Member Profiles
Martha Lavey
Biography
Martha Lavey, Feburary 1957 - April 2017
Martha Lavey became a Steppenwolf ensemble member in 1993 and served as Artistic Director from 1995 to 2015. Under her transformative leadership, Steppenwolf became a national leader in producing new plays and commissioning playwrights, doubled the size of its ensemble and diversified its base of artists, added two performance spaces, expanded and deepened its partnerships in public schools and the community, created Steppenwolf for Young Adults, and instituted a platform for engaging audiences after every performance. She oversaw the production of hundreds of plays and transferred dozens of Steppenwolf productions to Broadway and abroad, gaining national and international recognition for the company and Chicago as a vital theater destination. During her tenure, Steppenwolf was awarded the National Medal of the Arts, the only theater to ever receive the honor, as well as the Illinois Arts Legend Award, Equity Special Award and nine of the company’s 12 Tony Awards. Lavey catapulted Steppenwolf to the forefront of new play development and production with a robust commissioning program that cultivates ongoing creative relationships with some of the most compelling playwrights today. Lavey oversaw the conception of and programming for the Garage Theater, an intimate space in 1998 that provided an additional platform for outside companies, new works and audience engagement. Several programs were established during her tenure, including Steppenwolf for Young Adults, an innovative and influential program for teens and their families; The School at Steppenwolf, an acclaimed training residency based in ensemble traditions; The Professional Leadership program for emerging arts managers and designers; The First Look Rep of New Work for plays in development; and the Garage Rep, presenting Chicago’s vibrant Off-Loop theater companies, among others. Lavey was named one of the ‘100 Most Powerful People’ by Chicago Magazine twice, was selected as one of the city's ‘10 Most Powerful Women in the Arts’ by the Chicago Sun-Times and was awarded the title of ‘2010 Chicagoan of the Year’ by the Chicago Tribune. Lavey and former Steppenwolf Executive Director David Hawkanson were recipients of the 2015 ‘Citizen Advocate Award’ presented by the Arts Alliance Illinois for their extraordinary contributions to the arts locally and nationally. In May 2016 she received an honor from the City of Chicago for her two decades of service as artistic director.
While leading one of the most acclaimed theater companies in the world, Lavey also performed in more than 30 Steppenwolf productions including The March, Middletown, Endgame, Up, Good Boys and True, Love-Lies-Bleeding, Lost Land, I Never Sang for My Father, The Memory of Water, Supple in Combat, Time of My Life, A Clockwork Orange, Talking Heads, SLAVS!, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Love Letters, and Aunt Dan and Lemon. Elsewhere in Chicago she performed at the Goodman, Victory Gardens, Northlight and Remains theaters and in New York at the Women’s Project and Productions.
Martha Lavey served a Board President for the Theatre Communications Group from 2009 – 2011. She served on grants panels for the National Endowment for the Arts, The Theatre Communications Group, Three Arts Club, USA Artists and the City Arts panel of Chicago. She earned a doctorate in Performance Studies from Northwestern University and was a member of the National Advisory Council for the School of Communication at Northwestern University. She was a recipient of the Sarah Siddons Award, an Alumni Merit Award and an Honorary Doctorate from Northwestern University.
Martha Lavey passed away on April 25, 2017 due to complications from a stroke. Faithful friends, audience members, donors, staff, artists, mentees, members of the Steppenwolf family and the national theatre community were all indelibly impacted by Martha's passion, commitment, vision and unmatched intellect. She will be dearly missed. Services for Martha were held in May 2017 in her parent’s home of Vienna, Virginia.
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Watch & Listen
Ensemble members Martha Lavey and Molly Regan
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Aunt Dan And Lemon
Aunt Dan And Lemon
Ensemble members Kevin Anderson and John Mahoney
credit: Michael Brosilow
I Never Sang For My Father
For Gene Garrison, life with his father has never been easy. But when his parents return from a winter in Florida, his mother's health has deteriorated, and Gene must take greater responsibility for his difficult father.
Ensemble member Kevin Anderson
credit: Michael Brosilow
I Never Sang For My Father
For Gene Garrison, life with his father has never been easy. But when his parents return from a winter in Florida, his mother's health has deteriorated, and Gene must take greater responsibility for his difficult father.
Ensemble member Martha Lavey
credit: Michael Brosilow
I Never Sang For My Father
For Gene Garrison, life with his father has never been easy. But when his parents return from a winter in Florida, his mother's health has deteriorated, and Gene must take greater responsibility for his difficult father.
Ensemble members John Malkovich and Yasen Peyankov
credit: Michael Brosilow
Lost Land
In a remote castle in the wine-growing region of northern Hungary, a mysterious delegate arrives to persuade a beloved, retired politician to claim the reins of power. Set at the end of World War I, when the nation is on the verge of collapse, Lost Land confronts the ideas of statehood and personal obligation with sharp humor and intrigue.
Ensemble member Martha Lavey
credit: Michael Brosilow
Lost Land
In a remote castle in the wine-growing region of northern Hungary, a mysterious delegate arrives to persuade a beloved, retired politician to claim the reins of power. Set at the end of World War I, when the nation is on the verge of collapse, Lost Land confronts the ideas of statehood and personal obligation with sharp humor and intrigue.
Ensemble member John Malkovich and Katrina Lenk
credit: Michael Brosilow
Lost Land
In a remote castle in the wine-growing region of northern Hungary, a mysterious delegate arrives to persuade a beloved, retired politician to claim the reins of power. Set at the end of World War I, when the nation is on the verge of collapse, Lost Land confronts the ideas of statehood and personal obligation with sharp humor and intrigue.
Ian Barford
credit: Michael Brosilow
Lost Land
In a remote castle in the wine-growing region of northern Hungary, a mysterious delegate arrives to persuade a beloved, retired politician to claim the reins of power. Set at the end of World War I, when the nation is on the verge of collapse, Lost Land confronts the ideas of statehood and personal obligation with sharp humor and intrigue.
Ensemble member Yasen Peyankov
credit: Michael Brosilow
Lost Land
In a remote castle in the wine-growing region of northern Hungary, a mysterious delegate arrives to persuade a beloved, retired politician to claim the reins of power. Set at the end of World War I, when the nation is on the verge of collapse, Lost Land confronts the ideas of statehood and personal obligation with sharp humor and intrigue.
Katrina Lenk
credit: Michael Brosilow
Lost Land
In a remote castle in the wine-growing region of northern Hungary, a mysterious delegate arrives to persuade a beloved, retired politician to claim the reins of power. Set at the end of World War I, when the nation is on the verge of collapse, Lost Land confronts the ideas of statehood and personal obligation with sharp humor and intrigue.
Ensemble members Martha Lavey and Yasen Peyankov
credit: Michael Brosilow
Lost Land
In a remote castle in the wine-growing region of northern Hungary, a mysterious delegate arrives to persuade a beloved, retired politician to claim the reins of power. Set at the end of World War I, when the nation is on the verge of collapse, Lost Land confronts the ideas of statehood and personal obligation with sharp humor and intrigue.
ensemble members Martha Lavey and John Mahoney
credit: Jay Geneske
I Sing America
America's great poets have used passionate words to respond to both the country they see around them and the country they imagine. Walt Whitman, Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou and many others have turned their keen sight and vivid imaginations to the creation of a portrait, an incantation and a critique of their America.
member of Chicago Children's Choir
credit: Jay Geneske
I Sing America
America's great poets have used passionate words to respond to both the country they see around them and the country they imagine. Walt Whitman, Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou and many others have turned their keen sight and vivid imaginations to the creation of a portrait, an incantation and a critique of their America.
ensemble member Yasen Peyankov
credit: Jay Geneske
I Sing America
America's great poets have used passionate words to respond to both the country they see around them and the country they imagine. Walt Whitman, Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou and many others have turned their keen sight and vivid imaginations to the creation of a portrait, an incantation and a critique of their America.
view from the sound booth
credit: Jay Geneske
I Sing America
America's great poets have used passionate words to respond to both the country they see around them and the country they imagine. Walt Whitman, Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou and many others have turned their keen sight and vivid imaginations to the creation of a portrait, an incantation and a critique of their America.
ensemble member John Mahoney
credit: Jay Geneske
I Sing America
America's great poets have used passionate words to respond to both the country they see around them and the country they imagine. Walt Whitman, Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou and many others have turned their keen sight and vivid imaginations to the creation of a portrait, an incantation and a critique of their America.
member of Chicago Children's Choir
credit: Jay Geneske
I Sing America
America's great poets have used passionate words to respond to both the country they see around them and the country they imagine. Walt Whitman, Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou and many others have turned their keen sight and vivid imaginations to the creation of a portrait, an incantation and a critique of their America.
Cheryl Lynn Bruce
credit: Jay Geneske
I Sing America
America's great poets have used passionate words to respond to both the country they see around them and the country they imagine. Walt Whitman, Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou and many others have turned their keen sight and vivid imaginations to the creation of a portrait, an incantation and a critique of their America.
conductor Josephine Lee
credit: Jay Geneske
I Sing America
America's great poets have used passionate words to respond to both the country they see around them and the country they imagine. Walt Whitman, Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou and many others have turned their keen sight and vivid imaginations to the creation of a portrait, an incantation and a critique of their America.
Penelope Walker
credit: Jay Geneske
I Sing America
America's great poets have used passionate words to respond to both the country they see around them and the country they imagine. Walt Whitman, Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou and many others have turned their keen sight and vivid imaginations to the creation of a portrait, an incantation and a critique of their America.
credit: Jay Geneske
I Sing America
America's great poets have used passionate words to respond to both the country they see around them and the country they imagine. Walt Whitman, Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou and many others have turned their keen sight and vivid imaginations to the creation of a portrait, an incantation and a critique of their America.
ensemble member Martha Lavey
credit: Jay Geneske
I Sing America
America's great poets have used passionate words to respond to both the country they see around them and the country they imagine. Walt Whitman, Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou and many others have turned their keen sight and vivid imaginations to the creation of a portrait, an incantation and a critique of their America.
