by Stephen Jeffreys
featuring ensemble member John Malkovich
WORLD PREMIERE
March 31 – June 5, 2005
Synopsis
WORLD PREMIERE
In a remote castle in the wine-growing region of northern Hungary, a mysterious delegate arrives to persuade a beloved, retired politician to claim the reins of power. Set at the end of World War I, when the nation is on the verge of collapse, Lost Land confronts the ideas of statehood and personal obligation with sharp humor and intrigue.
Running Time
Running Time: 2 hours 15 minutes, including 1 Intermission
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.
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Lost Land
Ensemble members John Malkovich and Yasen Peyankov
credit: Michael Brosilow
Lost Land
In a remote castle in the wine-growing region of northern Hungary, a mysterious delegate arrives to persuade a beloved, retired politician to claim the reins of power. Set at the end of World War I, when the nation is on the verge of collapse, Lost Land confronts the ideas of statehood and personal obligation with sharp humor and intrigue.
Date: March 31, 2005
Ensemble member Martha Lavey
credit: Michael Brosilow
Lost Land
In a remote castle in the wine-growing region of northern Hungary, a mysterious delegate arrives to persuade a beloved, retired politician to claim the reins of power. Set at the end of World War I, when the nation is on the verge of collapse, Lost Land confronts the ideas of statehood and personal obligation with sharp humor and intrigue.
Date: March 31, 2005
Ensemble member John Malkovich and Katrina Lenk
credit: Michael Brosilow
Lost Land
In a remote castle in the wine-growing region of northern Hungary, a mysterious delegate arrives to persuade a beloved, retired politician to claim the reins of power. Set at the end of World War I, when the nation is on the verge of collapse, Lost Land confronts the ideas of statehood and personal obligation with sharp humor and intrigue.
Date: March 31, 2005
Ian Barford
credit: Michael Brosilow
Lost Land
In a remote castle in the wine-growing region of northern Hungary, a mysterious delegate arrives to persuade a beloved, retired politician to claim the reins of power. Set at the end of World War I, when the nation is on the verge of collapse, Lost Land confronts the ideas of statehood and personal obligation with sharp humor and intrigue.
Date: March 31, 2005
Ensemble member Yasen Peyankov
credit: Michael Brosilow
Lost Land
In a remote castle in the wine-growing region of northern Hungary, a mysterious delegate arrives to persuade a beloved, retired politician to claim the reins of power. Set at the end of World War I, when the nation is on the verge of collapse, Lost Land confronts the ideas of statehood and personal obligation with sharp humor and intrigue.
Date: March 31, 2005
Katrina Lenk
credit: Michael Brosilow
Lost Land
In a remote castle in the wine-growing region of northern Hungary, a mysterious delegate arrives to persuade a beloved, retired politician to claim the reins of power. Set at the end of World War I, when the nation is on the verge of collapse, Lost Land confronts the ideas of statehood and personal obligation with sharp humor and intrigue.
Date: March 31, 2005
Ensemble members Martha Lavey and Yasen Peyankov
credit: Michael Brosilow
Lost Land
In a remote castle in the wine-growing region of northern Hungary, a mysterious delegate arrives to persuade a beloved, retired politician to claim the reins of power. Set at the end of World War I, when the nation is on the verge of collapse, Lost Land confronts the ideas of statehood and personal obligation with sharp humor and intrigue.
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Kristóf, the retired government official of Lost Land, is ripped from his serene and secluded life in order to serve Hungary in the final moments of World War I. Playwright Stephen Jeffreys based this fictional character on the historical circumstances of Michael Károlyi...
Artistic Director Martha Lavey speaks to both the playwright and director of Lost Land while they're both in London.
Running Time
Running Time: 2 hours 15 minutes, including 1 Intermission
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.