1044 W. Bryn Mawr Chicago, IL Redtwist Theatre is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization

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1 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Chicago, IL Redtwist Theatre is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization facebook.com/redtwisttheatre twitter.com/redtwisttheatre Mission: To do white hot drama, in a tiny black box, with a little red twist PERUSAL COPY Please return playbill to lobby after show Scan qr code or visit Online Playbill to view later Please turn off your cell phones during performance. Out of respect for the actors, please do not access your cell phones for any reason during the show. This program/production is partially supported by grants from MacArthur Funds for Arts and Culture at The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation The Illinois Arts Council, a state agency

2 About Redtwist Theatre Redtwist Theatre, formerly Actors Workshop Theatre, embarked upon its first production as an itinerant company in 1994 with Simon Gray s Otherwise Engaged. AWT incorporated as a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation in May It produced five more plays before moving to its current home in the vibrant Bryn Mawr Historic District of the Edgewater neighborhood in Chicago in the fall of Redtwist s first show in Edgewater, Praying Small, opened in September It was designated as a Critic s Choice by the Chicago Reader and was extended two times by popular demand. Michael Colucci, the founder of Redtwist Theatre, is the Artistic Director. His producing partner and wife, Jan Ellen Graves, is the Managing Director. In addition to acting, she directed the critically-acclaimed The American Clock by Arthur Miller and the Jeff-recommended plays Geezers and Aura, by company member, Tommy Lee Johnston. Michael s direction of All My Sons, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, Three Hotels, That Face, and Broken Glass was also critically-acclaimed and Jeff-recommended. During Redtwist s time at the Bryn Mawr location, its productions have received 50 Jeff nominations and won 9 Non-Equity Jeff Awards including one for Best Production for Man from Nebraska in As of March 1, 2008, AWT s corporate name officially changed to Redtwist Theatre. Please visit for current information on our events and productions. Elizabeth Argus Adam Bitterman Michael Colucci Abby Dillion Matt Edmonds James Fleming Johnny Garcia Jacqueline Grandt THE COMPANY Jan Ellen Graves KC Karen Hill Tommy Lee Johnston Ben Kirberger Aaron Kirby E. Malcolm Martinez Daniel McNamara Staff Michael Colucci, Artistic Director, Producer James Fleming, Associate Artistic Director, Producer Jan Ellen Graves, Managing Director, Producer Johnny Garcia, Development Outreach Coordinator, Associate Producer Matthew Moynihan, Literary Manager Catherine Miller, Casting Director E. Malcolm Martinez, Box Office Manager Charles Bonilla, Box Office Associate Tommy Lee Johnston, Scott Woldman, Resident Playwrights Elyse Balogh, Resident Set Designer ( season) Karli Blalock, Resident Sound Designer ( season) Mary Brennan, Resident Stage Manager ( season) Daniel Friedman, Resident Lighting Designer ( season) Josh Hurley, Resident Technical Director( season) Laurel McKenzie, Resident Prop Designer ( season) Erica M. Bush, Resident Assistant Stage Manager, ( season) Redtwist Board Members Carol Wilson, Chair Pat Blumen, Michael Colucci, Denise Fiducia, Karen Goodman-Minter, Lois Hobart, Paul Kaufman 2 Peter Oyloe Brian Parry Mary Reynard Debra Rodkin Kathleen Ruhl Sarah Sapperstein Michael Sherwin Scott Weinstein

