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 View Expanded Online Playbill Member: 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 Illinois Arts Council, a state agency The Michael and Mona Heath Fund

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 54 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 Matt Edmonds James Fleming Johnny Garcia Jacqueline Grandt Jan Ellen Graves THE COMPANY KC Karen Hill Tommy Lee Johnston Ben Kirberger Aaron Kirby E. Malcolm Martinez Daniel McNamara Peter Oyloe Brian Parry Mary Reynard Debra Rodkin Kathleen Ruhl Sarah Sapperstein Michael Sherwin Scott Weinstein Staff Michael Colucci, Artistic Director, Producer James Fleming, Associate Artistic Director, Producer Jan Ellen Graves, Media Director, Producer Johnny Garcia, Development Outreach Coordinator, Box Office Associate Charlie Hano, Casting Director E. Malcolm Martinez, Box Office Manager Charles Bonilla, Box Office Associate Tommy Lee Johnston, Scott Woldman, Resident Playwrights Daniel Friedman, Resident Lighting Designer ( season) Jenn M. Thompson, Stage Manager ( season) Redtwist Board Members Michael Colucci, Cecilia Germaine, Holly Humphreys, Pam Kaul, Judy Loyd, Maciek Nowak 2

3 PRODUCTION STAFF Director... *James Fleming Assistant Director...Seph Mozes Stage Manager... Brennan T. Jones Assistant Stage Manager... Sunniva Holmlund Assistant Stage Manager Alternate...Jordan Affeldt Production Manager... Charlie Hano Technical Director...Harrison Ornelas Scenic Designer...Kristen Martino Lighting Designer... *Daniel Friedman Sound Designer... Sarah D. Espinoza Costume Designer... Sanja Manakoski Properties Designer... Shea Messenger Puppetry Designer/Coach...Daniel Dempsey Scenic Charge... Shane Cinal Intimacy Coach... Rachel Flesher Assistant Technical Director...Jared Davis Assistant Costume Designer...Meagan Beattie Graphic Designer... *Aaron Kirby Marketing/Photos/Playbill... *Jan Ellen Graves Production Manager... Charlie Hano Box Office Manager... *E. Malcolm Martinez Box Office Associates... Charles Bonilla, *Johnny Garcia Producer... *Michael Colucci *Redtwist Company Member Resident Designer/Staff SAGITTARIUS PONDEROSA was developed and produced at the New Conservatory Theatre Center; San Francisco, CA; Ed Decker, Artistic Director The New York premiere was produced by NAATCO, Mia Katigbak, Artistic Producing Director Special thanks to: The Michael and Mona Heath Fund, Dr. Matthew Fischer, and The Saints Purchase convenient FLEX TIX for the Season! Early Bird Pricing Buy a bundle of 5 Tix for $99! Add l single tix are $20 each - Offer good through Labor Day, 9/3/18 (See Page 4 for complete 5-show season) Visit or reserve@redtwist.org for more information 3

4 CAST in order of appearance Mom... *Jacqueline Grandt Archer... Jaq Seifert Pops...*Brian Parry Grandma...*Kathleen Ruhl Owen... Christopher Acevedo *Redtwist Company Member Time and Place Present. Central Oregon desert on the edge of a Ponderosa Pine forest. There is no intermission. UNDERSTUDIES: Mom... Victoria Montalbano Archer... Chase Nuerge Pops...Mark Holmes Newton Grandma...Sharon Aiello Owen... Topher Leon Understudy Performance on Tuesday, July 24, at 7:30pm Introducing Redtwist s 15th Season ! Six Degrees of Separation Sep 08 thru Oct 07, 2018 By John Guare Directed by Steve Scott What happens when a total stranger enters your life and changes it forever? Based on a true story, this Olivier Award winner for Best Play examines the impact of a charming young con man on a mature wealthy woman when she suddenly begins to care for his well-being. Ghosts Nov 10 thru Dec 10, 2018 By Henrik Ibsen Directed by Erin Murray Written in 1881 with the first-ever staging in Chicago in 1882 by a Danish company on tour, Ghosts was immediately castigated by the authorities due to its blistering social commentary and aggressive, taboo themes. Over the decades it has come to be considered one of the greatest plays ever written. Between Riverside and Crazy Jan 12 thru Feb 10, 2019 By Stephen Adly Guirgis Directed by Rinska Carrasco-Prestinary In this stunning 2015 Pulitzer Prize-winner, we meet Pops, an ex-cop and widower clinging to one of the last rent-controlled apartments in NYC, dealing with a never-ending swirl of demands from needy family and friends to his own former colleagues, and a shady church lady until he resolves to draw the line and make some demands of his own. Herland (Chicago premiere) Mar 16 thru Apr 14, 2019 By Grace McLeod Directed by James Fleming Three 70-ish women join forces to set up house and carve out their own path in their golden years, and they mean business. King Lear Jul 06 thru Aug 04, 2019 By William Shakespeare Directed by Steve Scott Shakespeare s razor-sharp, merciless dissection of the sin of pride, and the devastating cost it wreaks on those and by those who are too egocentric to recognize it or too proud to give a damn. (Schedule and shows subject to change or rights availability.) 4

