The building that houses Steep Theatre has been sold, and the ensemble's tenure at 1115 West Berwyn will likely be coming to an end this fall. It will be an emotional departure from the storefront that has served as their home for the past dozen years, but the company is excited to move forward and establish a new long-term home for theatre, performance, and community.
Steep has experienced profound growth since moving to their current home in Edgewater in 2008. For the past several seasons, it has operated at capacity, often selling out quickly, and the company's penchant for large ensemble productions and ambitious designs was already challenging in the cozy space before the advent of COVID-19. Now, with performance venues everywhere working to modify their spaces to create safer environments, Steep has the unplanned, but ultimately well-timed opportunity to create a space that will support the health and safety of artists and audiences as well as growing production needs for years to come. Steep intends to stay in the Edgewater neighborhood and continue to deepen its relationships with long-supportive neighbors as it moves forward with a focus on inclusivity, accessibility, and flexibility. Steep Theatre is not a building - it is a league of fearless artists, bold leaders, and passionate supporters equipped with nineteen years of experience producing storefront theatre and almost two years presenting music and performance at The Boxcar. As the ensemble's twentieth year begins, it is focused on the future and intent on creating a home that will support its art and enrich its community for decades to come.Videos