Synopsis
A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays in two programs by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, McCraney’s delightful stories will leave you touched and inspired.
Steppenwolf will present The Brother/Sister Plays in repertory, with In the Red and Brown Water on one evening, in rotation with the two shorter plays on another. The plays can be experienced in any order, although chronologically In Red and Brown Water comes first, The Brothers Size second and Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet third. The three plays don’t line up in a neat linear way: they reflect on each other, echo, contradict, remind. They're less in a perfect chronology than they are "in conversation" with each other.
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The cast of The Brother/Sister Plays
credit: Mark Campbell
The Brother/Sister Plays in Rehearsal
A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, Tarell McCraney’s plays are daring, funny and genuine. Steppenwolf will present The Brother/Sister Plays in repertory, with In the Red and Brown Water on one evening, in rotation with The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet on another.Ensemble member Alana Arenas with Jacqueline Williams
credit: Mark Campbell
The Brother/Sister Plays in Rehearsal
A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, Tarell McCraney’s plays are daring, funny and genuine. Steppenwolf will present The Brother/Sister Plays in repertory, with In the Red and Brown Water on one evening, in rotation with The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet on another.Glenn Davis, ensemble member Alana Arenas, Phillip James Brannon and ensemble member Tina Landau
credit: Mark Campbell
The Brother/Sister Plays in Rehearsal
A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, Tarell McCraney’s plays are daring, funny and genuine. Steppenwolf will present The Brother/Sister Plays in repertory, with In the Red and Brown Water on one evening, in rotation with The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet on another.Tarell Alvin McCraney
credit: Mark Campbell
The Brother/Sister Plays in Rehearsal
A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, Tarell McCraney’s plays are daring, funny and genuine. Steppenwolf will present The Brother/Sister Plays in repertory, with In the Red and Brown Water on one evening, in rotation with The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet on another.Phillip James Brannon(foreground), Rodrick Covington and ensemble member K. Todd Freeman(background)
credit: Mark Campbell
The Brother/Sister Plays in Rehearsal
A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, Tarell McCraney’s plays are daring, funny and genuine. Steppenwolf will present The Brother/Sister Plays in repertory, with In the Red and Brown Water on one evening, in rotation with The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet on another.Ensemble members Tina Landau and Ora Jones
credit: Mark Campbell
The Brother/Sister Plays in Rehearsal
A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, Tarell McCraney’s plays are daring, funny and genuine. Steppenwolf will present The Brother/Sister Plays in repertory, with In the Red and Brown Water on one evening, in rotation with The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet on another.Glenn Davis and ensemble member Alana Arenas
credit: Mark Campbell
The Brother/Sister Plays in Rehearsal
A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, Tarell McCraney’s plays are daring, funny and genuine. Steppenwolf will present The Brother/Sister Plays in repertory, with In the Red and Brown Water on one evening, in rotation with The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet on another.Phillip James Brannon and Jacqueline Williams
credit: Mark Campbell
The Brother/Sister Plays in Rehearsal
A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, Tarell McCraney’s plays are daring, funny and genuine. Steppenwolf will present The Brother/Sister Plays in repertory, with In the Red and Brown Water on one evening, in rotation with The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet on another.The cast and director of The Brother/Sister Plays
credit: Mark Campbell
The Brother/Sister Plays in Rehearsal
A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, Tarell McCraney’s plays are daring, funny and genuine. Steppenwolf will present The Brother/Sister Plays in repertory, with In the Red and Brown Water on one evening, in rotation with The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet on another.Tarell Alvin McCraney and Phillip James Brannon(foreground) with ensemble member K. Todd Freeman(background)
credit: Mark Campbell
The Brother/Sister Plays in Rehearsal
A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, Tarell McCraney’s plays are daring, funny and genuine. Steppenwolf will present The Brother/Sister Plays in repertory, with In the Red and Brown Water on one evening, in rotation with The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet on another.Ensemble members Alana Arenas and K. Todd Freeman with Rodrick Covington
credit: Mark Campbell
The Brother/Sister Plays in Rehearsal
A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, Tarell McCraney’s plays are daring, funny and genuine. Steppenwolf will present The Brother/Sister Plays in repertory, with In the Red and Brown Water on one evening, in rotation with The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet on another.Phillip James Brannon, ensemble member K. Todd Freeman and Tarell Alvin McCraney
