Mission: To do white hot drama In a tiny black box With a little red twist

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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 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 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 43 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. Josh Altman Elizabeth Argus Michael Colucci Johnny Garcia Jacqueline Grandt Jan Ellen Graves THE COMPANY KC Karen Hill Tommy Lee Johnston Aaron Kirby E. Malcolm Martinez Daniel McNamara Peter Oyloe Brian Parry Allison Queen Mary Reynard Debra Rodkin Kathleen Ruhl Michael Sherwin Staff Michael Colucci, Artistic Director Jan Ellen Graves, Managing Director Johnny Garcia, Development Outreach Coordinator Kevin McDonald, Literary Manager Catherine Miller, Casting Director Charles Bonilla, Box Office Manager Tommy Lee Johnston, Scott Woldman, Resident Playwrights Karli Blalock, Resident Sound Designer ( season) Eric Luchen, Resident Scenic Designer, Technical Director ( season) Allison M. Smith, Resident Costume Designer ( season) Board Andrew Lasser, Chair Michael Colucci, Jenéne Francis, Carol Scheidenhelm, Carol Wilson 2

3 Welcome to Redtwist! This is our 11th full season, featuring the theme of Rising from the Ashes, with an eclectic mix of provocative plays that address the concept of emerging from a watershed experience. This season covers a wide swath of territory, from overwhelming national tragedies like 9/11 (Another Bone, a world-premiere by Cathy Earnest) and the Great Depression (The American Clock, Arthur Miller s buried treasure) to highly personal crises such as serious illness (I And You by Lauren Gunderson, the 2014 ATCA/Steinberg-winner for Best New Play) and a cataclysmic career meltdown at the peak of fame (Red by John Logan, the 2010 Tony-winner for Best Play). Each of these great plays will be staged right in this storefront in its own unique way. In addition, Redtwist has invited some exciting young companies to co-produce provocative new plays in our GC series, which stands for Guest Company. The final GC production of the season is The Summer of Daisy Fay from New American Folk Theatre (opens July 11). And mark your calendars for our annual Redtwist Rave on Wednesday, August 5 from 5:30-8:30pm. It s a free, fun event where friends of Redtwist can mingle with other Redtwisters, participate in scenes with company members and be the first to meet our newest company members and learn about the shows in our our season. There will be early bird pricing on our season Flex Tix, along with food and drinks to celebrate another great year. We look forward to seeing you at the Rave. The Chicago storefront theatre experience is unique and has become an iconic brand worldwide. There are small theatres in every corner of the globe, but there is nothing quite like what has happened here and continues to happen every night for nearly half a century, and it is this: a relentless stream of exciting young companies producing powerful plays with terrific actors in very intimate spaces for over four decades non-stop. On any evening year-round, you can choose from among five or ten dazzling storefront experiences. As we embark upon our second decade in this Bryn Mawr Avenue storefront, Redtwist is proud to continue this unique tradition of Chicago theatre. We didn t blaze the trail, but we intend to keep it hot. In addition to placing you right on top of the action in a great play, we purposely aim to provide a clean, hospitable space, from our lobby to our restrooms to the theatre itself, as well as large, comfy chairs. And so, while Redtwist is small, we hope your experience here is extra-large. Thanks for coming to Redtwist! Michael Colucci, Artistic Director 3

