Welcome to the production and dramaturgical website for Steppenwolf and THEA 318's production of Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde!
This website provides information on a variety of topics from many collected sources and materials. The information is specifically intended for members of the production team and is focused on the research and background needs of this production as specified by the director, Dr. Tyler Smith.
One of the main intentions of this website is to provide opportunities for exploration into different subject materials and areas. Who knows what you may find that inspires you or makes you take the next step in developing how you see your craft, your vision, or yourself in the world of the play! Explore!
If you're looking for a great place to start, try visiting the background information section for information about the world of the play and Oscar Wilde himself, review production history and see materials from past shows, or investigate how Moises Kaufman and Tectonic Theater Project crafted this unique show. Once you've done this, check out our audience outreach website for interactive activities and to test your wits and knowledge or satisfy your curiosity by viewing one of the links or files available on the Works Cited / Further Reading page.
And if you have questions, don't forget to ask!
One of the main intentions of this website is to provide opportunities for exploration into different subject materials and areas. Who knows what you may find that inspires you or makes you take the next step in developing how you see your craft, your vision, or yourself in the world of the play! Explore!
If you're looking for a great place to start, try visiting the background information section for information about the world of the play and Oscar Wilde himself, review production history and see materials from past shows, or investigate how Moises Kaufman and Tectonic Theater Project crafted this unique show. Once you've done this, check out our audience outreach website for interactive activities and to test your wits and knowledge or satisfy your curiosity by viewing one of the links or files available on the Works Cited / Further Reading page.
And if you have questions, don't forget to ask!