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Thursday, October 23, 2025
TimeLine Theatre is ushering in a new era with 250-seat venue
Chicago Sun-Times: The mammoth gray box looks like a half-finished swimming pool, but don’t expect water to slosh in the space when it is completed — unless perhaps someone is adapting Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick” for the stage.
3 comments:
Maxwell Hamilton
said...
Thought this article was interesting. But I don't believe that the number of theaters is the problem for our industry. We aren't going to increase revenue for the industry by having more theaters. Theaters are already struggling to maintain their audiences, and having more opinions to goto isn't going to help the ones that are already struggling. What we realistically need to get is more government subsidizing for the arts industry. More funding to keep entertainment alive. I think it's great that they're trying to make it a "new experience" but these aren't revolutionary. Just like the movie theatre industry tried to create new innovations for movie theaters, they didn't improve the industry enough to justify the cost of innovation. We realistically need to approach this from another angle, and part of it has to do with finding a better option to compete subscription based media services, and the home theater industry.
Timeline Theatre’s decision to move to Uptown Chicago feels like a reflection of how theater continues to adapt to modern audiences while staying true to its storytelling roots. The article described how the new building opens opportunities for larger productions, rehearsal spaces, and public events, but what really stood out is the company’s commitment to keeping its intimate identity. It is rare for a theater to grow physically without losing its emotional closeness, yet Timeline seems intentional about creating a space that feels both expansive and personal. The focus on accessibility and community engagement shows that they are not just thinking about the shows themselves but also about the conversations those shows inspire. It is exciting to imagine how this move could help them explore bolder stories while still maintaining that human scale that defines their work. It feels like a new chapter that builds on everything they have done, not just a relocation but a reimagining of what a theater can mean to its city.
I really love theaters, not just the stage. I really enjoy the full architecture of theaters; there is something that is so magical about a theater. Each and every theater has its own personal touch that no other theater has. To me, each theater feels like it has its own life, and how it brings performances to life. I am super excited to see the end result of this theater! I am very excited to read that they are building the theater in mind that they are not putting in permanent seats, to have the theater have the ability to change and have the theater morph and transform into the world of the show. This company is known for being bold and creating a whole new world and creating ground-breaking theater, art, and performances, so building a theater that will give them the option and the opportunity to create groundbreaking theater.
3 comments:
Thought this article was interesting. But I don't believe that the number of theaters is the problem for our industry. We aren't going to increase revenue for the industry by having more theaters. Theaters are already struggling to maintain their audiences, and having more opinions to goto isn't going to help the ones that are already struggling. What we realistically need to get is more government subsidizing for the arts industry. More funding to keep entertainment alive. I think it's great that they're trying to make it a "new experience" but these aren't revolutionary. Just like the movie theatre industry tried to create new innovations for movie theaters, they didn't improve the industry enough to justify the cost of innovation. We realistically need to approach this from another angle, and part of it has to do with finding a better option to compete subscription based media services, and the home theater industry.
Timeline Theatre’s decision to move to Uptown Chicago feels like a reflection of how theater continues to adapt to modern audiences while staying true to its storytelling roots. The article described how the new building opens opportunities for larger productions, rehearsal spaces, and public events, but what really stood out is the company’s commitment to keeping its intimate identity. It is rare for a theater to grow physically without losing its emotional closeness, yet Timeline seems intentional about creating a space that feels both expansive and personal. The focus on accessibility and community engagement shows that they are not just thinking about the shows themselves but also about the conversations those shows inspire. It is exciting to imagine how this move could help them explore bolder stories while still maintaining that human scale that defines their work. It feels like a new chapter that builds on everything they have done, not just a relocation but a reimagining of what a theater can mean to its city.
I really love theaters, not just the stage. I really enjoy the full architecture of theaters; there is something that is so magical about a theater. Each and every theater has its own personal touch that no other theater has. To me, each theater feels like it has its own life, and how it brings performances to life. I am super excited to see the end result of this theater! I am very excited to read that they are building the theater in mind that they are not putting in permanent seats, to have the theater have the ability to change and have the theater morph and transform into the world of the show. This company is known for being bold and creating a whole new world and creating ground-breaking theater, art, and performances, so building a theater that will give them the option and the opportunity to create groundbreaking theater.
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