Tarell Alvin McCraney as Joan Jett Blakk in Steppenwolf's Ms. Blakk for President. Photo by Michael Brosilow

Ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney (Joan Jett Blakk, center) and Jon Hudson Odom in Steppenwolf's world premiere production of Ms. Blakk for President.Photo by Michael Brosilow

Molly Brennan in Ms. Blakk for President. Photos from Steppenwolf Theatre.