Dramaturg Edward Sobel
credit: Jay Geneske
Table Work for Good Boys and True
The cast and crew of Good Boys and True at one of the first readings for the new play by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa.
Tim Rock (Justin)
credit: Jay Geneske
Table Work for Good Boys and True
The cast and crew of Good Boys and True at one of the first readings for the new play by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa.
Tim Rock (Justin) and Stephen Louis Grush (Brandon)
credit: Jay Geneske
Table Work for Good Boys and True
The cast and crew of Good Boys and True at one of the first readings for the new play by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa.
Tim Rock (Justin) and Stephen Louis Grush (Brandon)
credit: Jay Geneske
Table Work for Good Boys and True
The cast and crew of Good Boys and True at one of the first readings for the new play by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa.
Playwright Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
credit: Jay Geneske
Table Work for Good Boys and True
The cast and crew of Good Boys and True at one of the first readings for the new play by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa.
Stephen Louis Grush (Brandon)
credit: Jay Geneske
Table Work for Good Boys and True
The cast and crew of Good Boys and True at one of the first readings for the new play by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa.
Kelli Simpkins (Maddy)
credit: Jay Geneske
Table Work for Good Boys and True
The cast and crew of Good Boys and True at one of the first readings for the new play by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa.
Director Pam MacKinnon and Martha Lavey (Elizabeth)
credit: Jay Geneske
Table Work for Good Boys and True
The cast and crew of Good Boys and True at one of the first readings for the new play by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa.
John Procaccino (Coach Shea)
credit: Jay Geneske
Table Work for Good Boys and True
The cast and crew of Good Boys and True at one of the first readings for the new play by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa.
Kelly O'Sullivan (Cheryl)
credit: Jay Geneske
Table Work for Good Boys and True
The cast and crew of Good Boys and True at one of the first readings for the new play by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa.
John Procaccino, Tim Rock and Stephen Louis Grush
credit: Michael Brosilow
Good Boys and True in Production
Brandon Hardy is brilliant, athletic, popular and charming--the kind of student that makes St. Joe’s Prep School proud to call its own. However, his privileged life threatens to collapse when a disturbing videotape is found on campus.
Tim Rock and Stephen Louis Grush
credit: Michael Brosilow
Good Boys and True in Production
Brandon Hardy is brilliant, athletic, popular and charming--the kind of student that makes St. Joe’s Prep School proud to call its own. However, his privileged life threatens to collapse when a disturbing videotape is found on campus.
Kelli Simpkins and Martha Lavey
credit: Michael Brosilow
Good Boys and True in Production
Brandon Hardy is brilliant, athletic, popular and charming--the kind of student that makes St. Joe’s Prep School proud to call its own. However, his privileged life threatens to collapse when a disturbing videotape is found on campus.
Martha Lavey and Stephen Louis Grush
credit: Michael Brosilow
Good Boys and True in Production
Brandon Hardy is brilliant, athletic, popular and charming--the kind of student that makes St. Joe’s Prep School proud to call its own. However, his privileged life threatens to collapse when a disturbing videotape is found on campus.
Tim Rock and Stephen Louis Grush
credit: Michael Brosilow
Good Boys and True in Production
Brandon Hardy is brilliant, athletic, popular and charming--the kind of student that makes St. Joe’s Prep School proud to call its own. However, his privileged life threatens to collapse when a disturbing videotape is found on campus.
Martha Lavey
credit: Michael Brosilow
Good Boys and True in Production
Brandon Hardy is brilliant, athletic, popular and charming--the kind of student that makes St. Joe’s Prep School proud to call its own. However, his privileged life threatens to collapse when a disturbing videotape is found on campus.
Kelly O'Sullivan and Stephen Louis Grush
credit: Michael Brosilow
Good Boys and True in Production
Brandon Hardy is brilliant, athletic, popular and charming--the kind of student that makes St. Joe’s Prep School proud to call its own. However, his privileged life threatens to collapse when a disturbing videotape is found on campus.
John Procaccino and Martha Lavey
credit: Michael Brosilow
Good Boys and True in Production
Brandon Hardy is brilliant, athletic, popular and charming--the kind of student that makes St. Joe’s Prep School proud to call its own. However, his privileged life threatens to collapse when a disturbing videotape is found on campus.
Kelli Simpkins and Martha Lavey
credit: Michael Brosilow
Good Boys and True in Production
Brandon Hardy is brilliant, athletic, popular and charming--the kind of student that makes St. Joe’s Prep School proud to call its own. However, his privileged life threatens to collapse when a disturbing videotape is found on campus.
Tim Rock and Stephen Louis Grush
credit: Michael Brosilow
Good Boys and True in Production
Brandon Hardy is brilliant, athletic, popular and charming--the kind of student that makes St. Joe’s Prep School proud to call its own. However, his privileged life threatens to collapse when a disturbing videotape is found on campus.
Martha Lavey and Stephen Louis Grush
credit: Michael Brosilow
Good Boys and True in Production
Brandon Hardy is brilliant, athletic, popular and charming--the kind of student that makes St. Joe’s Prep School proud to call its own. However, his privileged life threatens to collapse when a disturbing videotape is found on campus.
Tim Rock
credit: Michael Brosilow
Good Boys and True in Production
Brandon Hardy is brilliant, athletic, popular and charming--the kind of student that makes St. Joe’s Prep School proud to call its own. However, his privileged life threatens to collapse when a disturbing videotape is found on campus.
Steppenwolf ensemble member and Gala 2008 host Joan Allen and Event Co-Chair Eric Lefkofsky
credit: Joan Hackett
Gala 2008
Our prestigious black-tie Gala raises over $1.3 million in support of Steppenwolf’s artistic and educational programming. This year’s Benefit included a one-night-only original theatrical performance, cocktails, elegant dining and dancing, and Gary Sinise’s Lt. Dan Band.
Steppenwolf Trustee Donna La Pietra, Maggie Daley, Artistic Director Martha Lavey, The Honorable Mayor Daley
credit: Joan Hackett
Gala 2008
Our prestigious black-tie Gala raises over $1.3 million in support of Steppenwolf’s artistic and educational programming. This year’s Benefit included a one-night-only original theatrical performance, cocktails, elegant dining and dancing, and Gary Sinise’s Lt. Dan Band.
credit: Heffernan & Morgan
Gala 2008
Our prestigious black-tie Gala raises over $1.3 million in support of Steppenwolf’s artistic and educational programming. This year’s Benefit included a one-night-only original theatrical performance, cocktails, elegant dining and dancing, and Gary Sinise’s Lt. Dan Band.
Ensemble member Gary Cole, Event Co-Chair Douglas R. Brown, Executive Director David Hawkanson, ensemble member Gary Sinise
credit: Joan Hackett
Gala 2008
Our prestigious black-tie Gala raises over $1.3 million in support of Steppenwolf’s artistic and educational programming. This year’s Benefit included a one-night-only original theatrical performance, cocktails, elegant dining and dancing, and Gary Sinise’s Lt. Dan Band.
Artistic Director Martha Lavey, ensemble member Tracy Letts and ensemble member and Gala 2008 host Joan Allen
credit: Joan Hackett
Gala 2008
Our prestigious black-tie Gala raises over $1.3 million in support of Steppenwolf’s artistic and educational programming. This year’s Benefit included a one-night-only original theatrical performance, cocktails, elegant dining and dancing, and Gary Sinise’s Lt. Dan Band.
Steppenwolf Co-founder Gary Sinise and Sheldon Patinkin
credit: Joan Hackett
Gala 2008
Our prestigious black-tie Gala raises over $1.3 million in support of Steppenwolf’s artistic and educational programming. This year’s Benefit included a one-night-only original theatrical performance, cocktails, elegant dining and dancing, and Gary Sinise’s Lt. Dan Band.
Steppenwolf Trustee John R. Walter, ensemble member Tracy Letts, Maria Smithburg, Bill Smithburg and Carol Walter
credit: Joan Hackett
Gala 2008
Our prestigious black-tie Gala raises over $1.3 million in support of Steppenwolf’s artistic and educational programming. This year’s Benefit included a one-night-only original theatrical performance, cocktails, elegant dining and dancing, and Gary Sinise’s Lt. Dan Band.
Auctioneer Leslie Hindman, Steppenwolf Trustee Merle Reskin and Carrie Lannon
credit: Joan Hackett
Gala 2008
Our prestigious black-tie Gala raises over $1.3 million in support of Steppenwolf’s artistic and educational programming. This year’s Benefit included a one-night-only original theatrical performance, cocktails, elegant dining and dancing, and Gary Sinise’s Lt. Dan Band.
Guests on-stage with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band
credit: Joan Hackett
Gala 2008
Our prestigious black-tie Gala raises over $1.3 million in support of Steppenwolf’s artistic and educational programming. This year’s Benefit included a one-night-only original theatrical performance, cocktails, elegant dining and dancing, and Gary Sinise’s Lt. Dan Band.
Steppenwolf Trustee Harry J. Seigle, Susan Seigle and ensemble member Anna Shapiro
credit: Joan Hackett
Gala 2008
Our prestigious black-tie Gala raises over $1.3 million in support of Steppenwolf’s artistic and educational programming. This year’s Benefit included a one-night-only original theatrical performance, cocktails, elegant dining and dancing, and Gary Sinise’s Lt. Dan Band.
credit: Mark Campbell
2008-2009 Apprenticeship Meet & Greet
The Steppenwolf staff welcomes the 2008-2009 Class of administrative and production apprentices. The Apprenticeship is a nine month program for young professionals who want to gain hands-on experience working in theater.
credit: Mark Campbell
2008-2009 Apprenticeship Meet & Greet
The Steppenwolf staff welcomes the 2008-2009 Class of administrative and production apprentices. The Apprenticeship is a nine month program for young professionals who want to gain hands-on experience working in theater.
