10/11 SEASONFIVE NIGHTS YOU WILL NEVER FORGET

steppenwolf

FEARLESS ACTING

ADVENTUROUS STORYTELLING

THRILLING PLAYS

* Exchanges/courtesy vouchers will both be forTuesday/Wednesday nights only.

See all five plays of the 2010/11season for only $135—a fantastic dealat only $27 per play!

You’ll attend on Tuesday or Wednesday nights and add someculture to the middle of your week. We pick the night and giveyou the best available seats.*

STEPPENWOLF’SNO FRILLSSAVER SERIES

STEPPENWOLF’S2010/11 SEASON:FIVE STORIES THATNAVIGATE THEFLUID BORDERSOF OUR PUBLIC/PRIVATE SELF ANDILLUMINATE THEMYSTERIOUS WAYSEACH ACTSUPON THE OTHER.

In a “first ring” suburb outside a mid-sized American city, Benand Mary fire up the grill to welcome the new neighbors who’vemoved into the long-empty house next door. The fledglingfriendship soon veers out of control, shattering the fragile holdBen and Mary have on their way of life—with unexpected comicconsequences. Detroit is a fresh, off-beat look at what happenswhen we dare to open ourselves up to something new.

ensemble member Laurie Metcalf

A new play by: LISA D'AMOURDirected by: ensemble member AUSTIN PENDLETONFeaturing ensemble members: KEVIN ANDERSON,KATE ARRINGTON, IAN BARFORD, ROBERT BREULER& LAURIE METCALF

SEP 9 - NOV 7 2010

DETROIT

On the campus of a small New England college, George andMartha invite a new professor and his wife home for a nightcap.As the cocktails flow, the young couple find themselves caughtin the crossfire of a savage marital war where the combatantsattack the self deceptions they forged for their own survival.Ensemble members Tracy Letts and Amy Morton face off asone of theatre’s most notoriously dysfunctional couples inAlbee’s hilarious and harrowing masterpiece.

ensemble members Amy Morton & Tracy Letts

EDWARD ALBEE’SWHO’S AFRAID OFVIRGINIA WOOLF?Directed by: PAM MACKINNONFeaturing ensemble members: TRACY LETTS& AMY MORTON

DEC 2 2010 - FEB 13 2011

Ethan is a hot young writer whose online journals of “sex-capades” are the buzz of the blogosphere. Olivia is an attractive30-something whose own writing career is fizzling. They hookup, sex turns into dating and dating into something morecomplicated. A break-out hit at Steppenwolf’s 2009 First LookRepertory, Sex with Strangers explores how we invent ouridentity–online and off–and what happens when our privatelives become public domain.

ensemble member Sally Murphy with Stephen Louis Grush

SEX WITHSTRANGERS

By: LAURA EASONDirected by: associate artist JESSICA THEBUSFeaturing ensemble member: SALLY MURPHY withSTEPHEN LOUIS GRUSH

JAN 20 - MAY 15 2011

The Hotel Baltimore used to be the swankiest place in town—now it has a date with the wrecking ball. Eviction notices justwent out to its residents, who live on the fringes of societyand call the seedy hotel home. This acclaimed play from theauthor of Balm in Gilead is filled with everyday humanity—unexpectedly intimate and moving. Helmed by visionary directorTina Landau, The Hot L Baltimore reveals the private lives ofan unconventional community about to be turned inside out.

ensemble member K. Todd Freeman

THE HOT LBALTIMORE

By: LANFORD WILSONDirected by: ensemble member TINA LANDAUFeaturing ensemble members: ALANA ARENAS,K. TODD FREEMAN, YASEN PEYANKOV & MOLLY REGAN

MAR 24 - MAY 29 2011

Mary Swanson just moved to Middletown. About to have herfirst child, she is eager to enjoy the neighborly bonds a smalltown promises. But life in Middletown is complicated:neighbors are near strangers and moments of connectionare fleeting. Middletown is a playful, poignant portrait of atown with two lives, one ordinary and visible, the other epicand mysterious.

ensemble member Alana Arenas

MIDDLETOWN

A new play by: WILL ENODirected by: LES WATERSFeaturing ensemble members: ALANA ARENAS,FRANCIS GUINAN, TIM HOPPER, ORA JONES,MARTHA LAVEY & TRACY LETTS

JUNE 16 - AUG 14 2011

TEACHER DISCOUNT SERIESIn appreciation of all that you do, we offer a special seriesfor you! For only $115 you can see all five Subscription Seriesplays with guaranteed seats. Please call Audience Servicesat 312-335-1650 and mention Teacher Discount Series tosubscribe. Proof of employment is required.

STUDENT HALF-PRICE SERIESLove world-class theatre but live on a work-study budget?Students of any age may purchase one half-price subscriptionfor Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday eveningperformances—for as little as $23 a play! Limit one subscriptionper student with a current and valid student ID. Please callAudience Services at 312-335-1650 and mention Student Half-Price Series to subscribe.

ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCE SERIESAudioDescription&TouchToursOn selected Sunday matinees, Steppenwolf offers an audio-described performance, pre-show touch tour and artisticconversation for patrons who are blind or visually impaired.(We also offer just the audio description—without the touchtour and chat—on selected Thursday evenings.) Patronsparticipating in the audio-described series may also receivethe playbill in Braille, large print and audio formats.

