Steep Theatre Company

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Zürich by Amelia Roper

Red Rex by Ike Holter

First Love is the Revolution by Rita Kalnejais

Pomona by Alistair McDowall

After two years of producing plays as an itinerant company, Steep opened its first storefront theatre in the Wrigleyville neighborhood of Chicago. Over the years, Steep has grown from an original founding of three actors into an ensemble of 41 artists^[6] driven by a shared commitment to their mission: "To bring out the everyday truths in the stories we tell through ensemble work and to reach out to non-traditional theater goers by seeking out stories and creating experiences relevant to them."^{[better source needed]}

In October 2008, Steep moved to a new storefront – a newly renovated theatre in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.^[7] This flexible black box theatre seats approximately 55 people. Steep continues to flourish in its new home, where an impressive string of hits has cemented its reputation as one of the most compelling ensembles in the city. Steep's growing artistic ensemble, engaged board of directors, and current leadership team, founder and Artistic Director Peter Moore and Executive Director Kate Piatt-Eckert, are poised to continue Steep on its trajectory of growth and artistic accomplishment.

In 2015, Steep Theatre produced the National Premiere of "Martyr" by Marius Von Mayenburg. In 2016, The Student based much of its imagery off of Steep Theatre's production including the use of Chalk art in its poster ^[8]

In addition to the mainstage theater, Steep operates a bar and small cabaret-style performance space in the adjoining storefront. This space, The Boxcar, opened to the public in August 2018. It features free programmed performances Sunday and Monday evenings.^[9] Steep Ensemble Member Thomas Dixon serves as The Boxcar's Artistic Curator.^[10]

Steep Theatre Company members include actors, directors, artists, writers, and other theatre artists.