5 CAST PROFILES (in alphabetical order) Christopher Acevedo (Owen) is thrilled to be working with Redtwist for the first time! Recent Chicago credits include: THE UNCORKER OF OCEAN BOTTLES (Filament Theatre); YOU GOT OLDER (u/s, Steppenwolf Theatre); YOU ON THE MOORS NOW (The Hypocrites); WINTERSET (Griffin Theatre); DON T LOOK BACK/MUST LOOK BACK (Pivot Arts), as well as work with Lookingglass, Court, The Gift, Teatro Vista, Steep, Lifeline, Adventure Stage Chicago, and Route 66 among others. Film and television credits include One Night Stand and El Algun Lugar. He is a graduate of The School at Steppenwolf and is represented by Grossman & Jack Talent. Sharon Aiello (u/s Grandma) is delighted to be back at Redtwist Theatre where she was last seen as the Roberta u/s in GOING TO A PLACE WHERE YOU ALREADY ARE. Some of her favorite roles include Betsie in THE HIDING PLACE at Overshadowed Theatrical Productions, Lady Bracknell in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Green Room Theatre and Mrs. Baker in BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE at Three Brothers Theatre. When not on stage she enjoys taking acting classes at The Artistic Home Theatre. Sharon is grateful for the opportunity to work with such a wonderful cast and crew. Jacqueline Grandt (Mom) is excited to be back on stage at Redtwist in this exciting new play. Past credits include Martha in WHO S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF (Jeff Nomination-Best Actress), Margie in GOOD PEOPLE (Jeff Nomination-Best Actress), Agnes in BUG (Jeff Award-Best Actress Drama), Sylvia in BROKEN GLASS, Julia in A DELICATE BAL- ANCE (Jeff Nomination-Best Play), Joy in SHADOWLANDS, and Ricky Roman in GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, just to name a few. She is looking forward to a great season this year at Redtwist! Topher Leon (u/s Owen) is a Latinx theatre artist who works as an actor, director, & devisor. This is Topher s debut with Redtwist Theatre. Previous acting credits are CHICAGO AFTERDARK (Artistic Conspiracy), CAPTAIN STEVE S CARING KINGDOM (The Factory Theater), THE OFFSHORE PIRATE (City Lit Theater Art of Adaptation Festival), & THE NATURE MONOLOGUES (The Acorn Project). Topher has also worked with American Theater Company, The New Colony, Pride Arts Center, ALTA, Stage Left, and Commission Theatre. Topher is curious to explore the intersections of equity, identity, & civic engagement. Topher is a Company Member at Pride Films & Plays. Victoria Montalbano (u/s Mom) is thrilled to be back at Redtwist after understudying DEATH OF A SALESMAN last year. Other Chicago credits include DEAD MAN S CELL PHONE (Hermia), TWELFTH NIGHT (Olivia), CINDERELLA (Stepmother), and THE COMEDY OF ERRORS (Dromio of Syracuse). She has a degree in drama from Syracuse University and has studied Shakespeare at the Globe Theatre in London, and Classical Theatre in Spetses, Greece. Victoria is also a teaching artist and private acting coach for youth/teens. Website: VictoriaNotVicky.com Mark Holmes Newton (u/s Pops/Peterson) Mark is honored to be a part of the Redtwist team and especially as understudy to Brian Parry as Pop. Other Chicago plays include ABDUCTION THE MUSICAL, Stage 773; A CRISTMAS CAROL, Fury Theatre; 1776, Mary s Attic; and REMEMBRANCE, Piven Theater. Suburban community musical theater credits include MARY POPPPINS, OKLAHOMA, and MUSIC MAN. 5 continued...

