Run: May 2011 Playwright: Simon Stephens Director: Robin Witt Ensemble Members: James Allen, Alex Gillmor, Peter Moore, Melissa Riemer, Michael Salinas and Julia Siple Guest Actors: Julia Baker, Marika Engelhardt, Pete Esposito, Justin James Farley, Sasha Gioppo, Toby Nicholson, Kevin Stark, Leah Uteg and Norm Woodel Production Manager: Julia Siple Stage Manager: Ellen Willett Scenic Design: Dan Stratton Lighting Design: Sarah Hughey Costume Design: Janice Pytel Sound Design: Christopher Kriz Props Design: Sarah Burnham Dialect Coach: Kendra Thulin Fight Choreographer: Ryan Borque Technical Director: Julie Allen Assistant Costume Design: Ricky Lurie Casting Director: Lev Kalmens
Summary: Helge's family and friends have gathered to celebrate his 60th birthday. When the course of toasts, songs, and stories is interrupted by a stunning accusation, the celebration quickly devolves into a painfully raucous evening of revelations and reckonings.
Critics: Four out of Four Stars!
"riveting...the acting is simply extraordinary...must-see" - Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
Highly Recommended!
"absolutely riveting...gorgeously orchestrated"
- Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times
"Four Stars...seething performances...a fine ensemble"
- Timeout Chicago
"Four stars...sure to be a highlight of the season" - chicagotheaterblog.com
"Highly Recommend...endlessly watchable" - New City Chicago
"Highly Recommended. The story is raw, and with the excellent ensemble Steep produces, "Festen" is handled extremely well." - Chicago Stage Style
"Highly Recommended...a riveting ensemble work that builds into riveting ensemble drama... it will hit you hard" - chicagocritic.com
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