Trumbo, now at Timeline Theatre, presents the life and letters of journalist, screenwriter and political prisoner Dalton Trumbo (1905-1976). One of the ‘Hollywood Ten’ cited for contempt of Congress in 1947, Trumbo spent 10 months in prison and 10 years blacklisted by Hollywood. In 1960 Trumbo received screen credit for Exodus and was acknowledged for authoring Spartacus, breaking the blacklist. The Fixer, Papillon and Johnny Got His Gun are other Trumbo works. Outstanding Chicago actor Howard Witt portrays the politically courageous writer in this two-character biography developed by Trumbo’s son. Performed Sundays and Mondays only at 7 p.m., Trumbo continues through June 2; 615 W. Wellington; 773-281-8463; $15. Photo by Lara Goetsch