{"id":41702,"date":"2021-02-09T11:03:15","date_gmt":"2021-02-09T17:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=41702"},"modified":"2021-02-09T11:03:15","modified_gmt":"2021-02-09T17:03:15","slug":"24th-annual-fillet-of-solo-festival-presented-by-lifeline-theatre-starts-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=41702","title":{"rendered":"24th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, presented by Lifeline Theatre, Starts Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">CHICAGO \u2013 Former Lifeline Theatre Artistic Director Dorothy Milne and former Live Bait Theater Artistic Director Sharon Evans are pleased to announce the 24th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival, presented by Lifeline Theatre and running virtually February 8\u201328, 2021. Celebrating the breadth of Chicago\u2019s enduring storytelling and live lit scene, Lifeline virtually brings 15 storytelling collectives and 17 solo performers together from all over the country in a three-week, online gallery of powerful personal stories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">The 2021 Fillet of Solo Festival will stream February 8-28, online via a password protected website where ticket holders will have access to the full line up of stories until the Festival concludes. Ticket prices are \u201cName Your Price\u201d (suggested donation of $20) for access to the gallery for the full three weeks, and $45 for a Festival Pass which allows full access PLUS live virtual extras including panel discussions and storytelling workshops with Festival artists from all over the world! Tickets\/passes are available now for purchase by calling the Lifeline Box Office, 773.761.4477, or by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifelinetheatre.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.lifelinetheatre.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">FEATURED PERFORMERS<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">The 24th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival will feature solo performances by:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Rose Abdoo: \u201cThe Boxes\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Lily Be: \u201cWhat Are You, Lily Be?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Anu Bhatt: \u201cAutoCorrect\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Jimmy Carrane: \u201cWorlds Greatest Dad(?)\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Jimmy Doyle: \u201cBorderline Adjacent\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Kevin Gladish: \u201cA Secret in Plain Sight\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Bryan Kett: \u201cValentine\u2019s Day\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">\u00a0\u00a0Kristina Lebedeva: \u201cOf Salt and Splendor\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Kurt Naebig: \u201cStove Toucher\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Beth Ann Bryant-Richards: \u201cTrue Confessions of Failed Debutante\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">R.C. Riley: \u201cAmid Social Unrest I Found Love\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Connie Shirakawa: \u201cThe Homeless Ghost\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Mike Speller: \u201cFlight Instructor\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Rich Tackenberg: \u201cRon the Bun Man\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Jameson Wentworth: \u201c[Out of] Context: Survival Mode\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Bernard White: \u201cblackstar\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Marcia Wilkie: \u201cTo Make It Happen\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Plus the work of the following storytelling collectives:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Back Room Stories (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Backroomstories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Backroomstories\/<\/a>): The Back Room is a curated show that features voices from across the spectrum of storytelling.\u00a0 Margaret Burk co-produces and co-hosts three monthly storytelling events in Oak Park\/River Forest: Back Room Stories at Hamburger Mary\u2019s, Illinois Storytelling\u2019s series at Dominican University and Do Not Submit Oak Park at the Eastgate Cafe. Featuring: Margaret Burk, Linda Gorham, Peter LeGrand, Gilo Kwesi Logan, Annalise Raziq and Megan Wells.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">I LOVE EVERYTHING!!! A storytelling variety show hosted by Archy Arch J. Stories take all forms and Archy has gathered some of his favorite performers. Featuring: Patty Ames, Archy Arch J, Elizabeth Gomez, Cheryl Rodey and Sara Marie Young.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Is This a Thing? (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/isthisathing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/isthisathing\/<\/a>): Produced by Jake Cowan, Damian Raszewski and Suzy Kahn Weinberg. Is this a thing? is a storytelling show that features new and experienced writers and tellers of true personal tales in a welcoming and nurturing space and place. Since 2014, our theme-inspired monthly show happens in the warm embrace of a Northside neighborhood pub, O\u2019Shaughnessy\u2019s at Ravenswood and Wilson on the second Monday of the month, February-July and September-December. The stories all benefit from a super helpful and supportive workshop for the performers and producers to listen to each other and share ideas. Is this a thing? Yes. Yes, it is.