credit: Mark Campbell
The Brother/Sister Plays in Rehearsal
A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, Tarell McCraney’s plays are daring, funny and genuine. Steppenwolf will present The Brother/Sister Plays in repertory, with In the Red and Brown Water on one evening, in rotation with The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet on another.Ensemble member Tina Landau and playwright Tarell McCraney
credit: Mark Campbell
Behind the Scenes at The Brother/Sister Plays B-Roll Shoot
A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, Tarell McCraney’s plays are daring, funny and genuine. Steppenwolf will present The Brother/Sister Plays in repertory, with In the Red and Brown Water on one evening, in rotation with The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet on another.Ensemble members Alana Arenas and K. Todd Freemand with HMS Media crew
credit: Mark Campbell
Behind the Scenes at The Brother/Sister Plays B-Roll Shoot
A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, Tarell McCraney’s plays are daring, funny and genuine. Steppenwolf will present The Brother/Sister Plays in repertory, with In the Red and Brown Water on one evening, in rotation with The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet on another.Jacqueline Williams, ensemble member Alana Arenas, Phillip James Brannon and HMS Media crew
credit: Mark Campbell
Behind the Scenes at The Brother/Sister Plays B-Roll Shoot
A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, Tarell McCraney’s plays are daring, funny and genuine. Steppenwolf will present The Brother/Sister Plays in repertory, with In the Red and Brown Water on one evening, in rotation with The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet on another.Ensemble member Alana Arenas, Phillip James Brannon, Jeff Parker, Tamberla Perry and HMS Media crew
credit: Mark Campbell
Behind the Scenes at The Brother/Sister Plays B-Roll Shoot
A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, Tarell McCraney’s plays are daring, funny and genuine. Steppenwolf will present The Brother/Sister Plays in repertory, with In the Red and Brown Water on one evening, in rotation with The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet on another.Ensemble member Alana Arenas speaking with David Rosenberg (Communications Director), with Rodrick Covington and Jeff Parker
credit: Mark Campbell
Behind the Scenes at The Brother/Sister Plays B-Roll Shoot
A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, Tarell McCraney’s plays are daring, funny and genuine. Steppenwolf will present The Brother/Sister Plays in repertory, with In the Red and Brown Water on one evening, in rotation with The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet on another.Ensemble member K. Todd Freeman, Phillip James Brannon filming b-roll of <em>The Brothers Size</em> with HMS Media crew
credit: Mark Campbell
Behind the Scenes at The Brother/Sister Plays B-Roll Shoot
A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, Tarell McCraney’s plays are daring, funny and genuine. Steppenwolf will present The Brother/Sister Plays in repertory, with In the Red and Brown Water on one evening, in rotation with The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet on another.Ensemble members K. Todd Freeman and Tina Landau with HMS Media crew in the background
credit: Mark Campbell
Behind the Scenes at The Brother/Sister Plays B-Roll Shoot
A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, Tarell McCraney’s plays are daring, funny and genuine. Steppenwolf will present The Brother/Sister Plays in repertory, with In the Red and Brown Water on one evening, in rotation with The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet on another.Glenn Davis, ensemble member Ora Jones with Jacqueline Williams and HMS Media crew
credit: Mark Campbell
Behind the Scenes at The Brother/Sister Plays B-Roll Shoot
A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, Tarell McCraney’s plays are daring, funny and genuine. Steppenwolf will present The Brother/Sister Plays in repertory, with In the Red and Brown Water on one evening, in rotation with The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet on another.Stage Manager Deb Styer with playwright Tarell McCraney and HMS Media crew
credit: Mark Campbell
Behind the Scenes at The Brother/Sister Plays B-Roll Shoot
A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, Tarell McCraney’s plays are daring, funny and genuine. Steppenwolf will present The Brother/Sister Plays in repertory, with In the Red and Brown Water on one evening, in rotation with The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet on another.HMS Media crew between shoots with Rodrick Covington, ensemble member Alana Arenas, David Rosenberg, ensemble member Ora Jones and Jeff Parker(also pictured)
credit: Mark Campbell
Behind the Scenes at The Brother/Sister Plays B-Roll Shoot
A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, Tarell McCraney’s plays are daring, funny and genuine. Steppenwolf will present The Brother/Sister Plays in repertory, with In the Red and Brown Water on one evening, in rotation with The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet on another.Muntu Dance Theatre played many different African drums.
