HQ Function

Serves as the primary performance venue (featuring a 99-seat theatre), administrative hub, box office, and rehearsal space for the company.

Notable Features:

Housed in a distinctive, converted 1920s Commonwealth Edison substation, featuring an intimate 99-seat thrust stage that fosters a close audience-performer relationship.

Work Culture:

A collaborative, creative, and artist-driven environment. Staff and artists are passionate about storytelling and community engagement, often working in an ensemble-based approach.

HQ Significance:

The headquarters is the heart of Lifeline Theatre's operations, where all artistic development, production, and community outreach activities are centered. It's a key cultural landmark in the Rogers Park community.

Values Reflected in HQ: The unique, intimate, and accessible space reflects Lifeline's commitment to innovative storytelling, artistic excellence, and fostering a strong connection with its audience and community.

Location:

Lifeline Theatre's impact is primarily concentrated in the Chicago metropolitan area and the Midwest region. While not having a 'global' operational presence, its reputation for high-quality literary adaptations attracts national attention within the American theatre community. The theatre plays a vital role in Chicago's cultural ecosystem, offering unique MainStage productions, acclaimed KidSeries family shows, and engaging with the community through educational programs and new work development.

Street Address:

6912 N. Glenwood Ave.

City:

Chicago

State/Province:

IL

Country:

USA