Milne has also directed events for 2nd Story, a popular storytelling collective of writers and performers. She said, "Lifeline's specialization in new work combined with my passion for this form made me eager to offer a home to the Fillet of Solo Festival. The artistic ensemble is proud of our reputation as an incubator for new work, and are pleased to expand the mission by welcoming these numerous world premieres to the Fest this summer." Lifeline recently led the Non-Equity Jeff nominations with 13 for their 2009-10 season.
WHEN: July 29-August 21, 2010; Thursdays thru Saturdays at 7 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m.
The 2010 Fillet of Solo Festival will take place at Lifeline Theatre from July 29-August 8, 2010 (two weekends); followed by a run at The Artistic Home (formerly Live Bait Theater) from August 12-21, 2010 (two weekends).
Each program runs Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays beginning at 7 p.m. at both venues. Sunday shows begin at 3 p.m., and are offered only at Lifeline Theatre (August 1 and August 8).
Parking available (street and lot - see below); CTA accessible (Red Line Morse stop/buses)
Free designated parking lot west of the theatre at the NE corner of Morse and Ravenswood with free shuttle service before and after the show
Handicapped accessible
From August 12-August 21 at The Artistic Home, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60613
Street parking available; CTA accessible (Red Line Sheridan stop/Clark and Irving Park buses)TICKETS: Publish this number: 773-761-4477; https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/1371
Rogers Park Flex Pass (2010-2011) accepted
$10 for single tickets (on sale starting July 1, only at Lifeline Theatre's box office)NEXT: Lifeline MainStage production of "Neverwhere" runs April 30-June 20, 2010.
Lifeline KidSeries production of "The Blue Shadow" runs March 13-May 2, 2010. Lifeline's 10th Annual Summer Drama Camp will run July 12-23, 2010, where the theatre's professional artists teach drama skills to ages 7-12 that emphasize self-esteem building, artistry and teamwork in an atmosphere of mutual encouragement and respect. For information and to register, call 773-761-4477. The 9th Annual Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival will run August 20-22, 2010, and takes place on 6900 - 7000 North Glenwood Avenue (between Farwell and Lunt), and the 1400 block of Morse Avenue, steps from the Morse Ave stop on the CTA Red Line, with free parking nearby. This popular Northside festival features arts and crafts, theater, music, food and drink for the whole family on the brick streets of historic Rogers Park. More details will be available later at 773-761-4477 and www.GlenwoodAve.org.Lifeline's 2010-2011, 28th anniversary season subscriptions are on sale now, featuring new Book Club and KidSeries PLUS packages. The productions are:
MainStage
"Wuthering Heights," September 10-October 31, 2010 (opens 9/20/10, 7:30 p.m.)
"The Moonstone," February 4-March 27, 2011 (opens 2/14/11, 7:30 p.m.)
"Watership Down," April 29-June 19, 2011 (opens 5/9/11, 7:30 p.m.)
KidSeries
"Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type," October 16-December 5, 2010 (opens 10/17/10, 1 p.m.)
"Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch," January 8-February 27, 2011 (opens 1/9/11, 1 p.m.)
"Arnie the Doughnut," March 19-May 15, 2011 (opens 3/20/11, 1 p.m.) INFO: General theatre info, 773-761-4477, www.lifelinetheatre.com
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