We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as Southwest Africa, From the German Südwestafrika, Between the Years 1884–1915
ABOUT THIS SHOW
There’s more to history than what’s in the books. We Are Proud to Present a Presentation… tells the story of what happens when a group of actors explore the long-forgotten––or possibly never remembered––history of German colonization of Namibia and its devastating effects. This gut-wrenching, intelligent, often funny—until it’s not—play asks us, what happens when we only have one side of the story?
Everyone is welcome to attend our Relaxed/Sensory-Friendly performance, Saturday, March 16. For more information, please visit this event page.
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For the third year in a row, Steppenwolf Education is touring a Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ production outside of our theater walls. Catch performances across Chicago Mar. 18 – Mar. 23. Visit our tour page for more information.
Cast & Artists
The Artists
- Director Hallie Gordon
- Director Gabrielle Randle-Bent
- Author Jackie Sibblies Drury
- Scenic Design Arnel Sancianco
- Costume Design Izumi Inaba
- Lighting Design Heather Sparling
- Sound Design Cooper Forsman
- Stage Manager Michelle Medvin
Watch & Listen
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT - Teaser Video
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION.... - Production Photos
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION... – Rehearsal Photos
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT - Teaser Video
Check out our teaser for Steppenwolf for Young Adults's production of WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION ABOUT THE HERERO OF NAMIBIA, FORMERLY KNOWN AS SOUTHWEST AFRICA, FROM THE GERMAN SÜDWESTAFRIKA, BETWEEN THE YEARS 1884-1915, written by Jackie Sibbles Drury, directed by Hallie Gordon and Gabrilelle Randle.
Terry Bell (Actor 2/Black Man), Jennifer Latimore (Actor 6/Black Woman), Jeffery Owens Freelon, Jr. (Actor 4/Another Black Man), Michael Holding (Actor 1/White Man); (L to R, front) Will Allan (Actor 3/Another White Man) and Taylor Blim (Actor 5/Sarah)
credit: Michael Brosilow
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION.... - Production Photos
Production Photos for Steppenwolf for young Adults's WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION ABOUT THE HERERO OF NAMIBIA, FORMERLY KNOWN AS SOUTHWEST AFRICA, FROM THE GERMAN SÜDWESTAFRIKA, BETWEEN THE YEARS 1884-1915, written by Jackie Sibbles Drury, directed by Hallie Gordon and Gabrilelle Randle.
Terry Bell (Actor 2/Black Man)
credit: Michael Brosilow
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION.... - Production Photos
Production Photos for Steppenwolf for young Adults's WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION ABOUT THE HERERO OF NAMIBIA, FORMERLY KNOWN AS SOUTHWEST AFRICA, FROM THE GERMAN SÜDWESTAFRIKA, BETWEEN THE YEARS 1884-1915, written by Jackie Sibbles Drury, directed by Hallie Gordon and Gabrilelle Randle.
The cast of Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ production of We Are Proud to Present a Presentation...
credit: Michael Brosilow
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION.... - Production Photos
Production Photos for Steppenwolf for young Adults's WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION ABOUT THE HERERO OF NAMIBIA, FORMERLY KNOWN AS SOUTHWEST AFRICA, FROM THE GERMAN SÜDWESTAFRIKA, BETWEEN THE YEARS 1884-1915, written by Jackie Sibbles Drury, directed by Hallie Gordon and Gabrilelle Randle.
Jennifer Latimore (Actor 6/Black Woman)
credit: Michael Brosilow
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION.... - Production Photos
Production Photos for Steppenwolf for young Adults's WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION ABOUT THE HERERO OF NAMIBIA, FORMERLY KNOWN AS SOUTHWEST AFRICA, FROM THE GERMAN SÜDWESTAFRIKA, BETWEEN THE YEARS 1884-1915, written by Jackie Sibbles Drury, directed by Hallie Gordon and Gabrilelle Randle.
The cast of Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ production of We Are Proud to Present a Presentation...
credit: Michael Brosilow
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION.... - Production Photos
Production Photos for Steppenwolf for young Adults's WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION ABOUT THE HERERO OF NAMIBIA, FORMERLY KNOWN AS SOUTHWEST AFRICA, FROM THE GERMAN SÜDWESTAFRIKA, BETWEEN THE YEARS 1884-1915, written by Jackie Sibbles Drury, directed by Hallie Gordon and Gabrilelle Randle.
