1.   Charlene Carabeo, an ensemble member, preparing for a recent performance.

2.   Frank Galati, an associate artistic director at the Goodman Theater in Chicago, is also an ensemble member at Steppenwolf.

3.   In addition to daily sessions at school, ensemble members are expected to practice at least a half an hour a day at home.

4.   Kelly Mealia, an ensemble member, was also offered a paying role, but stayed, whichMiller said brought tears to his eyes.

5.   Ms. James asks an ensemble member.

6.   Only three ensemble members turned down the offer.

7.   The cast is terrific, right down to the last ensemble member, and blessed with voices of remarkable flexibility and strength.

8.   The ensemble members bring the stories to life.

9.   The same can be said of the general run of work the fine ensemble members can claim.

10.   The weight is now more evenly distributed among strong ensemble members than it has been in past productions.