Synopsis

Fast, spirited Oya is a promising young athlete who is offered a scholarship that could jump-start her future. Forced to choose between her dying mother and her own dreams, she makes a life-changing decision. Oya’s subsequent path to womanhood leads her to a crossroads where she finds herself torn between settling down... and just settling.

Running Time

Running Time: 1 hour 40 minutes, including 1 Intermission

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

Cast & Artists

The Artists

Reviews

"Director Tina Landau has expertly guided all the various storytelling elements into something rich and atmospheric" - New York Daily News

"This is a universal story of triumph, defeat, loss, love, abandonment, compromise, jealousy, infidelity, betrayal... " - New York Times

Program Articles

All in the Family

Ensemble members Alana Arenas, K. Todd Freeman and Ora Jones reflect on The Brother/Sister Plays with Director of Artistic Development Polly Carl.

Collaboration and Connection

Director Tina Landau and Playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney discuss The Brother/Sister Plays with Steppenwolf Artistic Director Martha Lavey.

Letter From Director

Letter from Director Tina Landau

Running Time

Running Time: 1 hour 40 minutes, including 1 Intermission

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.