About the Show
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 hilarious and deeply moving saga of one man’s illness and his unlikely caretaker’s pursuit of her dreams.
Admired as “lively, surreal and surprising” by the New York Times, Noah Diaz’s Chicago debut is equal parts buddy-comedy, form-bending experiment and sober meditation on mortality.
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Content Advisory
Steppenwolf does not typically offer advisories about subject matter; however, we acknowledge that sensitivities vary from person to person, so If you would like to read the content advisory for You Will Get Sick, click the "Details" arrow below.
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Discounts
$20 tickets, Pay-What-You-Can performances, discounts and more. Find the right ticket for you.
Cast & Artists
The Artists
- Playwright Noah Diaz
- Director Audrey Francis
- Scenic Design Andrew Boyce
- Costume Design Raquel Adorno
- Lighting Design Jen Schriever
- Sound Design Willow James
- Magic and Illusions Design Skylar Fox
- Vocal Coach Kate DeVore
- Dramaturg Bryar Barborka
- Creative Producer Patrick Zakem
- Producing Director Tom Pearl
- Casting JC Clementz
- Production Stage Manager Laura D. Glenn
- Assistant Stage Manager Kathleen Barrett
Featured Ensemble Members
- #4 - Cliff Chamberlain
- #2 - Amy Morton
- #1 - Namir Smallwood
The Cast
- #5 - Jordan Arredondo
- #3 - Sadieh Rifai
- Understudy - Meighan Gerachis
- Understudy - Carl Lindberg
- Understudy - Dennis Renard
- Understudy - Alex Benito Rodriguez
- Understudy - Stephanie Shum
Watch & Listen
Audio-Described and Touch Tour:
Sunday, June 29 at 3:00pm
(1:30pm Touch Tour)
Open-Captioned Public Performances:
Thursday, June 26 at 7:30pm
Saturday, July 5 at 3:00pm
ASL-Interpreted Public Performance:
Friday, July 11 at 7:30pm
Community Events
LIVING RADICALLY
A FREE Event* on Saturday, June 21, 2025
4:30pm Activation in The Loft at Steppenwolf
Start to unwind with a sound experience to awaken your senses. Continue your experience with a discussion featuring guests from Chicago Death Doula Collective and The Care Plan as we consider how to navigate the full range of our lives.
Join us in The Loft at Steppenwolf Theatre immediately following the 3pm matinee performance OR before the 7:30pm evening performance.
This event is FREE but tickets for You Will Get Sick must be purchased separately. The Loft is located on the fourth floor of Steppenwolf’s Arts and Education Center.
UNIVERSITY NIGHT
A FREE Event* on Tuesday, June 24, 2025
6:00pm Mixer in Tap Bar | 7:30pm Performance
Arrive early for lite bites and networking with fellow college students before a performance of You Will Get Sick! Join us in our Tap Bar on the second floor of 1646 N. Halsted before the performance and stick around for the 7:30pm performance in the Downstairs Theater.
*The pre-show event is FREE, but college students can get tickets now for the performance for $15 with a Student ID using code STUDENT15.
TEEN TAKEOVER
A FREE Event* on Saturday, June 28, 2025
3pm performance | Teen Takeover Event Immediately After
Connect with like-minded teens after a performance of You Will Get Sick! Enjoy different art and activity stations and a post-show conversation with artists from the show. There will be music and snacks to keep the vibes going throughout the program.
*This post-show event is FREE, but teens can get tickets for the performance for as little as $5 with a Student ID - details in the registration link!
Past Events
INDUSTRY NIGHT
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
6:00pm Mixer in Front Bar | 7:30pm performance
Steppenwolf invites the theatre community to experience the Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick by Noah Diaz. Enjoy the performances and network with fellow artists and arts administrators in Chicago's theatre scene.
Education & Engagement
Steppenwolf supports the art on our stage with a number of free and discounted education and engagement programming throughout the season. Ranging from field trip opportunities, school residencies, arts workshops, teen nights, community partnerships and more! Whether you're a theatre learner, maker, or appreciator, check out our amazing programming here.
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