Synopsis
Woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University, How Long Will I Cry? provides raw, truthful insight into the problem of youth violence. By giving voice to those who know the tragic consequences of violence first-hand—families of the victims, residents of crime-ridden neighborhoods and especially young people—How Long Will I Cry? inspires all of us to join together in search of a solution.
This production is presented as part of Now Is The Time, a citywide initiative to stop youth violence and intolerance.
touring information
How Long Will I Cry? will tour to the following Chicago Public Library branches and the Gary Comer Youth Center, March 11 – 16. Please visit Chicago Public Library for specific branch information or call the number listed below to reserve your tickets. All performances listed are free to members of the public but reservations are required. Following each tour performance, audience members are invited to participate in an interactive conversation.
March 11 at 11:00am Woodson Regional Library 9525 S. Halsted Street 312-747-6900 | March 11 at 5:00pm West Englewood Library 1745 W. 63rd Street 312-747-3481 |
March 12 at 11:00am Austin Branch 5615 W Race Ave 312-746-5038 | March 13 at 11:00am Little Village Branch 2311 S. Kedzie Avenue 312-745-1862 |
March 13 at 5:00pm Gary Comer Youth Center 7200 S. Ingleside Avenue 773-358-4100 | March 14 at 11:00am Harold Washington Library Center 400 S. State Street 312-747-4300 |
March 14 at 5:00pm Whitney Young Branch 7901 S. King Drive 312-747-0039 | March 16 at 11:00am Humboldt Park Branch 1605 N. Troy Street 312-744-2244 |
Schedule is subject to change.
Running Time
Content Advisory
Additional Information
Special Performances
Saturday, March 23
Following the 11am performance, join us for a special post-show discussion with Sudhir Venkatesh, author of Gang Leader for a Day and contributor of Freakonomics. Space is limited—call Audience Services at 312-335-1650 to RSVP.
Sign Language-Interpreted
Monday, March 4 at 7:30pm
Student Performance - Wednesday, March 6 at 10:00am
Open Captioning
Monday, March 4 at 7:30pm
Audio Description
Saturday, March 9 at 11:00am
Watch & Listen
Mark Smith, Director Edward Torres and Shannon Matesky
credit: Joel Moorman
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world-premiere production of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Mark Smith and Charles Gardner
credit: Joel Moorman
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world-premiere production of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Shannon Matesky
credit: Joel Moorman
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world-premiere production of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Assistant Director Terrence Mosley and Director Edward Torres
credit: Joel Moorman
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world-premiere production of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Mark Ulrich
credit: Joel Moorman
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world-premiere production of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Charles Gardner and Shannon Matesky
credit: Joel Moorman
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world-premiere production of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Gabriel Ruiz and Tara Mallen
credit: Joel Moorman
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world-premiere production of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Cast and crew of <i>How Long Will I Cry?</i>
credit: Joel Moorman
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world-premiere production of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Jesse David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Celeste Williams, J. Salomé Martinez Jr. and Tara Mallen
credit: Joel Moorman
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world-premiere production of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Jesse David Perez
credit: Joel Moorman
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world-premiere production of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Gabriel Ruiz and Charles Gardner
credit: Joel Moorman
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world-premiere production of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Celeste Williams and Shannon Matesky
credit: Joel Moorman
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world-premiere production of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Tara Mallen
credit: Joel Moorman
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Rehearsal
Rehearsal photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world-premiere production of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams
credit: Michael Brosilow
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Production
Production photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world premiere of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry?is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Shannon Matesky and Mark Ulrich
credit: Michael Brosilow
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Production
Production photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world premiere of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry?is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.The cast of <i>How Long Will I Cry?</i>
credit: Michael Brosilow
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Production
Production photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world premiere of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry?is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Mark Ulrich, Jesse David Perez and Mark Smith
credit: Michael Brosilow
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Production
Production photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world premiere of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry?is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Celeste Williams and Shannon Matesky
credit: Michael Brosilow
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Production
Production photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world premiere of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry?is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Tara Mallen and Mark Smith
credit: Michael Brosilow
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Production
Production photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world premiere of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry?is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Charles Gardner and Tara Mallen
credit: Michael Brosilow
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Production
Production photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world premiere of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry?is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Mark Smith, Celeste Williams and Charles Gardner
credit: Michael Brosilow
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Production
Production photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world premiere of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry?is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.J. Salomé Martinez Jr., Mark Ulrich and Jesse David Perez
credit: Michael Brosilow
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Production
Production photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world premiere of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry?is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Tara Mallen and Gabriel Ruiz
