Allen Cordell

These plays, all written by Tony and Pulitzer-winning playwright and Steppenwolf ensemble member Tracy Letts, share at least one thread: a world off-kilter. These gripping pieces create the opening landscape of this season and will mark a bridge between where we have been and where we are going.

A dangerous experiment goes awry resulting in a Dance Freak running wild.

Harvey receives an unexpected visit from Nathan, his son he abandoned years ago. They embark on a hike through the New Mexico backcountry, only for the reunion to turn awkward as Nathan confronts his father.

Underground artist Skinner has been taken hostage in outer space. The alien overlords have forced him to make an art show that blends art, performance, and controlled chaos — created under pressure, surveillance, and strange cosmic rules.

You'll never guess.