4 PRODUCTION STAFF Director... Matt Hawkins Assistant Directors... James Fleming, Scott Wolf Stage Manager... * Allison Queen Assistant Stage Manager... Melissa Nelson Scenic Designer/Technical Director... Eric Luchen Lighting Designer...Kathryn A. Lesko Costume Designer... Allison M. Smith Sound Designer... Karli Blalock Properties Designer... *Jan Ellen Graves Dialect Coach... Elise Kauzlaric Scenic Interns...Hattie Hopkins, Nathan Michael Hephzebah Paik Asst. Stage Manager Intern... Chelsea Hano Casting Director/Dramaturg... Catherine Miller Graphics/Marketing/Programs... *Jan Ellen Graves Photos...*Jan Ellen Graves, Eric Luchen Box Office Manager... Charles Bonilla Box Office Associates... *E. Malcolm Martinez, *Johnny Garcia Associate Producer... *Johnny Garcia Producers... *Michael Colucci, *Jan Ellen Graves *Redtwist Company Member Resident Designer/Staff Special thanks to The United Church of Rogers Park, Jeff Gamlin, West Egg, Matt Gawryk, Kimberly Loughlin, and The Saints. Guest Company Series New American Folk Theatre in association with Redtwist Theatre presents by Ed Howard Directed by Anthony Whitaker Based on the novel Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man by Fannie Flagg July 11 - August 17, 2015 Sat at 3pm; Sun & Mon at 7:30pm Tickets: $20 general More info & tickets: newamericanfolktheatre.org 4

5 CAST in order of appearance Margaret (Margie)... *Jacqueline Grandt Stevie... *Aaron Kirby Dottie...*Kathleen Ruhl Jean...*KC Karen Hill Mike... Mark Pracht Kate...Kiki Layne Margaret understudy... Erika Napoletano Stevie understudy... David Raymond Dottie understudy...sharon Aiello Jean understudy... Denise Hoeflich Mike understudy...erik Wagner Kate understudy... Kona N. Burks Place and time: South Boston s Lower End, and Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Present. Act I Scene 1: Alley behind the Dollar Store Act I Scene 2: Margie s kitchen Act I Scene 3: Dr. Michael Dillon s office Act I Scene 4: Church basement intermission Act II Scene 1: Mike & Kate s home in Chestnut Hill Act II Scene 2: Church basement The running time is approximately 2:10 with one 10-minute intermission Good People is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York. You are invited to the 5th Annual Redtwist RAVE Wednesday, August 5, :30pm - 8:30pm FREE annual event to thank all our patrons and supporters for a great year Food, fun, and festivities, the launch of our FLEX TIX sales with a RAVE discount, and a season preview 5

6 CAST PROFILES Sharon Aiello (Dottie understudy) is excited to work with Redtwist Theatre and to be a part of this dynamic cast of GOOD PEOPLE. Recently, she portrayed a memory-challenged patient in FORGIVING AND FORGETTING with Prop Thtr/Unitarian Church on Barry Street in Chicago. Among her favorite roles are Lady Bracknell in THE IMPOR- TANCE OF BEING EARNEST at James Lumbar Center PAC, Betsie Ten Boom in THE HIDING PLACE at Overshadowed Theatrical Productions, and Ruthie in MAKING GOD LAUGH as understudy at Theatre at the Center in Munster, and performing Ruthie at The Drama Group. Sharon has performed in internet commercials and industrial films and studied acting at Artistic Home Theatre in Chicago. Kona N. Burks (Kate understudy) was last seen on stage in SATURDAY NIGHT, SUNDAY MORNING, with Prologue Theatre, at Steppenwolf s Garage Rep. She attended The School at Steppenwolf during the summer of Some of her other theatre credits are with Steppenwolf, Open Door Repertory, Illinois Theatre Center, Black Ensemble Theatre, Artistic Home, Raven Theatre, and Birmingham Festival Theatre. Kona is also a member of SAG-AFTRA. She received her bachelor s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and her master s degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Jacqueline Grandt (Margie) is thrilled to be working with the amazing cast and crew of GOOD PEOPLE! Recent credits include Marie in ANOTHER BONE, Gina in GEEZERS, Michaela in ELEMENO PEA, and Agnes in BUG (Jeff Award, Best Actress). Other Redtwist credits include THE BEAUTIFUL DARK, BROKEN GLASS, THE GLASS ME- NAGERIE, SHADOWLANDS, A DELICATE BALANCE, GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, and THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE, just to name a few. KC Karen Hill (Jean) is a proud company member at Redtwist and is excited to be working with this team on GOOD PEOPLE. Her past credits at Redtwist include, PURPLE HEART, BUG, MARVIN S ROOM, LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES. She has been seen on numerous stages around town. Some favorite roles are: Caliban in THE TEMPEST, R.C. in BUG. KC has a BA in Theatre from University of Missouri-Kansas City. Denise Hoeflich (Jean understudy) This is Denise Hoeflich s first production with Redtwist Theatre. Denise is a Company Member at Halcyon Theatre in Chicago. She has made Halcyon her artistic home since Most recent productions with Halcyon include DIANA OF DOBSON S and WAR ZONE IS MY BED. Denise isa graduate of the Academy at BlackBox Acting Studio and has worked in a variety of theaters in Chicago and surrounding communities including Polarity Ensemble, Citadel Theater and Bowen Park Theater to name a few. Aaron Kirby (Stevie), Redtwist company member, previously appeared in AMERICAN CLOCK, RED (Jeff Nomination Actor in a Principal Role), GEEZERS (Jeff Nomination Actor in a Principal Role), & BEAUTIFUL DARK. Recent Chicago credits include: Route 66 s CICADA, the Goodman s LUNA GALE (U.S.) and A WORK OF ART (Playwright Series), Two Lights Theatre s THE ALTRUISTS and 6 continued...