Artistic Director Martha Lavey with General Manager David Schmitz
credit: Mark Campbell
2008-2009 Apprenticeship Meet & Greet
The Steppenwolf staff welcomes the 2008-2009 Class of administrative and production apprentices. The Apprenticeship is a nine month program for young professionals who want to gain hands-on experience working in theater.
credit: Mark Campbell
2008-2009 Apprenticeship Meet & Greet
The Steppenwolf staff welcomes the 2008-2009 Class of administrative and production apprentices. The Apprenticeship is a nine month program for young professionals who want to gain hands-on experience working in theater.
credit: Mark Campbell
2008-2009 Apprenticeship Meet & Greet
The Steppenwolf staff welcomes the 2008-2009 Class of administrative and production apprentices. The Apprenticeship is a nine month program for young professionals who want to gain hands-on experience working in theater.
credit: Mark Campbell
2008-2009 Apprenticeship Meet & Greet
The Steppenwolf staff welcomes the 2008-2009 Class of administrative and production apprentices. The Apprenticeship is a nine month program for young professionals who want to gain hands-on experience working in theater.
Ensemble member Ora Jones
credit: Mark Campbell
Dream Chicago
Featuring pieces by seven contemporary Chicago writers, Dream Chicago celebrated the visionary dreams from the past that gave character to the “City of Big Shoulders” and inspired its people to imagine a collective future. Dream Chicago was presented as part of Blockbuster Week in Millennium Park.
Artistic Director Martha Lavey
credit: Mark Campbell
Dream Chicago
Featuring pieces by seven contemporary Chicago writers, Dream Chicago celebrated the visionary dreams from the past that gave character to the “City of Big Shoulders” and inspired its people to imagine a collective future. Dream Chicago was presented as part of Blockbuster Week in Millennium Park.
Ensemble member Ian Barford
credit: Mark Campbell
Dream Chicago
Featuring pieces by seven contemporary Chicago writers, Dream Chicago celebrated the visionary dreams from the past that gave character to the “City of Big Shoulders” and inspired its people to imagine a collective future. Dream Chicago was presented as part of Blockbuster Week in Millennium Park.
Jazz vocalist Maggie Brown
credit: Mark Campbell
Dream Chicago
Featuring pieces by seven contemporary Chicago writers, Dream Chicago celebrated the visionary dreams from the past that gave character to the “City of Big Shoulders” and inspired its people to imagine a collective future. Dream Chicago was presented as part of Blockbuster Week in Millennium Park.
Ensemble member Robert Breuler
credit: Mark Campbell
Dream Chicago
Featuring pieces by seven contemporary Chicago writers, Dream Chicago celebrated the visionary dreams from the past that gave character to the “City of Big Shoulders” and inspired its people to imagine a collective future. Dream Chicago was presented as part of Blockbuster Week in Millennium Park.
Ensemble member Ora Jones
credit: Mark Campbell
Dream Chicago
Featuring pieces by seven contemporary Chicago writers, Dream Chicago celebrated the visionary dreams from the past that gave character to the “City of Big Shoulders” and inspired its people to imagine a collective future. Dream Chicago was presented as part of Blockbuster Week in Millennium Park.
Ensemble member Alana Arenas
credit: Mark Campbell
Dream Chicago
Featuring pieces by seven contemporary Chicago writers, Dream Chicago celebrated the visionary dreams from the past that gave character to the “City of Big Shoulders” and inspired its people to imagine a collective future. Dream Chicago was presented as part of Blockbuster Week in Millennium Park.
Jazz vocalist Maggie Brown
credit: Mark Campbell
Dream Chicago
Featuring pieces by seven contemporary Chicago writers, Dream Chicago celebrated the visionary dreams from the past that gave character to the “City of Big Shoulders” and inspired its people to imagine a collective future. Dream Chicago was presented as part of Blockbuster Week in Millennium Park.
Ensemble member K. Todd Freeman
credit: Mark Campbell
Dream Chicago
Featuring pieces by seven contemporary Chicago writers, Dream Chicago celebrated the visionary dreams from the past that gave character to the “City of Big Shoulders” and inspired its people to imagine a collective future. Dream Chicago was presented as part of Blockbuster Week in Millennium Park.
Steppenwolf subscribers and donors on a tour of the theater
credit: Mark Campbell
33rd Season Kick-Off Celebration
Steppenwolf's 33rd Season Kick-Off Celebration was an exciting look inside the 2008-2009 season, exploring the magical power of the imagination. The event featured backstage tours, a behind-the-scenes artistic discussion and much more.
Steppenwolf subscribers and donors enjoying food from VINCI
credit: Luis Ibarra
33rd Season Kick-Off Celebration
Steppenwolf's 33rd Season Kick-Off Celebration was an exciting look inside the 2008-2009 season, exploring the magical power of the imagination. The event featured backstage tours, a behind-the-scenes artistic discussion and much more.
Steppenwolf subscribers and donors on a tour backstage
credit: Mark Campbell
33rd Season Kick-Off Celebration
Steppenwolf's 33rd Season Kick-Off Celebration was an exciting look inside the 2008-2009 season, exploring the magical power of the imagination. The event featured backstage tours, a behind-the-scenes artistic discussion and much more.
Steppenwolf subscribers and donors mingle in the downstairs theatre's balcony lobby
credit: Julia Dossett
33rd Season Kick-Off Celebration
Steppenwolf's 33rd Season Kick-Off Celebration was an exciting look inside the 2008-2009 season, exploring the magical power of the imagination. The event featured backstage tours, a behind-the-scenes artistic discussion and much more.
Michael Patrick Thornton, ensemble members Jon Michael Hill, Ian Barford, Francis Guinan and Artistic Director Martha Lavey
credit: Luis Ibarra
33rd Season Kick-Off Celebration
Steppenwolf's 33rd Season Kick-Off Celebration was an exciting look inside the 2008-2009 season, exploring the magical power of the imagination. The event featured backstage tours, a behind-the-scenes artistic discussion and much more.
Steppenwolf subscribers and donors on a tour of the Merle Reskin green room
credit: Mark Campbell
33rd Season Kick-Off Celebration
Steppenwolf's 33rd Season Kick-Off Celebration was an exciting look inside the 2008-2009 season, exploring the magical power of the imagination. The event featured backstage tours, a behind-the-scenes artistic discussion and much more.
Steppenwolf subscribers and donors engaged in a behind-the-scenes artistic discussion
credit: Luis Ibarra
33rd Season Kick-Off Celebration
Steppenwolf's 33rd Season Kick-Off Celebration was an exciting look inside the 2008-2009 season, exploring the magical power of the imagination. The event featured backstage tours, a behind-the-scenes artistic discussion and much more.
Steppenwolf subscribers and donors on a tour backstage
credit: Mark Campbell
33rd Season Kick-Off Celebration
Steppenwolf's 33rd Season Kick-Off Celebration was an exciting look inside the 2008-2009 season, exploring the magical power of the imagination. The event featured backstage tours, a behind-the-scenes artistic discussion and much more.
A Steppenwolf subscriber with literary manager Joy Meads
credit: Luis Ibarra
33rd Season Kick-Off Celebration
Steppenwolf's 33rd Season Kick-Off Celebration was an exciting look inside the 2008-2009 season, exploring the magical power of the imagination. The event featured backstage tours, a behind-the-scenes artistic discussion and much more.
Display for the Steppenwolf VINCI Wine Tasting Series
credit: Julia Dossett
33rd Season Kick-Off Celebration
Steppenwolf's 33rd Season Kick-Off Celebration was an exciting look inside the 2008-2009 season, exploring the magical power of the imagination. The event featured backstage tours, a behind-the-scenes artistic discussion and much more.
Ensemble members Gary Cole, Ian Barford and Jeff Perry
credit: Mark Campbell
August: Osage County London Toast
The Board of Directors and the staff of Steppenwolf saluted the cast of August: Osage County before they departed for an eight-week engagement at London’s National Theatre.
Deanna Dunagan with ensemble members Anna D. Shapiro and Mariann Mayberry
credit: Mark Campbell
August: Osage County London Toast
The Board of Directors and the staff of Steppenwolf saluted the cast of August: Osage County before they departed for an eight-week engagement at London’s National Theatre.
Ensemble members Martha Lavey, Gary Cole and Ian Barford
credit: Mark Campbell
August: Osage County London Toast
The Board of Directors and the staff of Steppenwolf saluted the cast of August: Osage County before they departed for an eight-week engagement at London’s National Theatre.
Ensemble member Jeff Perry with Chelcie Ross
credit: Mark Campbell
August: Osage County London Toast
The Board of Directors and the staff of Steppenwolf saluted the cast of August: Osage County before they departed for an eight-week engagement at London’s National Theatre.
Cast of August: Osage County with Board of Directors and staff
credit: Mark Campbell
August: Osage County London Toast
The Board of Directors and the staff of Steppenwolf saluted the cast of August: Osage County before they departed for an eight-week engagement at London’s National Theatre.
Cast of August: Osage County with Board of Directors and staff
credit: Mark Campbell
August: Osage County London Toast
The Board of Directors and the staff of Steppenwolf saluted the cast of August: Osage County before they departed for an eight-week engagement at London’s National Theatre.
