Synopsis
A unique production of Tennessee Williams’ classic “memory play” featuring an all African-American cast. Delicately weaving truth and imagination, The Glass Menagerie centers on the Wingfield family in Depression-era St. Louis: Tom, an aspiring poet who spends his days in a warehouse, eager to start out on his own life’s journey; his overbearing mother Amanda who yearns for the glamour of the past and his incredibly shy sister, who dreams of a brighter future and a happiness that seems just out of reach.
Ensemble member Yasen Peyankov appeared in Steppenwolf’s 2007-2008 season production of Superior Donuts, a world premiere play by Pulitzer Prize-winning ensemble member Tracy Letts. He is co-founder of Chicago’s European Repertory Theatre and an Associate Professor and Director of Theatre Studies at the Performing Arts Department at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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Ensemble member Yasen Peyankov and James T. Alfred
credit: Mark Campbell
The Glass Menagerie in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of The Glass Menagerie in rehearsal for Tennessee Williams’ classic “memory play.”Shanésia Davis and James T. Alfred
credit: Mark Campbell
The Glass Menagerie in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of The Glass Menagerie in rehearsal for Tennessee Williams’ classic “memory play.”James T. Alfred, Shanésia Davis and ensemble member Yasen Peyankov
credit: Mark Campbell
The Glass Menagerie in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of The Glass Menagerie in rehearsal for Tennessee Williams’ classic “memory play.”Shanésia Davis and James T. Alfred
credit: Mark Campbell
The Glass Menagerie in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of The Glass Menagerie in rehearsal for Tennessee Williams’ classic “memory play.”Shanésia Davis, Mildred Marie Langford, James T. Alfred and ensemble member Yasen Peyankov
credit: Mark Campbell
The Glass Menagerie in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of The Glass Menagerie in rehearsal for Tennessee Williams’ classic “memory play.”James T. Alfred and Shanésia Davis
credit: Mark Campbell
The Glass Menagerie in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of The Glass Menagerie in rehearsal for Tennessee Williams’ classic “memory play.”James T. Alfred and Shanésia Davis
credit: Mark Campbell
The Glass Menagerie in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of The Glass Menagerie in rehearsal for Tennessee Williams’ classic “memory play.”credit: Mark Campbell
The Glass Menagerie "MaTEENe"
Students from all over the city came to see the “MaTEENe” performance of The Glass Menagerie, hosted by the Steppenwolf Young Adult Council. Students stayed afterward for lunch, theatre exercises and a discussion with actors in the Garage Theatre.credit: Mark Campbell
The Glass Menagerie "MaTEENe"
Students from all over the city came to see the “MaTEENe” performance of The Glass Menagerie, hosted by the Steppenwolf Young Adult Council. Students stayed afterward for lunch, theatre exercises and a discussion with actors in the Garage Theatre.credit: Mark Campbell
The Glass Menagerie "MaTEENe"
Students from all over the city came to see the “MaTEENe” performance of The Glass Menagerie, hosted by the Steppenwolf Young Adult Council. Students stayed afterward for lunch, theatre exercises and a discussion with actors in the Garage Theatre.credit: Mark Campbell
The Glass Menagerie "MaTEENe"
Students from all over the city came to see the “MaTEENe” performance of The Glass Menagerie, hosted by the Steppenwolf Young Adult Council. Students stayed afterward for lunch, theatre exercises and a discussion with actors in the Garage Theatre.credit: Mark Campbell
The Glass Menagerie "MaTEENe"
Students from all over the city came to see the “MaTEENe” performance of The Glass Menagerie, hosted by the Steppenwolf Young Adult Council. Students stayed afterward for lunch, theatre exercises and a discussion with actors in the Garage Theatre.credit: Mark Campbell
The Glass Menagerie "MaTEENe"
Students from all over the city came to see the “MaTEENe” performance of The Glass Menagerie, hosted by the Steppenwolf Young Adult Council. Students stayed afterward for lunch, theatre exercises and a discussion with actors in the Garage Theatre.credit: Mark Campbell
The Glass Menagerie "MaTEENe"
Students from all over the city came to see the “MaTEENe” performance of The Glass Menagerie, hosted by the Steppenwolf Young Adult Council. Students stayed afterward for lunch, theatre exercises and a discussion with actors in the Garage Theatre.ensemble member Yasen Peyankov