7 CAST PROFILES (continued) PLEASANT DREAMS, Collaboraction s DARK PLAY OR STORIES FOR BOYS (Jeff Award- Actor in a Supporting Role), & the House Theatre s CYRANO. He has appeared on NBC s Chicago Fire and Showtime s Shameless. He holds an MFA in Acting from Wayne State University and is represented by Stewart Talent. Kiki Layne (Kate) graduated last year from The Theatre School at De- Paul University where she received her BFA in Acting. Since graduating, Kiki has worked with Definition Theatre Company on the world premiere of GENESIS by Mercedes White and toured with Griffin Theatre Company s production of LETTERS HOME. She has also worked with Congo Square Theatre Company as part of their Jambalaya Series. Most recently, she was seen in Windy City Music Theatre s production of CINDERELLA. Kiki is extremely excited to be doing her first production with Redtwist! Erika Napoletano (Margie understudy) is bigger than a taco but smaller than an Airstream trailer. She s delighted to have worked with Prologue Theatre, Three Cat Productions, has appeared on stages at both Second City and io Chicago, and will be joining the cast of BOSONS at Strange Bedfellows Theatre in fall Her on-camera work includes projects with The Onion, her own sketch comedy videos, and the short-lived SyFy series The Chronicle. She s a proud graduate of The ACADEMY at Black Box Acting, holds an MA in Theatre from the University of Houston, and is represented by Gill Hayes Talent. Mark Pracht (Mike) was raised near Colorado Springs, Colorado, and graduated from the University of Nebraska, Kearney. He s worked as an actor, director and playwright in Chicago since He served as Artistic Director of Brown Couch Theatre Company, and was an ensemble member of Stage Left Theatre Company. Favorite roles include McMurphy in ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO S NEST (Open Eye Productions), Harry Teal in DASHIELL HAMLET, Milt Shanks in THE COP- PERHEAD, The Creature in FRANKENSTEIN (all City Lit Theatre), and Moody in GOLDEN BOY (Griffin Theatre). Thanks to Matt and Redtwist for the opportunity to explore this amazing play. David Raymond (Stevie understudy) is thrilled to be working with Redtwist. Chicago credits: IT S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY (Brightside Theatre), THE SAND CASTLE (Theatre Seven of Chicago). Bay Area credits: THE GRADUATE (6th Street Playhouse), JERUSALEM (San Francisco Playhouse), THE IMPORTANCE OF BE- ING EARNEST and TBA Award Winner for Outstanding Production MOBY DICK: REHEARSED (Stanford Repertory Theater). He is an NHSI Cherub alumnus, recipient of the Evelyn M. Draper Prize for Performance (Stanford University), and can next be seen onstage in THIS IS OUR YOUTH with Custom Made Theatre Co. of San Francisco. Thanks to Mom, Dad, and Nick. Kathleen Ruhl (Dottie) Previously, at Redtwist, Kathy was Mammy in CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, Grace in PURPLE HEART, and Emily in GEEZERS. Other most recent roles are Berta in HEDDA GABLER at Writer s Theatre and Zinaida in IVANOV at Piven. At Timeline, Kathy was Elizabeth in GASLIGHT, Mrs. Flint in THIS HAPPY BREED 7 continued...

