Purpose, Steppenwolf Theatre, closes 4/28/2024. ALANA ARENAS (BFA, Acting, ’02), AYANNA BRIA BAKARI (BFA, Acting, ’17), and GLENN DAVIS (BFA, Acting, ’04) are in the cast. KAYLA FORDE (BFA, Acting, ’18) and SHADANA PATTERSON (MFA, Acting, ’15 & Faculty) are understudies.
David Makes Man, Oprah Winfrey Network. TARELL ALVIN McCRANEY (BFA, Acting, ’03) is the series creator and executive producer. ALANA ARENAS (BFA, Acting, ’02) stars as Gloria.
CELESTE COOPER (MFA, Acting, ’12) (below left) has been named a member of the Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble. Celeste made her Steppenwolf debut this winter in BLKS by Aziza Barnes.
Celeste joins other alums KEVIN ANDERSON (CERT, Acting, ’81), ALANA ARENAS (BFA, Acting, ’02), GLENN DAVIS (BFA, Acting, ’04), and TERELL ALVIN McCRANEY (BFA, Acting, ’03); and faculty member AUDREY FRANCIS (Faculty) as members of the ensemble.
Two Chicago actors are joining the Steppenwolf Theatre Company ensemble.
Source: Steppenwolf adds new ensemble members – Chicago Tribune
Head of Passes, Center Theatre Group at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles. TARELL ALVIN McCRANEY (BFA, Acting, ’03) is the playwright. ALANA ARENAS (BFA, Acting, ’03) and JACQUELINE WILLIAMS (BFA, Acting, ’87) are in the cast.
An astonishing, deeply moving new drama about family, acceptance, and the power of faith from playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney, featuring Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad.
Monster, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, closes 3/9/2017. ALANA ARENAS (BFA, Acting, ’02) and CHRIS RICKETT (MFA, Acting, ’11) are in the cast.
Source: Monster | Steppenwolf Theatre
The Fundamentals, Steppenwolf Theatre, closes 12/23/2016. ALANA ARENAS (BFA, Acting, ’02) is in the cast. COLLETTE POLLARD (BFA, Scene Design, ’00) is the scenic designer, and TANERA MARSHALL (MFA, Acting, ’95) is the dialect coach.
Belleville, Steppenwolf Theatre, closes 8/25/2013. ALANA ARENAS (BFA, Acting, ’02) and CHRIS BOYKIN (MFA, Acting, ’11) are in the cast. CHRISTOPHER CHMELIK (BFA, Acting, ’08) is an understudy. JANICE PYTEL (Faculty) is the costume designer.
Source: Belleville | Steppenwolf Theatre
Three Sisters, Steppenwolf Theatre, closes 8/26/2012. ALANA ARENAS (BFA, Acting, ’02), CHANCE BONE (BFA, Acting), DEREK GASPAR (MFA, Acting, ’11) are in the cast. JESS GOLDSTEIN (BFA, Theatre Arts, ’11) is the costume designer.
The Tempest, Steppenwolf Theatre, closes 5/31/2009. ALANA ARENAS (BFA, Acting, ’02) is in the cast. CHRISTINE D. FREEBURG (BFA, Production Management, ’96) is the assistant stage manager.
