PRIVATE EVENT INQUIRY FOR A THEATER
Our theaters are great for lectures and presentations, company meetings and other special private events. If you wish to book the theater for a private event, please complete the rental inquiry form to receive more information and pricing.
PUBLIC EVENT INQUIRY FOR A THEATER
When there are breaks in the Steppenwolf performance schedule, we look to book the theaters with non-theatrical performances or festivals that bring crowds of 400 - 500 people per show. (Think comedy, concerts, or other forms of storytelling).
The Downstairs Theater
The Steppenwolf Downstairs Theater is a state-of-the-art 515-seat proscenium theater. There are 334 seats on the main floor and 181 in the balcony and box levels. View seating chart.
Please note: We do not accept rentals in the Downstairs Theater for plays produced by outside companies.
If you have an opportunity for the Downstairs Theater, please complete the rental inquiry form to receive more information and pricing.
The Ensemble Theater
The newest space is our intimate, 400-seat Ensemble Theater in Honor of Helen Zell. This theater is in-the-round, leaving no audience member more than 20 feet from stage. View seating chart.
Please note: We do not accept rentals in the Ensemble Theater for plays produced by outside companies.
If you have an opportunity for the Ensemble Theater, please complete the rental inquiry form to receive more information and pricing.
The 1700 Theater
The 1700 Theater is a cabaret-style, flexible 80-seat space dedicated to showcasing the work of our ensemble and emerging local companies. The 1700 Theater is also home to LookOut, our performance series presenting a wide variety of genres and shows, from dance to live music to spoken word and beyond.
If you are a Chicago-based artist interested in performing in the 1700 theater, reach out to the LookOut team at lookout@steppenwolf.org.
CONTACT US
Would you like to speak to a Steppenwolf Events Manager about your upcoming event? Use the inquiry form below to submit your event details, and a member of our team will contact you.