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About Downstate

At a registered address in downstate Illinois, four men convicted of sex crimes share a group home where they live out their days post-incarceration. When a man shows up to confront his childhood abuser, it becomes hard to locate the line between justice and retribution. This gripping, provocative new play from Pulitzer Prize winner Bruce Norris zeroes in on the limits of compassion and forgiveness.

Downstate was co-commissioned and its world premiere was presented by Steppenwolf Theatre Company (Anna Shapiro, Artistic Director; David Schmitz, Executive Director) and The National Theatre, London (Rufus Norris, Artistic Director; Lisa Burger, Executive Director).

This production has received generous support from the Roy Cockrum Foundation and the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation.

Photos by Michael Brosilow of the Steppenwolf Theater Company's production of Downstate.

Run time

2 hrs 25 mins (with 15 minute intermission)

Start date

October 28th, 2022

End date

January 7th, 2023

Categories

Venue

Playwrights Horizons

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239 Reviews

DOUG Rob NYC

DOUG Rob NYC

743 Reviews | 421 Followers
96
Intelligent, Masterful, Great writing, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if A powerful & moving play about sexual predators & those impacted. This extraordinary drama has exceptional actors, staging & directing.

Don’t see it if If the topic of sexual predators would not allow you to see this play, then I recommend that you skip it.

Phil 9070

Phil 9070

409 Reviews | 95 Followers
95
Must see, Intelligent, Great writing, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if Once in a blue moon a play comes around that just blows me away. This was one of them. Simply outstanding in all regards. The playwright

Don’t see it if Bruce Norris and the entire ensemble we're just magnificent. This play builds to a explosive ending. Can't say enough good things about it.

Piwacket

Piwacket

110 Reviews | 70 Followers
94
Provocative, thought-provoking, complex, tragic

See it if You are willing to challenge yourself to see multiple sides to sexual abuse and its aftermath.

Don’t see it if Tragic, complex human conditions is not amenable.

Elisa 9119

Elisa 9119

574 Reviews | 278 Followers
80
Thought-provoking, Great writing, Ambitious, Absorbing

See it if Well-written w some strong perfs&set in a group home for child offenders,the play gives a humane POV for both the victim and perpetrator.

Don’t see it if Do not go if the issue hits home. Incorrect Spanish spoken here,tho that should improve w time. Some young audience members often laughing*

Downstate cast and creative team

By: Bruce Norris
Director: Pam MacKinnon
Producer: Playwrights Horizons
Cast list: Glenn Davis (as Gio), K. Todd Freeman (as Dee), Francis Guinan (as Fred), Tim Hopper (as Andy), Eddie Torres (as Felix), Susanna Guzmán (as Ivy), Sally Murphy (as Em), Gabi Samels (as Effie)
Lighting: Adam Silverman
Sound: Carolyn Downing
Design: Todd Rosenthal
Costume: Clint Ramos

Venue

Playwrights Horizons

416 West 42nd Street (between 9th and 10th Avenue), New York, NY, USA, 10036
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