WHEN:
June 5 – July 13, 2025
WHERE:
Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater
1650 N. Halsted St.
Chicago
A spokesperson describes the event as follows:
“...A young man with a secret. An older woman who will listen. A predatory flock of birds. An upcoming audition for The Wizard of Oz. Welcome to You Will Get Sick, a wildly imaginative new play that traces the touching, hilarious, heartbreaking saga of one man’s illness and his unlikely caretaker’s pursuit of her dreams..."
CAST:
Ensemble members Cliff Chamberlain (#4). Amy Morton (#2) and Namir Smallwood (#1) with Jordan Arredondo (#5) and Sadieh Rifai (#3)
CREATIVE TEAM:
Playwright: Noah Diaz
Director: Artistic Director Audrey Francis
The creative team includes Andrew Boyce (Scenic Design), Raquel Adorno (Costume Design), Jen Schriever (Lighting Design), Willow James (Sound Design), Skyler Fox (Magic and Illusions Design), Kate DeVore (Vocal Coach), Bryar Barborka (Dramaturg), Patrick Zakem (Creative Producer), Tom Pearl (Producing Director), JC Clementz, CSA (Casting), Laura D. Glenn (Production Stage Manager) and Kathleen Barrett (Assistant Stage Manager).