a home what howls (or the house what was ravine)
Written by Matthew Paul Olmos
Directed by Laura Alcalá Baker
Steppenwolf for Young Adults
ABOUT THE SHOW
A coyote howling. A home in disarray. A young woman alone. In Matthew Paul Olmos’ world premiere, Soledad Vargas is in the city, fighting for her family’s right to live on their land. When hope starts to dwindle, how far will she go, and what will she be forced to leave behind? A modern myth drawn from the real life struggles of displaced communities around the globe, a home what howls is a lyrically-rendered quest of youth activism standing against forces of injustice.
a home what howls STUDY GUIDE
We invite you to take a look at our Study Guide—an interactive resource created by Steppenwolf Education to deepen your a home what howls experience. In addition to lesson plans and activities for the classroom, you will find articles, artist interviews and so much more! Explore the study guide.
Watch & Listen
Reviews
RECOMMENDED—a home what howls is a "relevant and poignant world premiere."
- Chicago Reader
"Undeniably captivating...a dreamlike quality that comforts audiences as often as it troubles them.”
- BroadwayWorld Chicago
"The acting is first-rate, the direction spot-on; the characters blend seamlessly together, moving about the space with assurance and grace."
- Splash Magazine
"a visionary new play... absolutely captivating"
- Life and Times
"a beautiful production of an exceptional work...it is profoundly good.
- Buzz Center Stage
"I found myself drawn into the stories and the characters and their struggles to survive."
- Around the Town Chicago