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 In the aftermath of an unforeseen, life-changing event, Patti, a well-meaning mother, becomes a volunteer at a suicide hotline. Over the course of the intense and emotional training, through laughter and tears, a new understanding bridges the divide between people from very different perspectives and walks of life.
ROAD THEATRE COMPANY
announces the Second Show of its 2025-2026 Season!
The World Premiere of
LIFELINE
Written by Robert Axelrod
Directed by Ken Sawyer
Limited Engagement Begins Tuesday, January 20
at the Road Theatre in North Hollywood
THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director are thrilled to announce the award-winning theatre’s second show of its 2025-2026 season, the world premiere of LIFELINE, written by Robert Axelrod and directed by Ken Sawyer. LIFELINE will begin previews on Tuesday, January 20 will open on Friday, January 23 at 8pm (press opening) and perform through Sunday, March 1 at 2pm at the Road Theatre, located in The NoHo Senior Arts Colony, 10747 Magnolia Blvd. in North Hollywood.
In the aftermath of an unforeseen, life-changing event, Patti, a well-meaning mother, becomes a volunteer at a suicide hotline. Over the course of the intense and emotional training, through laughter and tears, a new understanding bridges the divide between people from very different perspectives and walks of life.
ABOUT THE CREATIVE TEAM AND CAST
ROBERT AXELROD (Playwright) is a screenwriter and playwright based in Los Angeles, originally hailing from Ann Arbor, Michigan. Most recently, Robert’s play Dry Summer had its world premiere at Theatre NOVA.
His work has also been presented as part of IAMA Theatre Company’s New Works Festival, The Road Theatre Company’s Summer Playwrights Festival, and Syracuse New Playwrights Festival. Previous fellowships and labs include the Warner Bros. Discovery Access Writers Program, Humanitas New Voices fellowship, CineStory TV fellowship, Jewish Writers’ Institute Digital Storytelling Lab, and The Road Theatre Company’s Under Construction Playwriting Lab. Robert was named a winner of the Echo Theater Company’s inaugural playwriting competition and previously won the ScreenCraft Stage Play Competition. His work has also been recognized as a finalist by the Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference, Orchard Project Performance Lab, and Blue Ink Award for Playwriting. In addition to his professional and creative pursuits, Robert has volunteered with The Trevor Project, the nation’s leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention service for LGBTQ youth.
KEN SAWYER (Director) is an award-winning director based in Los Angeles, California. His work has spanned a wide range of venues with projects that include musicals, plays, experimental theatre, concerts and special events. Ken is honored to return to The Road Theatre Company where he was a founding member and former artistic board member. Directing projects at The Road include the award winning The Woman In Black, which had a sold out 3-month run in North Hollywood before moving to the Coronet Theatre.
His collaboration with Jon Imparato and the Los Angeles LGBT Center further built his reputation as a lover of theater that not only entertains and thrills the senses but also tackles challenging and thought-provoking issues. Highlights include The Goat Or Who Is Sylvia, a collaboration with Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner to produce a full cast version of The Search For Signs Of Intelligent Life In The Universe, and the immersive Hit The Wall.
Other career highlights include collaborating with Emmy Award winner Paris Barclay on the Vietnam era musical One Red Flower,…with rock icons Charlotte Caffey (The Go-Go’s) and Anna Waronker (That Dog) on Lovelace: The Rock Opera starring Katrina Lenk with Stephen Schwartz and David Stern on the development of Snapshots and with Colin Escott on development of the Broadway hit, Million Dollar Quartet.
Ken has guest directed at Carnegie Mellon University, USC, and California State University, Northridge and is an adjunct professor at USC. He is a graduate of The Juilliard School.
The Cast of LIFELINE will feature: Brittany Visser as “Jen,” Tommy Dickie as “Drew,” Amy Tolsky as “Patti,” Clifton J. Adams as “Kai, Naomi Rubin as “Sarah Beth” and
Xoë Sazzle as “Maya.” Musicians for LIFELINE are Joh Chase and Lou Roy.
The Design Team for LIFELINE is as follows: Scenic Design by Desma Murphy Lighting Design by Matthew Richter Projection Design by Nicholas Santiago Sound Design by Ken Sawyer Costume Design by Mary Jane Miller Properties Design by Aaron Lyons. Original Music by Joh Chase. The Production Stage Manager is Maurie Gonzalez. LIFELINE is produced by Danna Hyams and Taylor Gilbert.
SCHEDULE AND PRICING
LIFELINE will preview on Tuesday, January 20 Wednesday, January 21 & Thursday, January 22 at 8pm and will open on Friday, January 23 at 8pm (press opening) and perform through Sunday, March 1 at the Road Theatre, located in The NoHo Senior Arts Colony, 10747 Magnolia Blvd. in North Hollywood.
Performances are Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm Sundays at 2pm.
There will be two captioned performances for the deaf and hard of hearing communities on Saturday, February 7 & Sunday, February 22.
Tickets: $20.00 (Previews) $39.00 (General Admission)
$25.00 (Seniors) $17.00 (Students)
Tickets available online at roadtheatre.org: or https://ci.ovationtix.com/35065/production/1258741 or call 818-761-8838.
For more information, photos, press interviews or for press comps, please contact David Elzer/DEMAND PR at 818/508-1754 or at davidelzer@me.com.
Presenter / Producer: Road Theatre Company
Listed Categories
Theater > Drama
Event Phone: 818-761-8838
Venue
The Road Theatre
10747 Magnolia Blvd
North Hollywood CA 91601
Regions:
LA - San Fernando Valley
North Hollywood / Burbank / Glendale
Performance Dates: 1/20/2026 - 3/1/2026
Tuesday, 01/20/2026
Wednesday, 01/21/2026
Thursday, 01/22/2026
Friday, 01/23/2026
Saturday, 01/24/2026
Sunday, 01/25/2026
Friday, 01/30/2026
Saturday, 01/31/2026
Sunday, 02/01/2026
Friday, 02/06/2026
Saturday, 02/07/2026
Sunday, 02/08/2026
Friday, 02/13/2026
Saturday, 02/14/2026
Sunday, 02/15/2026
Friday, 02/20/2026
Saturday, 02/21/2026
Sunday, 02/22/2026
Friday, 02/27/2026
Saturday, 02/28/2026
Sunday, 03/01/2026
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Performance Times
Previews: Tuesday, January 20 Wednesday, January 21 & Thursday, January 22 at 8pm
Opens: Friday, January 23 at 8pm (Press Opening)
Runs: Friday, January 23 - Sunday, March 1, 2026
Performances are Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm Sundays at 2pm
There will be two captioned performances for the deaf and hard of hearing communities on Saturday, February 7 & Sunday, February 22.
Ticket Information:
Tickets: $39.00 (General Admission)
$25.00 (Seniors)
$17.00 (Students)
$20.00 (Previews)
Tickets available online at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35065/production/1258741 or
www.roadtheatre.org or call 818-761-8838.
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