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Time Stands Still

January 19 - May 13, 2012

When I look through that little rectangle...time stops. It just...all the noise around me...everything cuts out. And all I see...is the picture.

Synopsis

After barely surviving a bomb blast in Iraq, photojournalist Sarah Goodwin finds herself caught in a tug of war between her career and the quiet of domestic life. Returning home into the care of her long-time lover, James, Sarah’s caught off-guard by James’ desire for family and by the simple domestic life pursued by Richard, her editor, and his much younger girlfriend, Mandy. In a script The New York Times says “crackles with bright wit and intelligence,” this Broadway-hit play from Pulitzer Prize-winner Donald Margulies is a witty, intelligent look at what happens when ordinary life is refracted through the lens of war.

Running Time

Running Time: 2 hours 10 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.

Additional Information

To download the program click here.

Special Performances

Mother's Day Brunch & Show
Sunday, May 13, 2012
This Mother’s Day, treat mom to an afternoon she will never forget: 12:30pm brunch at Vinci Restaurant followed by the 3pm matinee of Time Stands Still. This special brunch & theater package* is just $60. To purchase tickets call the Box Office at 312-335-1650 and ask for the Mother's day package.

*Valid on Sunday, May 13, 2012 only. Vinci brunch covers a brunch entrée, brunch drink (mimosa, bellini, bloody mary). Gratuity not included.

Watch & Listen

The Audience Responds to Time Stands Still

Time Stands Still Teaser

Time stands Still Set Tour

Time Stands Still in Production

Austin Pendleton directs Time Stands Still

Time Stands Still in Rehearsal

Cast & Artists

The Artists

Author: Donald Margulies
Directed by: ensemble member Austin Pendleton
Scenic Design: Walt Spangler
Lighting Design: Keith Parham
Asst. Lighting Design: Gina Patterson
Sound Design and Original Music: Josh Schmidt
Costume Design: Rachel Anne Healy
Stage Manager: Michelle Medvin
Stage Manager: Kimberly Osgood
Assistant Stage Manager: Kathleen Petroziello
Understudies: Ed Dzialo, Lauren Pizzi, Victoria Blade (u/s)

Featured Ensemble Members

The Cast

Reviews

"★ ★ ★ ★"
–Chicago Tribune

"powerful work"
–New City

"Margulies is a supremely intelligent writer"
–Chicago Sun-Times

"an engrossing, thought-provoking, and incredibly well-executed study in how the ways we pursue fulfillment not only define who we are, but also what we choose to preserve in our lives"
–Gapers Block