3 Welcome from the Artistic Director Growth is important. Things are always changing faster now than ever. You can t just stand pat and expect to move forward with the rest of the world. But growing in the right way and at the right pace are critical. And good things take time. With that in mind, here s an update on the vacant space next door to us. Redtwist is currently in discussion to divvy up the space with a proposed gift shop. We need a little more room to grow, and the gift shop needs a place to sell their stuff. We have had a few meetings over the past two months, and one of our primary topics has been how specifically to form a partnership to make the collaboration work. We have offered our furniture, props, and costumes, which can provide some of the initial stock for the shop. Whatever type of relationship emerges, Redtwist is going to stay right here and continue to provide outstanding storefront theatre. We care about one type of growth more than anything else, and it s not size or seats. It s quality. We would prefer to get better and better at what we do, rather than bigger and bigger at who we are. We want to remain in this tiny intimate space for a long time. And we won t be happy until your chair is smack on our stage like the coveted kitchen table at a fine restaurant, with the actors whisking past you, tripping over your feet, and falling into your lap. Storefront theatre has been around for nearly half a century in this toddlin town and there s no reason to expect that it will just go poof. We re gonna do our part to make sure that doesn t happen. Because there s nothing quite like a great drama up close with awesome actors. It can grab you by the throat and take your breath away. To my knowledge, there s no place else you can get that experience. And that s what we hope happens to you every time you visit Redtwist. Thanks so much for coming! Michael Colucci Upcoming Shows in the Season Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller Directed by Steve Scott Feb 4 to Mar 5, 2017 Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker Directed by Scott Weinstein Apr 15 to May 14, 2017 Going to a Place Where You Already Are by Bekah Brunstetter A Chicago Premiere directed by Matt Hawkins Jun 24 to Jul 23,

4 CAST in order of appearance Molly...Emily Tate Sloan...Drew Johnson Pete... *Michael Sherwin Grace... Carolyn Kruse Voice of Crystal: Miranda Garrabrant Understudies: James Bould (Pete), Glenn Garrabrant (Sloan), Liz Greenwood (Grace), Kat Moraros (Molly) Understudy performance on Tuesday, Dec 20, at 7:30pm Time: Place: A Mid-Atlantic suburb. The running time is approximately 90 minutes, no intermission. The world premiere of Turtle is presented by special arrangement with The Gersh Agency and Jake Jeppson. PRODUCTION STAFF Director...Damon Kiely Assistant Director...Jordyn Prince Stage Manager... Mary Brennan Assistant Stage Manager... Erica M. Bush Scenic Designer/Scenic Charge... Elyse Balogh Lighting Designer... Daniel Friedman Sound Designer... Karli Blalock Costume Designer... Kelsey Wang Props Designer... Laurel McKenzie Technical Director/Set Construction... Josh Hurley Fight Choreographer...Sam Hubbard Dramaturg/Casting Director... Catherine Miller Graphics/Marketing/Programs/Photos... *Jan Ellen Graves Box Office Manager... *E. Malcolm Martinez Box Office Associate... Charles Bonilla Associate Producer... *Johnny Garcia Producers... *Michael Colucci, *James Fleming... *Jan Ellen Graves *Redtwist Company Member Resident Designer/Staff Special thanks to Ford Altenbern for sound assistance, American Theater Company, Next Theatre Company, DePaul Theatre School, The Saints, and the many actors who read drafts of this play including Kat McDonnel, Jessie Fisher, Bret Tuomey, Michael McKeogh, Eric Slater, Rebecca Spence, Ryan Kittley, Tim Decker. 4

