Steppenwolf Theatre Company of Chicago

Download or Read eBook Steppenwolf Theatre Company of Chicago PDF written by John Mayer and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-11 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company of Chicago
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 281
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ISBN-10 : 9781474239479
ISBN-13 : 1474239471
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Book Synopsis Steppenwolf Theatre Company of Chicago by : John Mayer

Book excerpt: In 1974, a group of determined, young high school actors started doing plays under the name of Steppenwolf Theatre Company, eventually taking residence in the basement of a church in Highland Park, a suburb of Chicago. Thus began their unlikely journey to become one of the most prominent theatre companies in the world. Steppenwolf Theatre Company has changed the face of American Theatre with its innovative approach that blends dynamic ensemble performance, honest, straightforward acting, and bold, thought-provoking stories to create compelling theatre. This is the first book to chronicle this iconic theatre company, offering an account of its early years and development, its work, and the methodologies that have made it one of the most influential ensemble theatres today. Through extensive, in-depth interviews conducted by the author with ensemble members, this book reveals the story of Steppenwolf's miraculous rise from basement to Broadway and beyond. Interviewees include co-founders Jeff Perry, Gary Sinise and Terry Kinney, along a myriad of ensemble, staff, board members and others.


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