Board of Directors and staff
credit: Mark Campbell
August: Osage County London Toast
The Board of Directors and the staff of Steppenwolf saluted the cast of August: Osage County before they departed for an eight-week engagement at London’s National Theatre.
Young musicians from the Academy of Irish Music
credit: Julia Dossett
EXPLORE: The World of Conor McPherson
EXPLORE: The World of Conor McPherson was a lively event, co-produced with the Irish American Heritage Center, that explored the unique aspects of contemporary Irish culture and the fascinating characters and language found in McPherson’s plays.
Josephine Craven, an Irish storyteller from County Offaly and founder of Innisfree Irish Arts
credit: Julia Dossett
EXPLORE: The World of Conor McPherson
EXPLORE: The World of Conor McPherson was a lively event, co-produced with the Irish American Heritage Center, that explored the unique aspects of contemporary Irish culture and the fascinating characters and language found in McPherson’s plays.
Artistic Director Martha Lavey with Dr. Liam Heneghan
credit: Julia Dossett
EXPLORE: The World of Conor McPherson
EXPLORE: The World of Conor McPherson was a lively event, co-produced with the Irish American Heritage Center, that explored the unique aspects of contemporary Irish culture and the fascinating characters and language found in McPherson’s plays.
Irish spirits and festive decor
credit: Julia Dossett
EXPLORE: The World of Conor McPherson
EXPLORE: The World of Conor McPherson was a lively event, co-produced with the Irish American Heritage Center, that explored the unique aspects of contemporary Irish culture and the fascinating characters and language found in McPherson’s plays.
Dublin native Dr. Liam Heneghan, co-director of the DePaul University Institute for Nature and Culture
credit: Julia Dossett
EXPLORE: The World of Conor McPherson
EXPLORE: The World of Conor McPherson was a lively event, co-produced with the Irish American Heritage Center, that explored the unique aspects of contemporary Irish culture and the fascinating characters and language found in McPherson’s plays.
Guests enjoyed delicious Irish-inspired appetizers from Harrington’s catering
credit: Julia Dossett
EXPLORE: The World of Conor McPherson
EXPLORE: The World of Conor McPherson was a lively event, co-produced with the Irish American Heritage Center, that explored the unique aspects of contemporary Irish culture and the fascinating characters and language found in McPherson’s plays.
Resting violins
credit: Julia Dossett
EXPLORE: The World of Conor McPherson
EXPLORE: The World of Conor McPherson was a lively event, co-produced with the Irish American Heritage Center, that explored the unique aspects of contemporary Irish culture and the fascinating characters and language found in McPherson’s plays.
Tony Hernandez
credit: Mark Campbell
Up in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of Up in rehearsal for the play.
Rachel Brosnahan and Lauren Katz
credit: Mark Campbell
Up in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of Up in rehearsal for the play.
Jake Cohen
credit: Mark Campbell
Up in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of Up in rehearsal for the play.
Ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro, director of Up
credit: Mark Campbell
Up in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of Up in rehearsal for the play.
Ensemble member Martha Lavey with Rachel Brosnahan
credit: Mark Campbell
Up in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of Up in rehearsal for the play.
Ensemble member Ian Barford
credit: Mark Campbell
Up in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of Up in rehearsal for the play.
Ensemble member Martha Lavey with Jake Cohen and Rachel Brosnahan
credit: Mark Campbell
Up in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of Up in rehearsal for the play.
Ensemble member Ian Barford
credit: Michael Brosilow
Up in Production
On the best day of his life, Walter Griffin built a flying machine that reached the clouds. Ever since, he’s tried to recapture that authentic moment of feeling completely free. Up is a quirky, bittersweet tale about an American family trying to escape the boundaries of the everyday by harnessing the power of the imagination.
Ensemble member Martha Lavey with Jake Cohen
credit: Michael Brosilow
Up in Production
On the best day of his life, Walter Griffin built a flying machine that reached the clouds. Ever since, he’s tried to recapture that authentic moment of feeling completely free. Up is a quirky, bittersweet tale about an American family trying to escape the boundaries of the everyday by harnessing the power of the imagination.
Tony Hernandez and ensemble member Ian Barford
credit: Michael Brosilow
Up in Production
On the best day of his life, Walter Griffin built a flying machine that reached the clouds. Ever since, he’s tried to recapture that authentic moment of feeling completely free. Up is a quirky, bittersweet tale about an American family trying to escape the boundaries of the everyday by harnessing the power of the imagination.
Lauren Katz and Rachel Brosnahan
credit: Michael Brosilow
Up in Production
On the best day of his life, Walter Griffin built a flying machine that reached the clouds. Ever since, he’s tried to recapture that authentic moment of feeling completely free. Up is a quirky, bittersweet tale about an American family trying to escape the boundaries of the everyday by harnessing the power of the imagination.
Ensemble member Ian Barford with Jake Cohen
credit: Michael Brosilow
Up in Production
On the best day of his life, Walter Griffin built a flying machine that reached the clouds. Ever since, he’s tried to recapture that authentic moment of feeling completely free. Up is a quirky, bittersweet tale about an American family trying to escape the boundaries of the everyday by harnessing the power of the imagination.
Tony Hernandez
credit: Michael Brosilow
Up in Production
On the best day of his life, Walter Griffin built a flying machine that reached the clouds. Ever since, he’s tried to recapture that authentic moment of feeling completely free. Up is a quirky, bittersweet tale about an American family trying to escape the boundaries of the everyday by harnessing the power of the imagination.
Rachel Brosnahan and Jake Cohen
credit: Michael Brosilow
Up in Production
On the best day of his life, Walter Griffin built a flying machine that reached the clouds. Ever since, he’s tried to recapture that authentic moment of feeling completely free. Up is a quirky, bittersweet tale about an American family trying to escape the boundaries of the everyday by harnessing the power of the imagination.
Hallie Gordon with ensemble members Frank Galati, Martha Lavey, K. Todd Freeman and Amy Morton
credit: Luis Ibarra
34th Season Kick-Off Celebration
Steppenwolf's 34th Season Kick-Off Celebration was an exciting look inside the 2009-2010 season, exploring the power of belief. The event featured backstage tours, a behind-the-scenes artistic discussion and much more.
A Steppenwolf subscriber with production manager Al Franklin
credit: Luis Ibarra
34th Season Kick-Off Celebration
Steppenwolf's 34th Season Kick-Off Celebration was an exciting look inside the 2009-2010 season, exploring the power of belief. The event featured backstage tours, a behind-the-scenes artistic discussion and much more.
Steppenwolf subscribers with literary manager Joy Meads
credit: Mark Campbell
34th Season Kick-Off Celebration
Steppenwolf's 34th Season Kick-Off Celebration was an exciting look inside the 2009-2010 season, exploring the power of belief. The event featured backstage tours, a behind-the-scenes artistic discussion and much more.
Steppenwolf subscribers enjoying the evening
credit: Mark Campbell
34th Season Kick-Off Celebration
Steppenwolf's 34th Season Kick-Off Celebration was an exciting look inside the 2009-2010 season, exploring the power of belief. The event featured backstage tours, a behind-the-scenes artistic discussion and much more.
Steppenwolf subscribers and donors on a back stage tour of the theater
credit: Mark Campbell
34th Season Kick-Off Celebration
Steppenwolf's 34th Season Kick-Off Celebration was an exciting look inside the 2009-2010 season, exploring the power of belief. The event featured backstage tours, a behind-the-scenes artistic discussion and much more.
Steppenwolf subscribers with Digital Assets Assistant Timothy Den and Digital Asset Manager Vince Amatuzzi
credit: Luis Ibarra
34th Season Kick-Off Celebration
Steppenwolf's 34th Season Kick-Off Celebration was an exciting look inside the 2009-2010 season, exploring the power of belief. The event featured backstage tours, a behind-the-scenes artistic discussion and much more.
Steppenwolf subscribers and donors enjoying the artistic discussion
credit: Luis Ibarra
34th Season Kick-Off Celebration
Steppenwolf's 34th Season Kick-Off Celebration was an exciting look inside the 2009-2010 season, exploring the power of belief. The event featured backstage tours, a behind-the-scenes artistic discussion and much more.
Steppenwolf Young Adult Council members enjoying the evening
credit: Mark Campbell
34th Season Kick-Off Celebration
Steppenwolf's 34th Season Kick-Off Celebration was an exciting look inside the 2009-2010 season, exploring the power of belief. The event featured backstage tours, a behind-the-scenes artistic discussion and much more.
Steppenwolf subscribers with SYA Intern Karin Freed
credit: Luis Ibarra
34th Season Kick-Off Celebration
Steppenwolf's 34th Season Kick-Off Celebration was an exciting look inside the 2009-2010 season, exploring the power of belief. The event featured backstage tours, a behind-the-scenes artistic discussion and much more.
Steppenwolf subscribers with Special Events Manager Kendra Stock
credit: Mark Campbell
34th Season Kick-Off Celebration
Steppenwolf's 34th Season Kick-Off Celebration was an exciting look inside the 2009-2010 season, exploring the power of belief. The event featured backstage tours, a behind-the-scenes artistic discussion and much more.
Ensemble member William Petersen
credit: Mark Campbell
Endgame in Rehearsal
Beckett's absurd comic masterpiece follows Hamm, a blind man unable to stand, and his servant Clov, who is unable to sit, as they pass their days in a tiny house by the sea—if the sea still exists. Pestered by Hamm's parents, they move through their daily rituals, awaiting the end of everything. A powerful all-ensemble cast anchors this profound exploration of the stories we construct to make sense of our lives.
