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Steep Theatre Company

Steep Theatre Company is a not-for-profit theatre company located in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2000 by Peter Moore, Alex Gillmor, and Alex Gualino, Steep has become known as one of Chicago's iconic ensemble-based storefront theatres. Chicago is known for its brand of bold, collaborative, actor-driven theatre in intimate venues scattered throughout the city's many neighborhoods, and Steep is an embodiment of this theatrical movement. The ensemble has produced over 60 plays and cultivated a growing community of artists and audience members. In 2019, through a gift from the Bayless Family Foundation, Steep announced it would become an Equity theater.

Current Season

Source:

2018–2019

Zürich by Amelia Roper

Red Rex by Ike Holter

First Love is the Revolution by Rita Kalnejais

Pomona by Alistair McDowall

History

After two years of producing plays as an itinerant company, Steep opened its first storefront theatre in the Wrigleyville neighborhood of Chicago. Over the years, Steep has grown from an original founding of three actors into an ensemble of 41 artists driven by a shared commitment to their mission: "To bring out the everyday truths in the stories we tell through ensemble work and to reach out to non-traditional theater goers by seeking out stories and creating experiences relevant to them."

In October 2008, Steep moved to a new storefront – a newly renovated theatre in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood. This flexible black box theatre seats approximately 55 people. Steep continues to flourish in its new home, where an impressive string of hits has cemented its reputation as one of the most compelling ensembles in the city. Steep's growing artistic ensemble, engaged board of directors, and current leadership team, founder and Artistic Director Peter Moore and Executive Director Kate Piatt-Eckert, are poised to continue Steep on its trajectory of growth and artistic accomplishment.

In 2015, Steep Theatre produced the National Premiere of "Martyr" by Marius Von Mayenburg. In 2016, The Student based much of its imagery off of Steep Theatre's production including the use of Chalk art in its poster

In addition to the mainstage theater, Steep operates a bar and small cabaret-style performance space in the adjoining storefront. This space, The Boxcar, opened to the public in August 2018. It features free programmed performances Sunday and Monday evenings. Steep Ensemble Member Thomas Dixon serves as The Boxcar's Artistic Curator.

Ensemble Members and Artistic Associates

Ensemble

Steep Theatre Company members include actors, directors, artists, writers, and other theatre artists.

Artistic Associates

Productions

† indicates World Premiere production

‡ indicates U.S. Premiere production

Season 1 (2001–02)

Season 2 (2002–03)

Season 3 (2004)

Season 4 (2004–05)

Season 5 (2005–06)

Season 6 (2006–07)

Season 7 (2007–08)

Season 8 (2008 – 09)

Season 9 (2009–10)

Season 10 (2010–11)

Season 11 (2011–12)

Season 12 (2012–13)

  • Making Noise Quietly by Robert Holman
  • Luther by Ethan Lipton
  • ‡The Knowledge by John Donnelly
  • Fallow by Kenneth Lin

Season 13 (2013–14)

Season 14 (2014–15)

  • The Vandal by Hamish Linklater
  • The Life and Sort of Death of Eric Argyle by Ross Dungan
  • ‡Martyr by Marius von Mayenburg
  • ‡Brilliant Adventures by Alistair McDowall

Season 15 (2015–16)

Season 16 (2016–17)

Season 17 (2017–18)

Awards and nominations

Steep was named 2010 Broadway in Chicago Emerging Theatre Award winner.

Jeff Awards

References