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

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 52 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) Josy Gonzalo, Assistant Stage Manager ( season) Kotryna Hilko, Costume Designer ( season) Buzz Leer, Technical Director ( season) Jenn M. Thompson, Stage Manager ( season) 2

3 PRODUCTION STAFF Director... *Scott Weinstein Associate Director...Isabel Perry Stage Manager... Jenn M. Thompson Assistant Stage Manager... Josy Gonzalo Production Manager...Max Colvill Technical Director... Buzz Leer Scenic Designer... Jeffrey D. Kmiec Lighting Designer...Brandon Wardell Composer, Sound Designer... Eric Backus Costume Designer...Rachel M. Sypniewski Properties Designer... Andrew Ashley Hatcher Projection Designer... Rasean Davonte Johnson Graphics/Marketing/Photos/Playbill... *Jan Ellen Graves Vocal Coach... Sammi Grant Associate Scenic Designer... Alyssa Mohn Scenic Charge...Natalie Santoro Assistant Costume Designer...Meagan Beattie Production Manager...Max Colvill Box Office Manager... *E. Malcolm Martinez Box Office Associates... Charles Bonilla, *Johnny Garcia Producers...*Michael Colucci, *James Fleming *Redtwist Company Member Resident Designer/Staff denotes member of SDC (Stage Directors and Choreographers) denotes member of IATSE (The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) Special thanks to: Our restaurant partners and The Saints Upcoming Show #5 in the Season Sagittarius Ponderosa by MJ Kaufman Directed by James Fleming June 30 to July 29, 2018 (Previews June 27, 28, 29) Featuring company members Jacqueline Grandt, Brian Parry, and Kathleen Ruhl Chicago Premiere. Archer (still Angela to his family) returns home to the forests of eastern Oregon to care for his sick father. At night under the oldest Ponderosa Pine, he meets a stranger who knows the history of the forests. Sagittarius Ponderosa reveals the enduring ties between the roots beneath our feet and the mysteries of the human heart and the journey of personal identity we all must take to become ourselves. 3

4 CAST in order of appearance Richard Nixon...*Brian Parry Ollie/John Birt... Patrick Byrnes Jim Reston...Mike Tepeli Studio Manager/Waiter...Raphael Diaz David Frost...Jason Richards Jack Brennan...John Arthur Lewis Evonne/Stewardess/Waitress... Kristi Forsch Manolo Sanchez/Technician 1... *E. Malcolm Martinez Swifty Lazar/Mike Wallace/Technician 2... *Adam Bitterman Caroline Cushing/Make-Up Lady... Heather Kae Smith Bob Zelnick...Brian McKnight Time and Place Mid to late 1970s. Various locations in the U.S., London, and Australia There is no intermission. FROST/NIXON is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York. FROST/NIXON was first presented onstage in London by Matthew Byam Shaw and St Elmo Productions Ltd. FROST/NIXON was subsequently produced on Broadway by Arielle Tepper Madover, Matthew Byam Shaw, Robert Fox, Act Productions, David Binder, Debra Black, Annette Niemtzow, Harlene Freezer and The Weinstein Company. Denotes change from printed playbill Understudies: Richard Nixon...Mike Rogalski Ollie/John Birt... Andrew Pierce Jim Reston... Bryan Kravitz Studio Manager/Waiter...Bryan Renaud David Frost... Peter Brian Kelly Jack Brennan...Andy Polacek Evonne/Stewardess/Waitress...Nikkia Tyler Manolo Sanchez/Technician 1... Raphael Diaz Swifty Lazar/Mike Wallace/Technician 2... Daniel Dauphin Caroline Cushing/Make-Up Lady... Kristi Forsch Bob Zelnick... Christoher Marcum Understudy Performance on Tuesday, May 15, at 7:30pm 4