credit: Mark Campbell
The Glass Menagerie "MaTEENe"
Students from all over the city came to see the “MaTEENe” performance of The Glass Menagerie, hosted by the Steppenwolf Young Adult Council. Students stayed afterward for lunch, theatre exercises and a discussion with actors in the Garage Theatre.credit: Mark Campbell
The Glass Menagerie "MaTEENe"
Students from all over the city came to see the “MaTEENe” performance of The Glass Menagerie, hosted by the Steppenwolf Young Adult Council. Students stayed afterward for lunch, theatre exercises and a discussion with actors in the Garage Theatre.Nambi E. Kelley and Shanésia Davis
credit: Peter Coombs
The Glass Menagerie in Production
A unique production of Tennessee Williams’ classic “memory play” featuring an all African-American cast. Delicately weaving truth and imagination, The Glass Menagerie centers on the Wingfield family in Depression-era St. Louis.James T. Alfred and Nambi E. Kelley
credit: Peter Coombs
The Glass Menagerie in Production
A unique production of Tennessee Williams’ classic “memory play” featuring an all African-American cast. Delicately weaving truth and imagination, The Glass Menagerie centers on the Wingfield family in Depression-era St. Louis.Anthony Fleming III, Nambi E. Kelley and James T. Alfred
credit: Peter Coombs
The Glass Menagerie in Production
A unique production of Tennessee Williams’ classic “memory play” featuring an all African-American cast. Delicately weaving truth and imagination, The Glass Menagerie centers on the Wingfield family in Depression-era St. Louis.Shanésia Davis
credit: Peter Coombs
The Glass Menagerie in Production
A unique production of Tennessee Williams’ classic “memory play” featuring an all African-American cast. Delicately weaving truth and imagination, The Glass Menagerie centers on the Wingfield family in Depression-era St. Louis.Nambi E. Kelley and Anthony Fleming III
credit: Peter Coombs
The Glass Menagerie in Production
A unique production of Tennessee Williams’ classic “memory play” featuring an all African-American cast. Delicately weaving truth and imagination, The Glass Menagerie centers on the Wingfield family in Depression-era St. Louis.James T. Alfred
credit: Peter Coombs
The Glass Menagerie in Production
A unique production of Tennessee Williams’ classic “memory play” featuring an all African-American cast. Delicately weaving truth and imagination, The Glass Menagerie centers on the Wingfield family in Depression-era St. Louis.Shanésia Davis and Nambi E. Kelley
credit: Peter Coombs
The Glass Menagerie in Production
A unique production of Tennessee Williams’ classic “memory play” featuring an all African-American cast. Delicately weaving truth and imagination, The Glass Menagerie centers on the Wingfield family in Depression-era St. Louis.Nambi E. Kelley
credit: Peter Coombs
The Glass Menagerie in Production
A unique production of Tennessee Williams’ classic “memory play” featuring an all African-American cast. Delicately weaving truth and imagination, The Glass Menagerie centers on the Wingfield family in Depression-era St. Louis.Shanésia Davis and James T. Alfred
credit: Peter Coombs
The Glass Menagerie in Production
A unique production of Tennessee Williams’ classic “memory play” featuring an all African-American cast. Delicately weaving truth and imagination, The Glass Menagerie centers on the Wingfield family in Depression-era St. Louis.Nambi E. Kelley and Shanésia Davis
credit: Peter Coombs
The Glass Menagerie in Production
A unique production of Tennessee Williams’ classic “memory play” featuring an all African-American cast. Delicately weaving truth and imagination, The Glass Menagerie centers on the Wingfield family in Depression-era St. Louis.Yasen Peyankov on Tom and the American Dream
Ensemble member Yasen Peyankov discusses the character of Tom and the pursuit of the American Dream in The Glass Menagerie.James T. Alfred on Tom
James T. Alfred discusses the character of Tom in The Glass Menagerie.Shanésia Davis on Amanda
Shanésia Davis discusses the character of Amanda in The Glass Menagerie.Cast & Artists
The Artists
- Author: Tennessee Williams
- Directed by: ensemble member Yasen Peyankov
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Reviews
-Chicago Tribune
"Magnificent...one of the subtlest and smartest productions of Tennessee Williams I’ve seen"
-Newcity
"Earnest, powerful"
-Daily Herald
"Truly poignant moments"
-TimeOut Chicago
Program Articles
Last fall, students who attended our production of The Glass Menagerie were given the opportunity to write an essay on their interpretation of The American Dream.
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