First of all we have to decide who's in charge. And I should be in charge because I'm a prefect. Otherwise we'll all end up like a lot of savages.

Synopsis

A plane wreck strands a group of English boys on a deserted island during wartime. As they slowly explore their new-found freedom, what starts out as fun and games turns into a vicious battle for power when the boys split into two opposing tribes: one that strives for civility and another that delights in savage violence. The competition escalates into a dangerous, frightening climax, as this thrilling classic looks into the darker parts of human nature where it’s civilization vs. savagery and the mob vs. morality.

Running Time

Running Time: 1 hour 30 minutes, including No Intermissions

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

Age Recommendation: 7th grade+ (or 12+)

$20 (New!) Upstairs Theatre Info & Seat Map Map / Directions to the theatre

Watch & Listen

LORD OF THE FLIES in Rehearsal
LORD OF THE FLIES in Production
LORD OF THE FLIES Capture the Flag
SYA 2013/14 Season
SYA 2013/14 Season

Cast & Artists

The Artists

  • Directed by: Halena Kays
  • Dramaturg: Frances Limoncelli
  • Scenic Design: Lizzie Bracken
  • Lighting Design: J.R. Lederle
  • Costume Design: Alison Siple
  • Sound and Projection Design: Mike Tutaj
  • Fight Coordinator: Ryan Bourque
  • Movement: Leah Urzendowski
  • Dialect: Eva Breneman
  • Understudies: Brendan Meyer, Christopher Borek, Rashaad Hall, Kevin Matthew Reyes, Eric Staves and Theo Tougne

The Cast

Program Articles

Looking at “Evil” in Lord of the Flies: When Good Boys do Bad Things

A conversation on good and evil by Education and Community Programs Coordinator Lauren Sivak

Welcome to Lord of the Flies

Letter from Steppenwolf for Young Adults Artistic and Educational Director Hallie Gordon

2013/14 SYA Season

Leveling Up

February 26 - March 15, 2014

Sponsors

Sponsor of 2-for-1 performances

Running Time

Running Time: 1 hour 30 minutes, including No Intermissions

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

Age Recommendation: 7th grade+ (or 12+)

$20 (New!) Upstairs Theatre Info & Seat Map Map / Directions to the theatre
First of all we have to decide who's in charge. And I should be in charge because I'm a prefect. Otherwise we'll all end up like a lot of savages.

2013/14 SYA Season

Leveling Up

February 26 - March 15, 2014

Sponsors

Sponsor of 2-for-1 performances