5 CAST Profiles (continued) Adam Bitterman (Swifty Lazar/Mike Wallace/Technician 2) Redtwist credits include I SAW MY NEIGHBOR, OUR TOWN, CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, DEATH OF A SALESMAN (Hawk Chicago Theatre Award Winner), THE SEEDBED (Jeff Award Nomination), THE DRAWER BOY and THE AMERICAN CLOCK. Other recent local credits include Teatro Vista s PARACHUTE MEN and City Lit s THE SEVEN-PER-CENT SOLUTION and HOLMES AND WATSON. TV credits include THE UNTITLED DAVID ELLIOT/DANNY STRONG PILOT, THE EXORCIST, CHICAGO FIRE, BUFFY THE VAM- PIRE SLAYER, PARTY DOWN and a recurring role in VERONICA MARS. Adam is also a voice actor who has been heard in several films, animated TV series, radio commercials and video games. He is a Redtwist company member. Patrick Byrnes (Ollie/John Birt) marks his Redtwist debut with FROST/ NIXON. Recently in Chicago: MARIE CHRISTINE and AMADEUS at Boho Theatre, FAR FROM HEAVEN, MARRY ME A LITTLE (u/s), and PORCH- LIGHT REVISITS: ON A CLEAR DAY... at Porchlight Music Theatre, TITANIC at Griffin Theatre, ASSASSINS at Kokandy Productions, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at Metropolis Performing Arts Center, A MAR- VIN HAMLISCH SONGBOOK at Theo Ubique, MAHAL at Bailiwick Chicago, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE (u/s) at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and A TWIST OF WATER (u/s) at Route 66 Theatre. Patrick is represented by Shirley Hamilton Talent. Daniel Dauphin (u/s Swifty Lazar/Mike Wallace/Technician 2) is an actor and fight choreographer. He s worked with Redtwist Theatre on I SAW MY NEIGHBOR ON THE TRAIN AND DIDN T EVEN SMILE (Paul U/S) and Going To A Place Where You Already Are (Jonas U/S). He s appeared with Stage Left Theatre (What of The Night?), Red Theatre Chicago (Year of The Rooster), Organic Theatre Company (Picasso at the Lapin Agile), and Along The Way Productions (Romeo & Juliet: BCC). He s choreographed violence for Eclectic Theatre Company, Neo-Futurists, and Death & Pretzels Theatre. He holds an acting MFA from the University of Southern Mississippi. Raphael Diaz (Studio Manager/Waiter) makes his Redtwist debut. Previously he has worked with, Rivendell Theatre, Teatro Vista, Raven Theatre and Victory Gardens Theatre. Television credits include, Chicago Fire and JAG. A film school dropout, Raphael trained at Black Box Acting. He would like to thank his friends and family for their love and support. He sends his love and gratitude to his ferociously hard working agents at Paonessa Talent. Dedicado a su mama. No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar. Abraham Lincoln Kristi Forsch (Evonne Goolagong/Stewardess/Waitress) is excited to be working with Redtwist for the first time. Other Chicago companies she has worked with include: Lifeline Theatre, Akvavit Theatre, Adapt Theatre, 20% Theatre, Victory Gardens, (re)discover, and Waltzing Mechanics. Regional credits: Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma City Rep, Oklahoma Children s Theatre, and Texas Shakespeare. She received her BFA in Acting from Oklahoma City University. She is represented by bmg Talent and NV Talent. Kristiforsch.com 5 continued...