8 CAST PROFILES (continued) (Jeff Award Ensemble) and Rima in DOLLY WEST S KITCHEN (Jeff Award Supporting Actress). She has appeared in many recent productions at Piven and the Attic Playhouse, and in pre-historic times, many roles at the old outdoor Court Theatre, Chicago City Players, Kingston Mines, and Actors Ensemble. Erik Wagner (Mike understudy) is excited to be a part of his first Redtwist production. He just returned to Chicago after spending three years at Western Illinois University completing his MFA in Theatre Directing. Recent shows he directed include JANE EYRE, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, TALES from OLYMPUS (America Eagle), A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD (Shawnee Rep), SHAKESPEARE S R & J, NEXT FALL, & ORPHEUS DESCENDING. Recent acting include Man in Chair in DROWSY CHAPERONE (Shawnee) and Oscar Wilde in GOODBYE OSCAR. He is currently a drama counselor working with children with developmental challenges and will be directing XANADU at Beverly Theater this fall. STAFF/CREW PROFILES (in alphabetical order) Karli Blalock (Sound Designer) is excited to be working with the Redtwist team again on GOOD PEOPLE! She grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from the University of California, Irvine, where she received a BA in Drama with Honors in Sound Design. She was recently nominated for a Jeff Award in Sound Design for the Redtwist production of RED. Karli loves being a part of the Chicago theatre community! Favorite designs include: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (New Trier HS), THE 39 STEPS (ClownMa dell Arte), and ELYSIAN ROUX (an immersive piece by V. Olivieri and M. Floyd). 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?, 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, Time- Line, and American Blues. He is also a member of the Jeff Committee s Artistic and Technical Team. James Fleming (Assistant Director) is thrilled to be working with Redtwist for the first time. As an actor, he has worked with A Red Orchid Theatre (MUD BLUE SKY), Curious Theatre Branch s Rhinofest (THE ANTITHEATRICAL PREJUDICE), The New Colony (REWILDING GENIUS), Rabid Bat Theatricals (A MIDSUMMER NIGHT S DREAM). Last fall, he assistant directed Charlie Newell on IPHIGENIA AT AULIS at Court Theatre. He also is a teaching artist and performer with the arts education theater ensemble, Barrel of Monkeys. He is a proud graduate from the University of Chicago with a BA in Theatre & Performance Studies. Jan Ellen Graves (Properties Designer, Co-producer, Graphics, Marketing) has appeared in many Redtwist shows including ANOTHER BONE, CLYBOURNE PARK, A BODY OF WATER, THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, THE LARAMIE 8 continued...