SignLanguage InterpretationA sign language-interpreted performance for patrons whoare deaf or hard-of-hearing is scheduled for a selected Sundayevening during each play in our subscription series.

Discounted subscriptions of $135 are available for patronswho utilize our audio described and sign language-interpretedservices.

Subscribe now atsteppenwolf.org/subscribeor call 312-335-1650.

DINNER THEATRE SERIESJoin the Dinner Theatre Subscription Series and each timeyou enjoy a Steppenwolf show, you will experience a delicious3-course dinner at some of the city’s most acclaimedrestaurants—all within convenient walking distance of thetheatre. We will take care of the reservations & logistics,so you can just show up and enjoy the creations of thecelebrated chefs from such restaurants as Adobo Grill, BOKA,Landmark and Vinci. Each evening, with a ticket to the showand a meal (including salad or appetizer, entrée, glass of wineor beer and dessert) is a $100 value—and you pay only $69!

Steppenwolf will make a 5:30 p.m. dinner reservation at eachrestaurant, and while the tickets are exchangeable, the dinner is not.No other discounts apply—gratuity not included.

WINE TASTING SERIESSteppenwolf has invited the renegade storytellers from 2ndStory to join us in livening up our Wine Tasting Series. Theseevents will combine wine tasting, delicious food pairings, musicand stories inspired by the themes and ideas from the plays inour season. A typical event goes something like this: you hangout in the private Steppenwolf Balcony Lobby with your friendsand eat and drink and make merry. Once in a while, the lights godown, a spotlight comes up on somebody—maybe the personsitting next to you!—and they tell you a story. It’s a great way toease out of the workday and ease into the fantastic stories onthe Steppenwolf stage.

DIRECTORS CIRCLEJoin Steppenwolf ’s family of donors with a $1,500 contributionand enjoy exclusive benefits including two complimentarysubscriptions as well as VIP ticketing services, invitations tointimate events with the artists and your choice of one postersigned by the cast from the Steppenwolf season.

For more information call 312-654-5672 or emaildirectorscircle@steppenwolf.org.

STEPPENWOLF THEATRE COMPANY’S 35THSEASON IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY:

GRAND BENEFACTORS

BENEFACTORS

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK SEASONPHOTOGRAPHER SAVERIO TRUGLIA

Photographer Saverio Truglia makes pictures

that tell unexpected stories about people and

things out-of-place. Producing this season’s

images capitalized on his talent for digital

image making and love for offbeat portraiture

and dark humor.

STEPPENWOLF SUBSCRIBERSARE THE ONLY PEOPLEWHO GET INSIDER STATUSAND VIP TREATMENT ALLSEASON LONG.Whether you want to enjoy a discounted dinner atone of our partner restaurants in Lincoln Parkbefore a show, or have exclusive access to pre-salesfor special theatrical events, we make sure oursubscribers get the inside scoop and the best deal.We couldn’t do it without you.

Benefits include:

• Guaranteed seats to five plays a year

• Easy ticket exchanges

• Advance sale opportunities and discounts

• Special offers at restaurants & retailers

• Special series options, including new revampedWine Series and “No Frills” Saver Series at only$27 a play

• Conveniently located near public transportationand plenty of parking

• World class customer service from SteppenwolfAudience Services and Front of House staff

Subscribe Now atsteppenwolf.org/subscribeor call 312-335-1650.

Steppenwolf Ensemble Members: Joan Allen, Kevin Anderson, Alana Arenas,Randall Arney, Kate Arrington, Ian Barford, Robert Breuler, Gary Cole,Kathryn Erbe, K. Todd Freeman, Frank Galati, Francis Guinan, Moira Harris,Jon Michael Hill, Tim Hopper, Tom Irwin, Ora Jones, Terry Kinney,Tina Landau, Martha Lavey, Tracy Letts, John Mahoney, John Malkovich,Mariann Mayberry, Tarell Alvin McCraney, James Vincent Meredith,Laurie Metcalf, Amy Morton, Sally Murphy, Austin Pendleton, Jeff Perry,William Petersen, Yasen Peyankov, Martha Plimpton, Rondi Reed, Molly Regan,Anna D. Shapiro, Eric Simonson, Gary Sinise, Lois Smith, Rick Snyder,Jim True-Frost, Alan Wilder

The Steppenwolf Ensemble first began performing in themid-1970s in the basement of a Highland Park church, theambitious brainchild of three high school and college friends:Jeff Perry, Terry Kinney and Gary Sinise. Fast forward 35years and the Steppenwolf Theatre Company has become thenation’s premier ensemble theater—redefining the landscapeof acting and performance. The ensemble has grown to 43members who represent a remarkable generation of actors,directors and playwrights. Thrilling, powerful, groundbreakingproductions from Balm in Gilead and The Grapes of Wrath toAugust: Osage County—and accolades that include the NationalMedal of Arts and nine Tony® Awards—have made the theatrelegendary. Steppenwolf ’s artistic force remains rooted in theoriginal vision of its founders: an artist-driven theatre, whosevitality is defined by its sharp appetite for groundbreaking,innovative work.

Steppenwolf Theatre founders: Jeff Perry,TerryKinney andGarySinise

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