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The Book Thief

October 16 - November 11, 2012

by Markus Zusak

Adapted by Heidi Stillman

It's one of the small stories I carry, each extraordinary in its own right. Each one an attempt - an immense leap of an attempt - to prove to me that you, and your human existence, are worth it.

Synopsis

Liesel Meminger is a young girl struggling to survive in Nazi Germany. Her life is filled with risk and danger but her love of books guides her through a brutal world. Death watches over her, fascinated by humankind’s will to live. The Book Thief looks at the terrible cost of violence, bearing witness to our compassion and complicity. When Death tells a story, you listen.
This production is presented as part of Now Is The Time, a citywide initiative to stop youth violence and intolerance, and in partnership with the Chicago Public Library's One Book, One Chicago.

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.

Additional Information

Upstairs Theatre Info & Seat Map Map / Directions to the theatre Program Teacher Study Guide

Special Performances

Student Performances
Student performances are sold out at this time.

Sign Language-Interpreted
Sunday, November 4 at 3:00pm
Student Performance - Wednesday, November 7 at 10:00am

Open Captioning
Sunday, October 28 at 3pm

Audio Description and Touch Tour
Sunday, October 27
Touch Tour: 1:30pm
Curtain: 3pm

Watch & Listen

Cast & Artists

The Artists

Directed by: Hallie Gordon

Featured Ensemble Members

Francis Guinan

The Cast

Program Articles

Interview with Author of The Book Thief

Author, Markus Zusak, and adaptor, Heidi Stillman, discuss Zusak's inspiration for The Book Thief and why the book leaves such a lasting impression on young and old audiences alike.

Welcome to The Book Thief

Hallie Gordon, Steppenwolf for Young Adults' Artistic and Educational Director, discusses The Book Thief and this season's partnership with Now Is The Time, a Chicago wide initiative to stop youth violence.