9 STAFF/CREW PROFILES (continued) PROJECT: TEN YEARS LATER, MAN FROM NEBRASKA, A DELICATE BALANCE, THREE HOTELS, EQUUS, DOUBT, WHO S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, 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. She is a long-time graphic designer and enjoyed making bundles of bunnies and towers of cheese for this show. Chelsea Hano (Assistant Stage Manager-Intern) is thrilled to be working with GOOD PEOPLE. Previously, she was an Artistic Administration intern at About Face Theatre, and can often be found volunteering at Stage 773. Chelsea is also a freelance casting director. Enjoy the show! Matt Hawkins (Director) is a Chicago based director, actor and fight choreographer. This upcoming year Hawkins will direct MACBETH (Chicago Public Schools at Chicago Shakespeare); FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (Northwestern) and choreograph violence for OTHELLO, PRIVATE LIVES (American Players Theatre); EAST OF EDEN (Steppenwolf); TWELFTH NIGHT, OTHELLO (Chicago Shakespeare). He teaches Musical Theater Techniques and Musical Theater History at Northwestern, and Movement and Stage Combat at Loyola. Hawkins holds a BFA in Acting from Southern Methodist University, an MFA in Directing from The University of Iowa and is the recipient of five Jeff Awards. He is married to actress Stacy Stoltz. Elise Kauzlaric (Dialect Coach) is happy to return to Redtwist after coaching last season s LOOK BACK IN ANGER. She is member of the artistic ensemble of Lifeline Theatre where she has coached numerous productions. She has also coached for Timeline, Irish Theatre of Chicago, Griffin Theatre, Signal Ensemble, the hypocrites and others. Twice nominated by the NE Jeff Committee for her dialect work: BUSMAN S HONEYMOON (Lifeline) and PUNK ROCK (Griffin), she also directs and acts around town, receiving a NE Jeff nomination for her direction of MARIETTE IN ECSTASY (Lifeline) and Supporting Actress nomination for ON THE SHORE OF THE WIDE WORLD (Griffin). Elise also teaches at CCPA at Roosevelt University. Kathryn A. Lesko (Lighting Designer) GOOD PEOPLE is Kathryn s third and final show with Redtwist. She previously designed ANOTHER BONE and THE AMERI- CAN CLOCK, both of this season. She is a graduate of the University of Chicago where she studied biology and music. Though theater is her first love, she has a passion for healthcare and is headed to Johns Hopkins School of Public Health in August for (at least) a Master s Degree. She would like to thank the Redtwist community, staff, and wonderful collection of actors for allowing her the honor of working with and lighting them. Eric Luchen (Scenic Designer and Technical Director) Recent credits include THE AMERICAN CLOCK, RED, ANOTHER BONE (Redtwist) SCOTLAND ROAD (BoHo Theatre Co.) OTHER DESERT CITIES, DEATHTRAP (Citadel) BILLY EL- LIOT - Technical Direction Asst. (Drury Lane - Oakbrook) Upcoming Projects: BEACHES: THE MUSICAL, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER - Technical Direction Asst. (Drury Lane - Oakbrook) This is his fifth production at Redtwist, where he 9 continued...

10 STAFF/CREW PROFILES (continued) serves as Resident Scenic Designer and Technical Director. You can see more of his work at Melissa Nelson (Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to be returning for her third show with Redtwist Theater. Previous productions include I AND YOU and THE AMERICAN CLOCK. Normally on stage, she has worked with Alphabet Soup Productions, New Millennium Theater, Demigods Theater, and Strangeloop. Melissa is a graduate of Illinois State University. Allison Queen (Stage Manager) has served as the stage manager for THE AMERI- CAN CLOCK, RED, I AND YOU, ANOTHER BONE, GEEZERS, LOOK BACK IN ANGER, BEFORE DEATH DO US PART, HAPPY, 44 WAYS, ELEMENO PEA, MEN EXPOSED, PLEASE SAY YES, CLYBOURNE PARK, DRUNK & READY, REVERB, DATES FROM HELL, PURPLE HEART, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, THE LARAMIE PROJECT: TEN YEARS LATER, and OPUS. She was also assistant stage manager for A BODY OF WATER, and production assistant for THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN. She received her BFA in stage management from the University of Oklahoma in 2008 and moved to Chicago. This is Allison s final show at Redtwist as she is moving to New York in the fall. Allison M. Smith (Costume Designer) is pleased to be Redtwist Theatre s resident costume designer for their season. Most recently she designed MIKE AND SETH and MILES AWAY with the Side Project, where she has previously designed HELLO FAILURE, and F.X. Kroetz s THROUGH THE LEAVES and REQUEST CONCERT, among others. In Chicagoland her other recent credits include ALL SHOOK UP and HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS[ ](Wilmette Center for the Arts), NEXT FALL (AstonRep), and POOL (NO WATER) (Vitalist Theatre). She studied costume design and artistry at Knox College, where she was also a Post- Baccalaureate Fellow ( ). Scott Wolf (Assistant Director) This is Scott s first time working with Redtwist. Previous assistant directing credits include OUR NEW GIRL, GENIUS, THE OTHER PLACE, REASONS TO BE HAPPY, and COCK, all at Profiles Theatre, where he also serves as literary manager. He is a proud graduate of Northwestern University. 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 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 10

