Synopsis
In her book Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Harriet Jacobs describes with brutal honesty the hardships she endures under slavery, including the extraordinary choices she makes to be near her children. To survive, she escapes into her imagination and through writing, discovers hope for a better life. Accompanied by the rich musical traditions of slave spirituals, Harriet Jacobs is an inspiring look at a young woman’s fascinating journey from slavery to freedom. Steppenwolf for Young Adults programming annually serves over 12,000 individuals from Chicago’s most underserved populations through two full-scale productions and programs specifically geared towards teachers and high school students.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.
Watch & Listen
Cast & Artists
The Artists
- Sound Design: Victoria Delorio
- Author: Lydia R. Diamond
- Directed by: Hallie Gordon
- Original Music: McKinley Johnson
- Costume Design: Ana Kuzmanic
- Lighting Design: J.R. Lederle
- Scenic Design: Collette Pollard
- Dramaturg: Jocelyn Prince
- Stage Manager: Calyn P. Swain
- Choreographer: Lisa Johnson-Willingham
Reviews
"[A] remarkable achievement"
-Chicago Tribune
"Ferociously, scrupulously achieved"
-Time Out Chicago
"Reader Recommended... intelligent and enlightening"
-Chicago Reader
-Chicago Tribune
"Ferociously, scrupulously achieved"
-Time Out Chicago
"Reader Recommended... intelligent and enlightening"
-Chicago Reader