Pass Over

Written by Antoinette Nwandu
Directed by Danya Taymor

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ABOUT the SHOW

Moses and Kitch stand around on the corner—talking shit, passing the time and hoping that maybe today will be different. As they dream of their promised land, a stranger wanders into their space with his own agenda and derails their plans. Emotional and lyrical, Pass Over crafts everyday profanities into poetic and humorous riffs, exposing the unquestionable human spirit of young men stuck in a cycle just looking for a way out.

A provocative riff on Waiting for Godot, Pass Over is a rare piece of politically charged theater by a bold new American voice.

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“Performances are excellent, a complex trifecta of race, power and authority”
– Chicago Tribune

“Emotional, sobering...fiercely poetic play”
– Daily Herald

“Unflinching”
– Reader

“An important play that is necessary for now”
– Performink

“Stunning and lyrical…should be on every theatergoer's "must see" list this summer”
– Broadway World

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Check what audiences are saying about PASS OVER, written by Antoinette Nwandu and directed by Danya Taymor. The production features ensemble member Jon Michael Hill, with Ryan Hallahan and Julian Parker.

Antoinette Nwandu Interview

We sat down with Playwright Antoinette Nwandu to discuss Steppenwolf's production of her play Pass Over. The production will be directed by Danya Taymor and features ensemble member John Michael Hill.

Pass Over Production Gallery

Pictured (left to right) Julian Parker (Kitch) and ensemble member Jon Michael Hill (Moses).

Credit: Michael Brosilow

Production Photos of PASS OVER, written by Antionette Nwandu and directed by Danya Taymor.

Date: June 13, 2017

Pictured (left to right) Julian Parker (Kitch) and ensemble member Jon Michael Hill (Moses).

Credit: Michael Brosilow

Production Photos of PASS OVER, written by Antionette Nwandu and directed by Danya Taymor.

Date: June 13, 2017

Pictured (left to right) ensemble member Jon Michael Hill (Moses) and Julian Parker (Kitsch).

Credit: Michael Brosilow

Production Photos of PASS OVER, written by Antionette Nwandu and directed by Danya Taymor.

Date: June 13, 2017

Pictured ensemble member Jon Michael Hill (Moses).

Credit: Michael Brosilow

Production Photos of PASS OVER, written by Antionette Nwandu and directed by Danya Taymor.

Date: June 13, 2017

Pictured (left to right) ensemble member Jon Michael Hill (Moses) and Julian Parker (Kitch).

Credit: Michael Brosilow

Production Photos of PASS OVER, written by Antionette Nwandu and directed by Danya Taymor.

Date: June 13, 2017

Pictured (left to right) ensemble member Jon Michael Hill (Moses) and Ryan Hallahan (Mister).

Credit: Michael Brosilow

Production Photos of PASS OVER, written by Antionette Nwandu and directed by Danya Taymor.

Date: June 13, 2017

Pictured (left to right) Ryan Hallahan (Mister) and Julian Parker (Kitch).

Credit: Michael Brosilow

Production Photos of PASS OVER, written by Antionette Nwandu and directed by Danya Taymor.

Date: June 13, 2017

Pictured ensemble member Jon Michael Hill (Moses).

Credit: Michael Brosilow

Production Photos of PASS OVER, written by Antionette Nwandu and directed by Danya Taymor.

Date: June 13, 2017

Pass Over Rehearsal Photos

Director Danya Taymor and playwright Antoinette Nwandu

Credit: Joel Moorman

Rehearsal photos from Steppenwolf's production of Pass Over, written by Antoinette Nwandu and directed by Danya Taymor.

Date: May 18, 2017

Ensemble member Jon Michael Hill (Moses) and Julian Parker (Kitch)

Credit: Joel Moorman

Rehearsal photos from Steppenwolf's production of Pass Over, written by Antoinette Nwandu and directed by Danya Taymor.

Date: May 18, 2017

Ryan Hallahan (Mister/Ossifer)

Credit: Joel Moorman

Rehearsal photos from Steppenwolf's production of Pass Over, written by Antoinette Nwandu and directed by Danya Taymor.

Date: May 18, 2017

Ensemble member Jon Michael Hill (Moses) and Julian Parker (Kitch)

Credit: Joel Moorman

Rehearsal photos from Steppenwolf's production of Pass Over, written by Antoinette Nwandu and directed by Danya Taymor.

Date: May 18, 2017

Ensemble member Jon Michael Hill (Moses)

Credit: Joel Moorman

Rehearsal photos from Steppenwolf's production of Pass Over, written by Antoinette Nwandu and directed by Danya Taymor.

Date: May 18, 2017

Julian Parker (Kitch)

Credit: Joel Moorman

Rehearsal photos from Steppenwolf's production of Pass Over, written by Antoinette Nwandu and directed by Danya Taymor.

Date: May 18, 2017

Playwright Antoinette Nwandu

Credit: Joel Moorman

Rehearsal photos from Steppenwolf's production of Pass Over, written by Antoinette Nwandu and directed by Danya Taymor.

Date: May 18, 2017

Ensemble member Jon Michael Hill (Moses)

Credit: Joel Moorman

Rehearsal photos from Steppenwolf's production of Pass Over, written by Antoinette Nwandu and directed by Danya Taymor.

Date: May 18, 2017

Ensemble member Jon Michael Hill (Moses) and Ryan Hallahan (Mister/Ossifer)

Credit: Joel Moorman

Rehearsal photos from Steppenwolf's production of Pass Over, written by Antoinette Nwandu and directed by Danya Taymor.

Date: May 18, 2017

Ryan Hallahan (Mister/Ossifer)

Credit: Joel Moorman

Rehearsal photos from Steppenwolf's production of Pass Over, written by Antoinette Nwandu and directed by Danya Taymor.

Date: May 18, 2017

Ensemble member Jon Michael Hill (Moses), Ryan Hallahan (Mister/Ossifer) and Julian Parker (Kitch)

Credit: Joel Moorman

Rehearsal photos from Steppenwolf's production of Pass Over, written by Antoinette Nwandu and directed by Danya Taymor.

Date: May 18, 2017