6 CAST PROFILES (continued) Mark also plays a supporting role in the web-based series, UPSTAGED THE SERIES, and had a role in an independent feature film, EATERS OF THE DEAD. Other short independent films have included THE FOUNTAIN OF TEARS, THE CLOTH, BEING THERE, and FULL SPECTRUM. Mark rediscovered his love for acting five years ago when his last prior performance as an actor was in his high school senior play. He is a graduate of Greenshirt Studio s Meisner program and is currently studying Improv For Actors at Second City. Chase Nuerge (u/s Archer)is excited to be working with Redtwist for the first time and has enjoyed being a part of making this play come to life. They got their BA from Oberlin College and love making relevant and political theater, especially normalizing gender non-conformity. Previous roles include Zelazny in DOWN THE ROCKY ROAD AND ALL THE WAY TO BEDLAM (Otherworld Theater), Zhey in [TRANS] FORMATION (The Living Canvas and Nothing Without a Company), Sad Boy in WASTELAND HERO (Reutan Collective), Puck in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT S DREAM, and Shay in CURRENT (Route 66 and Chicago Dramatists). Brian Parry (Pops/Peterson) Longtime ensemble member, other Redtwist shows include FROST/NIXON, OUR TOWN, THE DRAWER BOY, WHO S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, THE CRIPPLE OF INISH- MAAN, EQUUS, and SHINING CITY (Jeff Award best supporting actor). Also a Promethean Theatre Ensemble member, he portrayed Henry II in their recent THE LION IN WINTER. He gleefully played Senator Hedges in Remy Bumppo s Jeff Award winning production of BORN YESTERDAY; appeared with Lifeline, Steep, Eclipse, Northlight, Court, Wisdom Bridge, Oak Park and Illinois Shakespeare Festival Theatres. You ve probably heard his voice selling or explaining something vital. Represented by Gray Talent Group. Thanks, Carol. Kathleen Ruhl (Grandma) As a company member at Redtwist, she has appeared in THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, PURPLE HEART, GEEZERS, GOOD PEOPLE, THE REALIZATION OF EMILY LINDER, GOING TO A PLACE WHERE YOU ALREADY ARE, and I SAW MY NEIGHBOR ON THE TRAIN AND DIDN T EVEN SMILE (non-equity Jeff nomination, supporting actor) Other work: Ann/Peter in FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY (Shattered Globe); THE BOTTLE TREE (Stage Left); HAY FEVER (Court Theatre); HEDDA GABLER (Writer s Theatre); GASLIGHT, THIS HAPPY BREED (non-equity Jeff Award, ensemble), and DOLLY WEST S KITCHEN (non-equity Jeff Award, supporting actress) all at TimeLine; THE CHEKHOV STORIES, BOOK OF DAYS, THREE SISTERS and IVANOV (Piven Theatre). Jaq Seifert (Archer) is thrilled to return to Redtwist, where previously they played George in OUR TOWN. Other Chicago credits: Ross/ MACBETH (Oak Park Festival Theatre), Ogle/CAPTAIN BLOOD (First Folio), Pantalone/THE GREEN BIRD (Cuckoo s Theatre Project, Viola/ TWELFTH NIGHT (Gary Shakespeare Co.). Jaq is also a fight choreographer, teacher, director, and the producer of the hit holiday show THE BUTTCRACKER: A NUTCRACKER BURLESQUE. 6