Ensemble members Francis Guinan and Ian Barford
credit: Mark Campbell
Endgame in Rehearsal
Beckett's absurd comic masterpiece follows Hamm, a blind man unable to stand, and his servant Clov, who is unable to sit, as they pass their days in a tiny house by the sea—if the sea still exists. Pestered by Hamm's parents, they move through their daily rituals, awaiting the end of everything. A powerful all-ensemble cast anchors this profound exploration of the stories we construct to make sense of our lives.
Ensemble members William Petersen and Ian Barford
credit: Mark Campbell
Endgame in Rehearsal
Beckett's absurd comic masterpiece follows Hamm, a blind man unable to stand, and his servant Clov, who is unable to sit, as they pass their days in a tiny house by the sea—if the sea still exists. Pestered by Hamm's parents, they move through their daily rituals, awaiting the end of everything. A powerful all-ensemble cast anchors this profound exploration of the stories we construct to make sense of our lives.
Ensemble members William Petersen, Frank Galati and Ian Barford
credit: Mark Campbell
Endgame in Rehearsal
Beckett's absurd comic masterpiece follows Hamm, a blind man unable to stand, and his servant Clov, who is unable to sit, as they pass their days in a tiny house by the sea—if the sea still exists. Pestered by Hamm's parents, they move through their daily rituals, awaiting the end of everything. A powerful all-ensemble cast anchors this profound exploration of the stories we construct to make sense of our lives.
Ensemble members William Petersen and Ian Barford
credit: Mark Campbell
Endgame in Rehearsal
Beckett's absurd comic masterpiece follows Hamm, a blind man unable to stand, and his servant Clov, who is unable to sit, as they pass their days in a tiny house by the sea—if the sea still exists. Pestered by Hamm's parents, they move through their daily rituals, awaiting the end of everything. A powerful all-ensemble cast anchors this profound exploration of the stories we construct to make sense of our lives.
Ensemble members Martha Lavey and Francis Guinan
credit: Mark Campbell
Endgame in Rehearsal
Beckett's absurd comic masterpiece follows Hamm, a blind man unable to stand, and his servant Clov, who is unable to sit, as they pass their days in a tiny house by the sea—if the sea still exists. Pestered by Hamm's parents, they move through their daily rituals, awaiting the end of everything. A powerful all-ensemble cast anchors this profound exploration of the stories we construct to make sense of our lives.
Ensemble members Francis Guinan and William Petersen
credit: Mark Campbell
Endgame in Rehearsal
Beckett's absurd comic masterpiece follows Hamm, a blind man unable to stand, and his servant Clov, who is unable to sit, as they pass their days in a tiny house by the sea—if the sea still exists. Pestered by Hamm's parents, they move through their daily rituals, awaiting the end of everything. A powerful all-ensemble cast anchors this profound exploration of the stories we construct to make sense of our lives.
Ensemble members Ian Barford and Martha Lavey
credit: Mark Campbell
Endgame in Rehearsal
Beckett's absurd comic masterpiece follows Hamm, a blind man unable to stand, and his servant Clov, who is unable to sit, as they pass their days in a tiny house by the sea—if the sea still exists. Pestered by Hamm's parents, they move through their daily rituals, awaiting the end of everything. A powerful all-ensemble cast anchors this profound exploration of the stories we construct to make sense of our lives.
Ensemble members Ian Barford and William Petersen
credit: Mark Campbell
Endgame in Rehearsal
Beckett's absurd comic masterpiece follows Hamm, a blind man unable to stand, and his servant Clov, who is unable to sit, as they pass their days in a tiny house by the sea—if the sea still exists. Pestered by Hamm's parents, they move through their daily rituals, awaiting the end of everything. A powerful all-ensemble cast anchors this profound exploration of the stories we construct to make sense of our lives.
Ensemble members Martha Lavey and Francis Guinan
credit: Mark Campbell
Endgame in Rehearsal
Beckett's absurd comic masterpiece follows Hamm, a blind man unable to stand, and his servant Clov, who is unable to sit, as they pass their days in a tiny house by the sea—if the sea still exists. Pestered by Hamm's parents, they move through their daily rituals, awaiting the end of everything. A powerful all-ensemble cast anchors this profound exploration of the stories we construct to make sense of our lives.
Ensemble members William Petersen and Ian Barford
credit: Mark Campbell
Endgame in Production
Beckett's absurd comic masterpiece follows Hamm, a blind man unable to stand, and his servant Clov, who is unable to sit. Pestered by his parents, Hamm directs this unusual family through their daily rituals, awaiting the end of everything. Swerving from the magnificent to the miniscule and from the profound to the profoundly ridiculous, a powerful all-ensemble cast brings to life this epic tale set in a tiny room. Endgame is a compelling exploration of the stories we construct to make sense of our lives.
Ensemble members William Petersen and Ian Barford
credit: Michael Brosilow
Endgame in Production
Beckett's absurd comic masterpiece follows Hamm, a blind man unable to stand, and his servant Clov, who is unable to sit. Pestered by his parents, Hamm directs this unusual family through their daily rituals, awaiting the end of everything. Swerving from the magnificent to the miniscule and from the profound to the profoundly ridiculous, a powerful all-ensemble cast brings to life this epic tale set in a tiny room. Endgame is a compelling exploration of the stories we construct to make sense of our lives.
Ensemble members William Petersen and Ian Barford
credit: Michael Brosilow
Endgame in Production
Beckett's absurd comic masterpiece follows Hamm, a blind man unable to stand, and his servant Clov, who is unable to sit. Pestered by his parents, Hamm directs this unusual family through their daily rituals, awaiting the end of everything. Swerving from the magnificent to the miniscule and from the profound to the profoundly ridiculous, a powerful all-ensemble cast brings to life this epic tale set in a tiny room. Endgame is a compelling exploration of the stories we construct to make sense of our lives.
Ensemble members Martha Lavey and Francis Guinan
credit: Michael Brosilow
Endgame in Production
Beckett's absurd comic masterpiece follows Hamm, a blind man unable to stand, and his servant Clov, who is unable to sit. Pestered by his parents, Hamm directs this unusual family through their daily rituals, awaiting the end of everything. Swerving from the magnificent to the miniscule and from the profound to the profoundly ridiculous, a powerful all-ensemble cast brings to life this epic tale set in a tiny room. Endgame is a compelling exploration of the stories we construct to make sense of our lives.
Ensemble members Martha Lavey,Francis Guinan and William Petersen
credit: Michael Brosilow
Endgame in Production
Beckett's absurd comic masterpiece follows Hamm, a blind man unable to stand, and his servant Clov, who is unable to sit. Pestered by his parents, Hamm directs this unusual family through their daily rituals, awaiting the end of everything. Swerving from the magnificent to the miniscule and from the profound to the profoundly ridiculous, a powerful all-ensemble cast brings to life this epic tale set in a tiny room. Endgame is a compelling exploration of the stories we construct to make sense of our lives.
Ensemble members William Petersen and Ian Barford
credit: Mark Campbell
Endgame in Production
Beckett's absurd comic masterpiece follows Hamm, a blind man unable to stand, and his servant Clov, who is unable to sit. Pestered by his parents, Hamm directs this unusual family through their daily rituals, awaiting the end of everything. Swerving from the magnificent to the miniscule and from the profound to the profoundly ridiculous, a powerful all-ensemble cast brings to life this epic tale set in a tiny room. Endgame is a compelling exploration of the stories we construct to make sense of our lives.
Ensemble member Francis Guinan
credit: Mark Campbell
Endgame in Production
Beckett's absurd comic masterpiece follows Hamm, a blind man unable to stand, and his servant Clov, who is unable to sit. Pestered by his parents, Hamm directs this unusual family through their daily rituals, awaiting the end of everything. Swerving from the magnificent to the miniscule and from the profound to the profoundly ridiculous, a powerful all-ensemble cast brings to life this epic tale set in a tiny room. Endgame is a compelling exploration of the stories we construct to make sense of our lives.
Ensemble members William Petersen and Ian Barford
credit: Mark Campbell
Endgame in Production
Beckett's absurd comic masterpiece follows Hamm, a blind man unable to stand, and his servant Clov, who is unable to sit. Pestered by his parents, Hamm directs this unusual family through their daily rituals, awaiting the end of everything. Swerving from the magnificent to the miniscule and from the profound to the profoundly ridiculous, a powerful all-ensemble cast brings to life this epic tale set in a tiny room. Endgame is a compelling exploration of the stories we construct to make sense of our lives.
Ensemble members Martha Lavey,Francis Guinan and William Petersen
credit: Mark Campbell
Endgame in Production
Beckett's absurd comic masterpiece follows Hamm, a blind man unable to stand, and his servant Clov, who is unable to sit. Pestered by his parents, Hamm directs this unusual family through their daily rituals, awaiting the end of everything. Swerving from the magnificent to the miniscule and from the profound to the profoundly ridiculous, a powerful all-ensemble cast brings to life this epic tale set in a tiny room. Endgame is a compelling exploration of the stories we construct to make sense of our lives.
Ensemble members Francis Guinan, William Petersen and Ian Barford
credit: Mark Campbell
Endgame in Production
Beckett's absurd comic masterpiece follows Hamm, a blind man unable to stand, and his servant Clov, who is unable to sit. Pestered by his parents, Hamm directs this unusual family through their daily rituals, awaiting the end of everything. Swerving from the magnificent to the miniscule and from the profound to the profoundly ridiculous, a powerful all-ensemble cast brings to life this epic tale set in a tiny room. Endgame is a compelling exploration of the stories we construct to make sense of our lives.
Ensemble members Martha Lavey and Francis Guinan
credit: Mark Campbell
Endgame in Production
Beckett's absurd comic masterpiece follows Hamm, a blind man unable to stand, and his servant Clov, who is unable to sit. Pestered by his parents, Hamm directs this unusual family through their daily rituals, awaiting the end of everything. Swerving from the magnificent to the miniscule and from the profound to the profoundly ridiculous, a powerful all-ensemble cast brings to life this epic tale set in a tiny room. Endgame is a compelling exploration of the stories we construct to make sense of our lives.