\u00a0 Featuring Jake Cowan, Niko Mendoza, Carissa Letz, Suzy Kahn Weinberg and Dr. Moore.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">OUTspoken! (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sidetrackchicago.com\/outspokenchicago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.sidetrackchicago.com\/outspokenchicago\/<\/a>): OUTspoken! is comprised of storytellers who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer recalling true personal events. Stories are often funny, heartfelt, and sometimes historically significant. The audience will get a window into the lives of a variety of human experiences that will connect on an emotional level regardless of sexual identity. Featuring: Archy Arch J, Nancy Burkholder, David Fink, TJ Holt and Michael King.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Pandemic Stories: Hosted by Janki Mody. Pandemic Stories is a look into the lives of a few brave souls who are willing to let us take a peek into their pandemic experiences. This show will feature the following amazing artists: Cris Blak, Alex Michael Alexander, James Gordon, Kim Schultz, Katie Zaffran and Janki Mody.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Serving the Sentence (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/servingthesentencechicago\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.facebook.com\/servingthesentencechicago<\/a>): Serving the Sentence is a live lit show in which different storytellers take the same first sentence &#8212; each in their own direction. At the end of the show, a new sentence is drawn that the next show&#8217;s storytellers will embark from! Featuring: Jax Barker, Lindsay Eanet, Kyna Lenof, Kendra Stevens and Tori Szekeres.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Stir-Friday Night! (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stirfridaynight.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.stirfridaynight.org<\/a>): A 23-year-old\u00a0Asian-American comedy group, based in Chicago and performing at Second City, iO, Annoyance, Steppenwolf\u2019s 1700 Theatre, and at festivals all over the country.\u00a0Stir-Friday Night!\u00a0alumni include Danny Pudi from\u00a0Community, and Steven Yeun from\u00a0The\u00a0Walking Dead.\u00a0Stir-Friday Night! is a nonprofit theater company, specializing in sketch comedy and improvisation, and offers touring shows and workshops for schools, companies and organizations. Featuring: Elyse Ahmad, Erica Geiser and Scott Hanada.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Story Sessions (<a href=\"https:\/\/storysessionschicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/storysessionschicago.com\/<\/a>): Produced and hosted by Jill Howe. Story Sessions is a monthly show in Edgewater featuring a collection of curated performers and open mics sharing true personal stories that will tug at your heart strings, tickle your funny bone and take your mind on a wild adventure. First Fridays at Sauce and Bread Kitchen also feature delicious fresh pizza and BYO. The show is an hour long without intermission, so there is plenty of time to hang out with fellow story lovers. The show is free and always will be. Featuring: David Barish, John Hahm, Sheri Red and Debbi Welch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Sweat Girls, &#8220;Sweat in the Time of Covid&#8221; (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweatgirls.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sweatgirls.org<\/a>): With 28 years of shared history, the Sweat Girls represent the greying edge of Chicago&#8217;s Live Lit community.\u00a0Known for their &#8220;contagious gusto&#8221;\u00a0the Sweat Girls have been called &#8220;the undisputed tribal elders&#8221; of the solo performance scene (Chicago Reader, 2014.) Featuring: Caroline Andres, Jane Blass, Cindy Hanson, Dorothy Milne, Clare Nolan, Martie Sanders and Pamela Webster.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Tellin\u2019 Tales Theatre, &#8220;Liminal Spaces,&#8221; featuring Tekki Lomnicki (<a href=\"https:\/\/tellintales.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tellintales.org<\/a>): Tellin&#8217; Tales Theatre\u00a0shatters the barriers between the disabled and non-disabled worlds through personal story\u00a0\u2014 adult solo performances as well as &#8220;Six Stories Up,\u201d a mentoring program and show featuring kids and adults, with and without disabilities.\u00a0Tekki Lomnicki\u00a0is a solo performer, playwright, director and educator.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">the kates (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekates.