TimeLine Announces Final 2-week Extension For A SHAYNA MAIDEL

TimeLine Theatre Company announced today a second and final extension of its critically acclaimed hit A Shayna Maidel, Barbara Lebow's moving family drama about two sisters reunited after years of separation caused by the rise of the Nazis.

Already extended through December 2, A Shayna Maidel will now run an additional two weeks, through December 16, at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago.
Tickets to the new block of performances go on sale today at noon. For tickets and information, visit timelinetheatre.com or call the TimeLine Box Office at (773) 281-8463 x6.
A Shayna Maidel marks the TimeLine debut of director Vanessa Stalling, and has played to full houses and universal acclaim since opening in late August. "???? ... you cannot help but think of the common problems faced by all immigrants, all refugees" (Chicago Tribune), "???? ... transcendent ... a story of survival and strength" (Chicago Sun-Times), and "a beautiful, haunting, and necessary theater experience" (Broadwayworld.com) are sample critical praise for TimeLine's A Shayna Maidel.
A powerful and poignant drama, A Shayna Maidel begins with the story of a daughter and her father, Rose and Mordechai Weiss, who escaped Poland shortly before World War II and have adapted to life as new Americans in New York City. In their escape, they were forced to leave behind Rose's sister Lusia and her mother. When Rose and Lusia are reunited, Rose struggles to engage with an older sister who, having survived the horrors of war overseas, now seems a stranger. And Lusia-haunted by vivid memories of her past-is uncertain about connecting with a family she's never known.

Portraying the sisters in A Shayna Maidel are Emily Berman (she/her) as Lusia and Emily Glick (she/her) as Rose. The cast also includes Sam Bell-Gurwitz as Duvid (he/him), Charles Stransky as Mordechai (he/him) and Sarah Wisterman as Hanna (she/her). Carin Schapiro Silkaitis (she/her) continues as Mama, with Hanna Dworkin (she/her) taking over the role starting November 28.

The A Shayna Maidel production team includes TimeLine Associate Artist Collette Pollard (Scenic Designer, she/her); Samantha C. Jones (Costume Designer, she/her); Rachel K. Levy (Lighting Designer, she/her); Jeffrey Levin (Sound Designer and Composer, he/him); Elise Kauzlaric (Dialect Designer, she/her); and Deborah Blumenthal (Dramaturg, she/her). Stage Manager is Richard Lundy.

Written in 1984, A Shayna Maidel was widely produced by America's leading regional theaters and became a long-running success Off Broadway from 1987 to 1989. Fast forward to this April, when The New York Times reported on a study that found that 41 percent of Americans, as well as 66 percent of Millennials, "cannot say what Auschwitz was," and lack "basic knowledge" about the Holocaust.

"Don't we know our own history?" responded Stalling. "It's disturbing to recognize our country's current ignorance about the Holocaust while at the same time witnessing rising anti-Semitism and white nationalism. Rather than shaping a world informed by the mistakes and traumas of our past, our lack of historical knowledge is shaping a country that feels like it's regressing. Simply put, our ignorance is dangerous."

The best way to secure seats to A Shayna Maidel is to purchase a 2018-19 TimeLine Theatre FlexPass Subscription, on sale now, offering four amazing shows, starting at only $88.

Single tickets to regular performances are $40 (Wednesday through Friday), $49 (Saturday evenings) and $54 (Saturday and Sunday matinees). Student discount is 35% off regular price with valid ID. TimeLine is also a member of TCG's Blue Star Theatre Program and is offering $25 tickets to U.S. military personnel, veterans, first responders, and their spouses and family.

Discounted rates for groups of 10 or more are available. Ticket buyers age 18-35 may join TimeLine's free MyLine program to obtain access to discounted tickets, special events and more. Visit timelinetheatre.com/discounts for more about Blue Star, MyLine and other available discounts.

To purchase a FlexPass, single tickets or for more information, visit timelinetheatre.com or call the Box Office at (773) 281-8463 x6.

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