Steppenwolf theatre for young adults, in partnership with chicago public librarys one book, one chicago, presents the book thief leisels mother is dead. Rae has been a rivendell ensemble member since 2012. The book thief by steppenwolf theatre company issuu. Oct 16, 2012 steppenwolf for young adults hallie gordon on now is the time and the book thief steppenwolfs education director tells us how theater fits into a new citywide initiative against youth violence. Zusak chose the subject matter of the book thief in part to share the stories his parents told him about growing up in austria and germany during world war ii. Steppenwolf theatre companys program for our production of the book thief by markus zusak and adapted by heidi stillman. Oct 22, 2012 the most inspired decision director hallie gordon has made in her steppenwolf for young adults production of the book thief, which opened on saturday afternoon in steppenwolfs upstairs theatre, is the casting of ensemble member guinan as the kindspirited reaper. The book thief 2005, a novel for youngadults, has now been translated in more than 30 languages, adapted on stage at the venerable steppenwolf theatre in 2012 and made into a film in 20. Actress, writer and director heidi stillman wrote the stage adaptation of the book thief, playing at steppenwolf theatre this fall. These three chicago institutions have joined forces for now is the time nitt, a themed initiative throughout 2012 linking major projects at each institution, including the fall 2012 one book, one chicago selection, markus zusaks the book thief, a staged adaptation of zusaks book at steppenwolf theatre company and a major facing. Thank you to the chicago public library for partnering on the content of this article. Geoffrey rush and sophie nelisse talk the book thief, meeting for the first time, how familiar they were with the book, and tackling tough scenes by sheila roberts november 5, 20 share tweet. Lizzie is delighted to be designing at the armory for the first time.
The book thief runs october 16 november 9, 2012 in steppenwolf s upstairs theatre 1650 n halsted st. Steppenwolf also produced events at the theatre and toured shows throughout chicago. Guinan, an ensemble member at the steppenwolf theatre company. For more information about markus zusak or events happening in conjunction with the chicago public librarys the book thief one book, one chicago programming, please visit. Lord of the flies, the book thief, blacktop sky and see what i wanna see at steppenwolf theatre company. This book describes the steppenwolf theatre company of chicago in their own words and experiences.
Recommended the fall 2012 selection for one book, one chicago, the book thief, is a terribly challenging story to adapt for the stage. Death and plucky tween find their voice in holocaust tale the grim reaper proves an unwelcome narrator in wellintentioned adaptation of markus zusaks popular world. Steppenwolf theatre company announces cast for true west. Oct 22, 2012 guinan, an ensemble member at the steppenwolf theatre company and the busy star of the steppenwolf for young adults dramatic adaptation of the book thief, has a reflective, reluctant, gentle. The novel the book thief, which follows a german girl whose family hides a jewish man during the holocaust, has been adapted as a. Codesign studios for girl scouts of greater chicago and northwest indiana. Markus zusak was born in 1975 in sydney, australia, the youngest of. Francis guinan is a member of the steppenwolf theatre company ensemble. A tricky maze of dividing right from wrong chicago tribune. His additional chicago credits include the normal heart at timeline theatre company. Steppenwolf theatre company adds two friday evening public performances to the world premiere of markus zusaksthe book thief, adapted by heidi stillman, directed by hallie gordon, after selling. Markus zusak interview actress, writer, and director heidi stillman wrote the stage adaptation of the book thief, playing at steppenwolf theatre this fall.
During the height of wwii in germany, a recently orphaned adolescent girl named liesel is taken in by a poor couple in the book thief, now receiving its world premiere production at steppenwolf. S this novel is so finely plotted and the characters so fully formed, that people love to hear about the genesis for this story. One book, one chicago was launched in fall 2001 as an opportunity to engage and enlighten our residents, foster a sense of community and create a culture of reading in our city. Circle mirror transformation victory gardens theatre. The book thief runs october 16 november 9, 2012 in steppenwolfs upstairs theatre 1650 n halsted st.