Jeffery Owens Freelon, Jr. (Actor 4/Another Black Man) and Terry Bell (Actor 2/Black Man)
credit: Michael Brosilow
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION.... - Production Photos
Production Photos for Steppenwolf for young Adults's WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION ABOUT THE HERERO OF NAMIBIA, FORMERLY KNOWN AS SOUTHWEST AFRICA, FROM THE GERMAN SÜDWESTAFRIKA, BETWEEN THE YEARS 1884-1915, written by Jackie Sibbles Drury, directed by Hallie Gordon and Gabrilelle Randle.
Will Allan (Actor 3/Another White Man), Terry Bell (Actor 2/Black Man) and Michael Holding (Actor 1/White Man)
credit: Michael Brosilow
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION.... - Production Photos
Production Photos for Steppenwolf for young Adults's WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION ABOUT THE HERERO OF NAMIBIA, FORMERLY KNOWN AS SOUTHWEST AFRICA, FROM THE GERMAN SÜDWESTAFRIKA, BETWEEN THE YEARS 1884-1915, written by Jackie Sibbles Drury, directed by Hallie Gordon and Gabrilelle Randle.
Will Allan (Actor 3/Another White Man) and Taylor Blim (Actor 5/Sarah)
credit: Michael Brosilow
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION.... - Production Photos
Production Photos for Steppenwolf for young Adults's WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION ABOUT THE HERERO OF NAMIBIA, FORMERLY KNOWN AS SOUTHWEST AFRICA, FROM THE GERMAN SÜDWESTAFRIKA, BETWEEN THE YEARS 1884-1915, written by Jackie Sibbles Drury, directed by Hallie Gordon and Gabrilelle Randle.
The cast of Steppenwolf for Young Adults’ production of We Are Proud to Present a Presentation...
credit: Michael Brosilow
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION.... - Production Photos
Production Photos for Steppenwolf for young Adults's WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION ABOUT THE HERERO OF NAMIBIA, FORMERLY KNOWN AS SOUTHWEST AFRICA, FROM THE GERMAN SÜDWESTAFRIKA, BETWEEN THE YEARS 1884-1915, written by Jackie Sibbles Drury, directed by Hallie Gordon and Gabrilelle Randle.
Taylor Blim (Actor 5/Sarah)
credit: Michael Brosilow
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION.... - Production Photos
Production Photos for Steppenwolf for young Adults's WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION ABOUT THE HERERO OF NAMIBIA, FORMERLY KNOWN AS SOUTHWEST AFRICA, FROM THE GERMAN SÜDWESTAFRIKA, BETWEEN THE YEARS 1884-1915, written by Jackie Sibbles Drury, directed by Hallie Gordon and Gabrilelle Randle.
Jeffery Owens Freelon, Jr. (Actor 4/Another Black Man), Terry Bell (Actor 2/Black Man), Jennifer Latimore (Actor 6/Black Woman)
credit: Michael Brosilow
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION.... - Production Photos
Production Photos for Steppenwolf for young Adults's WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION ABOUT THE HERERO OF NAMIBIA, FORMERLY KNOWN AS SOUTHWEST AFRICA, FROM THE GERMAN SÜDWESTAFRIKA, BETWEEN THE YEARS 1884-1915, written by Jackie Sibbles Drury, directed by Hallie Gordon and Gabrilelle Randle.
Jeffery Owen Freelon, Jr. (Actor 4/Another Black Man), Terry Bell (Actor 2/Black Man), Jennifer Latimore (Actor 6/Black Woman), and Will Allan (Actor 3/Another White Man)
credit: Michael Brosilow
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION.... - Production Photos
Production Photos for Steppenwolf for young Adults's WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION ABOUT THE HERERO OF NAMIBIA, FORMERLY KNOWN AS SOUTHWEST AFRICA, FROM THE GERMAN SÜDWESTAFRIKA, BETWEEN THE YEARS 1884-1915, written by Jackie Sibbles Drury, directed by Hallie Gordon and Gabrilelle Randle.
Will Allan (Actor 3/ Another White Man), Terry Bell (Actor 2/ Black Man), Jeffrey Owen Freelon Jr. (Actor 4/ Another Black Man) and Michael Holding (Actor 1/ White Man)
credit: Juli Del Prete
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION... – Rehearsal Photos
Rehearsal photos for Steppenwolf for Young Adults' WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION... written by Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Hallie Gordon and Gabrielle Randle.
