Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the world premiere of "Lost Land," by Stephen Jeffreys, directed by Terry Johnson, featuring ensemble members Martha Lavey, John Malkovich and Yasen Peyankov, with Ian Barford and Katrina Lenk. John Malkovich and Ana Kuzmanic serve as costume designers for "Lost Land," which begins performances on March 31, in the Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St.
"Lost Land" is set in a remote castle in the wine-growing region of northern Hungary, where a mysterious delegate (Peyankov) arrives to persuade a beloved, retired politician (Malkovich) to leave the castle tended by his sister (Lavey) and claim the reins of power. Set at the end of World War I, when the nation is on the verge of collapse, "Lost Land" confronts the ideas of statehood and personal obligation with sharp humor and intrigue. |