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.thekates.org<\/a>): An all-female comedy showcase that provides an intimate night of comedy dedicated to showcasing talented and hilarious female-identified performers by creating inclusive and positive environments. Artists are encouraged to express their comic point of view in unique and non-apologetic ways &#8211; proving that women are equal in the eyes of comedy. Hosted by Amy Sumpter and featuring: Soli Santos, Alexandra Tsarpalas, Eunice Jarret, Maggie Tomasek and Kendra Stevens.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">The Lifeline Storytelling Project (<a href=\"https:\/\/lifelinetheatre.com\/productions\/the-lifeline-storytelling-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/lifelinetheatre.com\/productions\/the-lifeline-storytelling-project<\/a>): The Lifeline Storytelling Project produces live music\u00a0&amp;\u00a0storytelling\u00a0events designed to develop and showcase artists affiliated with Lifeline Theatre. Performances include: Katie Adams &#8220;Alpine Lakes Wilderness&#8221;; Nona Flores &#8220;The Grocery Store, Covid, and Me&#8221;; Georgia Knapp &#8220;I&#8217;m sorry, I don&#8217;t speak Portuguese&#8221;; Jay D. Lenn &#8220;Lonely Together&#8221;; Amanda Link &#8220;The Animal Part&#8221;; Betsey Manzoni &#8220;My Dog the Visionary&#8221;; Sessy Nyman &#8220;Finding Home&#8221;; Ligia Sandoval &#8220;Movie Making in Guatemala&#8221;; Manny Tomayo &#8220;Damn Near Death.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">The Stoop (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/StoopStyleStories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.facebook.com\/StoopStyleStories<\/a>): The Stoop is hosted by Moth GrandSLAM champion Lily Be. Featured storytellers are given a theme and each share a short story related to that theme. The Stoop is a platform to bring Chicagoans to a better understanding of each other and to inspire change. Performing regularly at Rosa&#8217;s Lounge in Humboldt Park, is as much about community and survival as it is about entertainment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Universal Sound (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Universal-Sound-a-storytelling-event-226119884926759\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Universal-Sound-a-storytelling-event-226119884926759\/<\/a>) Hosted by Vincent Greco. Universal Sound is a storytelling event that is part curated and part open mic,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0designed for people to tell their stories their way. It is sponsored by Voice Power Chicago on the first Friday of every month at the Flat Iron Arts Building in Wicker Park. Featuring: Vinny Greco, Maria Kostas and Victoria Montalbano.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">WINDOWS AND MIRRORS, featuring Strike Anywhere Performance Ensemble (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.strikeanywhere.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.strikeanywhere.info<\/a>): Presented by 80 Minutes Around the World: Immigration Stories, the cast features 8 young storytellers who have all recently immigrated to the United States including Dipina Khatri Chhetri,\u00a0Lojain Emam,\u00a0Zahilly Herrera,\u00a0Anneli Kongli,\u00a0Stephanie Perez,\u00a0Cristian Rocha,\u00a0Joel Rodriguez and\u00a0Edison Torres.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">FESTIVAL PASS LIVE EVENTS<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Workshop 1\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Diving Into Scene\u00a0with 2nd Story<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Wednesday, February 10<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">7 \u2013 9 p.m. CST<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Join 2nd Story Artistic Director\u00a0Amanda Delheimer\u00a0and company member\u00a0Julie Ganey\u00a0for this skill building workshop focused on how to write scenes in personal narrative. Through a combination of full- and small-group work and plenty of interactive exercises, participants will hone their writing skills in 2nd Story\u2019s signature scene-based style. Participants will leave with a draft of a scene, as well as tools and techniques for how to identify potential scenes in their stories, and how to flesh out those opportunities once discovered.\u00a0(Note: this is *not* scene writing as in plays or screenplays.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Workshop 2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">The Art of Vulnerability\u00a0by\u00a0Jill Howe\u00a0of Story Sessions<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Saturday, February 13\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Noon \u2013 2 p.m. CST\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">There are few things that people fear more than revealing their vulnerabilities, yet vulnerability is the gateway to deeper connection and wholehearted living. Storytelling is most successful when storytellers can share the full truth of the most meaningful moments of their lives bravely with others. Learning how to do this skillfully can alter every aspect of a person\u2019s life in profound and far-reaching ways. This workshop will combine vulnerability, storytelling, performance, and craft. Participants will learn about the art, science, and psychology of vulnerability as it relates to the art of storytelling. We will learn what elements good stories have and how to mine our lives for resonant tales and, finally, how to begin to strategize and craft them for the page, stage, or dinner table. Storytelling can be transformational on a soul level. Give your stories that\u00a0chance to take root and flourish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Workshop 3<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Story Neighborhood\u00a0by\u00a0Lily Be\u00a0of The Stoop<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Saturday, February 20<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">3 \u2013 5 p.m. CST<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">A\u00a0short form version of Lily\u2019s six-week workshop.