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Photos: First Look at CHLORINE SKY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

This intimate coming-of-age story based on Browne’s popular young adult novel will play February 14 – March 11, 2023.

By: Feb. 20, 2023

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation's premier ensemble theater company, is pleased to present the Steppenwolf for Young Adults' (SYA) world premiere adaptation of Chlorine Sky, by Mahogany L. Browne, based on her book, and directed by Ericka Ratcliff. This intimate coming-of-age story based on Browne's popular young adult novel will play February 14 - March 11, 2023 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted St. in Chicago. The press opening is Saturday, February 18 at 8 pm.

Get a first look at photos below!

The cast includes Demetra Dee, Destini Huston, Samuel B. Jackson, Tiffany Renee Johnson, Akili Ni Mali and Alexis Ward.

Ticket Information

There will be public performances and student matinees of Chlorine Sky, inviting all audiences to experience this world premiere. Tickets start at $5 for teens through the Teen Arts Pass. Regular tickets are $5 for college students and begin at $20 for the general public. Single tickets to Chlorine Sky are now on sale at steppenwolf.org and (312) 335-1650.

Student Matinees

Student matinees take place at 10 am on weekdays from Tuesday, February 14 - Friday, March 10, 2023. Recommended for grades eight and up. To register your school, click here. Tickets are only $5 for students and chaperones are free.

Photo credit: Michael Brosilow

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Samuel B. Jackson, Akili Ni Mali, Demetra Dee, Tiffany Renee Johnson, Destini Huston and Alexis Ward

Photos: First Look at CHLORINE SKY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company  Image
Samuel B. Jackson, Akili Ni Mali, Tiffany Renee Johnson, Destini Huston and Demetra Dee

Photos: First Look at CHLORINE SKY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company  Image
Samuel B. Jackson, Destini Huston and Akili Ni Mali

Photos: First Look at CHLORINE SKY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company  Image
Akili Ni Mali with (back, l to r) Alexis Ward, Tiffany Renee Johnson, Demetra Dee, Samuel B. Jackson and Destini Huston

Photos: First Look at CHLORINE SKY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company  Image
Destini Huston and Akili Ni Mali

Photos: First Look at CHLORINE SKY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company  Image
Akili Ni Mali with (back, l to r) Tiffany Renee Johnson, Demetra Dee, Samuel B. Jackson, Alexis Ward and Destini Huston

Photos: First Look at CHLORINE SKY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company  Image
Tiffany Renee Johnson, Akili Ni Mali and Alexis Ward

Photos: First Look at CHLORINE SKY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company  Image
Tiffany Renee Johnson, Destini Huston and Akili Ni Mali

Photos: First Look at CHLORINE SKY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company  Image
Alexis Ward and Akili Ni Mali

Photos: First Look at CHLORINE SKY at Steppenwolf Theatre Company  Image
Akili Ni Mali, Samuel B. Jackson and Destini Huston

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Akili Ni Mali



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