Phylicia Rashad directs and talented actors deliver in turbulent family drama at Steppenwolf
“Purpose” peels back the hidden layers of a fictional civil rights icon’s family and the result is an explosive yet hilarious plot.
The fictional Jasper family in “Purpose” has been a pillar of Black American politics for decades as civil rights leaders, pastors and congressmen. But like all families, there are secrets and lies beneath the surface.
Esteemed director Phylicia Rashad returns to Steppenwolf to lead the six-member cast. The show runs through April 28.
Reset talks with one of the actors in the play.
GUEST: Glenn Davis, actor, producer, Steppenwolf Theatre Company co-artistic director
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Phylicia Rashad directs and talented actors deliver in turbulent family drama at Steppenwolf
“Purpose” peels back the hidden layers of a fictional civil rights icon’s family and the result is an explosive yet hilarious plot.
The fictional Jasper family in “Purpose” has been a pillar of Black American politics for decades as civil rights leaders, pastors and congressmen. But like all families, there are secrets and lies beneath the surface.
Esteemed director Phylicia Rashad returns to Steppenwolf to lead the six-member cast. The show runs through April 28.
Reset talks with one of the actors in the play.
GUEST: Glenn Davis, actor, producer, Steppenwolf Theatre Company co-artistic director