Catch as Catch Can
Written by Mia Chung
Directed by ensemble member Amy Morton
June 4 - July 12, 2026 in the Downstairs Theater
When a prodigal son returns to blue collar New England, his homecoming sets off a spiraling crisis for two families, threatening not only their relationships but their very identities. In Mia Chung’s wildly inventive Catch as Catch Can, three actors take on six roles, bridging generation and gender, in a theatrical tour-de-force that upends the kitchen sink drama and asks what happens when we refuse to play the roles we’re prescribed. Spanning hilarity, stunning virtuosity and outright horror, this ferocious Chicago premiere—featuring an all-ensemble cast—must be witnessed to be believed.
Cast & Artists
The Artists
- Playwright - Mia Chung
- Director - Amy Morton
Featured Ensemble Members
- Actor R/R - Gary Cole
- Actor L/D - Audrey Francis
- Actor T/T Tim Hopper
This is a mind-bender of a play about family roles, expectations and assumptions. It’s an acting challenge tailor-made for this all ensemble cast.
- Ensemble member Amy Morton
Half Century. Full Throttle.
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Additional Information
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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Half Century. Full Throttle.
Welcome to Steppenwolf’s 50th season. Join us to celebrate and reflect on fifty years of what Steppenwolf has meant to you, to Chicago and to the American Theatre.
Or, just come watch some damn good theatre. At the end of the day, that’s what it’s always been about.