Steppenwolf theatre company of Chicago
Subtitle: in their own words
By: John Mayer ; Foreward by Jeff Perry
Series: Theatre makers; Theatre makers
Publisher: Bloomsbury Methuen Drama
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 261
ISBN-13: 9781474239455; 9781474239448
Subjects: Theatrical companies; Steppenwolf Theatre Company; History
Description: "In 1974, a group of determined, young high-school actors started doing plays under the name of Steppenwolf Theatre Company, eventually taking residence in the basement of a church in Highland Park, a suburb of Chicago. Thus began their unlikely journey to become on of the most prominent theatre companies in the world. Steppenwolf Theatre Company has changed the face of American Theatre with its innovative approach that blends dynamic ensemble performance, honest, straightforward acting, and bold, thought-provoking stories to create compelling theatre. This is the first book to chronicle this iconic theatre company, offering an account of its early years and development, its work, and the methodologies that have made it one of the most influential ensembles in theatres today. Through extensive, in-depth interviews conducted by teh author with ensemble members, this book reveals teh story of Steppenwolf's miraculous rose from basement to Broadway and beyond. Interviewees include co-founder Jeff Perry, Gary Sinise, and Terry Kinney, along with a myriad of ensemble, staff, board members, and others." --
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: The early years : the seventies; title: In their own words : on growing up; title: Balm in gilead : the developing ensemble philosophy and moving forward; title: In their own words : on getting into the ensemble; title: Transitions, The Grapes of Wrath, and a new theatre; title: In their own words : my favorite stories; title: An "ongoing experiment," a new millennium, and August: Osage County; title: In their own words : the essence of Steppenwolf; title: Now and into the future; title: In their own words : a short tribute.