6 CAST Profiles (continued) Peter Brian Kelly (u/s David Frost) is delighted to work with Redtwist Theatre again after having been involved in the Jeff-nominated INCIDENT AT VICHY and DEATH OF A SALESMAN. Past productions include A MID- WINTER MUMMER S TALE at Terra Mysterium, THE FULL MONTY at Peninsula Players Theatre, and the World Premiere of WAKING LAZARUS with Prologue Theatre. Peter graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater with a BFA in Theatre Performance and a BBA in General Management. Bryan Kravitz (u/s Jim Reston) is more than honored to be a part of such an amazing Redtwist production. After earning a degree in acting from Columbia College Chicago, and graduating from The Second City s conservatory program, Bryan has gone on to acting in THE GLASS MENAGERIE (Jim O Connor) and PROOF (Harold Dobbs) with the Colorbox Theatre, as well as becoming an ensemble member of Theatre Momentum. Bryan would like to thank all of his friends and family for all their love and support as well Redtwist Theatre for the amazing opportunity to explore such an important time in our history. John Arthur Lewis (Jack Brennan) Two of John s favorite acting experiences in Chicago were Redtwist s Productions of RIDE DOWN MT. MORGAN and SHINING CITY. So he is extremely pleased to be back. Most recently, John played Gentleman in Organic s production of EMILIE. He will be back at Organic this summer as Troy in their original production of TIRESIAS WAS A WEATHERMAN. He is an artistic associate at Promethean Theatre Ensemble and was also a company member at Oracle Productions (RIP). He has also played roles at these Chicago theatres: Red Tape, City Lit, Vitalist, Greasy Joan (RIP), Stage Left, Eclipse, and Pegasus. Christopher Marcum (u/s Bob Zelnick) is thrilled to be working with Redtwist. Since coming to Chicago in 2004, he has worked with many great companies, including Factory Theater, The Plagiarists, Wayward Productions, and Promethean Theatre Ensemble. He would like to thank Charlie, Jack, and especially his wife Samantha for her patience love and support. E. Malcolm Martinez (Manolo Sanchez, Technician 1) is thrilled to be making his long-delayed return to the stage at Redtwist Theatre. He has served at Redtwist 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 has also 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 theatre, film and video in Milwaukee, Seattle, New Orleans and Los Angeles. Brian McKnight (Bob Zelnick) Chicago credits: OUR TOWN (Redtwist Theatre); COLORADO (Vanguard Arts Collective); AMERICAN HERO (First Floor Theater); PYGMALION (Remy Bumppo); THE SEAGULL (Artistic Home Ensemble); SPOOKY SHAKES (Shakespeare Project of Chicago); HAMLET (Court Theatre); RUMPELSTILTSKIN (Emerald City). Regional credits: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (Shakespeare Theatre of NJ); THE DAZZLE, TAKE ME OUT, ROUNDING THIRD, CRIMES OF THE HEART, THE TEMPEST (Human Race Theatre). Television: CHICAGO FIRE. BFA (Wright State University), MFA (The Theatre School at DePaul University.) Brian is represented by Big Mouth Talent. 6 continued...

7 CAST Profiles (continued) Brian Parry (Richard Nixon) Other Redtwist shows include DEATH OF A SALESMAN, THE DRAWER BOY, WHO S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, EQUUS, and SHINING CITY (Jeff Award best supporting actor). Also a Promethean Theatre Ensemble member, he was Henry II in their recent THE LION IN WINTER. He was thrilled to be in Remy Bumppo Theatre s Jeff Award winning production of BORN YESTERDAY. He s appeared with Lifeline, Steep, Eclipse, Northlight, Court, Wisdom Bridge, Oak Park and Illinois Shakespeare Festival Theatres. Represented by Gray Talent. Thanks, Carol. Andrew Pierce (u/s Ollie/John Birt) is excited to be working with Redtwist! Past works include Artistic Home s Cut to The Chase one act play festival. WTA s playfest. He is a graduate of Christopher Newport University s Acting Program. Andy Polacek (u/s Jack Brennan) is excited to make his Redtwist Theatre debut. His Chicago credits include AT THE CENTER (The Agency), HAND IN HAND (Akvavit Theatre), METROPOLIS TRIPTYCH (Loft Productions), and AMERICA IS... (1 Minute Play Fest). Andy can also be seen on the small-screen in Open TV s web series Afternoon Snatch, and Melted Butter Productions award-winning short film Fixed Up. Andy is a graduate of the Green Shirt Studio Meisner program, Black Box Acting Studio, and Second City Conservatory. Bryan Renaud (u/s Studio Manager/Waiter) is excited to work at Redtwist and once again with Scott after AUTOKORREKT at Music Theatre Co. back in Credits include COLUMBINUS and SPEECH & DEBATE (American Theater Co.), ALTAR BOYZ (Theo Ubique), THE CHILDREN S HOUR (Pride Films & Plays) plus work with AstonRep, Provision, The Comrades, GreatWorks, Prologue, Oak Park Festival, and NWaC. He curates and produces Random Acts monthly #safespace series. He is a company member of Other Theatre, where he premiered his plays BARNEY THE ELF and OTHER LETTERS. Additional plays include STRANGEST THINGS!, LADIES NIGHT and TWELFTH NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. Jason Richards (David Frost) makes his debut here at Redtwist in FROST/ NIXON. Mostly known for his work in musical theatre, recent credits include: RAGTIME (Griffin), THE PRODUCERS (Mercury), ASSASSINS (Kokandy, Jeff Nomination), BIG RIVER (Theatre at the Center), A CHRISTMAS STORY (Paramount), CITY OF ANGELS, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES (Marriott), SHREK (Chicago Shakespeare), THE WILD PARTY (Bailiwick, Jeff Award Best Ensemble), APPLAUSE, MACK AND MABEL, THE GIFTS OF THE MAGI, ANYONE CAN WHISTLE (Porchlight), THE PAJAMA GAME (Music Theatre Company). He received the Joseph Jefferson Award for his performance in AVENUE Q (NightBlue). Upcoming: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, LIVING ON LOVE (Peninsula Players). Mike Rogalski (u/s Richard Nixon) has appeared onstage with Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Victory Gardens Theater, Buffalo Theatre Ensemble, and Provision Theater. Last season he portrayed Fr. Willow in The Artistic Home s Jeff-nominated production of BY THE BOG OF CATS. Rogalski is the creator of a staged rendering of T. S. Eliot s masterwork Four Quartets, which he has performed in St. Louis (Eliot s boyhood home) and in Chicago at Newberry Library, and his one-act ALPHA ZULU 7 continued...

8 CAST Profiles (continued) was produced as part of The Artistic Home s 2017 Cut To The Chase Festival. He is at work on a script about logician and philosopher Janina Hosiasson-Lindenbaum. Heather Kae Smith (Caroline Cushing/Makeup Lady) is ecstatic to make her Redtwist debut! Other Chicago credits include: MIDNIGHT COWBOY (Lifeline Theatre), GROSS INDECENCY, THE LION IN WINTER, TIGER AT THE GATES (Promethean Theatre Ensemble), LOOSE KNIT and LADY FAUST (The Public House), TRANSIT OF VENUS (Saint Sebastian Players), LYSISTRATA (the side project), and WAITING FOR LEFTY (Oracle Productions). Heather holds BA s in Performing Arts and Music from Iowa State University, has trained at Black Box and The Green Room Studio in Chicago, and is a proud member of Promethean Theatre Ensemble. Up next, catch her in Promethean s 2018/19 season! Mike Tepeli (Jim Reston) Chicago Credits: Naperville (Theatre Wit) Last Train to Nibroc (Haven Theatre, 2016 Non-Equity Jeff-nomination Best Principal Actor-Play); Cocked (Victory Gardens); Great Expectations (Strawdog Theatre); The Original Grease (2011 Equity Jeff Award: Best Mid-Size Musical), It s A Wonderful Life: The Radio Play (American Theatre Company), Burnt Part Boys (Griffin); Big River, Elephant Man (BoHo). The Gingerbread House, Tragedy: A Tragedy (RedTape Theatre). Regional: Troilus and Cressida (Taffety Punk). TV: Shameless: US, Showtime Network. He is represented by Gray Talent Group LLC. Nikkia Tyler (u/s Evonne Goolagong/Stewardess/Waitress) is excited to be making her Redtwist debut. Nikkia is an alumn of Roosevelt University s Chicago College of Performing Arts. Some of her recent credits include THE CONDITION OF FEMME (Circle Theatre), WEDDING BAND (The Artistic Home), STEEL MAGNOLIAS (Arc Theatre), and A SONG FOR CORETTA (Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre). Nikkia is represented by Big Mouth Talent and thanks God, her family, and friends for their support. STAFF/CREW Profiles (in alphabetical order) Eric Backus (Composer/Sound Designer) is excited to work with Redtwist for the first time! Recent credits include 9 TO 5 (Firebrand Theatre), ANNA KARENINA and A WRINKLE IN TIME (Lifeline Theatre), NICE GIRL and THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES (Raven Theatre), BECKY SHAW (Windy City Playhouse), BEAUTY S DAUGHTER (American Blues Theater), and THE WOLF AT THE END OF THE BLOCK (Teatro Vista). Eric also designed the Off-Broadway and touring productions of SoloChicago Theatre s CHURCHILL, and the Chicago and LA productions of THRONES! THE MUSICAL PARODY. To hear more of his music, please visit Meagan Beattie (Assistant Costume Designer/Wardrobe) is delighted to be part of Redtwist for the first time. Past Assistant Costume Designer credits include 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). 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, 8 continued...

