TY - BOOK AU - Mayer,John TI - Steppenwolf Theatre Company of Chicago: in their own words T2 - Theatre makers SN - 9781474239455 (pbk.) : U1 - 792'.0977311 23 PY - 2016/// CY - London PB - Bloomsbury Methuen Drama KW - Steppenwolf Theatre Company KW - History KW - Theatrical companies KW - Illinois KW - Chicago KW - Performing Arts KW - eflch KW - ukslc N1 - Specialized N2 - 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 title chronicles 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 ER -