ABOUT THIS SHOW
In her early twenties, Maggie Andersen was a founding member of Chicago’s storied Gift Theatre. Twenty-five years later, the Gift is still producing on the northwest side of Chicago, and has become one of the most vital storefronts in the city. No Stars in Jefferson Park is a testament to lifelong friendship, a love letter to Chicago, and a profound coming-of-age story about the pain and necessity of putting yourself first.
Join Maggie and the Chicago theater community for the celebratory launch of No Stars in Jefferson Park and an evening of storytelling and creative church with the author and local theater artists featured in the book.
PRAISE FOR NO STARS IN JEFFERSON PARK
“No Stars in Jefferson Park is an instant Chicago classic, excavating the deeply moving and complex personal histories behind the forming of a now-renowned theater company. This book is a gift.”
—Gina Frangello, author of Blow Your House Down: A Story of Family, Feminism, and Treason
“I knew Maggie Andersen was a gifted writer, but nothing could have prepared me for the power and spellcasting she has poured into this fabulous book.”
—Luis Urrea, Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of The Devil’s Highway: A True Story
“No Stars in Jefferson Park feels like your best friend sharing her tale in a dark Chicago dive bar over a glass of good bourbon.”
—Sandra Delgado, actor, writer, and producer
About the Artist
Maggie Andersen is an associate professor of English at Dominican University and a founding ensemble member of the Gift Theatre. Her work has appeared in DIAGRAM, The Los Angeles Review, Electric Literature, and Salt Hill, among others. Andersen has also worked on stages and microphones across Chicago, where she lives with her husband and son.
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Patron Code of Conduct
Welcome to Steppenwolf, one of the premiere ensemble theaters in America. By visiting us, you agree to adhere to the theatre’s Patron Code of Conduct and Health and Safety Protocols.