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Steppenwolf Theatre Announces Casting for Next Up Series

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present Next Up, a rotating repertory of three productions showcasing Chicago’s next generation of artists at The Steppenwolf Garage, May 31- June 19.

Next Up is presented in collaboration with Northwestern University’s MFA programs in direction and design and will feature the work of graduates of those programs with casts of professional Chicago actors. These directors and designers make their Steppenwolf debut under the mentorship of Steppenwolf staff and artists, including ensemble member Anna D. Shapiro, scenic designer Todd Rosenthal, casting director Erica Daniels and director of artistic development Polly Carl.

The cast of Animals Out of Paper, by Rajiv Joseph, will include Amy J. Carle, Derek Hasenstab, and Adam Poss. Where We’re Born, by Lucy Thurber, will feature Audrey Francis, Shane Kenyon, Max Lesser, Tim Musachio, and Caroline Neff, and Venus, by Suzan-Lori Parks, will feature Jamie Abelson, Carolyn Hoerdemann, Mildred Marie Langford, Jeff Parker, Michael Pogue and Ann Sonneville.

The design teams include scenic designers Scott Davis and Emily Tarleton , costume designers Mekey Guberinic and Emily Tarleton, lighting designer Nastassia Jimenez, and sound designer Andre Pluess.

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