Mr. Wolf

Written by ensemble member Rajiv Joseph
Directed by ensemble member K. Todd Freeman
September 11 - November 2, 2025 in the the Downstairs Theater

14 years ago, the infant Theresa was stolen from her parents. Now, the precocious 15-year-old has been rescued, and quickly returned to a family that had nearly forsaken hope—a family she neither recognizes nor understands. In ensemble member Rajiv Joseph’s unflinching play, a miraculous reunion sets the stage for provocative conversations: what makes a house a home? What nightmares are we willing to face for the sake of our children? And ultimately, what part do we play in the grand saga of human existence?

Cast & Artists

The Artists

Featured Ensemble Members


It’s one for the history books.Very few theatre ensembles have lasted 50 years in this country. And we are still putting out the challenging, complex work that we were originally known for.

       - Ensemble member K. Todd Freeman


 

Half Century. Full Throttle.

Welcome to Steppenwolf’s 50th season. Join us to celebrate and reflect on fifty years of what Steppenwolf has meant to you, to Chicago and to the American Theatre. 

Or, just come watch some damn good theatre. At the end of the day, that’s what it’s always been about.

Accessible Performances

Audio-Described and Touch Tour:
Sunday, October 12 at 3:00pm
(1:30pm Touch Tour)

Open-Captioned Public Performances:
Saturday, October 4 at 3:00pm
Thursday, October 23 at 7:30pm

ASL-Interpreted Public Performance:
Friday, October 17 at 7:30pm

Learn more about accessibility at Steppenwolf.

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

Steppenwolf prides itself on being one of the premier ensemble theaters in America. By visiting Steppenwolf, you become part of our community and therefore agree to adhere to the theater’s Patron Code of Conduct.

Half Century. Full Throttle.

Welcome to Steppenwolf’s 50th season. Join us to celebrate and reflect on fifty years of what Steppenwolf has meant to you, to Chicago and to the American Theatre. 

Or, just come watch some damn good theatre. At the end of the day, that’s what it’s always been about.

Accessible Performances

Audio-Described and Touch Tour:
Sunday, October 12 at 3:00pm
(1:30pm Touch Tour)

Open-Captioned Public Performances:
Saturday, October 4 at 3:00pm
Thursday, October 23 at 7:30pm

ASL-Interpreted Public Performance:
Friday, October 17 at 7:30pm

Learn more about accessibility at Steppenwolf.

Book a Field Trip

Interested in bringing your students on a field trip to Steppenwolf? Fill out an interest form so we can get your school group into one of our 10am student matinees across the season! A member of our team will follow up with you about your registration. Read more on our Field Trip Series page.

Fill Out Interest Form