9 STAFF/CREW Profiles (continued) 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. Max Colvill (Production Manager) is thrilled to be returning to Redtwist after having previously assistant-directed OUR TOWN and I SAW MY NEIGHBOR ON THE TRAIN. Directing credits include: [TITLE OF SHOW] and DOG SEES GOD at Columbia College Chicago. He has had the opportunity of assistant directing at Northlight Theatre, Redtwist Theatre, No Stakes Theater Project, and Raven Theatre. He is currently the Box Office Manager at Raven Theatre and is a recent graduate of Columbia College Chicago with a BFA in Directing. Johnny Garcia (Box Office Associate) was last seen in Anaemic Theatre s devised production of YIZKOR. He recently 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, at the Cornservatory, and THE RIVER BRIDE with Halcyon Theatre, where he is an ensemble member. Other shows include: ELECTRA GARRIGÓ at 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 will be performing his one-person show THAT S F D UP, directed by Redtwist company member Mary Reynard, for the third consecutive year. Josy Gonzalo (Assistant Stage Manager) acquired studies in Theatre and Philosophy in Venezuela and she gained a bachelor s degree in Media Arts at New Jersey City University in She returned to the theatre for YOHEN at Theatre Esprit Asia in Denver, CO, performing the roles of stage manager and props master. Since moving to Chicago last year, she is delighted to perform the duties of ASM at Redtwist for the fourth time this season. Special thanks on this production to Jenn Thompson. Sammi Grant (Vocal Coach) Sammi is thrilled to be working with Redtwist on this important production. Other Chicago theatres she has worked with Include: Steppenwolf, Goodman, Drury Lane, Windy City PlayHouse, Porchlight Music Theatre, The Gift Theatre, Timeline Theatre, Griffin Theatre, Steep Theatre, Strawdog Theatre, Jackalope Theatre, and many more. Sammi s television coaching credits include The Exorcist (Fox) and Patriot (Amazon Prime). This fall, she will be starting an MFA in Voice Studies at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. She would like to thank her mom and colin for all of their support. Andrew Ashley Hatcher (Properties Designer) is a stage manager, props designer, and general theater-maker. A recent transplant from Austin, TX, this is first production at Redtwist Theatre and fourth in Chicago following the well-received productions of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG (Porchlight Music Theatre), SEX WITH STRANGERS (Citadel Theatre), and BECKY SHAW (Windy City Playhouse). His work can also currently be seen in MEMPHIS at Porchlight. Austin-area credits include numerous award-winning shows with Salvage Vanguard Theater (where he remains a company member), Austin Playhouse, Breaking String Theater, Doctuh Mistuh Productions, Fusebox Festival, Mary Moody Northen Theatre, TexArts, Texas Performing Arts, and Trouble Puppet Theater. 9 continued...

