The Night Fawn

written by adam rapp
directed by ensemble member Terry Kinney
May 27 - Jul 3, 2027 in the Downstairs Theater

Brendan has a story, one that hurts to tell. 

He’s lost his job, his marriage has ended and he’s headed back home to settle his late mother’s affairs. It’s there that he finds the need to talk, as an unthinkable secret from his childhood demands attention. A provocative confession with haunting implications about memory and revenge, Adam Rapp’s The Night Fawn offers a sunset to our season—but real monsters don’t wait to come out after dark.

Cast & Artists

The Artists

Featured Ensemble Members

WHAT A TIME

Steppenwolf is the place to experience the next big thing in American theatre. Welcome to our 2026/27 Season. You don't want to miss this.

Accessible Performances

Audio-Described and Touch Tour:
Sunday, June 20 at 3:00pm
(1:30pm Touch Tour)

Open-Captioned Public Performances:
Thursday, June 12 at 7:30pm
Saturday, June 17 at 3:00pm

ASL-Interpreted Public Performance:
Friday, July 2 at 7:30pm

Learn more about accessibility at Steppenwolf.

 

Education + Engagement

Steppenwolf supports the art on our stage with a number of free and discounted education and engagement programming throughout the season. Ranging from field trip opportunities, school residencies, arts workshops, teen nights, community partnerships and more! Whether you're a theatre learner, maker, or appreciator, check out our amazing programming here.

Welcome to Our Ensemble

Steppenwolf prides itself on being one of the premier ensemble theaters in America. By visiting Steppenwolf, you become part of our community and therefore agree to adhere to the theater’s Patron Code of Conduct.

WHAT A TIME

Steppenwolf is the place to experience the next big thing in American theatre. Welcome to our 2026/27 Season. You don't want to miss this.

Accessible Performances

Audio-Described and Touch Tour:
Sunday, June 20 at 3:00pm
(1:30pm Touch Tour)

Open-Captioned Public Performances:
Thursday, June 12 at 7:30pm
Saturday, June 17 at 3:00pm

ASL-Interpreted Public Performance:
Friday, July 2 at 7:30pm

Learn more about accessibility at Steppenwolf.