Three new plays. Three American voices. See them first.

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About The Show

Each year Steppenwolf identifies plays and playwrights that we think will have a significant impact on the future of American theater. Join us for the 7th Annual First Look Repertory of New Work, featuring productions of three new plays from three emerging voices. Tickets only $20! Man in Love A new play by Christina Anderson Directed by Robert O’Hara Want A new play by Zayd Dohrn Directed by Kimberly Senior Oblivion A new play by Carly Mensch Directed by Matt Miller --- --- Three Free Readings The 2011 festival will also include three free readings by emerging playwrights presented
November 3 – 5, 2011. RSVP by calling Audience Services at 312-335-1650. fml: how Carson McCullers saved my life by Sarah Gubbins - November 3 at 3:00pm Miss Marx; Or the Involuntary Side Effects of Living by Philip Dawkins - November 4 at 3:00pm Mud Blue Sky by Marisa Wegrzyn - November 5 at 11:00am -- The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust is the Production Sponsor of the First Look Repertory of New Work.

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

Program Articles

An interview with Philip Dawkins

An interview with Philip Dawkins, playwright of Miss Marx; Or the Involuntary Side Effect of Living

Hello First Look Audiences!

Welcome from Artistic Producer Rebecca Rugg

Interview with Marisa Wegrzyn

An interview with Marisa Wegrzyn, playwright of Mud Blue Sky

Interview with Sarah Gubbins

Interview with Sarah Gubbins, playwright of fml: or how Carson McCullers saved my life

Oblivion: Playwright and Director in Conversation

A conversation between director Matt Miller and playwright Carly Mensch

Want: Playwright and Director in Conversation

A conversation between director Kimberly Senior and playwright Zayd Dohrn

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.
Three new plays. Three American voices. See them first.

Click on the title of each production below to purchase tickets and find out more info.