TimeLine Theatre Company seeks to continue the extraordinary legacy of Chicago theater companies that started small, dreamed big and matured into prominent institutions that enrich the cultural landscape of the city. Aspiring to be a leader among these vital organizations, TimeLine continues to grow steadily — expanding artistic programs, building infrastructure and nurturing our Living History Education Program for students to bring our mission to a new generation.

Our work has been recognized in Chicago and beyond: Terry Teachout named TimeLine his 2010 "Company of the Year" in The Wall Street Journal, the American Theatre Wing (founder of the Tony Awards®) named TimeLine among 2011's top 10 emerging professional theatre companies nationwide, and the company was named "Best Theatre" in the city for 2011 by Chicago magazine.

TimeLine's distinctive mission explores the stories that define the past and resonate in the present. The company chooses historically inspired material that will create a dialogue among audience members about the social and political issues facing society today.