credit: Chris Plevin
EXPLORE: The World of The Brother/Sister Plays
DJ Santero got the party started with Pan-African inspired rhythms, and Muntu Dance Theatre had the crowd moving with African drumming and dancing. Guests enjoyed Afro-Caribbean food from Calypso Cafe at the EXPLORE event, which was held between performances of The Brother/Sister Plays.Muntu Dance Theatre's performance.
credit: Chris Plevin
EXPLORE: The World of The Brother/Sister Plays
DJ Santero got the party started with Pan-African inspired rhythms, and Muntu Dance Theatre had the crowd moving with African drumming and dancing. Guests enjoyed Afro-Caribbean food from Calypso Cafe at the EXPLORE event, which was held between performances of The Brother/Sister Plays.Aaron Todd Douglas (host of the evening and Assistant Director of <em>The Brother/Sister Plays</em>
credit: Chris Plevin
EXPLORE: The World of The Brother/Sister Plays
DJ Santero got the party started with Pan-African inspired rhythms, and Muntu Dance Theatre had the crowd moving with African drumming and dancing. Guests enjoyed Afro-Caribbean food from Calypso Cafe at the EXPLORE event, which was held between performances of The Brother/Sister Plays.Lily Mojekwu, understudy for <em>The Brother/Sister Plays</em>
credit: Chris Plevin
EXPLORE: The World of The Brother/Sister Plays
DJ Santero got the party started with Pan-African inspired rhythms, and Muntu Dance Theatre had the crowd moving with African drumming and dancing. Guests enjoyed Afro-Caribbean food from Calypso Cafe at the EXPLORE event, which was held between performances of The Brother/Sister Plays.Guests enjoy the EXPLORE event.
credit: Chris Plevin
EXPLORE: The World of The Brother/Sister Plays
DJ Santero got the party started with Pan-African inspired rhythms, and Muntu Dance Theatre had the crowd moving with African drumming and dancing. Guests enjoyed Afro-Caribbean food from Calypso Cafe at the EXPLORE event, which was held between performances of The Brother/Sister Plays.Ensemble member K. Todd Freeman of <em>The Brother/Sister Plays</em>
credit: Chris Plevin
EXPLORE: The World of The Brother/Sister Plays
DJ Santero got the party started with Pan-African inspired rhythms, and Muntu Dance Theatre had the crowd moving with African drumming and dancing. Guests enjoyed Afro-Caribbean food from Calypso Cafe at the EXPLORE event, which was held between performances of The Brother/Sister Plays.Aaron Todd Douglas with Amaniyea Payne, artistic director of Muntu Dance Theatre
credit: Chris Plevin
EXPLORE: The World of The Brother/Sister Plays
DJ Santero got the party started with Pan-African inspired rhythms, and Muntu Dance Theatre had the crowd moving with African drumming and dancing. Guests enjoyed Afro-Caribbean food from Calypso Cafe at the EXPLORE event, which was held between performances of The Brother/Sister Plays.Ensemble member Alana Arenas with Tamberla Perry (Both are actors in <em>The Brother/Sister Plays</em>)
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EXPLORE: The World of The Brother/Sister Plays
DJ Santero got the party started with Pan-African inspired rhythms, and Muntu Dance Theatre had the crowd moving with African drumming and dancing. Guests enjoyed Afro-Caribbean food from Calypso Cafe at the EXPLORE event, which was held between performances of The Brother/Sister Plays.Muntu Dance Theatre teaching the crowd to dance.
