A Letter From the Artistic Director
My suspicions that Defiance would be a great play for you were confirmed after the first ½ hour… and by the end of the play’s taut 90 minutes, I was riveted in my seat once more by Shanley’s fierce depiction of a powerful figure in moral crisis.

From a Place of Authority
Artistic Director Jason Loewith talks with Playwright John Patrick Shanley about writing from experience.

Steve Pickering Returns to Next
Former Artistic Director tackles lead role in the Chicagoland premiere of Defiance. We are delighted to have Steve back at Next for the first time since his departure at the close of the 1998/99 season. A gifted actor, director and adapter, Steve has played a vital role in making Next Theatre a destination for provocative premieres like Defiance.



Defiance
Cast and Crew

Margaret................Laura T. Fisher*
Captain King..........Osiris Khepera*
Littlefield...............Steve Pickering*
PFC Davis................David Rispoli
Chaplain................Joseph Wycoff*

Director..........................Jason Loewith
Set Design...........................Keith Pitts
Costume Design........Christine Pascual
Lighting Design................Ben Wilhelm
Sound Design...............Victoria DeIorio
Dramaturg........................Bill O’Connor
Stage Manager..............Richard Lundy*

*indicates member of Actor’s Equity Association

Next Theatre salutes our Individual Production Sponsors,
Marvin and Harriet Robinson, for their support of Defiance .