Create With Us

The City Connections model is principally rooted in building authentic and mutually beneficial partnerships and bringing Steppenwolf programming outside of the theater walls and into communities we don’t currently serve. Central to the mission of City Connections is to provide no-cost, barrier-free programming and establish long-term partnerships with community organizations working to empower Chicagoland youth. Having opened up a dialogue between organizations and bringing our programming on the road, our goal is for youth to feel inspired to come to Steppenwolf and experiment here as artists or arts appreciators. 

This year we are working in the West Austin, Roseland, Englewood, and East Garfield Park communities as well as three Juvenile Justice Facilities throughout Illinois. In order to reach these communities, we are partnering with Storycatchers Theatre, the Chicago Public Library, Snow City Arts, BUILD, Inc. and Embarc Chicago to facilitate artistic opportunities, on-site performances and teen workshops.