credit: Chris Plevin
EXPLORE: The World of The Brother/Sister Plays
DJ Santero got the party started with Pan-African inspired rhythms, and Muntu Dance Theatre had the crowd moving with African drumming and dancing. Guests enjoyed Afro-Caribbean food from Calypso Cafe at the EXPLORE event, which was held between performances of The Brother/Sister Plays.Guests enjoy the EXPLORE event.
credit: Chris Plevin
EXPLORE: The World of The Brother/Sister Plays
DJ Santero got the party started with Pan-African inspired rhythms, and Muntu Dance Theatre had the crowd moving with African drumming and dancing. Guests enjoyed Afro-Caribbean food from Calypso Cafe at the EXPLORE event, which was held between performances of The Brother/Sister Plays.DJ Santero
credit: Chris Plevin
EXPLORE: The World of The Brother/Sister Plays
DJ Santero got the party started with Pan-African inspired rhythms, and Muntu Dance Theatre had the crowd moving with African drumming and dancing. Guests enjoyed Afro-Caribbean food from Calypso Cafe at the EXPLORE event, which was held between performances of The Brother/Sister Plays.Guests enjoy the EXPLORE event.
credit: Chris Plevin
EXPLORE: The World of The Brother/Sister Plays
DJ Santero got the party started with Pan-African inspired rhythms, and Muntu Dance Theatre had the crowd moving with African drumming and dancing. Guests enjoyed Afro-Caribbean food from Calypso Cafe at the EXPLORE event, which was held between performances of The Brother/Sister Plays.Muntu Dance Theatre teaching the crowd to dance.
credit: Chris Plevin
EXPLORE: The World of The Brother/Sister Plays
DJ Santero got the party started with Pan-African inspired rhythms, and Muntu Dance Theatre had the crowd moving with African drumming and dancing. Guests enjoyed Afro-Caribbean food from Calypso Cafe at the EXPLORE event, which was held between performances of The Brother/Sister Plays.Muntu Dance Theatre teaching the crowd to dance.
credit: Chris Plevin
EXPLORE: The World of The Brother/Sister Plays
DJ Santero got the party started with Pan-African inspired rhythms, and Muntu Dance Theatre had the crowd moving with African drumming and dancing. Guests enjoyed Afro-Caribbean food from Calypso Cafe at the EXPLORE event, which was held between performances of The Brother/Sister Plays.Guests enjoy the Muntu Dance Theatre's performance.
credit: Chris Plevin
EXPLORE: The World of The Brother/Sister Plays
DJ Santero got the party started with Pan-African inspired rhythms, and Muntu Dance Theatre had the crowd moving with African drumming and dancing. Guests enjoyed Afro-Caribbean food from Calypso Cafe at the EXPLORE event, which was held between performances of The Brother/Sister Plays.Guests enjoy the EXPLORE event.
credit: Chris Plevin
EXPLORE: The World of The Brother/Sister Plays
DJ Santero got the party started with Pan-African inspired rhythms, and Muntu Dance Theatre had the crowd moving with African drumming and dancing. Guests enjoyed Afro-Caribbean food from Calypso Cafe at the EXPLORE event, which was held between performances of The Brother/Sister Plays.Landmark Grill & Lounge, directly across the street from the theatre, is host to Marathon Sunday events.
credit: Mark Campbell
The Brother/Sister Plays - 2nd Story Marathon Event
2nd Story and Steppenwolf teamed up to present an evening of storytelling on Sunday March 28th at Landmark as part of the Marathon Events surrounding The Brother/Sister Plays. The event took place between performances of In the Red and Brown Water and The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet.2nd Story approaches storytelling through a unique lens, attempting to uncover the universal aspects of all stories, and to honor the age-old tradition of telling stories to educate, inspire, and connect people to each other.
