Rabbits in Their Pockets at Lifeline Theatre

A World Premiere

Rabbits in Their Pockets

By Kimberly Dixon-Mays

Directed by Christopher Wayland

Lifeline Theatre

September 5-October 5, 2025

In the pursuit of joy, does method matter? Two siblings–opposites and estranged–take one last shot at putting grief behind them to create the joy they both seek. But their daring project can only succeed if they can accept each other’s special magic. A world premiere original play by Chicago playwright Kimberly Dixon-Mays, Rabbits in Their Pockets began in Lifeline’s 2024 BIPOC Developmental Workshop.

Press

Lifeline Theatre’s ‘Rabbits in Their Pockets’ is inspired by African and Caribbean oral traditions — Chicago Tribune

Community Chatter - Tuesday on the Brunch Bunch Radio

Lifeline’s Rabbits in Their Pockets expands the company’s focus on adaptation — Chicago Reader

Kimberly Dixon-Mays debuts powerful new play 'Rabbits in Their Pockets' at Lifeline Theatre— Fox 32 Chicago

WGN People to People - Lifeline Theatre debuts Rabbits in Their Pockets— WGN Chicago

REVIEWS

“Rabbits in Their Pockets” Conjures Black Joy Through Kinship - By Amanda Finn for New City Stage

Black joy and healing: Rabbits in Their Pockets at Lifeline is heartfelt and smart - by Rob Silverman Ascher for Chicago Reader

A Joy Easter Egg Hunt - By Soleil Rodrigue for Chicago Theatre & Concert Reviews

Take A Trip Down This Rabbit Hole- By C.J. Fernandes for Stage & Cinema

Review: In ‘Rabbits in Their Pockets’ at Lifeline Theatre, sisters reunite with the help of a little magic - By Emily McClanathan for The Chicago Tribune