5 CAST PROFILES (in alphabetical order) Drew Johnson (Sloan) is making his Redtwist debut. Chicago credits include: THE GILDED AGE (City Lit Theater Company), CRIMES OF THE HEART (Step Up Productions), THE REVENANTS (Wild- Claw Theatre), SPARK (Adventure Stage Chicago), 25 SAINTS (Pine Box Theatre Company), RICHARD III (Oak Park Festival Theatre), and HENRY V (Promethean Theatre Ensemble). Regional credits include: MACBETH, KING LEAR, and MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (Theater at Monmouth). Drew has appeared on NBC s CHICAGO FIRE and numerous commercials. Later this winter, he can be seen in Chicago Shakespeare Theater s LOVE S LABOUR S LOST. Drew earned an MFA in Acting from the University of Arkansas and is represented by Big Mouth Talent. Carolyn Kruse (Grace) most recently appeared in SPINNING with Irish Theatre of Chicago, where she is a proud Ensemble member. Selected credits: SHINING CITY, LAY ME DOWN SOFTLY, A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN, DANCING AT LUGHNASA, SCENES FROM THE BIG PICTURE Irish Theatre of Chicago; A TALE OF TWO CITIES Lifeline; KING PHYCUS Strange Tree Group (Jeff Award: Ensemble); MACBETH Chicago Shakespeare Theater; ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST Next Theatre; TOOTH OF CRIME and SPRING AWAKENING Strawdog; THE RADIANT ABYSS Profiles; HENRY V and BLOOD WEDDING The Hypocrites. Carolyn is represented by Paonessa Talent Agency. Michael Sherwin (Pete) is a company member at Redtwist where you may have seen him in INCIDENT AT VICHY, AMERICAN CLOCK, HAPPY, ELEMENO PEA, CLYBORNE PARK, TREATS, OPUS, EL- LING, and MAN FROM NEBRASKA. He has also worked with City Lit, Strawdog, Babes with Blades, Polarity, Bailiwick, and Oak Park Festival Theatre, and has performed late night with New Millennium playing Patrick Swayze, David Bowie, and Iggy Pop (not all at once). He lives in Andersonville with his wife, cat, and probably some frozen leftovers. Thank you for being a part of the magic at Redtwist. Emily Tate (Molly) recently appeared on the Redtwist stage in SCARCITY, and was previously seen in the Jeff nominated production of OPUS. Other Chicago credits include: THINGS YOU SHOULDN T SAY PAST MIDNIGHT (Windy City Playhouse), THE SWEETER OP- TION (Strawdog), DEAD ACCOUNTS (Step Up Productions), THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE (Piven), BEDROOM FARCE (Eclipse), and LES LIASONS DANGEREUSES (Remy Bumppo). Regional Theater: Utah Shakespeare Festival, Milwaukee Repertory Theater and Actors Theatre of Louisville (Professional Training Company). TV: Chicago Fire (NBC), Zoobiquity (FOX Pilot), Empire (Fox), and numerous commercial campaigns. She sends tremendous amounts of love and gratitude to her family, and to Ian. She is represented by Big Mouth Talent. 5

6 UNDERSTUDY CAST PROFILES James Bould (Pete u/s) is very happy to be understudying with Redtwist for his third time Previous shows include THE DRAWER BOY and THE SEEDBED. He has worked with other Chicago theaters including TimeLine Theatre Company, Teatro Vista, Polarity Ensemble, and most recently (re)discover Theatre. In previous lives, James taught English in Japan, nannied twins in Chicago, and was a short order cook in Port Charlotte, Florida. Thank you for supporting live theatre! Glenn Garrabrant (Sloan u/s) is honored to understudy for Redtwist, having performed on their stage in the guest company shows MUSE OF FIRE and THE PEOPLE S CHOICE (Genesis Theatrical Productions). His other theatrical performances include EINSTEIN S GIFT and CREATION S BIRTHDAY (Genesis), MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (Midsommer Flight), WHEN ANGELS WEPT (New Lincoln Theatre), FREEDOM SUMMER (Civil Rights Arts Project), and others. He s appeared in films such as A DAY IN THE DEATH (short, Happy Squirrel Films), and BEE STING (short, HKD Productions). Glenn lives in Hyde Park with his wife and daughter, two fellow artists who always encourage and inspire him. Liz Greenwood (Grace u/s) TURTLE is Liz s first production at Redtwist. Other Chicago credits include THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF TEQUILA at Gorilla Tango Theatre and DEATH TOLL at Cornservatory. She can also be seen doing improv with Lance Chance and Valid Hysteria and performing stand-up around the city. She has trained at Green Shirt Studio and is currently training at Second City Conservatory. Kat Moraros (Molly u/s) is overjoyed to be working with Redtwist! Kat is an EMC