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The Herd

April 02 - June 14, 2015

by Rory Kinnear

Synopsis

Extended By Popular Demand!

Three generations, two surprise guests and one unexpected evening.

Carol, a harried matriarch in suburban London, has arranged a small family party to celebrate the 21st birthday of her son Andy. But as everyone begins to gather, things go off the rails as two surprise guests pop up—one a newcomer and one all too familiar. And then Andy and his caregiver are running late—very very late. With a deft comic touch, The Herd introduces us to three generations of a spirited middle class clan confronting the possibilities of reconciliation, the power of the past and the irresistible pull of family.

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 Herd Program

Special Performances

Preview Performances
April 2 – 11, 2015

American Sign Language Interpretation
Sunday, May 10 at 7:30pm

Open Captioning
Saturday, May 23 at 3:00pm

Audio Description and Touch Tour
Sunday, May 24
Touch Tour: 1:30pm
Curtain: 3pm

Watch & Listen

Cast & Artists

The Artists

Author: Rory Kinnear
Directed by: ensemble member Frank Galati
Scenic Design: Walt Spangler
Costume Design: Nan Cibula-Jenkins
Lighting Design: Keith Parham
Stage Manager: Malcolm Ewen
Assistant Stage Manager: Christine D. Freeburg
Sound Design & Original Music: Josh Schmidt
Dialect Coach: Eva Breneman

Featured Ensemble Members

The Cast

Reviews

“4 stars. A family drama that sticks with you…this is Steppenwolf acting at its best”
– Chicago Tribune

“Breathes with real, complicated life…a buoyantly entertaining play”
– The New York Times

“Caustic humor and love here…vividly acted…stellar cast”
– Chicago Sun-Times

“Astonishingly deep bench of acting talent”
– Crain’s Chicago

“Well-blended mix of humor…authentic and emotionally searing”
– Daily Herald

“Performed by an impeccable ensemble…a warm but unstinting look at the burdens and rewards of caring for a loved one with special needs”
– TimeOut Chicago

“Kinnear takes us on a psychological ride…a sharp cast that will keep you glued to the action from start to finish”
– Around The Town

“Without a single false note…a brilliant production”
– Chicagoland Theater Reviews

“Often funny…vicious, too…recommended!”
– Reader

“Pitch-perfect production…the perils of parenting are center stage in Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s truth-teller”
– Stage & Cinema

“Rory Kinnear seems unfairly talented”
– The Guardian, Bush Theatre production

“It digs deep beneath the surface-portrait of a middle-class family in extremis to ask profound questions about how reconciliation can be achieved and love restored…this play warrants nothing less than a box-office stampede.”
–The Telegraph, Bush Theatre production

Program Articles

Welcome to The Herd

A welcome to The Herd from Artistic Director Martha Lavey

A Family Affair

Director Frank Galati reminisces about the early years of the ensemble and chats with Director of New Play Development Aaron Carter about The Herd .