Lifeline Theatre remounts their Jeff-recommended, hit production of "The Mark of Zorro" at Theatre Building Chicago, adapted by Lifeline ensemble member Katie McLean, based on the book by Johnston McCulley, directed by Lifeline artistic director Dorothy Milne. Discover the original Zorro. His identity is a mystery, but his heroism and sense of justice are as real as his love for the beautiful Lolita.
But if he is to save her from ruin, he must inspire the town's privileged young caballeros to join him in his fight against corruption. Filled with sword-fighting thrills, this adventurous caper will captivate us with its tale of legendary heroism, and inspire us to act in the face of injustice.
The show runs about two hours and 20 minutes with one intermission.
Theatre Artistic Director and production director Dorothy Milne said, "'Zorro' has been a big hit for us, but we can't keep it going at Lifeline since have to soon open our 26th season with 'The Picture of Dorian Gray.' We're looking forward to sharing a Lifeline show with our Lakeview neighbors; giving new audiences a chance to see the type of work we've been presenting in Rogers Park.
The universality of Zorro's appeal makes this a perfect production to bring to a bigger stage, and while we often receive accolades for cramming a lot of action onto an intimate stage ('Big Stories, Up Close'), we're excited to bring our sweeping stories (and swords) to Theatre Building Chicago." This transfer is another success in Lifeline's quarter century season, after garnering five Jeff Awards (the most for a single production) from nine nominations for "The Island of Dr. Moreau," plus re-mounting their hit kids' musical "Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile" for a summer run.
Performance will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2008, 8 p.m., at Theatre Building Chicago. -- www.theatrebuildingchicago.org
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