Lifeline Theatre Extends NEVERWHERE To 7/18

Lifeline Theatre has extended its run of the world premiere adaptation of Neil Gaiman's bestselling 1996 urban fantasy novel Neverwhere, adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Robert Kauzlaric, directed by Lifeline ensemble member Paul S. Holmquist, to July 18th.

When Richard Mayhew stops to care for an injured girl on the street, he is drawn into a nightmare shadow world beneath the city of London. To return to his normal life, Richard must brave countless trials, uncover the truth behind a dark conspiracy, and face the indomitable Great Beast. Journey to London Below with a rogues' gallery of liars, outcasts and assassins, on a treacherous voyage to awaken the hero within. This drama runs approximately two hours with one intermission, and copies of the book will be on sale in the lobby.

Bestselling author Gaiman is a prolific creator of prose, poetry, film, journalism, comic books, lyrics, and drama. His works have received numerous awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, Locus, and the 2009 Newbery Medal. He is best known for The Sandman graphic novel series, his novels Stardust and American Gods, and his children's books Coraline and The Graveyard Book. Gaiman originally wrote Neverwhere as a screenplay for a six-part BBC TV series which aired in 1996, and his novel of the same name was released shortly thereafter.

Lifeline has produced four previous world premiere stage adaptations by Robert Kauzlaric, including 2007's "The Island of Dr. Moreau," also directed by Paul S. Holmquist, which garnered five Non-Equity Joseph Jefferson Awards (including Production-Play, New Adaptation, and the Lighting Design award received by Kevin D. Gawley), and two After Dark Awards (including Outstanding Overall Technical Achievement).

Lifeline Theatre is located at 6912 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago, IL 60626. 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.

Runs Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sundays at
4 p.m. (please note that Thursdays are added on this production).

TICKETS: 773-761-4477; HotTix; https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/cal/1371. $30 for regular single tickets, $25 for seniors (with ID), $15 for students (with ID) and rush tickets (half hour before, subject to availability), Group rates for 12 or more available upon request. Rogers Park Theatre Flex Pass available at www.rogersparkflexpass.com.

STAFF: Ensemble members Alan Donahue (Scenic and Properties Design), Kevin D. Gawley (Lighting Design), Paul S. Holmquist (Director), Robert Kauzlaric (Adaptor), and Elizabeth Wislar (Costume Design), with guest artists Charlie Alves (Projection Design), David Bareford and Richard Gilbert (Violence Design), Eva Breneman (Dialect/Vocal Coach), Mikhail Fiksel (Sound Design, Composer), Erica Foster (Stage Manager), Cortney Hurley (Production Manager), Kimberly G. Morris (Puppet Design), Maren Robinson (Dramaturg), Jessica Wright (Assistant Director), and Ian Zywica (Technical Director).

CAST: Ensemble members Patrick Blashill (Old Bailey/The Earl/The Abbot), Elise Kauzlaric (Jessica/Anaesthesia/Lamia), Robert Kauzlaric (Richard), Katie McLean (Door), and Phil Timberlake (Gary/Islington), with guest artists Chris Hainsworth (Marquis de Carabas), Kyra Morris (Hunter), Sean Sinitski (Mr. Croup), and Christopher M. Walsh (Mr. Vandemar). With understudies Matt Kahler and Ron Kuzava.

General theatre info, 773-761-4477, www.lifelinetheatre.com
Robert Kauzlaric, Marketing Director, 773-761-4477 x704, rob@lifelinetheatre.com.
Lifeline Theatre's programs are partially supported by Alphawood Foundation; The Arts Work Fund; Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation; The Chicago Community Trust; CityArts 3 grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs; Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation; The Richard H. Driehaus Charitable Lead Trust; Lloyd A. Fry Foundation; Illinois Arts Council, a state agency; MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at Prince; The Albert Pick, Jr. Fund; The Rhoades Foundation; The Polk Bros. Foundation; S&C Foundation; Taproot Foundation; and the annual support of businesses and individuals. A slide show of historical Lifeline productions is at www.youtube.com/watch?v=60u-0eWje9k.

Now in its 27th season, Lifeline Theatre is known for specializing in original literary adaptations. Its ensemble of artists uses imaginative, unconventional staging to portray sprawling stories in an intimate space. Lifeline is committed to promoting the arts in its Rogers Park neighborhood and is an anchor of the Glenwood Avenue Arts District. We aspire to create art that is relevant to our culturally diverse, increasingly youthful neighborhood. Lifeline Theatre - Big Stories, Up Close.