Ensemble members William Petersen and Ian Barford
credit: Mark Campbell
Endgame in Production
Beckett's absurd comic masterpiece follows Hamm, a blind man unable to stand, and his servant Clov, who is unable to sit. Pestered by his parents, Hamm directs this unusual family through their daily rituals, awaiting the end of everything. Swerving from the magnificent to the miniscule and from the profound to the profoundly ridiculous, a powerful all-ensemble cast brings to life this epic tale set in a tiny room. Endgame is a compelling exploration of the stories we construct to make sense of our lives.
Ensemble members William Petersen and Ian Barford
credit: Mark Campbell
Endgame in Production
Beckett's absurd comic masterpiece follows Hamm, a blind man unable to stand, and his servant Clov, who is unable to sit. Pestered by his parents, Hamm directs this unusual family through their daily rituals, awaiting the end of everything. Swerving from the magnificent to the miniscule and from the profound to the profoundly ridiculous, a powerful all-ensemble cast brings to life this epic tale set in a tiny room. Endgame is a compelling exploration of the stories we construct to make sense of our lives.
Cast and crew in rehearsal for <i>Middletown</i>
credit: Joel Moorman
Middletown in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsal for Middletown, Steppenwolf's next mainstage production.
Michael Patrick Thornton
credit: Joel Moorman
Middletown in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsal for Middletown, Steppenwolf's next mainstage production.
Director Les Waters and Ensemble member Ora Jones
credit: Joel Moorman
Middletown in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsal for Middletown, Steppenwolf's next mainstage production.
Ensemble member Tracy Letts and Danny McCarthy
credit: Joel Moorman
Middletown in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsal for Middletown, Steppenwolf's next mainstage production.
Ensemble member Alana Arenas and Director Les Waters
credit: Joel Moorman
Middletown in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsal for Middletown, Steppenwolf's next mainstage production.
Ensemble member Alana Arenas, Les Waters and Molly Glynn
credit: Joel Moorman
Middletown in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsal for Middletown, Steppenwolf's next mainstage production.
Ensemble member Martha Lavey and Brenda Barrie
credit: Joel Moorman
Middletown in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsal for Middletown, Steppenwolf's next mainstage production.
Danny McCarthy, Ensemble member Alana Arenas, Brenda Barrie and Molly Glynn
credit: Joel Moorman
Middletown in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsal for Middletown, Steppenwolf's next mainstage production.
Keith Kupferer and Molly Glynn
credit: Joel Moorman
Middletown in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsal for Middletown, Steppenwolf's next mainstage production.
Ensemble member Martha Lavey, Danny McCarthy and Brenda Barrie
credit: Joel Moorman
Middletown in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsal for Middletown, Steppenwolf's next mainstage production.
Brenda Barrie, Molly Glynn, Director Les Waters and Stage Manager Laura Glenn
credit: Joel Moorman
Middletown in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsal for Middletown, Steppenwolf's next mainstage production.
Director Les Waters
credit: Joel Moorman
Middletown in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsal for Middletown, Steppenwolf's next mainstage production.
The cast of The March
credit: Joel Moorman
The March in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsals for Frank Galati's world premiere adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's Civil War novel, The March. The March is Steppenwolf's fourth production in the 2011-2012 season.
Harry Groener
credit: Joel Moorman
The March in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsals for Frank Galati's world premiere adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's Civil War novel, The March. The March is Steppenwolf's fourth production in the 2011-2012 season.
Director and ensemble member Frank Galati and ensemble member Martha Lavey
credit: Joel Moorman
The March in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsals for Frank Galati's world premiere adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's Civil War novel, The March. The March is Steppenwolf's fourth production in the 2011-2012 season.
Shannon Matesky
credit: Joel Moorman
The March in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsals for Frank Galati's world premiere adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's Civil War novel, The March. The March is Steppenwolf's fourth production in the 2011-2012 season.
Composer Josh Schmidt and lead Musician L.J. Slavin
credit: Joel Moorman
The March in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsals for Frank Galati's world premiere adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's Civil War novel, The March. The March is Steppenwolf's fourth production in the 2011-2012 season.
Cliff Chamberlain
credit: Joel Moorman
The March in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsals for Frank Galati's world premiere adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's Civil War novel, The March. The March is Steppenwolf's fourth production in the 2011-2012 season.
Stephen Louis Grush and ensemble member Ian Barford
credit: Joel Moorman
The March in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsals for Frank Galati's world premiere adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's Civil War novel, The March. The March is Steppenwolf's fourth production in the 2011-2012 season.
Shannon Matesky, Director and ensemble member Frank Galati and Will Allen
credit: Joel Moorman
The March in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsals for Frank Galati's world premiere adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's Civil War novel, The March. The March is Steppenwolf's fourth production in the 2011-2012 season.
Cliff Chamberlain, Michael Mahler and Harry Groener
credit: Joel Moorman
The March in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsals for Frank Galati's world premiere adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's Civil War novel, The March. The March is Steppenwolf's fourth production in the 2011-2012 season.
Ensemble member Mariann Mayberry
credit: Joel Moorman
The March in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsals for Frank Galati's world premiere adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's Civil War novel, The March. The March is Steppenwolf's fourth production in the 2011-2012 season.
Ensemble member Mariann Mayberry and ensemble member Martha Lavey
credit: Joel Moorman
The March in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsals for Frank Galati's world premiere adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's Civil War novel, The March. The March is Steppenwolf's fourth production in the 2011-2012 season.
Stephen Louis Grush
credit: Joel Moorman
The March in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsals for Frank Galati's world premiere adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's Civil War novel, The March. The March is Steppenwolf's fourth production in the 2011-2012 season.
Phillip James Brannon
credit: Joel Moorman
The March in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsals for Frank Galati's world premiere adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's Civil War novel, The March. The March is Steppenwolf's fourth production in the 2011-2012 season.
Ensemble member Mariann Mayberry and ensmeble member Alan Wilder
credit: Joel Moorman
The March in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsals for Frank Galati's world premiere adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's Civil War novel, The March. The March is Steppenwolf's fourth production in the 2011-2012 season.
Ensemble member and Director Frank Galati
credit: Joel Moorman
The March in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsals for Frank Galati's world premiere adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's Civil War novel, The March. The March is Steppenwolf's fourth production in the 2011-2012 season.
Ensemble member Ian Barford
credit: Joel Moorman
The March in Rehearsal
We stopped by rehearsals for Frank Galati's world premiere adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's Civil War novel, The March. The March is Steppenwolf's fourth production in the 2011-2012 season.
Ensemble member Mariann Mayberry and ensemble member Alan Wilder
credit: Michael Brosilow
The March In Production
Production Photos from Steppenwolf's world premiere production of THE MARCH, adapted from the novel by E.L. Doctorow. THE MARCH is written and directed by ensemble member Frank Galati and features ensemble members Alana Arenas, Ian Barford, Martha Lavey, Mariann Mayberry, James Vincent Meredith and Alan Wilder.
Shannon Matesky
credit: Michael Brosilow
The March In Production
Production Photos from Steppenwolf's world premiere production of THE MARCH, adapted from the novel by E.L. Doctorow. THE MARCH is written and directed by ensemble member Frank Galati and features ensemble members Alana Arenas, Ian Barford, Martha Lavey, Mariann Mayberry, James Vincent Meredith and Alan Wilder.
Patrick Clear and members of cast
credit: Michael Brosilow
The March In Production
Production Photos from Steppenwolf's world premiere production of THE MARCH, adapted from the novel by E.L. Doctorow. THE MARCH is written and directed by ensemble member Frank Galati and features ensemble members Alana Arenas, Ian Barford, Martha Lavey, Mariann Mayberry, James Vincent Meredith and Alan Wilder.
Ensemble member Mariann Mayberry, Carrie Coon, Phillip R. Smith, ensemble member Alan Wilder and Shannon Matesky
credit: Michael Brosilow
The March In Production
Production Photos from Steppenwolf's world premiere production of THE MARCH, adapted from the novel by E.L. Doctorow. THE MARCH is written and directed by ensemble member Frank Galati and features ensemble members Alana Arenas, Ian Barford, Martha Lavey, Mariann Mayberry, James Vincent Meredith and Alan Wilder.
Harry Groener, Patrick Clear, Michael Mahler, John Grossman, Cliff Chamberlain and ensemble member Alan Wilder
credit: Michael Brosilow
The March In Production
Production Photos from Steppenwolf's world premiere production of THE MARCH, adapted from the novel by E.L. Doctorow. THE MARCH is written and directed by ensemble member Frank Galati and features ensemble members Alana Arenas, Ian Barford, Martha Lavey, Mariann Mayberry, James Vincent Meredith and Alan Wilder.
Ensemble member Martha Lavey and ensemble member Mariann Mayberry
credit: Michael Brosilow
The March In Production
Production Photos from Steppenwolf's world premiere production of THE MARCH, adapted from the novel by E.L. Doctorow. THE MARCH is written and directed by ensemble member Frank Galati and features ensemble members Alana Arenas, Ian Barford, Martha Lavey, Mariann Mayberry, James Vincent Meredith and Alan Wilder.
Cast members of The March with Harry Groener
credit: Michael Brosilow
The March In Production
Production Photos from Steppenwolf's world premiere production of THE MARCH, adapted from the novel by E.L. Doctorow. THE MARCH is written and directed by ensemble member Frank Galati and features ensemble members Alana Arenas, Ian Barford, Martha Lavey, Mariann Mayberry, James Vincent Meredith and Alan Wilder.