stage, film, and voiceover actor originally from Maine. Chicago credits include Inez in NO EXIT (Midnight Summit Ensemble) and HOLIDAY TRAIN EL STORIES (Waltzing Mechanics). She is an ensemble member with GreatWorks Theatre and the Murder Mystery Company of Chicago. Select East Coast credits include: THE OTHER PLACE, TRIBES, MR. MARMALADE, and AS YOU LIKE IT. Kat holds a BA in Theatre from Bates College, completed conservatory training at the London Dramatic Academy, and is a B1 graduate of Black Box Academy. Visit katmoraros.com Exotic Custom Fishing Rods Custom Golf Clubs Exotic Feather Weaves High Strain Graphite Shafts Machined Wood Handles Grandt Industries Follow the Leader... Proudly Made in the USA Multi Flex and Kick Point Custom Winding &Weaving Hickory Look Graphite Shafts Grandt Graphite Rod Blanks Stiff, Standard, Senior Shaft Designs 24 years of dedicated service to the sportsman with Total Commitment To Quality Unconditional Lifetime Warranty 20% Discounts Applied to Redtwist Customers Mention Redtwist and Save 6 Specializing in Split Bamboo Filament Wound Extra Stiff Fresh & Saltwater Series Swing Speed Designed Shafts

7 I love snorkeling. DIRECTOR S NOTE I haven t done it much but when I ve got the chance I typically stay underwater until I get a blistering sunburn. I love the chance meetings with tropical fish, eels, and yes the occasional sea turtle. Under water is always churning and yet it s more peaceful than above the surface. I can t imagine what our play s unseen title character thinks about life outside the ocean s embrace. It s loud. It s chaotic. Buzzing. Beeping. Static. Noise. Noise. Noise. Just thinking about it makes me want to plunge into the nearest body of water. But we can t do that. We need to figure out how to find the signal through the noise and most importantly the signals from the people closest to us. There s so much interference in our daily lives it seems impossible to simply hear what s said to us. And if we don t hear what s said correctly how can we possibly respond with empathy and understanding? And if we can t hear the people we love what chance do we have to hear people we disagree with? Our rivals? I long for the next time I can sidle up to a sea creature and marvel at their shimmer, shake, and scales. But I should get better at marveling at my fellow land travelers. And try to find the quiet between us. Damon Kiely ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT Jake Jeppson writes funny plays that investigate the dark corners of American life. His work has been developed and produced both in the States and abroad. Recent collaborations include the National Theatre (UK), Soho Theatre (UK), Marlowe Theatre (UK), Asolo Rep (Florida), Ars Nova (NY), and others. Recently, Jake s play #BROS, about male privilege and the internet, was a finalist for the inaugural Relentless Award in honor of Philip Seymour Hoffman and was listed for the Bruntwood Prize. The play premieres in London in TURTLE was originally written at Yale University and developed by the Eugene O Neill Theatre Center and American Theatre Company. A translation of the play continues to run in rep in Latvia at the New Riga Theatre. The play was slated for production in 2015 at Chicago s Next Theatre, but lost its home when the theatre closed in the middle of their season. With Damon Kiely at the helm, the play found a new home at Redtwist for its English language world premiere. Jake s other plays include MISS HEIMLICH, FOX PLAY, and THE CLEARING. In 2015, Jake collaborated on the Fringe First winning ensemble piece LIGHT BOXES (Gridiron Theatre, Edinburgh). He is a former Jerome Fellow at the Playwrights Center in Minneapolis and an alumnus of the Ars Nova Play Group (NYC). Jake graduated from the Yale School of Drama, where he studied with Paula Vogel, Lynn Nottage, and Sarah Ruhl and won the Cole Porter Prize. He worked as the associate producer at the Yale Cabaret, created the nationally-sourced apprentice program at the Orchard Project, and frequently teaches playwriting at the National Theatre Institute. In addition to his theatre work, Jake writes for National Geographic TV and has created content for a variety of online platforms and brands. Jake grew up in Washington, DC and now splits his time between London and New York, where he lives with his wife, Saga, and their dog, Barney. More info at: jakejeppson.com 7

