[2] Chicago is known for its brand of bold, collaborative, actor-driven theatre in intimate venues scattered throughout the city's many neighborhoods, and Steep is an embodiment of this theatrical movement.
[4] Zürich by Amelia Roper Red Rex by Ike Holter First Love is the Revolution by Rita Kalnejais Pomona by Alistair McDowall After two years of producing plays as an itinerant company, Steep opened its first storefront theatre in the Wrigleyville neighborhood of Chicago.
Over the years, Steep has grown from an original founding of three actors into an ensemble of 41 artists[6] driven by a shared commitment to their mission: "To bring out the everyday truths in the stories we tell through ensemble work and to reach out to non-traditional theater goers by seeking out stories and creating experiences relevant to them.
"[better source needed] In October 2008, Steep moved to a new storefront – a newly renovated theatre in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
Steep continues to flourish in its new home, where an impressive string of hits has cemented its reputation as one of the most compelling ensembles in the city.