About This Show

Doors: 5:30pm
Conversation: 6:00pm
Free

How much can we control the way that others see us and the way that we see others?  How do we show the world who we think we are?  Join us for a conversation with Karen Finley and Young Jean Lee, two experimental artists whose works question our ideas of identity by probing issues of race, gender and privilege. In an intimate conversation at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theatre, Finley and Lee will discuss past and present work in a wide-ranging discussion that will touch on how artists and others engage with themes like censorship, provocation, and appropriation. We hope you’ll join us for this timely conversation about how artists and others perform identity.

This conversation will be moderated by Lisa Lee, Director of UIC School of Art + Art History.

Young Jean Lee and Karen Finley both have shows currently running at Steppenwolf Theatre: Lee’s Straight White Men runs February 2-March 19. Finley will be performing two different pieces through Steppenwolf's LookOut Series on Feb 10, 11, 17 & 18. 

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.

How to RSVP

Due to high demand, Performing Idenitity is sold out. However seats may open up due to no-shows or last-minute returns. If you would like to try attending using standby tickets we recommend arriving at 1700 N. Halsted one hour before the show.
 
Our standby protocol is as follows: one hour before the show we release a limited number of standby tickets on a first-come-first served basis. At show time we get as many standby audience members in as we can accommodate. 

Call Audience Services at 312-335-1650 with any questions.

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.

How to RSVP

Due to high demand, Performing Idenitity is sold out. However seats may open up due to no-shows or last-minute returns. If you would like to try attending using standby tickets we recommend arriving at 1700 N. Halsted one hour before the show.
 
Our standby protocol is as follows: one hour before the show we release a limited number of standby tickets on a first-come-first served basis. At show time we get as many standby audience members in as we can accommodate. 

Call Audience Services at 312-335-1650 with any questions.

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