about the show
In a sweltering motel room in the Mojave Desert, May and Eddie lick their wounds and get ready for another relentless round. This brawl is eternal and infernal. And the Old Man is always watching. Perhaps the sexiest, most haunting play of the 20th century, Fool for Love is a twisted and tequila-soaked love letter from one of the greatest American playwrights, indulging the need to get inside someone just to tear them apart.
Fool for Love will be performed in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater.
Content Advisory
If you have specific concerns about stage effects (such as strobe lights or fog/haze) that might have a bearing on comfort or well-being, or if you would like to know more about the age appropriateness of the performance, please contact the box office at 312-335-1650.
Additional Information
Audio-Described and Touch Tour:
Sunday, March 2 at 3:00pm
(1:30pm Touch Tour)
Open-Captioned Public Performances:
Saturday, March 1 at 3:00pm
Thursday, March 6 at 7:30pm
ASL-Interpreted Public Performance:
Friday, March 7 at 7:30pm
Cast & Artists
The Artists
- Playwright Sam Shepard
- Director Jeremy Herrin
- Scenic Design Todd Rosenthal
- Costume Design Raquel Adorno
- Lighting Design Heather Gilbert
- Sound Design Mikhail Fiksel
- Fight & Intimacy Choreographer Samantha Kaufman
- Vocal Coach Kate DeVore
- Dramaturg Jonathan L. Green
- Creative Producer Patrick Zakem
- Producing Director Tom Pearl
- Casting JC Clementz
- Production Stage Manager Laura D. Glenn
- Assistant Stage Manager Kathleen Barrett
Featured Ensemble Members
- Martin - Cliff Chamberlain
- The Old Man - Tim Hopper
- May - Caroline Neff
The Cast
- Eddie - Nick Gehlfuss
Education & Engagement
Steppenwolf supports the art on our stage with a number of free and discounted education and engagement programming throughout the season. Ranging from field trip opportunities, school residencies, arts workshops, teen nights, community partnerships and more! Whether you're a theatre learner, maker, or appreciator, check out our amazing programming here.
WELCOME TO OUR ENSEMBLE
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Content Advisory
If you have specific concerns about stage effects (such as strobe lights or fog/haze) that might have a bearing on comfort or well-being, or if you would like to know more about the age appropriateness of the performance, please contact the box office at 312-335-1650.
Additional Information
Audio-Described and Touch Tour:
Sunday, March 2 at 3:00pm
(1:30pm Touch Tour)
Open-Captioned Public Performances:
Saturday, March 1 at 3:00pm
Thursday, March 6 at 7:30pm
ASL-Interpreted Public Performance:
Friday, March 7 at 7:30pm