Directors Hallie Gordon and Gabrielle Randle
credit: Juli Del Prete
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION... – Rehearsal Photos
Rehearsal photos for Steppenwolf for Young Adults' WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION... written by Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Hallie Gordon and Gabrielle Randle.
Michael Holding (Actor 1/ White Man) and Taylor Blim (Actor 5/ Sarah)
credit: Juli Del Prete
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION... – Rehearsal Photos
Rehearsal photos for Steppenwolf for Young Adults' WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION... written by Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Hallie Gordon and Gabrielle Randle.
Director Gabrielle Randle
credit: Juli Del Prete
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION... – Rehearsal Photos
Rehearsal photos for Steppenwolf for Young Adults' WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION... written by Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Hallie Gordon and Gabrielle Randle.
Jennifer Latimore (Actor 6/ Black Woman) and Taylor Blim (Actor 5/ Sarah)
credit: Juli Del Prete
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION... – Rehearsal Photos
Rehearsal photos for Steppenwolf for Young Adults' WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION... written by Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Hallie Gordon and Gabrielle Randle.
Director Hallie Gordon
credit: Juli Del Prete
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION... – Rehearsal Photos
Rehearsal photos for Steppenwolf for Young Adults' WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION... written by Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Hallie Gordon and Gabrielle Randle.
Jeffrey Owen Freelon Jr. (Actor 4/ Another Black Man) and Michael Holding (Actor 1/ White Man)
credit: Juli Del Prete
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION... – Rehearsal Photos
Rehearsal photos for Steppenwolf for Young Adults' WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION... written by Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Hallie Gordon and Gabrielle Randle.
Jennifer Latimore (Actor 6/ Black Woman)
credit: Juli Del Prete
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION... – Rehearsal Photos
Rehearsal photos for Steppenwolf for Young Adults' WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION... written by Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Hallie Gordon and Gabrielle Randle.
Terry Bell (Actor 2/ Black Man), Will Allan (Actor 3/ Another White Man) and Michael Holding (Actor 1/ White Man)
credit: Juli Del Prete
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION... – Rehearsal Photos
Rehearsal photos for Steppenwolf for Young Adults' WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION... written by Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Hallie Gordon and Gabrielle Randle.
Will Allan (Actor 3/ Another White Man)
credit: Juli Del Prete
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION... – Rehearsal Photos
Rehearsal photos for Steppenwolf for Young Adults' WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION... written by Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Hallie Gordon and Gabrielle Randle.
Jennifer Latimore (Actor 6/ Black Woman) and Terry Bell (Actor 2/ Black Man)
credit: Juli Del Prete
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION... – Rehearsal Photos
Rehearsal photos for Steppenwolf for Young Adults' WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION... written by Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Hallie Gordon and Gabrielle Randle.
Michael Holding (Actor 1/ White Man) and Terry Bell (Actor 2/ Black Man)
credit: Juli Del Prete
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION... – Rehearsal Photos
Rehearsal photos for Steppenwolf for Young Adults' WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT A PRESENTATION... written by Jackie Sibblies Drury, directed by Hallie Gordon and Gabrielle Randle.
Content Advisory
This production contains violent language including racial epithets.
Themes of prejudice, erasure, and stark imagery.
Recommended age 14+
See our Study Guide below for more information.
Please contact the box office at 312-335-1650 for additional questions.
Additional Information
School Performances
School performance tickets are available by visiting our Steppenwolf for Young Adults page. Performances Tuesday - Friday at 10am are reserved for school groups only.
RELAXED/SENSORY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE
Saturday, March 16
1pm Lobby + 3pm Curtain
For more information click here.
Special Performances
ASL interpretation and open-captioned (student):
Wednesday, March 13 at 10am
ASL interpretation and open-captioned (public):
Friday, March 8 at 7:30pm
Audio-described:
Friday, March 8 at 7:30pm
Content Advisory
This production contains violent language including racial epithets.
Themes of prejudice, erasure, and stark imagery.
Recommended age 14+
See our Study Guide below for more information.
Please contact the box office at 312-335-1650 for additional questions.
Additional Information
School Performances
School performance tickets are available by visiting our Steppenwolf for Young Adults page. Performances Tuesday - Friday at 10am are reserved for school groups only.
RELAXED/SENSORY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE
Saturday, March 16
1pm Lobby + 3pm Curtain
For more information click here.
Special Performances
ASL interpretation and open-captioned (student):
Wednesday, March 13 at 10am
ASL interpretation and open-captioned (public):
Friday, March 8 at 7:30pm
Audio-described:
Friday, March 8 at 7:30pm