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[1:03]..." talking about the production of the tempest that opened trade recently at Steppenwolf theatre. And here to talk with me about it are three of the cast members frank Galati replace prosper room. Kate -- Freeman who plays Taliban and John Michael hill. Complete airing all of whom gave. Really extraordinary performances so thank you all for coming. Through you thanks for us. One. Aspect of this production that -- Elicited a lot of comment is the simple fact the Steppenwolf. Doing Shakespeare. I understand that this is the first Shakespeare you ever done in the history ensemble. Which is thirty years and counting. On and I'm interest in to talk something about the melding of the Steppenwolf style it Steppenwolf culture. Win. Shakes the first time that's happened. -- maybe you could. Give me your first impression on them. "...

[0:27]..." Frank Galati -- Todd Freeman and John Michael hill from Steppenwolf production of Shakespeare's attempts. "...

[2:57]..." has certainly direction expert for. -- if you who's -- artistic director Steppenwolf played her mind me. In the production of winter's tale that I direction that equipment so -- don't think we're entirely. New "...

[1:06]..." theater in Chicago is interview podcast. Our guest this week is from Steppenwolf production of good boys and true he is the star of the show his name is. Stephen Lewis rushed hello Steven -- "...

[18:26]..." at least. Well let's give a little commercial for the plays at Steppenwolf on the main stage -- And it's good boys and true and you go what story chosen without you we do you "...

[20:24]..." before I was even -- school -- before us underscored worked at Steppenwolf and and -- that enough -- cleaves with Manson there there's. And and that was. You know as it was fantastic because "...

[1:01]..." Chicago into you. Today and talking to Martha Levy artistic director at Steppenwolf theatre -- she's held for the last thirteen years. And we'll be talking about Steppenwolf where it is now and where it's. A welcome. We would start with the recent huge success that the company has enjoyed "...

[0:25]..." And on this episode we are honored to have an interview with Steppenwolf theater's artistic director mark the lady. Also we have Chicago's -- news for you so get ready Chicago. "...

[0:28]..." Nicholson -- about their too late this shows -- plane and the Steppenwolf theatre. And this is another interview that I think you're going to enjoy. We also -- Chicago's theater news for you. So "...

[1:11]..." the company called 500 clown and there are currently guests artists at Steppenwolf theater performing in rectory to of their shows. Won the 500 clan Mac -- and the other five -- Clinton Frankenstein. So "...

[20:20]..." just isn't -- Yeah I think. You know this working in the Steppenwolf space. Where Mort -- we have greater distance from the audience and sometimes we have but we've had people come up on "...

[46:25]..." Miriam theater north -- theater. The second any second in the ETE. Steppenwolf theatre company feeder at the center in monster. Victory garden -- and writer Peter. Okay in the midsize -- category again for "...

[20:34]..." drama August Osage county. Which Hannity very successful run in Chicago. At Steppenwolf theatre word originated. And then hadn't even more successful and is still having more successful run in New York on Broadway. In November it will go to the national theater Great Britain implement for a two month run. I think even people who have been very very limited knowledge of the theater. You know the name Steppenwolf. Because. August Osage county. So it has his given. Theater. Greater recognition factor than it has ever had seems to me in "...

[6:20]..." archives of theater or performances in Chicago. Both I think Goodman and Steppenwolf. Put their archives at the library. And the Chicago history museum. The Newberry library. And other various. Libraries and museums across the "...

[10:40]..." at the theaters. These days who who barely remembers the beginning of Steppenwolf. And you know you have to realize the incredible. Phenomenal growth of of Avaya small theater like that into juggernaut of international "...

[27:31]..." That now makes a total of 42 members in the Steppenwolf ensemble which is the longest existing theater ensemble in the United States. William Petersen founded the U remains theatre ensemble back in 1979. With a group of fellow actors. Including current Steppenwolf ensemble members Gary Cole and Amy Morton he serves as the executive producer of TV's CSI. And starred in the young guns along with many other hit films he currently appears and Steppenwolf Dublin Carol. Check out our news page for a full list of Steppenwolf its current ensemble members congratulations again William Petersen. "...

[27:15]..." the event. Collect on over to featuring Chicago's theater and news section. Steppenwolf theatre company and artistic director Martha Levy have announced they -- newest on -- member. "...

[32:31]..." Steppenwolf theatre has announced there are 20092010. Subscription season exploring the theme of the power of belief. "...

[32:43]..." The Steppenwolf theatre company's 2090010. Season includes. -- opening on September 10 in 1914 mystery written and directed by on -- member Eric -- "...

[33:52]..." The American classic our town directed by Steppenwolf is Anna. "...

[35:29]..." DCA theater 2009. Season visit -- in Chicago's theater and news section. Steppenwolf theatre company has announced that its new American play superior donuts by Tracey -- and directed by eighteen -- now. Will open on Broadway on October 1. Casting for the Broadway engagement will be announced shortly. Playwright Tracy let's -- the 2008 Pulitzer prize for drama for his critically acclaimed play August Osage county. Director -- land now most recently directed this tempest at Steppenwolf theatre company superior donuts makes it Broadway debut direct from it's sold out world premiere. Here at the Steppenwolf theatre last summer. For more information on Tracey -- is superior donuts. Click on over to theater in Chicago dot com. Artistic "...

[32:00]..." and he's in Chicago so much I have a great affinity for Steppenwolf. And I would love to work with Steppenwolf. But I -- America Daniels in the air audition Erica you're listening to -- at any golf thumb. But I also. Mark "...

[12:34]..." was originally cast by someone else and that there's an opportunity to Steppenwolf so. As static code and you do that as -- did you gotta step in all until then I was lucky enough. "...