Set in Chicago’s South Side during the 1930’s, the play follows 20-year-old Bigger Thomas struggling to realize his dreams in a world that has shut him out. After taking a job in a wealthy white man’s house, Bigger unwittingly unleashes a series of events that violently and irrevocably seal his fate. Adapted with theatrical ingenuity by Chicago’s own Nambi E. Kelley, this Native Son captures the power of Richard Wright’s novel for a whole new generation.
By Nambi E. Kelley
Based on the novel by Richard Wright
Directed by Lifeline Theatre’s Artistic Director Ilesa Duncan
Lifeline Theatre is at 6912 N Glenwood Ave , Chicago, IL.
Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol (11/29/24-12/22/24)
28th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival (11/8/24-11/17/24)
Fillet of Solo Festival (11/1/24-11/14/24)
Gaudy Night (9/14/24-9/14/24)
Lifeline Theater’s Retelling of Nambi E. Kelly’s Native Son (5/10/24-6/30/24)
Skunk and Badger (3/2/24-4/7/24)
27th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival (1/12/24-1/21/24)
Cat's Cradle (9/1/23-10/22/23)
Extra Yarn (2/18/23-3/19/23)
The 26th Annual Fillet of Solo Festival (1/21/23-2/20/23)
Kid Prince and Pablo (1/3/25-2/16/25)
Leaf (3/16/25-4/20/25)
The War of the Worlds (5/23/25-7/13/25)
Strong Poison (10/19/25-10/19/25)
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