Ensemble member Alana Arenas and Carrie Coon
credit: Michael Brosilow
The March In Production
Production Photos from Steppenwolf's world premiere production of THE MARCH, adapted from the novel by E.L. Doctorow. THE MARCH is written and directed by ensemble member Frank Galati and features ensemble members Alana Arenas, Ian Barford, Martha Lavey, Mariann Mayberry, James Vincent Meredith and Alan Wilder.
Stephen Louis Grush and ensemble member Ian Barford
credit: Michael Brosilow
The March In Production
Production Photos from Steppenwolf's world premiere production of THE MARCH, adapted from the novel by E.L. Doctorow. THE MARCH is written and directed by ensemble member Frank Galati and features ensemble members Alana Arenas, Ian Barford, Martha Lavey, Mariann Mayberry, James Vincent Meredith and Alan Wilder.
ensemble member James Vincent Meredith and ensemble member Alana Arenas
credit: Michael Brosilow
The March In Production
Production Photos from Steppenwolf's world premiere production of THE MARCH, adapted from the novel by E.L. Doctorow. THE MARCH is written and directed by ensemble member Frank Galati and features ensemble members Alana Arenas, Ian Barford, Martha Lavey, Mariann Mayberry, James Vincent Meredith and Alan Wilder.
Ensemble member Ian Barford with Phillip James Brannon
credit: Michael Brosilow
The March In Production
Production Photos from Steppenwolf's world premiere production of THE MARCH, adapted from the novel by E.L. Doctorow. THE MARCH is written and directed by ensemble member Frank Galati and features ensemble members Alana Arenas, Ian Barford, Martha Lavey, Mariann Mayberry, James Vincent Meredith and Alan Wilder.
Shannon Matesky, ensemble member Alan Wilder and Phillip R. Smith
credit: Michael Brosilow
The March In Production
Production Photos from Steppenwolf's world premiere production of THE MARCH, adapted from the novel by E.L. Doctorow. THE MARCH is written and directed by ensemble member Frank Galati and features ensemble members Alana Arenas, Ian Barford, Martha Lavey, Mariann Mayberry, James Vincent Meredith and Alan Wilder.
The Cast of The March
credit: Michael Brosilow
The March In Production
Production Photos from Steppenwolf's world premiere production of THE MARCH, adapted from the novel by E.L. Doctorow. THE MARCH is written and directed by ensemble member Frank Galati and features ensemble members Alana Arenas, Ian Barford, Martha Lavey, Mariann Mayberry, James Vincent Meredith and Alan Wilder.
Harry Groener
credit: Michael Brosilow
The March In Production
Production Photos from Steppenwolf's world premiere production of THE MARCH, adapted from the novel by E.L. Doctorow. THE MARCH is written and directed by ensemble member Frank Galati and features ensemble members Alana Arenas, Ian Barford, Martha Lavey, Mariann Mayberry, James Vincent Meredith and Alan Wilder.
Ensemble member Tracy Letts accepts the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
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The Tony Awards 2013 - Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
At the award ceremony on June 9, 2013, Steppenwolf's production of Edward Albee’s Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? won three Tony Awards: Best Revival of a Play, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role and Best Direction of a Play.
Artistic Director Martha Lavey, Executive Director David Hawkanson and the Broadway producers accept the award for Best Revival of a Play
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The Tony Awards 2013 - Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
At the award ceremony on June 9, 2013, Steppenwolf's production of Edward Albee’s Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? won three Tony Awards: Best Revival of a Play, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role and Best Direction of a Play.
Pam MacKinnon with her award for Best Direction of a Play
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The Tony Awards 2013 - Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
At the award ceremony on June 9, 2013, Steppenwolf's production of Edward Albee’s Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? won three Tony Awards: Best Revival of a Play, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role and Best Direction of a Play.
Ensemble member Tracy Letts with his award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
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The Tony Awards 2013 - Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
At the award ceremony on June 9, 2013, Steppenwolf's production of Edward Albee’s Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? won three Tony Awards: Best Revival of a Play, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role and Best Direction of a Play.
Executive Director David Hawkanson, Artistic Director Martha Lavey and producer Jeffrey Richards with the award for Best Revival of a Play
credit: Tony Award Productions & Shevett-Studios
The Tony Awards 2013 - Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
At the award ceremony on June 9, 2013, Steppenwolf's production of Edward Albee’s Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? won three Tony Awards: Best Revival of a Play, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role and Best Direction of a Play.
Executive Director David Hawkanson and Artistic Director Martha Lavey (center) with the Broadway producers and the award for Best Revival of a Play
credit: Tony Award Productions & Shevett-Studios
The Tony Awards 2013 - Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
At the award ceremony on June 9, 2013, Steppenwolf's production of Edward Albee’s Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? won three Tony Awards: Best Revival of a Play, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role and Best Direction of a Play.
Gabriel Ruiz
credit: Joel Moorman
THE WAY WEST in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Director and ensemble member Amy Morton
credit: Joel Moorman
THE WAY WEST in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Playwright Mona Mansour
credit: Joel Moorman
THE WAY WEST in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Deirdre O'Connell and Caroline Neff
credit: Joel Moorman
THE WAY WEST in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Director and ensemble member Amy Morton
credit: Joel Moorman
THE WAY WEST in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Caroline Neff and Deirdre O'Connell
credit: Joel Moorman
THE WAY WEST in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Ira Amyx
credit: Joel Moorman
THE WAY WEST in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz
credit: Joel Moorman
THE WAY WEST in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Director and ensemble member Amy Morton and Deirdre O'Connell
credit: Joel Moorman
THE WAY WEST in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Ira Amyx, Zoe Perry, Caroline Neff and Deirdre O'Connell
credit: Joel Moorman
THE WAY WEST in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Caroline Neff
credit: Joel Moorman
THE WAY WEST in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Director and ensemble member Amy Morton and Ira Amyx
credit: Joel Moorman
THE WAY WEST in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Deirdre O'Connell and Caroline Neff
credit: Joel Moorman
THE WAY WEST in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Caroline Neff
credit: Joel Moorman
THE WAY WEST in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell and Zoe Perry
credit: Michael Brosilow
THE WAY WEST in Production
Production photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Caroline Neff and Zoe Perry
credit: Michael Brosilow
THE WAY WEST in Production
Production photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Zoe Perry, Deirdre O'Connell and ensemble member Martha Lavey
credit: Michael Brosilow
THE WAY WEST in Production
Production photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Gabriel Ruiz and Deirdre O'Connell
credit: Michael Brosilow
THE WAY WEST in Production
Production photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Caroline Neff and Zoe Perry
credit: Michael Brosilow
THE WAY WEST in Production
Production photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz
credit: Michael Brosilow
THE WAY WEST in Production
Production photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Caroline Neff and Deirdre O'Connell
credit: Michael Brosilow
THE WAY WEST in Production
Production photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Zoe Perry, Deirdre O'Connell and Caroline Neff
credit: Michael Brosilow
THE WAY WEST in Production
Production photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Ensemble member Martha Lavey
credit: Michael Brosilow
THE WAY WEST in Production
Production photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Zoe Perry, Ira Amyx and Caroline Neff
credit: Michael Brosilow
THE WAY WEST in Production
Production photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell and Zoe Perry
credit: Michael Brosilow
THE WAY WEST in Production
Production photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Zoe Perry
credit: Michael Brosilow
THE WAY WEST in Production
Production photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz
credit: Michael Brosilow
THE WAY WEST in Production
Production photos for The Way West, written by Mona Mansour.The production is directed by ensemble member Amy Morton and cast includes Ira Amyx, ensemble member Martha Lavey, Caroline Neff, Deirdre O'Connell, Zoe Perry and Gabriel Ruiz.
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Kiki & Herb: Jesus Wept
In the Kiki & Herb tradition of twisted renditions of songs from everyone from Eminem to Joy Division and Britney Spears to Kate Bush, Kiki & Herb: Jesus Wept features holiday favorites and never-before-heard selections destined to become instant classics.
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Kiki & Herb: Jesus Wept
In the Kiki & Herb tradition of twisted renditions of songs from everyone from Eminem to Joy Division and Britney Spears to Kate Bush, Kiki & Herb: Jesus Wept features holiday favorites and never-before-heard selections destined to become instant classics.
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Kiki & Herb: Jesus Wept
In the Kiki & Herb tradition of twisted renditions of songs from everyone from Eminem to Joy Division and Britney Spears to Kate Bush, Kiki & Herb: Jesus Wept features holiday favorites and never-before-heard selections destined to become instant classics.
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Kiki & Herb: Jesus Wept
In the Kiki & Herb tradition of twisted renditions of songs from everyone from Eminem to Joy Division and Britney Spears to Kate Bush, Kiki & Herb: Jesus Wept features holiday favorites and never-before-heard selections destined to become instant classics.
credit: Doug McGoldrick
Kiki & Herb: Jesus Wept
In the Kiki & Herb tradition of twisted renditions of songs from everyone from Eminem to Joy Division and Britney Spears to Kate Bush, Kiki & Herb: Jesus Wept features holiday favorites and never-before-heard selections destined to become instant classics.
Ensemble members John Malkovich and Yasen Peyankov
credit: Michael Brosilow
Lost Land
In a remote castle in the wine-growing region of northern Hungary, a mysterious delegate arrives to persuade a beloved, retired politician to claim the reins of power. Set at the end of World War I, when the nation is on the verge of collapse, Lost Land confronts the ideas of statehood and personal obligation with sharp humor and intrigue.