8 STAFF/CREW PROFILES (in alphabetical order) Elyse Balogh (Scenic Designer) is a graduate from DePaul University s Theatre School, with a BFA in Scenic Design. Recently, she designed THE SEEDBED (Redtwist), DYING CITY (The Comrades), THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW (Mudlark), MACBETH (St. Patrick s High), AN ALMANAC FOR FARMERS AND LOVERS IN MEXICO (The Jades), and RUTHERFORD S TRAVELS (Pegasus Theatre Company). Recent paint charges include A LIFE EXTRAORDINARY (The Gift), and THE FULL MONTY (Peninsula Players). Upcoming designs: DEATH OF A SALESMAN (Redtwist), HENRY V (Babes with Blades), GODSPELL (St. Patrick s High). Karli Blalock (Sound Designer) is happy to be working with the Redtwist team again on TURTLE! She loves being a part of the Chicago theatre community. She s happy to call Redtwist her theatre home. You can currently hear her other designs at the First Floor Theater production of DEER AND THE LOVERS, and at New Trier High School year-round! Some of her favorite designs include SHE KILLS MONSTERS, LEGALLY BLONDE (New Trier HS), THE ART OF LOSING (by Juli Del Prete), DRAWER BOY, THE SEEDBED and RED (Redtwist Theatre). She received a Jeff Award nomination for the RED sound design. Charles Bonilla (Box Office Associate) Charles time with Redtwist goes back to When he pauses to reflect on that he s amazed at the talent (onstage and backstage) that has honed its craft in the tiny black box, and grateful for the patrons who return again and again. Mary Brennan (Stage Manager) is the Resident Stage Manager at Redtwist. This is her third show with the company. She recently stage managed THE SEEDBED and SCARCITY. Mary went to Columbia College Chicago where she studied Stage Management, she has work on many productions some include BENT, ARCADIA, and WOMAN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN. Mary is excited to continue on this season with the next production at Redtwist, DEATH OF A SALESMAN. Erica M. Bush (Assistant Stage Manager) is very excited to be with Redtwist s second show of the season. She is a freelance Chicago Stage Manager that has worked with companies such as Collaboraction, Open Door Repertory, Khecari Dance Company, and the Milwaukee Ballet. Michael Colucci (Producer) is the founder and Artistic Director of Redtwist Theatre, and has directed many of the plays here, including BROKEN GLASS, THAT FACE, EQUUS (2010), WHO S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? (2008), THREE HOTELS, A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES, ALL MY SONS and PRAYING SMALL. He has also been seen on stage at Redtwist as Harry Hyman in BROKEN GLASS, Dr. Sweet in BUG, Martin in THE GOAT, OR WHO IS SYLVIA?, George in WHO S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, Eddie Carbone in A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, and Joe Keller in ALL MY SONS. In addition, Michael has worked at various theatres in Chicago, including Court, Victory Gardens, TimeLine, and American Blues. He is also a member of the Jeff Committee s Artistic and Technical Team. James Fleming (Producer) is a Chicago-based director and producer and the Associate Artistic Director at Redtwist. Focusing primarily on new plays, he has developed new work with The House Theatre of Chicago, Route 66 Theatre, The New Colony, and First Floor Theater. He worked as an assistant director to Charles Newell on IPHIGENIA AT AULIS at Court Theatre and Steve Scott on ROSE at The Greenhouse Theatre. At Redtwist, James served as producer of SCARCITY, and has assistant 8 continued...

