Fresh Air, Gary Sinise, Terry Kinney, Joan Allen, And Laurie Metcalf

Celebrating Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre on this edition of Fresh Air. The Steppenwolf Theater celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The actor-driven theatre is known for its ensemble acting and cutting-edge acting style. It's members include John Mahoney (Martin Crane on Frazier), John Malkovich, Kevin Anderson, and four actors whom you'll hear from. First, founding members Gary Sinise (films: Mission to Mars,Apollo 13, Of Mice and Men,) and Terry Kinney (a regular on HBO's Oz), and actresses Joan Allen (Pat Nixon in Nixon, The Ice Storm, Pleasantville, and the upcoming film The Contender) and Laurie Metcalf (a regular on TV's Norm, longtime co-star of Roseanne). (Broadcast Date: September 20, 2000)