Those final forty minutes of the book thief are most definitely what put the s in sya. Liesel finds solace in books, and, as a survival mechanism, has taken to stealing them, whether from the mayors house or a public. Oct 22, 2012 the book thief steppenwolf theatre scheduled to end on november 11, 2012 for tickets, call 3123351650 or visit. This time, kit solves the mystery, while volunteering at the small town theatre that is going to play macbeth. These abhorrent images are tied together fluidly by gordon, and the impact is visceral and unrelenting. In his aimless wanderings about the city he encounters a person carrying an advertisement for a magic theatre who gives him a small book, treatise on the steppenwolf. In addition to many events planned to augment the book itself, a steppenwolf theatre adaptation of the book will run october 16 through november 11. Hir, the rembrandt the world premiere of animal farm, the book thief, along with to kill a mockingbird, the world premiere of the house. Other productions include 1984, and to kill a mockingbird. The book thief steppenwolf theatre leisel meminger is a young girl struggling to survive in nazi germany. The magic play cast and creative team portland center. Oct 25, 2012 the novel the book thief, which follows a german girl whose family hides a jewish man during the holocaust, has been adapted as a play at the steppenwolf theater in chicago.
Hallie is currently the artistic director steppenwolf for young adultsartistic producer at steppenwolf, along with selecting the young adult season, hallie has directed the following for steppenwolf theatre. The book thief has been published in over forty languages, topped the amazon charts, and was in the top 10 across all continents. The magic play at actors theatre of louisville, olney theatre center and goodman theatre. Heidis adaptation of the book thief premiered at steppenwolf theatre company in 2012. Pdf photo by home steppenwolf theatre study guide the book thief october 16 november 9, 2012 based on the novel by markus zusak adapted by heidi stillman directed by hallie gordon steppenwolf for young adults 2012 programming is dedicated to now is the time. North china lover, bengal tiger at the baghdad zoo, peter pan a play, and trust. Markus zusak, the book thief, books, awards, wife, net worth. By offering free public programming around each one book, one chicago selection and hosting dozens of book discussion groups in locations across the city, the chicago public library aims to enrich the experience of. The markus zusak novel the book thief has been adapted as a play, now running at the steppenwolf theater in chicago. Interview with author of the book thief steppenwolf theatre. Death watches over her, fascinated by humankinds will to live. Death tax, the little prince lookingglass theatre company. Parade, do the hustle select stage credits include the iceman cometh bamgoodman theatre, american buffalo steppenwolf theatre companymccarter theatre, red goodman theatre arena stage, the normal heart timeline theatre company, metamorphoses lookingglass theatre company, fosse national tour, the homosexuals, the pride. The book thief as theater at steppenwolf in chicago the new.
Select design credits include ironbound, buena vista, life and limb, the glass menagerie, the book thief steppenwolf theatre company. Steppenwolf for young adults hallie gordon on now is the time and the book thief steppenwolfs education director tells us how theater fits into a new citywide initiative against youth violence. Jan 21, 2020 the book thief has been published in over forty languages, topped the amazon charts, and was in the top 10 across all continents. Leisel meminger is a young girl struggling to survive in nazi germany. Hallie is a rivendell theatre ensemble member where she directed cal and camo, dry land, and eat your heart out. Johnny oleksinski at steppenwolf theatre, 1650 north halsted, 3123351650. Bio as of october 2014 patrick andrews returns to the goodman, where he previously appeared in the iceman cometh, red and the actor. Thank you for joining steppenwolf for young adults 2012 season as we dedicate our programming to now is the time, a citywide call to action against youth violence and intolerance. See more ideas about hermann hesse, steppenwolf book and nobel prize in literature. Her life is filled with risk and danger but her love of books guides her through a brutal world. Peter and the starcatcher, next to normal drury lane theatre. The book thief at steppenwolf evanston public library. American buffalo steppenwolf theatre, mccarter theatre.