Ensemble member Martha Lavey
credit: Michael Brosilow
Lost Land
In a remote castle in the wine-growing region of northern Hungary, a mysterious delegate arrives to persuade a beloved, retired politician to claim the reins of power. Set at the end of World War I, when the nation is on the verge of collapse, Lost Land confronts the ideas of statehood and personal obligation with sharp humor and intrigue.
Ensemble member John Malkovich and Katrina Lenk
credit: Michael Brosilow
Lost Land
In a remote castle in the wine-growing region of northern Hungary, a mysterious delegate arrives to persuade a beloved, retired politician to claim the reins of power. Set at the end of World War I, when the nation is on the verge of collapse, Lost Land confronts the ideas of statehood and personal obligation with sharp humor and intrigue.
Ian Barford
credit: Michael Brosilow
Lost Land
In a remote castle in the wine-growing region of northern Hungary, a mysterious delegate arrives to persuade a beloved, retired politician to claim the reins of power. Set at the end of World War I, when the nation is on the verge of collapse, Lost Land confronts the ideas of statehood and personal obligation with sharp humor and intrigue.
Ensemble member Yasen Peyankov
credit: Michael Brosilow
Lost Land
In a remote castle in the wine-growing region of northern Hungary, a mysterious delegate arrives to persuade a beloved, retired politician to claim the reins of power. Set at the end of World War I, when the nation is on the verge of collapse, Lost Land confronts the ideas of statehood and personal obligation with sharp humor and intrigue.
Katrina Lenk
credit: Michael Brosilow
Lost Land
In a remote castle in the wine-growing region of northern Hungary, a mysterious delegate arrives to persuade a beloved, retired politician to claim the reins of power. Set at the end of World War I, when the nation is on the verge of collapse, Lost Land confronts the ideas of statehood and personal obligation with sharp humor and intrigue.
Ensemble members Martha Lavey and Yasen Peyankov
credit: Michael Brosilow
Lost Land
In a remote castle in the wine-growing region of northern Hungary, a mysterious delegate arrives to persuade a beloved, retired politician to claim the reins of power. Set at the end of World War I, when the nation is on the verge of collapse, Lost Land confronts the ideas of statehood and personal obligation with sharp humor and intrigue.
Tara Mallen
credit: Michael Brosilow
Self Defense, Or, Death Of Some Salesmen
Jolene Palmer, a prostitute arrested for killing seven johns, finds herself thrust into a circus of law officials, film producers and erotic dancers. Based on the compelling true story of Aileen Wuornos, SELF DEFENSE juggles crime, gender politics and the media spotlight with surprising results.
Tara Mallen and Brandy McClendon
credit: Michael Brosilow
Self Defense, Or, Death Of Some Salesmen
Jolene Palmer, a prostitute arrested for killing seven johns, finds herself thrust into a circus of law officials, film producers and erotic dancers. Based on the compelling true story of Aileen Wuornos, SELF DEFENSE juggles crime, gender politics and the media spotlight with surprising results.
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Slaughterhouse-Five
Part history, part time-traveling science-fiction, Slaughterhouse-Five is the satirical tale of Billy Pilgrim, a naïve American optometrist from Illium, New York, who survives the firebombing of Dresden, Germany by American and British troops during World War II.
Libya V. Pugh, Monifa M. Days, Alana Arenas and Chavez Ravine
credit: Michael Brosilow
The Bluest Eye
Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye is a story about the tragic life of a young black girl in 1940's Ohio. With rich language and bold vision, this story examines the standards of beauty, a young girl’s coming of age, and the devastating events she endures.
Libya V. Pugh and Monifa M. Days
credit: Michael Brosilow
The Bluest Eye
Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye is a story about the tragic life of a young black girl in 1940's Ohio. With rich language and bold vision, this story examines the standards of beauty, a young girl’s coming of age, and the devastating events she endures.
Alana Arenas and Chavez Ravine
credit: Michael Brosilow
The Bluest Eye
Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye is a story about the tragic life of a young black girl in 1940's Ohio. With rich language and bold vision, this story examines the standards of beauty, a young girl’s coming of age, and the devastating events she endures.
Playwright Lydia Diamond at a post-show discussion
credit: Michael Brosilow
The Bluest Eye
Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye is a story about the tragic life of a young black girl in 1940's Ohio. With rich language and bold vision, this story examines the standards of beauty, a young girl’s coming of age, and the devastating events she endures.
Cast, director Hallie Gordon and playwright Lydia Diamond at a post-show discussion
credit: Michael Brosilow
The Bluest Eye
Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye is a story about the tragic life of a young black girl in 1940's Ohio. With rich language and bold vision, this story examines the standards of beauty, a young girl’s coming of age, and the devastating events she endures.
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The Caretaker
Alana Arenas
credit: Michael Brosilow
The Sparrow Project
Sara and Sammie are trust-funded twins living in a dirty NYC studio on a diet of drugs and rice. When Sara brings home Texas tourist Dolly, the twins do everything they can to suck her into their aimless world. But there’s something about Dolly...
Ensemble members Amy Morton and Tracy Letts
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The Well-Appointed Room
The Well-Appointed Room
Josh Charles and Kate Arrington
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The Well-Appointed Room
The Well-Appointed Room
Ensemble members Tracy Letts and Amy Morton
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The Well-Appointed Room
The Well-Appointed Room
Josh Charles, Kate Arrington and ensemble member Tracy Letts
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The Well-Appointed Room
The Well-Appointed Room
Kate Arrington and ensemble member Tracy Letts
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The Well-Appointed Room
The Well-Appointed Room
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Theatrical Essays
Tina Landau explores the essay form in performance and asks what it means to have a point of view.
Jurgen Hooper, Chike Johnson
credit: Jay Geneske
Huck Finn in production
Huckleberry Finn, a rambunctious boy adventurer, escapes his troubled homelife by sailing a raft down the Mississippi River. Alongside him on his journey is Jim, a slave running away from being sold. Together they strike a bond of friendship that takes them through an adventure they'll never forget.
Jurgen Hooper
credit: Jay Geneske
Huck Finn in production
Huckleberry Finn, a rambunctious boy adventurer, escapes his troubled homelife by sailing a raft down the Mississippi River. Alongside him on his journey is Jim, a slave running away from being sold. Together they strike a bond of friendship that takes them through an adventure they'll never forget.
(f) Bradley Mott, Kirk Anderson; (b) Stanton Nash, Erik Hellman
credit: Jay Geneske
Huck Finn in production
Huckleberry Finn, a rambunctious boy adventurer, escapes his troubled homelife by sailing a raft down the Mississippi River. Alongside him on his journey is Jim, a slave running away from being sold. Together they strike a bond of friendship that takes them through an adventure they'll never forget.
Jurgen Hooper, Chike Johnson
credit: Jay Geneske
Huck Finn in production
Huckleberry Finn, a rambunctious boy adventurer, escapes his troubled homelife by sailing a raft down the Mississippi River. Alongside him on his journey is Jim, a slave running away from being sold. Together they strike a bond of friendship that takes them through an adventure they'll never forget.
Jurgen Hooper
credit: Jay Geneske
Huck Finn in production
Huckleberry Finn, a rambunctious boy adventurer, escapes his troubled homelife by sailing a raft down the Mississippi River. Alongside him on his journey is Jim, a slave running away from being sold. Together they strike a bond of friendship that takes them through an adventure they'll never forget.Credits & Awards
Theatre
Goodman, Victory Gardens, Northlight and Remains Theatres.
Awards
Sarah Siddons Award; Alumni Merit Award from Northwestern University.
News Items
"Polly Carl in Conversation with Martha Lavey"
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"Martha Lavey, a Leading Lady of Chicago Theater, Dies at 60"
- The New York Times
"Martha Lavey, Fearless Leader"
- American Theatre Magazine
"How Did We Love Martha? Let Us Count the Ways"
- American Theatre Magazine
Past Productions
- A Clockwork Orange
- A Conversation with Frank Galati and E.L. Doctorow
- Aunt Dan And Lemon
- Citizens of the World
- Cross-Town Traffic
- Cross-Town Traffic
- Don Delillo
- Dream Chicago
- Endgame
- Exit The King (at Hull House)
- Ghost in the Machine
- Good Boys and True
- I Never Sang For My Father
- I Sing America
- Lost Land
- Love Letters
- Love-Lies-Bleeding
- Middletown
- Our Town
- Poets And Actors
- Rosencrantz And Guildenstern are Dead
- Savages
- Slavs!
- Stories on Stage: Fever Dreams
- Supple In Combat
- Symphony Space's Selected Shorts
- Talking Heads
- Tavern Story
- The Designated Mourner
- The House Of Lily
- The Infidel
- The March
- The Memory Of Water
- The Way West
- Time Of My Life
- Tribute To Allen Ginsberg
- Up
- Valparaiso
- Will the Circle Be Unbroken?
Member Profiles
Martha Lavey
Past Productions
- A Clockwork Orange
- A Conversation with Frank Galati and E.L. Doctorow
- Aunt Dan And Lemon
- Citizens of the World
- Cross-Town Traffic
- Cross-Town Traffic
- Don Delillo
- Dream Chicago
- Endgame
- Exit The King (at Hull House)
- Ghost in the Machine
- Good Boys and True
- I Never Sang For My Father
- I Sing America
- Lost Land
- Love Letters
- Love-Lies-Bleeding
- Middletown
- Our Town
- Poets And Actors
- Rosencrantz And Guildenstern are Dead
- Savages
- Slavs!
- Stories on Stage: Fever Dreams
- Supple In Combat
- Symphony Space's Selected Shorts
- Talking Heads
- Tavern Story
- The Designated Mourner
- The House Of Lily
- The Infidel
- The March
- The Memory Of Water
- The Way West
- Time Of My Life
- Tribute To Allen Ginsberg
- Up
- Valparaiso
- Will the Circle Be Unbroken?