9 STAFF/CREW PROFILES (continued) directed GOOD PEOPLE, WHO S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, THE DRAWER BOY, and THE SEEDBED. He earned his BA in Theatre & Performance Studies from the University of Chicago. Daniel Friedman (Lighting Designer) is ecstatic to be working with Redtwist again, having previously designed THE REALIZATION OF EMILY LINDER, THE DRAWER BOY, INCIDENT AT VICHY, WHO S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, THAT S F D UP, and DRUNK AND READY. Other Chicago productions include lighting design for DIRTY BUTTERFLY (Blind Owl/Halcyon Theatre), A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS, SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! (Emerald City Theatre), A LIFE EXTRA ORDINARY (The Gift), PAGE TURNER (Matter Dance Company), SNAFU (UIC), HOMO ANDRONICUS (The Antidote), and HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (Haven Theatre); assistant lighting design on productions at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Writers Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre, and Timeline Theatre. Visit danielafriedman.com Johnny Garcia (Associate Producer) also serves as Redtwist s Development Outreach Coordinator. He was just in the season opener SCARCITY, where he played Louie Marino. He also performed his one-person play, THAT S F D UP, at the Chicago Fringe Festival, directed by Redtwist company member Mary Reynard. He directed SHOOTER by Jeffery Helgeson at the final Abbie Hoffman Fest. Favorite Redtwist roles: Ariel in THE PILLOWMAN, Jos-B in ELEMENO PEA, Austin in TRUE WEST, Marco in A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, and Raul in EXTREMITIES, among others. Elsewhere he played Hermes in ESTRELLA CRUZ (THE JUNKYARD QUEEN) with Halcyon Theatre, BANG BANG, YOU RE DEAD with Theatre on the Edge, Escalus, Prince of Verona, in THE TRAGEDY OF ROMEO AND JULIET, with Two Pence Shakespeare at Evanston Arts Depot, and Kenny, in THE ERPINGHAM CAMP with AstonRep Theatre. Jan Ellen Graves (Graphic Design/Marketing) has been Redtwist s Managing Director for many years in addition to designing the graphics and window displays, acting and directing. She has appeared in many Redtwist shows including CLYBOURNE PARK, A BODY OF WATER, THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, MAN FROM NEBRASKA, A DELICATE BALANCE, THREE HOTELS, DOUBT, and ALL MY SONS. Some favorite Chicagoland stage roles include M Lynn in STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Ilona in SHE LOVES ME and Sister Robert Anne in NUNSENSE I and II. She directed the world premieres of AURA and GEEZERS by Tommy Lee Johnston, and most recently, directed THE AMERICAN CLOCK, all at Redtwist. Sam Hubbard (Fight Director) Recent fight direction credits include SCARCITY (Redtwist) COCKED (Victory Gardens Theatre), GEM OF THE OCEAN (Court Theatre), WHITE GUY ON THE BUS (Northlight Theatre), TAMER OF HORSES (Teatro Vista), LORD OF THE FLIES (Steppenwolf for Young Adults with Ryan Bourque), MARTYR (Steep Theatre), UNCLE BOB (Mary-Archie Theatre Company) HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY (American Blues Theatre), WATCH ON THE RHINE (The Artistic Home) and GREAT EXPECTATIONS, ROBIN HOOD, AFTER MISS JULIE, CHARLES IVES TAKE ME HOME (Strawdog Theatre Company). Sam is a graduate of Columbia College Chicago and a proud ensemble member of Strawdog Theatre Company Damon Kiely (Director) is a professional director and writer, as well as a full time professor of directing and acting and the Chair of Performance for DePaul s Theatre School. His book HOW TO READ A PLAY: SCRIPT ANALYSIS FOR DIRECTORS was 9 continued...