11 THANK YOU to our valued supporters over the past season Barbara & Eric Burgess Michael Colucci Jenéne Francis Grandt Industries $12,000+ (Visionary) The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation $6000+ (Sustainer) The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation $2500+ (Partner) Bruce Cronander Illinois Arts Council, a state agency $1000+ (Supporter) Pete & Joy Kottra Andrew Lasser & Claire Simon John Mahoney Jen Luerson Kathleen Ruhl Kit & Carol Scheidenhelm The Saints Jonathan Trumbull $500+ (Contributor) Cathy Earnest Dunaway Designs Mary Louise Haddad & Sam Perry Cynthia Ho Paul Kaufman Debra Rodkin Thomas Rothing The Rubber Consortium Mark Zajackowski $200+ (Colleague) Andrea Atlass & Ken Kuehnle Alden & Suzanne Cohen Dorian Bezanis Bernie Dowling Jill Graham Michael & Mona Heath KC Karen Hill Cynthia Ho Dede Kokolis Alan Pulaski Lorraine E. Robinson Donna Tickman Karen & Frank Schneider Susan Schwartzwald Nico Stanculescu World Forum Events $100+ (Friend) Carol Black Pat Blumen Judith & Tom Carson Sam & Marlene Dollahan James & Lois Hobart Stehpanie Jones Michael McCalley Angela & Charles Platt Mark Pounovich Jane Hall Rodkin Vernon & Roberta Schultz Special thanks to Brian Parry & Carol Wilson for their van donation. Chris Bruzzini for his vehicle donation. The Saints for upgrading our lights, sound, and street visibility over the past four years. Alepu Properties Anonymous Kenneth Anderson Charles Bonilla Paul Bonilla Joel & Heidi Derstine Other donors & in-kind donations Gail Edmonds Miriam Ex Kevin Flynn Cheryl Golemo David Bunnel Celia Johnson Cathy Lorber Michael Meigs Neil Miller Judith Muench Paul Pasulka Merril Prager Anna Rumanova Oliver Serafini Sue Spreiter Christine Stanwyk Elvira Surkevicius Dick & Phyllis Tholin Redtwist Board and company members 11

12 Restaurant partner coupons are available at the box office and on your ticket confirmations. Receive a 15% dining discount on show nights Valet service available directly across the street Must present a show program or confirmation to receive discount. One discount per table, not valid with any other promotion. Reservations recommended Visit Little India before or after the show for a 20% dining discount (with this program or confirmation) 1109 W Bryn Mawr (1 block west of Redtwist) Open daily 11am to 11pm, BYOB 15 % Discount on show nights Across the street on SE corner at Winthrop Must present a show program or confirmation to receive discount. Get a 10% Discount on show nights Must present a show program or confirmation to receive discount W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago (773) (just a few doors east) The best little sandwich and ice cream shop in the city, with wifi and fireplace Terrific paninis and deli sandwiches, dazzling desserts, fabulous ice cream sundaes, and gourmet coffee 10 % Discount on show nights Dine in before show or call during intermission for pickup immediately after show Must present a show program card or confirmation to receive discount. Two locations: N. Broadway (at Bryn Mawr), W. Montrose (at Lincoln), HOURS: 11am-10pm 12