7 STAFF/CREW PROFILES (in alphabetical order) Shelbi Arndt (Master Electrician/Assistant Lighting Designer) This is Shelbi s first production with Redtwist Theatre. Her most recent Master Electrician credit HAMLET at The Gift Theatre. Other Chicago credits include ROOTS IN THE ALLEY (Adventure Stage Chicago), FEAR AND MISERY IN THE THIRD REICH, (Haven Theatre Company) and JITNEY (Congo Square Theatre Company). Her most recent design credit is FLIES! THE MUSICAL! (Pride Films and Plays). Meagan Beattie (Assistant Costume Designer) is delighted to be rejoining Redtwist for SAGITTARIUS PONDEROSA. Past Assistant Costume Designer credits include FROST/NIXON (Redtwist), AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS (Chamber Opera Chicago), and THE ROPER (The Den Theatre). As an emerging Costume Designer her credits include SPARK (20% Theatre Company); BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY, MUD, THE HOUR OF FEELING (Columbia College Chicago); and THE WONDERERS AND OTHER STORIES (Double Edge Theatre). View her portfolio and full resume at meaganbeattie.com Charles Bonilla (Box Office Associate) has been with Redtwist about 10 years, but is certain A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE was just two seasons ago. He remains in awe of the parade of talent and techs who have worked with Redtwist. Shane Cinal (Scenic Charge) is a freelance scenic designer and artist currently residing in Chicago, IL with a particular interest in design for new works/concepts and opera. A graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre and his MFA in Scenic Design from the Ohio State University. Some of his credits include the new musical, SPUN-a brother/sister rock musical, SWEENEY TODD, THE VISIT, CARMEN, THE BULL THE MOON AND THE CORONET OF STARS and HOME. 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 (Director) is a Chicago-based director, Director of New Works at The New Colony, and Associate Artistic Director of Redtwist Theatre where he directed OUR TOWN this past fall. His work has also been seen at Goodman Theatre, Route 66 Theatre, Broken Nose Theatre, and The New Colony. He has assistant directed at Goodman Theatre, Court Theatre, and Greenhouse Theatre Center. He has served on the literary panels for the National New Play Network s Annual Showcase of New Plays, Route 66 s TEST DRIVE, and Kitchen Dog Theatre s New Play Festival. James was a participant in the Chicago Directors Lab, is a member of the SDCF Observership Class for , and a proud graduate of the University of Chicago. Up next, he will direct the world premiere of Fin Coe s FUN HARMLESS WARMACHINE at The New Colony. 7 continued...

8 STAFF/CREW PROFILES (continued) Daniel Friedman (Lighting Designer) is honored to be returning to Redtwist, having previously designed SURELY GOODNESS AND MERCY, OUR TOWN, TURTLE, DEATH OF A SALESMAN, INCIDENT AT VICHY, and WHO S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF among many others. Other Chicago productions include lighting design for CURVES AND EDGES (Interrobang Theatre Project), A LIFE EXTRA ORDINARY (The Gift), TWO MILE HOLLOW (First Floor Theater), DIRTY BUTTERFLY (Blind Owl/Halcyon Theatre), SNAFU (UIC), and HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (Haven Theatre); assistant and associate lighting designs on productions at Lookingglass Theatre Company, Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Writers Theatre, and Drury Lane Theatre. Visit danielafriedman.com Johnny Garcia (Box Office Associate) just finished directing a staged reading of THE ROGUE SHOTGUN by Veronica Araica. He was last seen and collaborated in Anaemic Theatre s devised production of YIZKOR. He appeared in OUR TOWN at Redtwist where he is the Development Outreach Coordinator. Elsewhere he appeared as Master Mino in the world premiere of LEDA by Amy Crider, and THE RIVER BRIDE at Halcyon Theatre, where he is an ensemble member. Other shows include: ELECTRA GARRIGÓ with The Right Brain Project, and THE DARK AGES: OTHO THE GREAT with Frank Farrell Productions. He directed SHOOTER by Jeff Helgeson at the final Abbie Hoffman Died For Our Sins Festival XXVIII. He s returning for a third time to perform his one-person show THAT S F D UP at Wilbur Wright College for Hispanic Heritage month, directed by Redtwist company member Mary Reynard. Charlie Hano (Production Manager/Casting Director) is a casting professional and theatre administrator. They are a Casting Associate with The Chicago Inclusion Project. In July they will be the casting fellow for The New York Theatre Workshop. Charlie graduated from Columbia College with a BA in Theatre. As always, for Patrick. Sunniva Holmlund (Assistant Stage Manager) is a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University, where she studied stage management, lighting, and theatre for development. Originally from the West side of Chicago, she has returned to the city to persue stage management and community outreach through theatre. Recent credits include A BLUE ISLAND IN THE RED SEA with Collaboraction (ASM), HISTORY LEZONS: A One Act Festival at Pride Films and Plays (SM), 4.48 PSYCHOSIS with Saltbox Theatre Collective (PSM), and SOUTH PACIFIC at her alma mater (SM). Brennan T. Jones (Stage Manager) is a freelance director, dramaturg, and stage manager in Chicago. Past Redtwist credits include SURELY GOODNESS AND MERCY (SM) and the staged reading of Tracey Conyer Lee s RABBIT SUMMER (Director). Brennan has also worked in Chicago with TimeLine Theatre, Congo Square Theatre, Victory Gardens, Porchlight Music Theatre, Pride Films and Plays, and Music Theatre Works. Currently Running: PINK ORCHIDS at Pride Films and Plays (Director) through July 8. Brennan is a recent graduate of the Theatre School at DePaul University, and also attended Virginia Commonwealth University. As always, thanks to Bonnie, Ms. K, and Wes. Sanja Manakoski (Costume Designer) is a Chicago-based costume designer, with the MFA from Northwestern University and BFA from University of Arts in Belgrade. Sanja has worked in fashion, theatre and movie productions in Europe and US, as a costume designer in US she has been working with Writers Theatre, Teatro Vista etc. She is one of the creators of the fashion label KLASA which received numerous fashion runway s awards. Sanja s costume design for the musical Hair received the 8 continued...