The Landmark Blue Room ready for guests to arrive.
credit: Mark Campbell
The Brother/Sister Plays - 2nd Story Marathon Event
2nd Story and Steppenwolf teamed up to present an evening of storytelling on Sunday March 28th at Landmark as part of the Marathon Events surrounding The Brother/Sister Plays. The event took place between performances of In the Red and Brown Water and The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet.2nd Story approaches storytelling through a unique lens, attempting to uncover the universal aspects of all stories, and to honor the age-old tradition of telling stories to educate, inspire, and connect people to each other.
Assistant Director on <i>The Brother/Sister Plays</i> and 2nd Story collaborator Daria Davis talks about 2nd Story and their process.
credit: Mark Campbell
The Brother/Sister Plays - 2nd Story Marathon Event
2nd Story and Steppenwolf teamed up to present an evening of storytelling on Sunday March 28th at Landmark as part of the Marathon Events surrounding The Brother/Sister Plays. The event took place between performances of In the Red and Brown Water and The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet.2nd Story approaches storytelling through a unique lens, attempting to uncover the universal aspects of all stories, and to honor the age-old tradition of telling stories to educate, inspire, and connect people to each other.
Audience members enjoy dinner and the stories.
credit: Mark Campbell
The Brother/Sister Plays - 2nd Story Marathon Event
2nd Story and Steppenwolf teamed up to present an evening of storytelling on Sunday March 28th at Landmark as part of the Marathon Events surrounding The Brother/Sister Plays. The event took place between performances of In the Red and Brown Water and The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet.2nd Story approaches storytelling through a unique lens, attempting to uncover the universal aspects of all stories, and to honor the age-old tradition of telling stories to educate, inspire, and connect people to each other.
Storyteller CP Chang told the first story of the evening.
credit: Mark Campbell
The Brother/Sister Plays - 2nd Story Marathon Event
2nd Story and Steppenwolf teamed up to present an evening of storytelling on Sunday March 28th at Landmark as part of the Marathon Events surrounding The Brother/Sister Plays. The event took place between performances of In the Red and Brown Water and The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet.2nd Story approaches storytelling through a unique lens, attempting to uncover the universal aspects of all stories, and to honor the age-old tradition of telling stories to educate, inspire, and connect people to each other.
Audience members enjoy dinner and the stories.
credit: Mark Campbell
The Brother/Sister Plays - 2nd Story Marathon Event
2nd Story and Steppenwolf teamed up to present an evening of storytelling on Sunday March 28th at Landmark as part of the Marathon Events surrounding The Brother/Sister Plays. The event took place between performances of In the Red and Brown Water and The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet.2nd Story approaches storytelling through a unique lens, attempting to uncover the universal aspects of all stories, and to honor the age-old tradition of telling stories to educate, inspire, and connect people to each other.
Storyteller Ric Walker.
credit: Mark Campbell
The Brother/Sister Plays - 2nd Story Marathon Event
2nd Story and Steppenwolf teamed up to present an evening of storytelling on Sunday March 28th at Landmark as part of the Marathon Events surrounding The Brother/Sister Plays. The event took place between performances of In the Red and Brown Water and The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet.2nd Story approaches storytelling through a unique lens, attempting to uncover the universal aspects of all stories, and to honor the age-old tradition of telling stories to educate, inspire, and connect people to each other.
Landmark chefs doing what they do best.
credit: Mark Campbell
The Brother/Sister Plays - 2nd Story Marathon Event
2nd Story and Steppenwolf teamed up to present an evening of storytelling on Sunday March 28th at Landmark as part of the Marathon Events surrounding The Brother/Sister Plays. The event took place between performances of In the Red and Brown Water and The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet.2nd Story approaches storytelling through a unique lens, attempting to uncover the universal aspects of all stories, and to honor the age-old tradition of telling stories to educate, inspire, and connect people to each other.
