About the show
This is a story about money. Don’t let them fool you otherwise. When a father loses his child in a clash with the police, he is visited by three strangers who advise him to take the city’s cash settlement, relocate and forget his grief–or else remain, haunted by memories of the world his child fought so hard to protect. This lyrical world premiere from Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney is a vital and timely look at the spirit of activism set against the most indifferent system of them all: the almighty dollar.
WINDFALL WILL BE PERFORMED IN THE ENSEMBLE THEATER.
Cast & Artists
The Artists
- Playwright - Tarell Alvin McCraney
- Director - Awoye Timpo
- Scenic Design - Andrew Boyce
- Costume Design - Qween Jean
- Lighting Design Jason Lynch
- Sound Design - Willow James
- Dialect and Voice Coach - Marie Ramirez Downing
- Dramaturg - Bryar Barborka
- Creative Producer - Patrick Zakem
- Producing Director - Tom Pearl
- Casting - JC Clementz
- Production Stage Manager - Michelle Medvin
- Assistant Stage Manager - Kathleen Barrett
Featured Ensemble Members
- First Lady, Second Wife, Miss Second, The Last One - Alana Arenas
- Marcus - Glenn Davis
- Nurse, Cori - Jon Michael Hill
- Officer, Brother 1 - Namir Smallwood
The Cast
- Eli - Esco Jouléy
- Henri 'Mr. Mano' Tamaño - Michael Potts
Content Advisory
Due to the high volume and wide breadth of work we present, we are often not able to proactively offer content advisories for individual performances. However, if you have specific concerns about stage effects (such as strobe lights or fog/haze) that might have a bearing on comfort or well-being, or if you would like to know more about the age appropriateness of the performance, please contact the box office at 312-335-1650.
Additional Information
Audio-Described and Touch Tour:
Sunday, May 24 at 3:00pm
(1:30pm Touch Tour)
Open-Captioned Public Performances:
Saturday, May 16 at 3:00pm
Thursday, May 21 at 7:30pm
ASL-Interpreted Public Performance:
Friday, May 29 at 7:30pm
Community Events
THEATRE INDUSTRY NIGHT
A FREE Event* on Thursday, April 9, 2026
6:00pm Mixer in Front Bar | 7:30pm Performance
Arrive early to catch up and network with fellow Chicago artists and arts administrators before a performance of Tarell Alvin McCraney's new play Windfall!
Join us in our Front Bar located at 1700 N. Halsted before the performance and stick around for the 7:30pm performance in the Ensemble Theater.
*The pre-show event is FREE for industry professionals, but tickets are required for attending the performance of Windfall.
UNIVERSITY NIGHT
A FREE Event* on Friday, April 10, 2026
6:00pm Mixer in Tap Bar
7:30pm Performance post-show discussion immediately following the performance
Arrive early for lite bites and networking with fellow college students before a performance of Windfall! Join us in our Tap Bar on the first floor of 1646 N. Halsted before the performance and stick around for the 7:30pm performance in the Ensemble Theater.
*The pre-show event is FREE, but college students can get tickets now for the performance for $15 with a Student ID using code STUDENT15.
TEEN TAKEOVER
A FREE Post-Show Event* on Saturday, May 2, 2026
3pm performance | Teen Takeover Event Immediately After
Connect with like-minded teens after a performance of Windfall! Enjoy different art and activity stations along with a post-show conversation with artists from the show. Music and snacks keep the vibes going throughout the program. Click the button below to RSVP and learn more about how to get $5 tickets.
*The Teen Takeover event is FREE, but tickets are required to attend the performance of Windfall.
LEARNER CHAT
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Including a discussion immediately following the 7:30pm Performance
This series invites our patrons to learn from expert witnesses during conversations that explore major themes in the play. Audience members are guided on a journey that dives deeper into motifs, design elements, and dramaturgy, ultimately offering new levels of insight and discovery.
Education + Engagement
Steppenwolf supports the art on our stage with a number of free and discounted education and engagement programming throughout the season. Ranging from field trip opportunities, school residencies, arts workshops, teen nights, community partnerships and more! Whether you're a theatre learner, maker, or appreciator, check out our amazing programming here.
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