9 STAFF/CREW PROFILES (continued) ULUPUDS award for Outstanding Costume Design, and were exhibited in the Prague Quadrennial. Sanja teaches costume and make-up design at Northwestern University. E. Malcolm Martinez (Box Office Manager) has served at Redtwist Theatre as co-director 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 was most recently seen on stage at Redtwist in FROST/ NIXON. He has acted, written and directed for Theatre Under The Influence and Theatre On The Rocks in the great city of Seattle, as well as working in film and theatre in Milwaukee, Seattle, New Orleans and Los Angeles. Kristen Martino (Scenic Designer) is a Chicago-based Scenic Designer with recent work at Piven Theatre Workshop, Gulfshore Playhouse, Timber Lake Playhouse, and Indiana University--where she completed her MFA in Scenic Design. Kristen has upcoming productions at Chicago theatres including Marriott Theatre, Music Theatre Works and Porchlight Music Theatre. She is an Associate Scenic Designer for XL Scenic and Kevin Depinet Studios where she has had the opportunity to assist with designs at theatres internationally. Kristen is a part of the team selected to design and represent the USA s Emerging Artist Exhibit for the 2019 Prague Quadrennial. Shea Messinger (Props Designer) is a designer, builder and storyteller. They graduated from Bennington College where they produced, designed, and performed in a puppet adaptation of WATERSHIP DOWN, and wrote and designed WHEN THE SUN FALLS. Since coming to Chicago they have designed and built the set for Quest theatre ensemble s I LOVE YOU RE PERFECT NOW CHANGE and Theatre Evolve s TWELFTH NIGHT, painted Rivendell s ALIAS GRACE, technical directed several shows at Windy City Performs, and Piven s A HOME ON THE LAKE, and designed props for Redtwist s OUR TOWN. More than anything, they believe in the power of stories. Seph Mozes (Assistant Director) is a recent graduate from the University of Chicago, where he studied Theater and Gender Studies. He is very honored to be working with Redtwist on his first professional production. He is also working with Northlight Theater this summer as their dramaturgy intern. Harrison Ornelas (Technical Director) was born and raised in Chicago. He graduated from Columbia College Chicago and started working for theaters all over the city. Most recently he has worked on TRAITOR at A Red Orchid Theater, THROUGH THE ELEVATED LINE at Silk Road Rising, and Akvavit s touring production of HITLER ON THE ROOF. Currently he is an on staff TD for this summer season of Theater on the Lake and this is his second year there. Harrison is thrilled to be working with Redtwist Theatre and is always looking for his next creative venture. 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. 9