credit: Michael Brosilow
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Production
Production photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world premiere of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry?is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Shannon Matesky and Gabriel Ruiz
credit: Michael Brosilow
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Production
Production photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world premiere of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry?is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Mark Ulrich and Shannon Matesky
credit: Michael Brosilow
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Production
Production photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world premiere of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry?is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Mark Ulrich
credit: Michael Brosilow
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Production
Production photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world premiere of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry?is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Jesse David Perez
credit: Michael Brosilow
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Production
Production photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world premiere of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry?is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Shannon Matesky, Mark Ulrich and Charles Gardner
credit: Michael Brosilow
HOW LONG WILL I CRY? in Production
Production photos from Steppenwolf for Young Adult's world premiere of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence. The play was woven together from interviews gathered by journalist Miles Harvey and his students at DePaul University. How Long Will I Cry?is directed by Edward Torres and features Carlos Rogelio Diaz, Charles Gardner, Tara Mallen, J. Salomé Martinez, Jr., Shannon Matesky, Jessie David Perez, Gabriel Ruiz, Mark Smith, Mark Ulrich and Celeste Williams.Students from Kipling and Whittier Elementary Schools gather at the first tour stop at the Woodson Library Branch
credit: Peter Andersen
How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence on tour
From March 11 through March 16 Steppenwolf for Young Adults toured its production of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence to seven different library branches across the city and the Gary Comer Youth CenterEighth grade students from Whittier Elementary School pose for a quick photo before the show
credit: Peter Andersen
How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence on tour
From March 11 through March 16 Steppenwolf for Young Adults toured its production of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence to seven different library branches across the city and the Gary Comer Youth CenterFollowing the performance at the Austin Library Branch, students from Christ the King Jesuit College Prep High School participate in a workshop utilizing poetry to express solutions to the problem of youth violence
credit: Peter Andersen
How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence on tour
From March 11 through March 16 Steppenwolf for Young Adults toured its production of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence to seven different library branches across the city and the Gary Comer Youth CenterStudents perform original poetry during a post-show workshop exploring fears and solutions around youth violence
credit: Peter Andersen
How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence on tour
From March 11 through March 16 Steppenwolf for Young Adults toured its production of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence to seven different library branches across the city and the Gary Comer Youth CenterRoderick T. Sawyer, Alderman 6th Ward, welcomes students, teachers, and community members to the Whitney Young Library Branch performance of <i>How Long Will I Cry?</i>
credit: Peter Andersen
How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence on tour
From March 11 through March 16 Steppenwolf for Young Adults toured its production of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence to seven different library branches across the city and the Gary Comer Youth CenterStudents await the beginning of the show at the Gary Comer Youth Center
credit: Michael Litchfield
How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence on tour
From March 11 through March 16 Steppenwolf for Young Adults toured its production of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence to seven different library branches across the city and the Gary Comer Youth CenterA group leader gathers her group of 30 students at the Gary Comer Youth Center
credit: Michael Litchfield
How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence on tour
From March 11 through March 16 Steppenwolf for Young Adults toured its production of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence to seven different library branches across the city and the Gary Comer Youth Center<i>How Long Will I Cry?</i> in performance at the Gary Comer Youth Center
credit: Michael Litchfield
How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence on tour
From March 11 through March 16 Steppenwolf for Young Adults toured its production of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence to seven different library branches across the city and the Gary Comer Youth CenterStudents respond to questions about taking action in their own communities during the post-show discussion
credit: Michael Litchfield
How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence on tour
From March 11 through March 16 Steppenwolf for Young Adults toured its production of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence to seven different library branches across the city and the Gary Comer Youth CenterInspired by what she just saw in the play, a student from North Grand High School shares an original anti-violence poem with the audience, saying, “Together we are a thousand times stronger than them.”
credit: Michael Litchfield
How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence on tour
From March 11 through March 16 Steppenwolf for Young Adults toured its production of How Long Will I Cry?: Voices of Youth Violence to seven different library branches across the city and the Gary Comer Youth CenterCast & Artists
The Artists
- Scenic Design: William Boles
- Costume Design: Sally Dolembo
- Author: Miles Harvey
- Lighting Design: J.R. Lederle
- Sound Design: Gregor Mortis
- Assistant Director: Terrence Mosley
- Directed by: Eddie Torres
- Artistic Consultant: Kelli Simpkins
- Projections by: Michael Fernandez
Related Productions
October 16 - November 11, 2012
Sponsors
Sponsor of 2-for-1 Sunday Matinees
Corporate Sponsor for Steppenwolf for Young Adults
Running Time
Content Advisory
Additional Information
Special Performances
Saturday, March 23
Following the 11am performance, join us for a special post-show discussion with Sudhir Venkatesh, author of Gang Leader for a Day and contributor of Freakonomics. Space is limited—call Audience Services at 312-335-1650 to RSVP.
Sign Language-Interpreted
Monday, March 4 at 7:30pm
Student Performance - Wednesday, March 6 at 10:00am
Open Captioning
Monday, March 4 at 7:30pm
Audio Description
Saturday, March 9 at 11:00am
Related Productions
October 16 - November 11, 2012
Sponsors
Sponsor of 2-for-1 Sunday Matinees
Corporate Sponsor for Steppenwolf for Young Adults