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Steppenwolf Theatre Company, founded in 1976 is America’s premier ensemble theater, renowned for its great acting of challenging material in an intimate theater space. Now a company of thirty-five theater artists whose strengths include acting, directing, playwriting and literary adaptation, Steppenwolf celebrates ensemble acting with rich, intense performances that advance the vitality and diversity of American theater. Among many accolades, Steppenwolf has received the National Medal of Arts, five Tony Awards, four Obie Awards and sixty-six Joseph Jefferson Awards. Steppenwolf is a proud member of the Chicago arts community, where it provides arts education through the Cross-Town Teen ensemble, Teacher Workshops and Steppenwolf for Young Adults productions, all part of the Arts Exchange program. World premiere works for the American stage are supported through the New Plays Initiative. Emerging Chicago theater companies are hosted and mentored through the Visiting Company Initiative. Professional actors receive training in ensemble acting technique through The School at Steppenwolf. Furthermore, Steppenwolf develops and constructs innovative inter-arts performance with its Films and Traffic Series. Through the continued support of over 22,000 subscribers, and an annual audience totaling 207,000, Steppenwolf continues to program innovative productions in all three of our performances spaces. World premieres and new productions of classics are seen in our Downstairs Theatre, newly-renovated Upstairs Theatre and Garage Theatre. Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s commitment to ensemble, community and innovation make it like no other theater in the world. More information at: |
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Founded in 1998, The School at Steppenwolf is a training residency for professional actors to immerse themselves in the ensemble traditions, values and methods that make Steppenwolf unique. Each summer a class of 24 students is invited by audition to study in Chicago with Steppenwolf Ensemble Members and other professional artists. The 10 week period is divided into 3 trimesters, running Monday through Friday from 8:00am–5:00pm. Students study the following acting methods, among others: Viewpoints, Meisner, Faith/Naïveté, Improvisation and Feldenkrais, with a strong focus on intensive scene–study. Master classes and audition workshops with ensemble members are also offered. Students are encouraged to attend all performances at Steppenwolf during their residency at The School. All professional and student actors with a high school diploma are encouraged to apply. Auditions are held in Houston, Chicago and New York City. To receive an audition, fill out and return the application, fully completed with the non–refundable $50.00 application fee. Video– taped auditions are accepted, however it is highly recommended that you audition in person. Audition spots are limited. Tuition for the summer program is $2,500.00. Tuition covers all classes. Students are responsible for obtaining their own room and board. Some scholarship money is available. Decisions will be entirely need–based.
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