Storytellers Megan Stielstra and Kanisha Foster were commissioned to write a story, inspired by <i>The Brother/Sister Plays</i>, specifically for the event.
credit: Mark Campbell
The Brother/Sister Plays - 2nd Story Marathon Event
2nd Story and Steppenwolf teamed up to present an evening of storytelling on Sunday March 28th at Landmark as part of the Marathon Events surrounding The Brother/Sister Plays. The event took place between performances of In the Red and Brown Water and The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet.2nd Story approaches storytelling through a unique lens, attempting to uncover the universal aspects of all stories, and to honor the age-old tradition of telling stories to educate, inspire, and connect people to each other.
credit: Mark Campbell
The Brother/Sister Plays - 2nd Story Marathon Event
2nd Story and Steppenwolf teamed up to present an evening of storytelling on Sunday March 28th at Landmark as part of the Marathon Events surrounding The Brother/Sister Plays. The event took place between performances of In the Red and Brown Water and The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet.2nd Story approaches storytelling through a unique lens, attempting to uncover the universal aspects of all stories, and to honor the age-old tradition of telling stories to educate, inspire, and connect people to each other.
Storytellers Megan Stielstra and Kanisha Foster tell the final story of the night.
credit: Mark Campbell
The Brother/Sister Plays - 2nd Story Marathon Event
2nd Story and Steppenwolf teamed up to present an evening of storytelling on Sunday March 28th at Landmark as part of the Marathon Events surrounding The Brother/Sister Plays. The event took place between performances of In the Red and Brown Water and The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet.2nd Story approaches storytelling through a unique lens, attempting to uncover the universal aspects of all stories, and to honor the age-old tradition of telling stories to educate, inspire, and connect people to each other.
Students from Oak Park River Forest High School arrive for the Brother/Sister Plays teen “After Party”
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Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ “After Party”
On Saturday April 17th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special “After Party” event for teens. High school students had the opportunity to see The Brother/Sister Plays at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for dinner and a party with the cast.Senior Young Adult Council members Claire Orzel, Grace McQueeny and Maria Maia arrive in Yondorf Hall for the party.
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Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ “After Party”
On Saturday April 17th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special “After Party” event for teens. High school students had the opportunity to see The Brother/Sister Plays at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for dinner and a party with the cast.Students from the Kenwood Academy slam poetry team return to Steppenwolf after performing in the Louder than a Bomb semi-finals.
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Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ “After Party”
On Saturday April 17th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special “After Party” event for teens. High school students had the opportunity to see The Brother/Sister Plays at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for dinner and a party with the cast.Actor Rodrick Covington (Shango) poses for a picture with teens who attended the play.
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Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ “After Party”
On Saturday April 17th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special “After Party” event for teens. High school students had the opportunity to see The Brother/Sister Plays at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for dinner and a party with the cast.First-year Young Adult Council members Chelsea Smith and Kwynn Riley celebrate the success of the night.
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Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ “After Party”
On Saturday April 17th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special “After Party” event for teens. High school students had the opportunity to see The Brother/Sister Plays at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for dinner and a party with the cast.Attendees congregate for a post-show discussion with the cast.
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Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ “After Party”
On Saturday April 17th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special “After Party” event for teens. High school students had the opportunity to see The Brother/Sister Plays at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for dinner and a party with the cast.African dance group Muntu performs, bringing up teens to dance alongside them.
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Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ “After Party”
On Saturday April 17th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special “After Party” event for teens. High school students had the opportunity to see The Brother/Sister Plays at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for dinner and a party with the cast.Muntu Dance Theatre wows the crowd.
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Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ “After Party”
On Saturday April 17th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special “After Party” event for teens. High school students had the opportunity to see The Brother/Sister Plays at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for dinner and a party with the cast.Steppenwolf ensemble member and playwright of The Brother Sister Plays Tarell Alvin McCraney poses for a picture with a member of Muntu Dance Theater and actress Jacqueline Williams (Aunt Elegua).
