Content Advisory

At Steep, we explore stories of everyday people that shed light on some of the questions that define our humanity. Our goal is to incite important conversation that starts on stage and continues long after everyone has left the theatre. Sometimes these stories touch on issues or portray scenes that some people may find troubling or disturbing. The Steep setting is intimate and accordingly, the experience can be intense and immediate. If you would like any further detail or information about anything on this page, please contact us at 773-649-3186 or info@steeptheatre.com.

Happy Days are Here (Again) is intended for adult audiences. It contains strong language, mentions of drugs and alcohol, and content about abusive relationships, and sexual relationships between adults and teenage characters. 

After-Performance Resources

While we provide content advisories to help audience members prepare for potentially difficult material and decide whether to see our shows, audience members might carry the emotional weight beyond our walls. If you need assistance in processing what you have seen or feelings that have been brought up by the material, here are some resources.
Special Thanks to NAMI Chicago for help compiling this list.

Mental Health

NAMI Chicago
https://www.namichicago.org
NAMI Helpline: 833-826-4244
Crisis Textline: Text NAMI to 741741 24-hour text message support for those in crisis.
Chicago-based resource for mental health and other support services.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 988
Support and crisis resources for yourself or someone else.

CARES: 1-800-345-9049
Crisis hotline, mental health evaluation, and other services for youth and adults with Medicaid.

Mental Health America
www.mentalhealthamerica.net

National Council for Behavioral Health
www.TheNationalCouncil.org
Use “Find a Provider” to locate nearby treatment facilities.

National Empowerment Center
www.power2u.org

Substance Use

Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances
1-833-234-6343 or text HELP to 833234
Substance use and opioid use support.

Start Your Recovery
startyourrecovery.org/treatment/rehab-centers/illinois/chicago
Drug and alcohol rehab centers

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

Between Friends
1-800-603-HELP (1-800-603-4357)
Chicago domestic violence crisis line run by a nonprofit.

City of Chicago Domestic Violence Helpline
1-877-863-6338
Chicago domestic violence help and referral line run by the city.

Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline:
888-293-2080
Chicago non-profit for survivors of sexual violence and their significant others.

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
National anti-sexual violence org and hotline.

LGBTQIA2+ Support and Advocacy

Brave Space Alliance
1-872-333-5199
Black-led & Trans-led org providing affirming, culturally competent, “for us, by us” resources.

The Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
Support for LGBTQ+ youth ages 24 and under.

Trans Lifeline
1-877-565-8860
Support for transgender individuals.

Veterans

Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255 or text 838255
For veterans and those concerned about them.