Steppenwolf for Young Adults proudly presents the world premiere adaptation
ABOUT THIS SHOW
"Ok, so boom. / We ain't friends anymore." Sky and Lay Li were always in sync. But now their rhythms are changing; Sky likes swimming, and Lay Li is all about beauty. Sky, basketball; Lay Li, boys. Things just make more sense underwater and on the court. A world premiere adaptation of Mahogany L. Browne’s popular young adult novel, Chlorine Sky is an intimate coming-of-age story told in verse about two girls who are best friends—until they aren’t. Sometimes, growing up means growing apart.
TICKETS AND INFORMATION
Part of Steppenwolf Education's robust department, Steppenwolf for Young Adults brings high-quality theatre to artistically curious young adults across Chicago. Learn more about Steppenwolf Education's multifaceted offerings available to Chicagoland teens, young artists and educators here.
Teachers can register to bring students to our 10am weekday matinées. At this time, masks are recommended while on Steppenwolf's campus, but we will not require student audience members to show proof of vaccination when attending Steppenwolf for Young Adults performances. Subject to change.
CHLORINE SKY STUDY GUIDE
We invite you to take a look at our Study Guide—an interactive resource created by Steppenwolf Education to deepen your Chlorine Sky experience. In addition to lesson plans and activities for the classroom, you will find articles, artist interviews and so much more! Explore the study guide.
Watch & Listen
Content Advisory
Steppenwolf does not offer advisories about subject matter, as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have any questions about content, age-appropriateness or stage effects (such as strobe lights or theatrical fog) that might have a bearing on patron comfort, please contact the box office at 312-335-1650.
Recommended for grades 8+
Digital Program
Cast & Artists
The Artists
- Author Mahogany L. Browne
- Director Ericka Ratcliff
- Scenic and Projection Design Yeaji Kim
- Costume Design Jos N. Banks
- Lighting Design Conchita Avitia
- Lighting Design K Story
- Sound Design Willow James
- Movement Director Joey Stone
- Intimacy Consultant Courtney Abbott
- Intimacy Colsultant Greg Geffrard
- Dramaturg Eboni Hogan
- Vocal Coach Stan Brown
- SYA Producer Alex Lee Reed
- Production Manager Elise Hausken
- Casting Director JC Clementz
- Production Stage Manager Michelle Medvin
- Assistant Stage Manager JuJu Laurie
- Understudy Michelle Bester
- Understudy Cereyna Bougouneau
- DeMorris Burrows
- Understudy Jaeda LaVonne
- Understudy Kayla Moore
Steppenwolf for Young Adults Sponsors
chlorine sky PRODUCTION SPONSOR
GRAND BENEFACTORS
Paul M. Angell Family Foundation
United Airlines
BENEFACTORS
Anonymous
Allstate Insurance Company
Amazon
Andrew and Amy Bluhm
Ann and Richard Carr
Crown Family Philanthropies
Liz and Eric Lefkofsky
Polk Bros. Foundation
Robert and Louise Sanborn
Steppenwolf Associates*
PRODUCERS
Archer Daniels Midland Company
ComEd, An Exelon Company
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation
Tarell Alvin McCraney
Elizabeth Morse Genus Charitable Trust
Lynn Lockwood Murphy and Barrett B. Murphy
Anne and Don Phillips
Poetry Foundation
Pritzker Traubert Foundation
Cari and Michael J. Sacks
Ilan and Becky Shalit
Zell Family Foundation
Steppenwolf's New Plays Initiative is supported by the Zell Family Foundation.
Accessibility Services sponsored by John Hart and Carol Prins
*The Steppenwolf Associates is a community of more than 100 dynamic young professionals who work each season to raise funds for Steppenwolf for Young Adults.