Synopsis
Ethan is a hot young writer whose online journals of "sexcapades" are the buzz of the blogosphere. Olivia is an attractive 30-something whose own writing career never took off. They hook up, sex turns into dating and dating into something more complicated. A break-out hit at Steppenwolf’s 2009 First Look Repertory, Sex with Strangers explores what happens when our online and offline identities intersect.Running Time
Running Time: 2 hours, including 1 Intermission
Content Advisory
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Watch & Listen
Cast & Artists
The Artists
- Dramaturg: Polly Carl
- Author: Laura Eason
- Stage Manager: Christine D. Freeburg
- Costume Design: Ana Kuzmanic
- Lighting Design: J.R. Lederle
- Assistant Stage Manager: Kathleen Petroziello
- Sound Design: Andre Pluess
- Scenic Design: Todd Rosenthal
- Sound Design: Ben Sussman
- Directed by: Jessica Thebus
Featured Ensemble Members
The Cast
Reviews
“Lives up to its titillating title with a pitch-perfect story.”
– Chicago Sun Times
“Wry, wise and wonderfully humorous…a multi-faceted love story.”
– Chicago Examiner
“Sexy, smart, intimate, unpretentious.”
– Variety
“Arresting, involving and shrewdly self-aware…another provocative and timely play to emerge from Steppenwolf.”
– Chicago Tribune
“Savvy, funny, insightful… filled with snap-crackle-and-pop dialogue.”
- Chicago Sun Times
“Crackles with energy and wit."
- Newcity
– Chicago Sun Times
“Wry, wise and wonderfully humorous…a multi-faceted love story.”
– Chicago Examiner
“Sexy, smart, intimate, unpretentious.”
– Variety
“Arresting, involving and shrewdly self-aware…another provocative and timely play to emerge from Steppenwolf.”
– Chicago Tribune
“Savvy, funny, insightful… filled with snap-crackle-and-pop dialogue.”
- Chicago Sun Times
“Crackles with energy and wit."
- Newcity
Program Articles
FIVE MINUTE WITH… Ensemble Member Sally Murphy.
A conversation with Ensemble Member Sally Murphy.
How We Come To Know Each Other
Artistic Director Martha Lavey Discusses Sex with Strangers with Playwright Laura Eason and Director Jessica Thebus.
Letter from Artistic Director on Sex with Strangers
Blogs and social networking sites are impacting the capacity for intimacy.
The Public Lives of the Published
Fresh off the presses, here are the top four most intriguing literary love stories of today.
Unfreezing the Play
Director of Artistic Development Polly Carl continues the conversation about Sex with Strangers.