LookOut Presents THE ACCIDENTAL CURATOR by Molly Regan

Steppenwolf's LookOut Series is pleased to present, as part of the Winter 2017-18 lineup, The Accidental Curator, written and performed by ensemble member Molly Regan and directed by Mary B. Robinson. Regan, who was encouraged by former Artistic Director Martha Lavey to write this show, was most recently seen on the Steppenwolf stage in The Herd, Tribes, and Good People. The Accidental Curator runs for three performances only, January 12 and 13 at 8pm and January 14 at 2pm in the 1700 Theatre, 1700 N Halsted St. Single tickets ($40) are currently on sale through Audiences Services (1650 N Halsted), 312-335-1650 and steppenwolf.org. Steppenwolf Red and Black Card Members may use credits towards shows in the 1700 Theatre; and all Members receive $5 off tickets. For information, visit steppenwolf.org/lookout.

Steppenwolf ensemble member Molly Regan takes on one of life's most challenging-but-under-appreciated rites of passage: becoming the keeper of the keepsakes, repository of family memory, appraiser and disseminator of the valueless and the invaluable. And she sets about putting all in order with equal amounts wry humor and warm wisdom in this solo performance. It is a play about the delight in a journey of discoveries, but also the skeletons of murder and insanity in one family's closet. Personal and universal, it is a piece that embraces us, takes us on a unique adventure and then returns us to ourselves, the richer for the trip to Mankato, Minnesota with an accidental curator.

Molly Regan won a Joseph Jefferson award for Steppenwolf's Another Time. Regan has brought her smart instincts to such Steppenwolf productions as The Herd, Tribes, Good People, Aunt Dan & Lemon, The Three Sisters and Earthly Possessions. She's made frequent Off-Broadway and regional appearances, and spent nine seasons at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. In 2005 she turned her keen eye to directing the world premiere of Andrew Case's Pacific in the Steppenwolf Garage. Regan has also appeared as soprano soloist in symphony orchestra performances of Handel's Messiah and the Fauré Requiem.

Steppenwolf's 1700 Theatre is an 80-seat cabaret-style space connected to Steppenwolf's own Front Bar: Coffee and Drinks at 1700 N Halsted St., an inviting space to grab a drink, have a bite, or meet up with friends and collaborators, day or night. Guests can take drinks into the theater.

LookOut is Steppenwolf's performance series that presents the work of artists and companies across genre and form, emerging artists and performance legends, quintessential Chicago companies and young aspiring ensembles, familiar Steppenwolf faces and new friends. Tickets to all LookOut programming are available through Audience Services (1650 N Halsted), steppenwolf.org or 312-335-1650. Prices vary for each show. Steppenwolf Red Card and Black Card Members may use credits towards any LookOut programming.

The LookOut Series is presented year-round and announced on an ongoing basis. John Zinn, Greta Honold and Patrick Zakem are the producers for LookOut. For more information, visit steppenwolf.org/lookout.

Front Bar: Coffee and Drinks

Connected to the main lobby is Steppenwolf's own Front Bar: Coffee and Drinks, offering a warm, creative space to grab a drink, have a bite, or meet up with friends and collaborators, day or night. Open Tuesdays - Sundays from 8am to midnight, Front Bar serves artisanal coffee and espresso is provided by La Colombe and food prepared by Goddess and Grocer. The menu focuses on fresh, accessible fare, featuring grab-and-go salads and sandwiches for lunch and adding shareable small plates and desserts for evening and post show service. www.front-bar.com

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is the nation's premier ensemble theater. Formed by a collective of actors in 1976, the ensemble of 49 members represent a remarkable cross-section of actors, directors and playwrights. Thrilling and powerful productions from Balm in Gilead to August: Osage County-and accolades that include the National Medal of Arts and 12 Tony Awards-have made the theater legendary. Steppenwolf produces hundreds of performances and events annually in its three spaces: the 515-seat Downstairs Theatre, the 299-seat Upstairs Theatre and the 80-seat 1700 Theatre. Artistic programing includes a seven-play season; a two-play Steppenwolf for Young Adults season; Visiting Company engagements; and LookOut, a multi-genre performances series. Education initiatives include the nationally recognized work of Steppenwolf for Young Adults, which engages 15,000 participants annually from Chicago's diverse communities; the esteemed School at Steppenwolf; and Professional Leadership Programs for arts administration training. While firmly grounded in the Chicago community, nearly 40 original Steppenwolf productions have enjoyed success both nationally and internationally, including Broadway, Off-Broadway, London, Sydney, Galway and Dublin. Anna D. Shapiro is the Artistic Director and David Schmitz is the Executive Director. Eric Lefkofsky is Chair of Steppenwolf's Board of Trustees. For additional information, visit steppenwolf.org, facebook.com/steppenwolftheatre, twitter.com/steppenwolfthtr and instagram.com/steppenwolfthtr.

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