NEXT UP: three productions showcasing Chicago's next generation of artists, presented in rotating repertory in The Steppenwolf Garage. NEXT UP is presented in collaboration with Northwestern University's MFA programs in Direction and Design, and will feature the work of graduates of those programs with casts of professional Chicago actors.
The directors and designers make their Steppenwolf debut under the mentorship of Steppenwolf staff and artists, including ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro and scenic designer Todd Rosenthal—both members of the Northwestern faculty—as well as Steppenwolf Casting Director Erica Daniels and Director of Artistic Development Polly Carl.
NEXT UP includes:
Animals Out of Paper
By Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Jaclynn Jutting
Scene Design by Emily Tarleton
Costume Design by Mekey Guberinic
Lighting Design by Nastassia Jimenez
Sound Design by Andre Pluess
Featuring Amy J. Carle, Derek Hasenstab and Adam Poss
Where We're Born
By Lucy Thurber
Directed by Brad Akin
Scene Design by Scott Davis
Costume Design by Mekey Guberinic
Lighting Design by Nastassia Jimenez
Sound Design by Andre Pluess
Featuring Audrey Francis, Shane Kenyon, Max Lesser, Tim Musachio and Caroline Neff
Venus
By Suzan-Lori Parks
Directed by Jess McLeod
Scene Design by Scott Davis
Costume Design by Emily Tarleton
Lighting Design by Nastassia Jimenez
Sound Design by Andre Pluess
Featuring Carolyn Hoerdemann, Mildred Marie Langford, Jeff Parker, Michael Pogue Ann Sonneville, and John Stokvis
A short interview with Animals out of Paper director Jaclynn Jutting with the Director of Northwestern University’s MFA directing program and ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro.
A short interview with with the Jess McLeod, director of the Next Up show "Venus," with Director of Northwestern University's MFA Directing Program and ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro.
A short interview with with the Brad Akin, director of the Next Up show "Where We're Born," with Director of Northwestern University's MFA Directing Program and ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro.