ABOUT THIS SHOW

For the first time ever, Steppenwolf for Young Adults presents a radio play as part of the 2020/21 season! In Animal Farm, George Orwell’s always timely allegory, a group of diverse farm animals rise up against the human ruling class, hoping to form a society in which animals can be equal, free and happy. But in the turbulent wake of a revolution, will power corrupt even the noblest of causes? Featuring a cast filled with Steppenwolf ensemble members and esteemed Chicago actors, this radio play presentation brings Animal Farm into conversation with 2020’s political landscape of revolution, uprising, and civil disobedience.

The run time of this radio play is 90 minutes.

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ANIMAL FARM STUDY GUIDE

We have created a digital study guide to support the learning experience. Explore this educational tool here! The reader-friendly version of the study guide can be accessed here.

Content Advisory

Teachers, parents and guardians, please be advised that we recommend Animal Farm for grades 8 and up. There are scenes in the play that contain the sound of gun shots, as well as a scene that implies torture and brutal, violent acts—some resulting in characters' deaths. Although presented in a theatrical way, listeners should exercise caution.

free virtual events

Join us for these FREE virtual events surrounding our radio play production of George Orwell's Animal Farm. These events are free and open to everyone, whether you are streaming the production or not.

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Cast & Artists

The Artists

Featured Ensemble Members

The Cast

By kind permission of United Agents LLP
www.unitedagents.co.uk
on behalf of the copyright owner
The Estate of Sonia Brownell Orwell
c/o A.M. Heath Ltd
www.amheath.com

Steppenwolf Education Sponsors


Grand BEnefactors

Paul M. Angell Foundation
Ralla Klepak Foundation for Education in the Performing Arts 

 

BENEFACTORS

Anonymous
Allstate Insurance Company
Andrew and Amy Bluhm
Ann and Richard Carr
The Crown Family
Polk Bros. Foundation
Robert and Louise Sanborn
Steppenwolf Associates 

 

PRODUCERS

American Express
Archer Daniels Midland Company
ComEd
Lloyd A. Fry Foundation
Walter E. Heller Foundation
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 
Lynn Lockwood Murphy and Barrett B. Murphy
The Oppenheimer Family Foundation
Anne and Don Phillips
Poetry Foundation
Nina B. Winston and Norman V. Kohn

Steppenwolf for Young Adults

Steppenwolf is proud to produce the nationally recognized Young Adults series, which focuses on creating world-class theatre specifically for a teen and family audience. Learn more about this season's SYA offerings.

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Content Advisory

Teachers, parents and guardians, please be advised that we recommend Animal Farm for grades 8 and up. There are scenes in the play that contain the sound of gun shots, as well as a scene that implies torture and brutal, violent acts—some resulting in characters' deaths. Although presented in a theatrical way, listeners should exercise caution.

free virtual events

Join us for these FREE virtual events surrounding our radio play production of George Orwell's Animal Farm. These events are free and open to everyone, whether you are streaming the production or not.

LEARN MORE

We're going global

Explore this virtual map to see where students will be listening to George Orwell's Animal Farm around the globe.

EXPLORE NOW

Steppenwolf for Young Adults

Steppenwolf is proud to produce the nationally recognized Young Adults series, which focuses on creating world-class theatre specifically for a teen and family audience. Learn more about this season's SYA offerings.

LEARN MORE