Synopsis

Sketchbook is a short play festival like no other. Each year Collaboraction guides over 200 artists through an exciting collaboration where 15-20 short performances of 7 minutes or less mingle with visual art and music. Every night a different musical guest creates a sonic environment before, between, and after the performances allowing each night its own unique experience. Throughout the space, contemporary visual art is installed and exhibited in dialogue with the mood of the performances. This unique Chicago production will, once again be led by Collaboraction’s Executive Artistic Director and Festival Director Anthony Moseley, as well as co-producers Sandra Delgado and Kimberly Senior. The plays for Program A are:
  • AIDS, a Presentation by Ricky Cates, Jr., Third Grade by Drew Dir; directed by Karin Shook
  • Boat at Sea by Emily Schwartz; directed by Jen Ellison
  • Conscript by Jack O'Nan; directed by Jimmy McDermott
  • Downstairs, Upstairs by Wendy MacLeod; directed by Margot Bordelon
  • Ronnie's Mask by Padraic Lillis; directed by Steve Scott
  • autobiography by Sean Graney; directed by Joel Moorman
  • Three AM by Barbara Blumenthal; directed by Alison Daigle
  • We Came Here Because it's Beautiful by Stephen Cone; directed by Mark Fleischer
Also, don't miss Sketchbook 2007 - Program B in the Garage Theatre.

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.

Watch & Listen

Sketchbook 2007 - Program A in Production

Cast & Artists

The Artists

The Cast

Reviews

"A collection of deft dramatic miniatures that runs the gamut of subjects and styles, and features impressive performances by a mix of Equity and non-Equity actors, as well as a slew of gifted kids."
-Chicago Sun-Times

"What's most impressive about Sketchbook Seven is the complex and diverse view of life flowing from this shrewdly curated collection...a surprisingly rich and emotional tapestry of life, pondering death, childhood, parenthood, innocence, stupidity, grief, community."
-Chicago Tribune

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.