And there is going to be collision, and I think it is only through those kind of collisions and staying open and listening and being actively willing to change that we can actually collaborate with compassion. And I think that we’ll now have a wonderful entry point for students in their teenage years to come here and say ‘Oh, this is available to me.’Īudrey Francis, co-artistic director: I think that we’re going to do a better job because there’s two of us with two different experiences and perspectives. Glenn Davis, co-artistic director: This for us is a crown jewel. For myself, growing up on the South Side, I wasn’t aware of arts in the same way, wasn’t aware of theater or actors or a life in the theater. We spoke with them about the opportunities the space brings. Vitali: Also new – two artistic directors. The intimate 400-seat theater in the round is one of its kind in Chicago. The Ensemble Theater in Honor of Helen Zell, designed by Charcoalblue, is the centerpiece of Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s new Liz and Eric Lefkofsky Arts and Education Center, designed by architect Gordon Gill FAIA of Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture. But we’re thrilled that during that time construction was declared an essential service by the governor and we were able to literally see this building rise, as a commitment not only that Steppenwolf will be back but that arts and culture would remain at the center of this beautiful city we call home.
The performing arts were among the first to close, and we’re now the last to reopen. Our industry was very hard hit by the pandemic. It’s topped off by The Loft – an arts and education center for young people. Years in the planning, the opening follows a 20-month intermission at Steppenwolf.īrooke Flanagan, executive director at Steppenwolf Theatre: It’s been hard.
The $54 million addition was designed by Gordon Gill of Chicago’s Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill Architecture.Īt its heart, the new building has an additional theater – an intimate space with seating on four sides of the stage. Marc Vitali: Steppenwolf Theatre has expanded its footprint with the Liz and Eric Lefkofsky Arts and Education Center.
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