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Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ “After Party”
On Saturday April 17th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special “After Party” event for teens. High school students had the opportunity to see The Brother/Sister Plays at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for dinner and a party with the cast.Tarell speaks to Young Adult Council member Safiya Nygaard during the party.
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Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ “After Party”
On Saturday April 17th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special “After Party” event for teens. High school students had the opportunity to see The Brother/Sister Plays at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for dinner and a party with the cast.Young Adult Council member Andrew Raia chats with ensemble member K. Todd Freeman (Ogun).
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Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ “After Party”
On Saturday April 17th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special “After Party” event for teens. High school students had the opportunity to see The Brother/Sister Plays at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for dinner and a party with the cast.Phillip James Brannon (Oshoosi), K. Todd Freeman (Ogun) and Tamberla Perry (Shun/Osha) dance with Young Adult Council member Brittany Stokes.
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Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ “After Party”
On Saturday April 17th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special “After Party” event for teens. High school students had the opportunity to see The Brother/Sister Plays at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for dinner and a party with the cast.Playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney, Phillip James Brannon (Oshoosi) and ensemble members K. Todd Freeman (Ogun) and Alana Arena (Oya) dance with Young Adult Council member Brittany Stokes.
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Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ “After Party”
On Saturday April 17th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special “After Party” event for teens. High school students had the opportunity to see The Brother/Sister Plays at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for dinner and a party with the cast.Playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney, Phillip James Brannon (Oshoosi), Tamberla Perry (Shun/Osha) and ensemble member Alana Arena (Oya) dance to the music of the authentic soul band, Aniba Hotep & the Sol Collective.
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Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ “After Party”
On Saturday April 17th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special “After Party” event for teens. High school students had the opportunity to see The Brother/Sister Plays at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for dinner and a party with the cast.Kiplan Dooley (Elegba/Marcus) dances with a room packed with teenagers.
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Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ “After Party”
On Saturday April 17th Steppenwolf’s Young Adult Council hosted a special “After Party” event for teens. High school students had the opportunity to see The Brother/Sister Plays at a discounted ticket price and then stay afterward for dinner and a party with the cast.The Brother/Sister Plays on Working with Tina & Tarell
A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, Tarell McCraney’s plays are daring, funny and genuine. Steppenwolf will present The Brother/Sister Plays in repertory, with In the Red and Brown Water on one evening, in rotation with The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet on another.The Brother/Sister Plays on Working with Tina & Tarell
A breakthrough theatrical event: three interconnected plays by a brilliant new American voice. Grand in scope, yet intimate and heartfelt, Tarell McCraney’s plays are daring, funny and genuine. Steppenwolf will present The Brother/Sister Plays in repertory, with In the Red and Brown Water on one evening, in rotation with The Brothers Size/Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet on another.Cast & Artists
The Artists
- Author:ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney
- Directed by: ensemble member Tina Landau
- Scenic Design: James Schuette
- Costume Design: James Schuette
- Lighting Design: Scott Zielinski
- Sound Design: Michael Bodeen
- Sound Design: Rob Milburn
- Stage Manager: Deb Styer
- Assistant Stage Manager: Rose Marie Packer
- Musical Supervisor: Zane Mark
Featured Ensemble Members
Reviews
“Glorious on all counts!” - Chicago Sun-Times
“Marvelous! Incredibly accomplished!” - Chicago Reader
“Hilarious, tragic, complex!” - New City
“Deeply satisfying” - Daily Herald
“Incredibly funny!” - Flavorpill
“Raw emotion and real comedy” - Chicagoist
Program Articles
Ensemble members Alana Arenas, K. Todd Freeman and Ora Jones reflect on The Brother/Sister Plays with Director of Artistic Development Polly Carl.
Director Tina Landau and Playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney discuss The Brother/Sister Plays with Steppenwolf Artistic Director Martha Lavey.
Letter from Director Tina Landau