Director hallie gordon steppenwolf theatre sya costume design by sally dolembo, scenic design by lizzie bracken, lighting design by j. One element of the theatres involvement was a steppenwolf for young adults program staging of a new adaptation by heidi stillman of markus zusaks 2006 novel the book thief. Jr lederle lighting design portfolio click photo to see additional images. Harvey, orlando court theatre, the book of joseph chicago shakespeare theatre, wonderful town, the sins of sor juana, rock n roll, desire under the elms goodman theatre, the book thief, the internationalist. Hallie gordon, steppenwolf for young adults artistic and educational director, discusses the book thief and this seasons partnership with now is the time, a chicago wide initiative to stop youth violence. Interview with markus zusak chicago public library. This treatise, cited in full in the novels text as harry reads it, addresses harry by name and strikes him as describing himself uncannily. The novel the book thief, which follows a german girl whose family hides a jewish man during the holocaust, has been adapted as a play at the steppenwolf theater in chicago. Book thief is stealing center stage chicago tribune. Welcome to the book thief by hallie gordon dear friends. Set against the backdrop of world war ii germany, the book thief is a compelling and moving story about a young girl sophie nelisse who is taken in by foster parents geoffrey rush and emily watson. By 1985, steppenwolf theatre company was awarded the 1985 regional tony award the first theatre in chicago to win this award. Chicago public library, facing history and ourselves and. He has appeared in more than 30 steppenwolf productions including downstate, you got older, the minutes, the rembrandt, hir, the herd, the night alive, tribes, the birthday party, the book thief, time stands still, endgame, american buffalo, fake, the seafarer, august.
Interview with author of the book thief thank you to the chicago public library for partnering on the content of this article. A disappearing number, danny casolaro died for you, frostnixon timeline theatre company. Wonderful town, the sins of sor juana, rock n roll, and desire under the elms goodman theatre. The book thief as theater at steppenwolf in chicago. See more ideas about hermann hesse, steppenwolf book and herman hesse quotes. Oct 16, 2012 the book thief author markus zusak will sign books after a steppenwolf theatre co.
Parade, do the hustle select stage credits include the iceman cometh bamgoodman theatre, american buffalo steppenwolf theatre companymccarter theatre, red goodman theatrearena stage, the normal heart timeline theatre company, metamorphoses lookingglass theatre company. Steppenwolf adds public performances of the book thief. Steppenwolf began modestly in a chicago suburb before moving to the big city. Harvey, orlando court theatre, the book of joseph chicago shakespeare theatre, wonderful town, the sins of sor juana, rock n roll, desire under the elms goodman theatre, the book thief. The book thief as theater at steppenwolf in chicago the.
Ravenswood scenic studios journey world is an interactive installation in which students create and run their own community. And now its been adaptated for the stage by heidi stillman and is being performed at steppenwolf theater performances run through november. The book thief author markus zusak will sign books after a steppenwolf theatre co. Markus zusak was born in 1975 in sydney, australia, the youngest of four children of immigrant german and. The pride, the homosexuals, stupid kids about face theatre. The book thief looks at the terrible cost of violence, bearing witness to our compassion and complicity. Heidi and markus zusak took part in the following conversation about the book thief via email in spring 2012.
Slowgirl, the book thief, domesticated and wedding band steppenwolf theatre. A dolls house amy j carle lives in chicago with her dog, 2 cats, 9 chickens and her husband. Patrick andrews revelersquire dapmordred westport country playhouse. Thief in the theater is a book from american girl series, about kit kittredge, young girl growing up during years of great depression.
Heidi and markus zusak took part in the below conversation via email in spring 2012. The film was directed by brian percival, starring geoffrey rush, emily watson and sophie nelisse and it went on to be nominated in various categories at. The little foxes and a christmas carol goodman theatre. American buffalo and the book thief at steppenwolf theatre company. Markus zusak interview book thief actress, writer and director heidi stillman wrote the stage adaptation of the book thief, playing at steppenwolf theatre this fall. Steppenwolf theatre adapting white american youth into. Steppenwolf for young adults hallie gordon on now is the. Posted in off the shelf, uncategorized tagged markus zusak, one book one chicago, the book thief leave a comment on zusaks the book thief is next one book, one chicago selection. Heidi stillman adapted by heidi stillman from markus zusaks book, the story is narrated by a death figure who is haunted by humans, and who tries alongside the audience to understand why people do the terrible and generous things they do. Apr 30, 2012 these three chicago institutions have joined forces for now is the time nitt, a themed initiative throughout 2012 linking major projects at each institution, including the fall 2012 one book, one chicago selection, markus zusaks the book thief, a staged adaptation of zusaks book at steppenwolf theatre company and a major facing. The most inspired decision director hallie gordon has made in her steppenwolf for young adults production of the book thief, which opened on saturday afternoon in steppenwolfs upstairs theatre, is the casting of ensemble member guinan as. Guinan, an ensemble member at the steppenwolf theatre company and the busy star of the steppenwolf for young adults dramatic adaptation of the book thief, has a reflective, reluctant, gentle.