Synopsis

ONE NIGHT ONLY! Steppenwolf Traffic will once again collaborate with literary legend Studs Terkel for unforgettable evening of song, story and celebration. With a cast including ensemble members Tracy Letts and Alan Wilder, the concert-style reading will incorporate blues, folk, opera and gospel to illuminate Studs’s poignant book of interviews on death and dying. Recognizable interviewees portrayed on stage include author Kurt Vonnegut, actress Uta Hagen and Chicago Reader theater critic and AIDS activist Justin Hayford. There are also everyday Chicagoans — parents, medics and teachers — who share wise words and meaningful memories. The result is a vibrant tapestry of life's full process, sure to stir compassion and inspiration in Traffic audiences of all ages. Studs Terkel will not be appearing on stage.

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.

Cast & Artists

The Artists

Featured Ensemble Members

The Cast

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.