MY NAME IS ASHER LEV, THE APPLY FAMILY PLAYS & More Set for TimeLine Theatre's 2014-15 Season

TimeLine Theatre Company, acclaimed for presenting plays inspired by history that connect to today's social and political issues, announces its 2014-15 season, featuring all Chicago premieres, one slot dedicated to two plays presented on alternating nights, and the TimeLine debut of legendary Chicago actor Mike Nussbaum. TimeLine Theatre's upcoming 2014-15 season includes:

Aaron Posner's acclaimed adaptation of the Chaim Potok novel MY NAME IS ASHER LEV, directed by Kimberly Senior;

Dominic Orlando's based-on-true-life conspiracy thriller DANNY CASOLARO DIED FOR YOU, directed by TimeLine Associate Artistic Director Nick Bowling;

Two of Richard Nelson's landmark THE APPLE FAMILY PLAYS: THAT HOPEY CHANGEY THING and SORRY, directed by TimeLine Associate Artist Louis Contey, featuring Mike Nussbaum with the most TimeLine Company Members ever assembled on stage in one cast;

And Michele Lowe's award-winning story of Middle Eastern intrigue and romance INANA (director to be announced).

TimeLine has also confirmed the season opener for its subsequent 2015-16 season:

THE PRICE by Arthur Miller, directed by TimeLine Associate Artist Louis Contey with Mike Nussbaum returning to play the central role of a wily, 90-year-old antique dealer. THE PRICE will be presented in the fall of 2015 as part of a nationwide commemoration of the 100th birthday of playwright Arthur Miller. Further details and tickets for THE PRICE will become available when TimeLine's 2015-16 season goes on sale in early 2015.

Once again, one production of TimeLine's upcoming 2014-15 season will be presented at an alternate location to accommodate the company's more than 3,000 subscribers and growing audience. MY NAME IS ASHER LEV-the season opener-will be presented at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Avenue in Chicago. All other productions will be staged at TimeLine Theatre's home just blocks away at 615 W. Wellington Avenue. 4-Admission FlexPass Subscriptions for TimeLine's 2014-15 season are now on sale, priced from $86 to $198. Subscribers who are interested in seeing all five plays offered during the 2014-15 season, including both APPLE FAMILY PLAYS, may purchase additional admissions at a discounted price. For more information and to purchase, call (773) 281-8463 or visit timelinetheatre.com.

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