Yasen Peyankov directs “Dance of Death” at Steppenwolf

Photo: Courtesy of Joel Moorman. UIC Theatre Head and Steppenwolf Company Member Yasen Peyankov (Director) and alum Sonya Madrigal (Assistant Director) in rehearsal for Dance of Death.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company opens Dance of Death on Thursday, January 29! The production is directed by theatre department head Yasen Peyankov, fresh off his performance in Steppenwolf’s Amadeus and ahead of directing Macbeth at UIC Theatre. The show is part of Steppenwolf’s celebratory 50th Anniversary season.

UIC talent is well represented throughout the creative team. Faculty members Collette Pollard (scenic design), Jason Martin (vocal coach), and Claire Kaplan (movement) are all involved, along with alum Sonya Madrigal, who serves as assistant director.

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