10 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 Specializing in Split Bamboo Filament Wound Extra Stiff Fresh & Saltwater Series Swing Speed Designed Shafts 34 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 Present your reservation confirmation for discounts 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 during restaurant s normal hours That Little Mexican Cafe 10 % dining discount on show nights 1055 W. Bryn Mawr The Little India 20% dining discount on show nights 1109 W. Bryn Mawr Zanzibar Get a 10% discount on show nights 1036 W. Bryn Mawr (773) THANK YOU to our valued supporters over the past year Donations in memory of Alden Cohen Joseph & Corinne Annenberg Barbara & Edward Bales Bindy Bitterman Barbara Blonz Joel & Elaine Brody Nicola K. Chalik Amy Cohen Suzanne Cohen Anna Coldwell Bonnie Graff Sonya Helmer Kurt Kliewoneit Bill Labb & family Other donors & in-kind donations AmazonSmile David Aslesen Stephen Benner Francis Brady George Brock Barbara Button David Cooper Michaelyn Corbett Alan Daniels Leigh Daeuble Carole Davenport Gerald Davidson Dimitri Dogadin Myron Einisman Deb Granite Lauren Guydan Marga Levy Richard Meliska Robert Michel Jill Persin Marlene Rosen Jeanne Rossomme Susie Schulte Milly Silverstein Raymond Silverstein Brock Thomas Barbara Yablon Nancy Yalowitz Lillian Zoloto Terry Hall Lina Hilko Cynthia Hines Mary Alice Hope Christopher Hutjens William Kehoe Buzz Leer Rita MacDermot Marcelle McVay Jack Meyer Jerry Miller Judy Muench Michael & Irene Pierce Joyce Porter Mary Ross Anna Rumanova 10 Donations Special Dedications In recognition of Adam Bitterman Anthony Barbieri Bruce Burgun Amy Coty Lois Hauselman Thomas Hodges JB Letchinger Robert Saxner Alex Wurman In honor of Johnny Garcia BJ Anderson In honor of Suzanne Cohen s birthday Marga Levy In recognition of KC Karen Hill Peter Dunaway Sarah Sapperstein Vernon Schultz Steve Scott L. Judith Siegel Michael & Roberta Sirota Lynn Sloan Susan Spreiter Mary Frances Tilton Harry Verhoog Cathi White Nancy Woodruff Min Woongkee Anne Wrider

11 THANK YOU to our valued supporters over the past year $500+ (Contributor) Anonymous Andrea Atlass Emily & Robert Carroll Bruce Cronander & Alan Bragg Dorothy Harza Cynthia Ho Dede Kokolis Hank Moya Merril Prager (includes matching grant from Lloyd A. Fry Foundation) Alan Pulaski & Jane Grady Karen & Frank Schneider Ella & Boris Zibitsker Special thanks to The Saints for ushering at every show and to the Redtwist company members for their talent and years of support. $15,000+ (Visionary) Anonymous MacArthur Funds for Arts and Culture at The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation $7,500+ Show Sponsor National New Play Network $5000+ (Sustainer) The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation $2500+ (Partner) Barbara & Eric Burgess Illinois Arts Council, a state agency $1000+ (Supporter) Anonymous Michael Colucci Patricia Blumen Suzanne Cohen Betty Lynn Cooper Fund via Will Cooper Daniel R. Cyganowski Denise Fiducia & Brooks Gerlach Michael & Mona Heath Grandt Industries $100+ (Friend) Sharon & Stanley Aiello Susann Ball Carol Black Joan & Hank Bliss Paul Bonilla Judith & Donald Coxe Samuel & Marlene Dollahan David & Deb Dufty Cecilia Germaine Barbara Lanctot Chip & Suellen Long 11 Lois & Jim Hobart Greg Mancuso & Laurie Breitkopf/ Illinois Tool Works Sheila Riebman (includes matching grant from UBS) Tom Rothing/ The Rubber Consortium Kathleen Ruhl The Saints Carol Wilson Mark Zajackowski $200+ (Colleague) Andrew Berman & Pam Kaul Bindy Bitterman Miriam Ex Maggie Ford & Charles Bonilla Susan Foster Jenene Francis Alexandra Garfinkle Jill Graham Mary Lou Haddad & Sam Perry Holly Humphreys Judith Irle & Claire Whitaker Jean Klingenstein Pete & Joy Kottra Michael McCalley Charles & Angela Platt Mark Pounovich Debra Rodkin Carol & Kit Scheidenhelm Nancy Temple Barbara & Randy Thomas Donna Tickman David Weible David & Barbara Westby Matilda Wilhoite Nancy Malitz Darrelyn & Ken Marx Neil & Polly Miller Jim & Ellen Morley Maciek Nowak Jo Piazza Mark Richardson Edward Riley Jackie Lynn & Leslie Young Henry Zander

12 MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS on Bryn Mawr Frost/Nixon (2018) Surely Goodness and Mercy (2018) I Saw My Neighbor on the Train and I Didn t Even Smile (2017) Our Town (2017) Going to a Place Where You Already Are (2017) Circle Mirror Transformation (2017) Death of a Salesman (2017) Turtle (2016) 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) 12