Synopsis

In a small Mexican village, an elderly American painter and his wife befriend a young couple visiting from the U.S. When the young man, a photographer, asks to make the older artist his subject, the visit takes a complex turn. In DETAIL OF A LARGER WORK, Chicago playwright Lisa Dillman explores the intricate relationships of four people bound together by art, friendships and the secrets they keep.

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.

Cast & Artists

The Artists

The Cast

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.