Synopsis

The Brothers Size When Oshooshie Size is released from jail he goes to work in his brother’s car repair shop. When his best friend from prison also shows up, a tense tug of war results. The Brothers Size is a fierce and honest look at the complex bonds of brotherhood. Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet Marcus is sixteen. He is also coming to terms with his sexuality while uncovering the mysterious secrets of his family’s past. An entrancing coming-of-age story, Marcus is about the difficult quest for identity in an out spoken and strong-willed community.

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

The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet in Production
The Brother/Sister Plays on Working with Tina & Tarell
The Brother/Sister Plays on Working with Tina & Tarell
The Brother/Sister Plays on Working with Tina & Tarell

Cast & Artists

The Artists

Featured Ensemble Members

The Cast

Reviews

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

"Watching them, you experience the excited wonder that comes from witnessing something rare in the theater: a new, authentically original vision." - 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

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.