\u00a0The class will work together on a theme and a prompt and create a world by connecting the class narratives.\u00a0Join the fun!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Panel 1\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Lady Producers Unite!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Saturday, February 20<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Noon &#8211; 1:30 p.m. CST<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Moderated by\u00a0Jill Howe\u00a0of Story Sessions\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Female and female-identifying producers from around the country share their shows and expertise with those who\u2019d like to produce themselves, or, as a performer, who would like to know more about what producers are looking for with an encouragement to use these virtual times to widen submission reach! Now is the best time to get your voice involved in the national and global movement that is live storytelling! Find your voice and an outlet for creative passions in Chicago, and beyond.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Panel 2\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Discussion with FoS 2021 Los Angeles Based Tellers<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Sunday, February 21<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">3 &#8211; 4:15 p.m. CST<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Moderated by\u00a0Dorothy Milne<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Join this incredible group of storytellers for a discussion on their storytelling and the L.A. storytelling scene.\u00a0Featuring:\u00a0Rose Abdoo,\u00a0Jimmy Doyle,\u00a0Bryan Kett,\u00a0Rich Tackenberg,\u00a0Bernard White, and\u00a0Marcia Wilkie.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Panel 3<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Storytelling and Producing as a Member of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Saturday, February 27<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">1 &#8211; 2:15 p.m. CST<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Moderated by\u00a0Lily Be\u00a0of The Stoop\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Encouraging new tellers to share, helping producers find tellers. How does storytelling impact a community?\u00a0How might producers become active in communities beyond featuring community members in a show?\u00a0Panelists include Shannon Cason\u00a0(Producer of Good Co Inc. and Homemade Stories),\u00a0Nestor Gomez\u00a0(Producer of 80 minutes Around the World),\u00a0Gastor Almonte\u00a0(Producer of Story Collider),\u00a0Whitney Capps\u00a0(Producer of Grown Folks Stories), &amp;\u00a0Archy Jamjun\u00a0(Producer of OUTspoken LGBTQ series.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">The 2021 Fillet of Solo Festival will stream February 8-28, 2021, online via a password protected website where ticket holders will have access to the full line up of stories until the Festival concludes. Ticket prices are Name Your Price\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">(suggested donation of $20) for access to the gallery for the full three weeks, and $45 for a Festival Pass which allows full access PLUS live virtual extras including panel discussions and storytelling workshops with Festival artists from all over the world!\u00a0 Tickets\/passes will be available for purchase starting December 11 by calling the Lifeline Box Office, 773.761.4477, or by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifelinetheatre.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.lifelinetheatre.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"># # #<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Now in its 38th season, Lifeline Theatre continues to explore, interpret, and reimagine books and other literary works to create stories that move us beyond the margins of our own lives. Lifeline Theatre \u2013 Big Stories, Up Close.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">Lifeline Theatre\u2019s programs are partially supported by A.R.T League Inc.; The Bayless Family Foundation; Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation; Chicago CityArts, a grant from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events; The Common Cup; Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation; FGMK LLC; Flex Print, Inc.; Lloyd A. Fry Foundation; Illinois Arts Council Agency;\u00a0 MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at Prince; The Polk Bros. 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