10 STAFF/CREW PROFILES (continued) published by Routledge in May He was recently nominated for a Jeff Award for Best Director of a Musical for his production of HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY for American Blues Theatre, which won the Jeff for best production of a musical, midsize theatre. In Chicago, he has directed regional premieres of work by Lisa Kron, Kirsten Greenidge, and Jordan Harrison for Next Theatre, The Chicago premiere of Gore Vidal s Weekend for TimeLine Theatre Company, the regional premiere of Gina Gionfriddo s BECKY SHAW for A Red Orchid Theatre, and the world premiere of MCMEEKIN FINDS OUT for Route 66. He s also worked at Eclipse Theatre, Chicago Dramatists, WildClaw and others. His world premiere adaptation of THIEVES LIKE US and THE REVEL were produced by the House Theatre of Chicago. He served as the Artistic Director of American Theater Company from 2002 to Directing credits at ATC include OKLAHOMA! (Nominated for 6 Jeff Awards including Best Musical and Best Direction of a Musical), THE DARK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS, ORPHEUS DESCENDING, A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, and THE HAIRY APE. At The Theatre School he has directed many plays for the Showcase and Playworks series including OUR TOWN, the first show in the Theatre School s new building, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, MEDEA, HAROUN AND THE SEA OF STORIES, and his own adaptations of PROS- PERO S STORM (adapted from THE TEMPEST) and NANCY DREW AND THE SIGN OF THE TWISTED CANDLE. Prior to moving back to Chicago he produced, directed, and taught in New York City. In New York he directed for the Public Theatre, New York Theatre Workshop, the Ontological Theater, Adobe Theater Company, PS122, Ensemble Studio Theater and New Dramatists. Damon also served as the Artistic Director for Real Time Theater and was a Producing Director at the Ontological-Hysteric Theater as well as the Associate Artistic Director for the Children s Theater of Maine. He is a winner of the NEA/TCG Career Directing Program, the 2000 Drama League Fall Directing Program and the 1997 Princess Grace Award. He lives in Edgewater with his wife Jennifer and their children, Bella and Finn. E. Malcolm Martinez (Box Office Manager) has served at Redtwist Theatre as codirector of OTHERWISE ENGAGED, A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, and WHO S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, Assistant Director of PROOF and WAITING FOR GODOT, and Stage Manager of THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE and THE RIDE DOWN MOUNT MORGAN. He has also written and directed for Theatre Under The Influence and Theatre On The Rocks in the great city of Seattle, and has worked in theatre and film in Seattle, New Orleans, Los Angeles and Milwaukee. He is a proud Company Member since Laurel McKenzie (Props designer) is a recent graduate from Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where she studied technical theatre and history. Her work in theatre at Carthage included writing and stage managing SNIPER KITTY, as well as managing a tour of NO NAME at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She was most recently the props designer for Retwist s SCARCITY, and over the summer she completed a stage management internship at Steep Theatre for WASTWATER. Kelsey Wang (Costume Designer) is delighted to work on her first show with Redtwist. Her recent design credits include AN ALMANAC FOR FARMERS AND LOVERS IN MEXICO (The Jades), and THE TEST (Lawrence University). Before moving to Chicago this past September, she had spent two summer seasons at Third Avenue Playhouse, where she designed SYLVIA, ISAAC S EYE, MADAME SHERRY, and THE GIN GAME. She is a recent graduate of Lawrence University. 10

