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Steep Theatre 2012 - 2013 Season
Season Twelve features just what you've come to expect from Steep: a slate of compelling, thought-provoking shows that you've never seen on a Chicago stage before. And you can count on more incredible work by our company members and artistic associates, and some surprises! Take a look below for a peak at what the remainder of our season to offer.
- Discounted tickets
- Advance purchase for otherwise sold-out shows
- Reserved seats in our open seating theater
- Discounted tickets for friends
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All a little too much? Give us a call or send us and email and we will be happy to walk you through the entire process. We can be reached at steeptheatre@gmail.com or 773.649.3186.
October 4th - November 10th, 2012 |
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"When I read one of Robert Holman's plays, especially Making Noise Quietly, it's just a nice little reminder of how good it's possible to be at this job."
- Simon Stephens, playwright - Harper Regan, Pornography
"Four Stars...this haunting trilogy lodges itself in the
mind and heart."
- Charles Spencer, The Telegraph
This powerful, poetic triptych of plays portrays the subtle and far - reaching consequences of war, and the comfort we can find in the least expected places.
Erica Weiss, Associate Artistic Director of Route 66 Theatre Company and director of their 2011 smash hit Twist of Water, makes her Steep directing debut.
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January 24th - March 2nd, 2013 |
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"wine dark satire will stick to your bones and your conscience long after you've left the theater."
- Catherine Rampell, The New York Times
"[a] ferocious new satire...brilliant, unsettling"
- Jacob Gallegher-Ross, The Village Voice
The world is a hard place for a returning war-vet. Lucky for Luther, he's been adopted by a couple of caring urbanites like Walter and Marjorie.
Joanie Schultz, director of Steep hits In Arabia We'd All Be Kings, A Brief History of Helen of Troy, and The Receptionist, returns to Steep for this devastatingly funny and equally unnerving examination of America's uneasy relationship with our veterans.
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April 18th - May 25th, 2013 |
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"The History Boys this ain't...crackingly paced, hilarious, shocking...The Knowledge sets the bar high for new writing"
- Karen Fricker, Variety
"grips our attention from start to finish...a wincingly plausible picture of life at the bottom of the educational heap."
- Michael Billington, The Guardian
What qualifies as functioning in an utterly dysfunctional school?
Director Jonathan Berry follows back-to-back, runaway Steep hits Moment and Festen with this darkly funny and bracing story of a teacher's fight for survival in a broken school system.
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July 11th - August 17th, 2013 |
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"a beautiful, complex, profound production... rich and engaging."
- Debra Miller, STAGE Magazine
"a play you must find time to see."
- Carrie Compton, The Montgomery News
In the wake of the murder of her only son, a mother retraces his steps in search of answers. Visiting artist and Jeff Nominated Director Keira Fromm makes her Steep directorial debut.
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Steep Theatre 2011 - 2012 Season
October 13th - November 19th, 2011 |
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"closely observed, carefully built... ideal for Chicago's
intimate and unstinting Steep Theatre... feature[s] some blistering acting"
- Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
"Eldridge...demonstrates he is a master at building heated dramatic encounters between men and women.
And the actors at Steep Theatre...prove they can act the stuffing out of these scenes."
- Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times
Highly Recommended!
"nothing short of captivating throughout... Brad Akin directs an extremely talented cast with care and precision."
- Zach Freeman, New City
"the most important, and thought-provoking play I've seen this summer"
- Monica Westin, New City
Jeff Recommended
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January 19th - EXTENDED TO March 13th, 2012 |
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"[a] fascinating play ...a feast of gut-wrenching acting"
-Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
"...Love and Money is as immediate as it gets."
-Kris Vire, Timeout Chicago
"What to see so far in '12...
I keep thinking about the wisdom and pain of Dennis Kelly's writing and how it motivated this group of actors to do the best work I've ever seen them do together."
-Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
"a fiercely acted Midwest premiere by Steep Theatre
â€" could not be more topical. But it also is eternal."
-Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times
"definitely another dramatic triumph for Steep Theatre."
-Scott C. Morgan, Windy City Times
Critic's Pick!
"Witt's direction is so great, the always excellent Steep ensemble is so great...Old wine in a new bottle. And very much worth drinking."
-Kelly Kleiman, WBEZ's Dueling Critics
Jeff Recommended
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April 12th - May 19th, 2012 |
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"It may not call for the British accents they so often put on, but Adam Bock's 2007 dark comedy is otherwise a perfect fit for Steep's crew."
- Kris Vire, Timeout Chicago
"The Receptionist is hilariously pedestrian until it sprints into a thriller...
Under the direction of Joannie Schultz, the talented cast is riveting."
- Katy Walsh, ChicagoNow.com
"Steep Theatre emphasizes ensemble performances, and The Receptionist is a good example of how well that style works."
- Lisa Findley, Centerstage
Jeff Recommended
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July 12th EXTENDED TO October 28th, 2012 |
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Four out of Four Stars!
"riveting...gripping...Moment is a play that lasts well beyond the moment."
- Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
Highly Recommended!
"the latest example of the exemplary ensemble work that so often sets Chicago actors apart."
- Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times
Jeff Recommended
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