Theater
- Timeline Theatre closes its season with Lloyd Suh’s “The Chinese Lady,” a drama inspired by the true story of 14-year-old Afong Moy who was brought from China to America in 1834 and put on display as an “authentic Chinese lady.” Over 55 years, Moy must reckon with her own views of herself and the history of her new home. The two-person play features Mi Kang as Moy and Glenn Obrero as Atung, her interpreter. Directed by Helen Young. From May 8-June 18 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont. Tickets: $42-$57. Visit timelinetheatre.com.
- In Gracie Gardner’s new play, “Athena,” two teenage fencers (Mary Tilden, Aja Singletary) training for nationals go from competitors to confidantes as they form a bond while navigating adolescence and training together only to learn the future is only certain for one of them. Jessica Fisch directs this portrait of two high-achieving young women. From May 5-July 10 at Writers Theatre, 325 Tudor, Glencoe. Tickets: $35-$90. Visit writerstheatre.org.
