Steppenwolf Associates

In collaboration with the Driehaus Museum, and discussed Antonio Salieri, the composer at the heart of Amadeus, and his place in music history. Through a dynamic panel discussion interspersed with live performances, the panelists examined how and why Salieri became enshrined in popular imagination as Mozart’s vicious rival. Thank you to Associates Ben Hester, Mark Chen, and Adam Zaucha for volunteering to help with this fantastic event! Stay tuned for future opportunities to volunteer with Steppenwolf Associates and to support Steppenwolf Education.

The Steppenwolf Associates are hosting a happy hour tomorrow, October 23, at for everyone to mingle, meet new members, and learn more about what we have coming up. Drop in and out, or stick around — we hope to see you!

Join us for the first Theatre Night of the 2025/2026 season! Friday, September 12 @ 6pm.

Pre-show discussion with playwright and ensemble member Rajiv Joseph and Jonathan Green (Director of New Play Development), plus food, drinks, and great company.

We have some tremendous raffle packages set up for our upcoming fête for 50! Less than 3 weeks till the event of the season!! Have you snagged your ticket yet?!

Head to the link in our bio to secure your tickets today!

Thursday, August 7, 2025, 6–8 PM

Save the date for Fête for 50! Celebrate five decades of bold storytelling with an evening full of art, energy, and purpose. Get a sneak peek at the upcoming season and help fuel Steppenwolf’s groundbreaking education programs.

🎟️Tickets coming soon! 🎟️

Associates Board trip to NY part 2!

Members of the Associates board had a blast on our trip to NYC last weekend to see Purpose on Broadway!! We could not have been prouder to support the Steppenwolf family and this truly tremendous play!

🌟 Great American Theatre starts with US! 🌟
This , your generosity fuels the next chapter of Steppenwolf Theatre’s mission: to create bold, transformative art that reflects and enriches our community. Over the years, Steppenwolf has led the way in producing world-class theatre—commissioning 100 new plays and staging 130 world premieres. And we’re just getting started!
Your support has a direct impact on every performance, every artist, and every student we serve. Here’s how your donation can make a difference:
🔹 $10 covers the cost of two student matinee tickets for local high school students, ensuring that the next generation has access to the arts.
🔹 $20 covers intermission snacks for 50 students during a Student Matinee, creating a welcoming and inclusive experience.
🔹 $100 helps maintain one sewing machine in Steppenwolf’s costume shop, keeping productions at the highest quality.
🔹 $250 helps transport school groups to the theatre, ensuring that arts education reaches students in every corner of Chicago.
The impact goes beyond the stage—Steppenwolf’s educational programs reach 15,000 students across 77 Chicago neighborhoods each year, and Steppenwolf offers over 50 hours of professional development for educators, strengthening the cultural fabric of our city.
Your donation on this helps us continue commissioning new works, expanding our educational outreach, and providing a platform for diverse voices. Together, we ensure that Great American Theatre remains a living, evolving part of our shared culture.
Join us today and be part of something extraordinary.
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🎭✨ Great American Theatre starts with US!✨🎭
This , your support helps bring bold, transformative theater to life at Steppenwolf. From groundbreaking new works to timeless classics, your donation ensures that Chicago’s artistic heart keeps beating strong.
Join us in shaping the future of theatre—because when you give, we ALL rise. 🙌
🔹 Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference.
🔹 Your gift helps empower artists, inspire new voices, and create a vibrant cultural community.
Let’s make theatre that speaks to us all. Donate today!
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Don’t Miss our 1st Theater Night of the New Season!

📆Mark your calendars for our 2024/2025 Associates Theater nights!

Join us this Friday as we kick off the new season with an All Member Meeting, followed by a performance of the Steppenwolf’s zany season opener, Noises Off!