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The Wheel

September 12 - November 10, 2013

by Zinnie Harris

Thoroughly fascinating, gutsy
- Chicago Tribune

Synopsis

A spellbinding new play about what happens to hope and human nature in times of war. On a 19th-century Spanish farm, Beatriz is happily preparing for her sister’s wedding when the house is overrun by soldiers. In the chaos, she becomes the unintentional guardian of a young girl. Her determination to reunite the child with her father sweeps Beatriz along on a journey across war zones and through time. But what began as a simple act of kindness takes on a strange twist when the girl seems to acquire curious powers.

Running Time

Running Time: 1 hour 45 minutes, including No Intermissions

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.

Additional Information

Discount Tickets Downstairs Theatre Info & Seat Map Map / Directions to the theatre The Wheel Program

Special Performances

American Sign Language Interpretation
Sunday, October 20 at 7:30pm

Open Captioning
Saturday, October 26 at 3pm

Audio Description and Touch Tour
Sunday, November 3
Touch Tour: 1:30pm
Curtain: 3pm

Watch & Listen

Cast & Artists

The Artists

Author: Zinnie Harris
Directed by: ensemble member Tina Landau
Scenic Design: Blythe R.D. Quinlan
Costume Design: Ana Kuzmanic
Lighting Design: Scott Zielinski
Sound Design: Kevin O'Donnell
Stage Manager: Deb Styer
Assistant Stage Manager: Cassie Calderone
Assistant Stage Manager: Kathleen Petroziello
Magic Consultant: Dennis Watkins

Featured Ensemble Members

The Cast

Reviews

"Grand-scale, intriguing… perplexing take on the cycle of war"
– Time Out Chicago

"Strong magic in the air and in the script… Landau has assembled some of Chicago's finest talents"
– Around the Town Chicago

"Allen's… amazing early stage work in Chicago was all coming back to her"
– Chicago Tribune

"Full of forests of flying vertical pipes and fortresses of plastic milk crates that are artfully exploded"
– Time Out Chicago

"An epic war story…I still don't know what I think about this play. I do know it's a conversation starter. And the discussion hasn't stop in my head."
– The Fourth Walsh