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Spartan Theatre Company presents Lee Blessing's A Walk in the Woods. This Tony-nominated play follows one year of tumultuous arms negotiations between a young, hopeful American diplomat and a worldly Russian official who's seen it all before. Directed by Artistic Director Patrick Belics (Spartan productions of The Pillowman and Closer,) this show makes use of an unorthodox narrative structure to simultaneously illustrate the cold and impersonal nature of modern politics while putting a deeply human face on those who spend countless hours at the negotiation table.

Spartan Theatre Company presents Lee Blessing's A Walk in the Woods. This Tony-nominated play follows one year of tumultuous arms negotiations between a young, hopeful American diplomat and a worldly Russian official who's seen it all before. Directed by Artistic Director Patrick Belics (Spartan productions of The Pillowman and Closer,) this show makes use of an unorthodox narrative structure to simultaneously illustrate the cold and impersonal nature of modern politics while putting a deeply human face on those who spend countless hours at the negotiation table.

Spartan Theatre Company presents Neil Simon's Jake's Women. A struggling novelist handles the world in his much imagination much better than that pesky real one just outside his study, where the shadow of a failing marriage looms large.

Spartan Theatre Company presents John Kolvenbach's On An Average Day. This cutting edge contemporary drama chronicles an encounter between two adult brothers, Jack and Bob--Jack is doing great, and Bob is...Bob. Secrets emerge as the two men stumble through the emotional fog of their relationship with each other and their father. Equal parts hilarious and gut wrenching, this thriller invokes a touch of Mamet and shades of Shepherd to put an original spin on the concept of 'sins of the father.'

Spartan Theatre Company presents John Kolvenbach's On An Average Day. This cutting edge contemporary drama chronicles an encounter between two adult brothers, Jack and Bob--Jack is doing great, and Bob is...Bob. Secrets emerge as the two men stumble through the emotional fog of their relationship with each other and their father. Equal parts hilarious and gut wrenching, this thriller invokes a touch of Mamet and shades of Shepherd to put an original spin on the concept of 'sins of the father.'

Spartan Theatre Company presents Tony Kushner's early masterpiece A Bright Room Called Day, today, November 7-23.

Spartan Theatre Company presents Tony Kushner's early masterpiece A Bright Room Called Day, November 7-23. A group of friends in 1930s Germany are caught up in the rise of the Nazi party and Adolf Hitler's ascent to power. Meanwhile, an American woman in the 1980s shares a similar set of concerns during the Reagan administration. Directed by Laura Elleseg, this production looks at how history changes-and how it stays the same.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company concludes its 2009-2010 season, an exploration of the theme of belief, with A Parallelogram a new play by Bruce Norris, directed by ensemble member Anne D. Shapiro.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company concludes its 2009-2010 season, an exploration of the theme of belief, with A Parallelogram a new play by Bruce Norris, directed by ensemble member Anne D. Shapiro. A Parallelogram features ensemble members Kate Arrington and Tom Irwin with Tim Bickel and Marylouise Burke. A Parallelogram plays July 1 - August 29, 2010 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St.

Steppenwolf's 'A Parallelogram' is a wonderfully-acted, well-designed, and smartly-written escape from the reality show marathons we've TiVo'd.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company concludes its 2009-2010 season, an exploration of the theme of belief, with A PARALLELOGRAM, a new play by Bruce Norris, directed by ensemble member Anne D. Shapiro. A PARALLELOGRAM features ensemble members Kate Arrington and tom irwin with Tim Bickel and Marylouise Burke. The production plays July 1 - August 29, 2010 at Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peek below.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company concludes its 2009-2010 season, an exploration of the theme of belief, with A Parallelogram a new play by Bruce Norris, directed by ensemble member Anne D. Shapiro.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company concludes its 2009-2010 season, an exploration of the theme of belief, with A Parallelogram a new play by Bruce Norris, directed by ensemble member Anne D. Shapiro.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company concludes its 2009-2010 season, an exploration of the theme of belief, with A Parallelogram a new play by Bruce Norris, directed by ensemble member Anne D. Shapiro.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company concludes its 2009-2010 season, an exploration of the theme of belief, with A Parallelogram a new play by Bruce Norris, directed by ensemble member Anne D. Shapiro.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company concludes its 2009-2010 season, an exploration of the theme of belief, with A Parallelogram a new play by Bruce Norris, directed by ensemble member Anne D. Shapiro.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company concludes its 2009-2010 season, an exploration of the theme of belief, with A Parallelogram a new play by Bruce Norris, directed by ensemble member Anne D. Shapiro.