11 THANK YOU to our valued supporters over the past season $15,000+ (Visionary) MacArthur Funds for Arts and Culture at The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation $6000+ (Sustainer) The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation $2500+ (Partner) Barbara & Eric Burgess The Illinois Arts Council, a state agency Pete & Joy Kottra $1000+ (Supporter) Anonymous Frank G. & Gertrude Dunlap Fund Jenéne Francis Grandt Industries Jennifer Luerssen/Northern Trust Greg Mancuso & Laurie Breitkopf/Illinois Tool Works $500+ (Contributor) Sharon & Stanley Aiello Anonymous Andrea Atlass & Ken Kuehnle Dunaway Designs Jane Grady & Alan Pulaski Mary Louise Haddad & Sam Perry Michael & Mona Heath Cynthia Ho Debra Rodkin Thomas Rothing The Rubber Consortium Karen & Frank Schneider The Saints Special thanks to The Redtwist Board of Directors for their ongoing support and energy Other donors & in-kind donations Alepu Properties AmazonSmile Anonymous Charles Bonilla Paul Bonilla Alicia Burns Jennifer Bushelon Helen Chan Lynn Cooper Lee Daeuble Gerald Davidson Holly Ehrhardt Miriam Ex Kevin Flynn Cheryl Golemo Paul Groeninger $200+ (Colleague) Anonymous Pat Blumen Angel Castaner Alden & Suzanne Cohen Jill Graham Dorothy Harza KC Karen Hill James & Lois Hobart Brian & Karen Hurley Katharine Knott Dede Kokolis Barbara Lanctot Michael McCalley Jim & Ellen Morley Alan Pulaski The Saints Mark Saran Susan Schwartzwald Nico Stanculescu World Forum Events Barbara & Randolph Thomas Jim Venskus David Gunnel Mary Alice Hope Daniel Humiston igive.com Donna Jaggard Celia Johnson Jolie Krasinski Janet MacDougall 11 Richard Mallette Michael Meigs Bill Noland Kate O Connor Nick Papas Roy & Jo Piazza Merril Prager Anna Rumanova Sheila Riebman Kathleen Ruhl Kit & Carol Scheidenhelm Jonathan Trumbull Carol Wilson & Brian Parry Mark Zajakowski $100+ (Friend) Adam Bitterman Bindy Bitterman Carol Black Hank Bliss James Burggraf Judith & Tom Carson Sam & Marlene Dollahan David & Debbie Dufty Cathy Earnest Denise Fiducia & Brooks Gerlach Susan Foster Neal & Cecelia Germain Roz & Sam Grodzin Denise Hoeflich Carol Kanter Jean Klingenstein Chip & Suellen Long Hank Moya Angela & Charles Platt Vernon & Roberta Schultz Stephen Smith Susan Stephenson Barbara & Randy Thomas David Weible Nancy Woodruff Oliver Serafini Mary Ann Savard Elvira Surkevicius Joyce Wildeboer Lance Wolfe Anne Wrider Redtwist company members

12 Detailed discount information is located on your reservation confirmation and our website. Discounts valid before or after Redtwist performances only. Some restrictions apply. Francesca s Bryn Mawr 15% dining discount on show nights 1039 W. Bryn Mawr Valet service available for Redtwist at any time That Little Mexican Cafe 15 % dining discount on show nights 1055 W. Bryn Mawr Zanzibar Get a 10% discount on show nights 1036 W. Bryn Mawr (773) The Little India 20% dining discount on show nights 1109 W. Bryn Mawr Apart Pizza 10 % Discount on show nights Dine in before show or call after show for pickup 5624 N. Broadway (at Bryn Mawr) W. Montrose (at Lincoln) MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS on Bryn Mawr Scarcity (2016) The Seedbed (2016) The Realization of Emily Linder (2016) The Drawer Boy (2016) Incident at Vichy (2015) Who s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (2015) Good People (2015) The American Clock (2015) Red (2015) I And You (2014) Another Bone (2014) Geezers (2014) Look Back in Anger (2014) Happy (2014) Elemeno Pea (2013) Clybourne Park (2013) The Beautiful Dark (2013) Reverb (2013) A Body of Water (2013) Purple Heart (2013) Broken Glass (2012) The Glass Menagerie (2012) The Cripple of Inishmaan (2012) The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later (2012) Opus (2011) Elling (2011) That Face (2011) Bug (2011) Man from Nebraska (2011) Shining City (2011) Lobby Hero (2010) A Delicate Balance (2010) Equus (2010) The Pillowman (2009) Lettice and Lovage (2009) Waiting for Godot (2009) The Ride Down Mount Morgan (2009) Aura (2009) The Goat, or Who is Sylvia? (2009) Marvin s Room (2009) Shadowlands (2008) Glengarry Glen Ross (2008) True West (2008) Doubt (2008) Who s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (2008) Three Hotels (2007) A View from the Bridge (2007) Les Liaisons Dangereuses (2007) Equus (2007) Otherwise Engaged (2007) Proof (2006) Proving Mr. Jennings (2006) The Beauty Queen of Leenane (2006) Loose Knit (2006) Abandonment (2006) Life s Tremors (2005) All My Sons (2005) Praying Small (2005) The American Clock (2005) The Last Yankee (2004) Broken Glass (2004) Liars & Angels (2004) Praying Small (2003)