10 STAFF/CREW Profiles (continued) Rasean Davonte Johnson (Projection Designer) is delighted to be working with Redtwist. A Chicago-based video artist and theatrical designer, his work has been seen around town with institutions such as Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Drury Lane Theatre, Court Theatre, The Hypocrites, Teatro Vista, and Manual Cinema. His regional credits include work with Yale Repertory Theatre, Geva Theatre Center, Berkshire Theatre Group, Long Wharf Theatre, Alliance Theatre, and the McCarter Theatre Center. Additionally, his installation work has been seen at the Yale Art Gallery, The Bridgeport Film Festival, the Logan Center for the Arts, and the Columbus International Film Festival. MFA Yale School of Drama. raseandavontejohnson.com. Jeffrey D. Kmiec (Scenic Designer) is an award-winning Chicago-based scenic designer. His designs have been seen at the Paramount Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre, Marriott Theatre, Timeline Theatre, American Players Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Porchlight, Raven Theatre, The Artistic Home, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre, Heritage Theatre Festival and The Children s Theatre of Charlotte. He is the only person to have won three consecutive Equity Jeff Awards for his work on THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Paramount Theatre (2017), DEATHTRAP at Drury Lane Theatre (2016), and LES MISERABLES at The Paramount Theatre (Co-Design with Kevin Depint in 2015). Jeffrey received his MFA from the University of Virginia and is a member of USA 829. Buzz Leer (Tech Director) recently was a Redtwist Theatre understudy for Jaime in I SAW MY NEIGHBOR..., Doc Gibb in OUR TOWN and recently took a new role as resident Technical Director at Redtwist for SURELY GOODNESS AND MERCY utilizing his skills from Hosting the HGTV series HOUSE DETECTIVE for 5 seasons (65 episodes). Other Chicago Theatre credits include the role of Citizen in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at The Goodman Theatre, the Narrator in OFFICE SPACE and Alice Cooper in WAYNE S WORLD at the Uptown Underground Theatre. TV credits include several national/local commercials. Represented by Gray Talent Group. Alyssa Mohn (Associate Scenic Designer) is a third year BFA Scenic Design student at The Theatre School at DePaul. Recent design credits include HEDDA GABLER, AUGUSTA AND NOBLE, and FALLING (upcoming). This summer she will be a Faculty Associate for the National High School Institute Theatre Arts Program (Cherubs). She has worked on several productions as an assistant to Jeffrey Kmiec. Isabel Perry (Associate Director) makes her Redtwist Theatre debut. Assistant Directing credits include: ROCK OF AGES (Drury Lane), LELA & CO. (Steep Theatre), and URINETOWN (Northwestern University). This spring she will be directing a ten-minute play at Victory Gardens as part of their College Night in association with LETTIE. At Northwestern, she has directed UGLY LIES THE BONE by Lindsey Ferrentino and NSFW by Lucy Kirkwood. Isabel will graduate from the School of Communications at Northwestern in 2019, majoring in Theatre. Rachel M. Sypniewski (Costume Designer) is thrilled to be collaborating at Redtwist for the first time. Ms. Sypniewski has designed over 350 productions in the Chicago area. Among her favorite credits are YASMINA S NECKLACE(Goodman Theatre); THE RESISTABLE RISE OF ARTURO UI (Trap Door/Non-equity Jeff nominated Best Costume Design), LONDON WALL(Griffin/Non-equity Jeff-nominated Best Costume Design), TITANIC: THE MUSICAL (Griffin/Non-equity Jeff-nominated Best Costume Design); La Bete (Trap Door/Jeff Award Best Costume Design); Ragtime (Griffin); Merchild (16th Street). Rachel is the resident costume designer for Trap Door, artistic associate with 16th Street Theater and company member with the Factory continued...

11 STAFF/CREW Profiles (continued) Scott Weinstein (Director) is thrilled to return to Redtwist where he has previously directed CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, THE DRAWER BOY and ALL-AMERICAN. Scott is a Jeff Award-winning director based in Chicago where he recently conceived and directed a new chamber version of RAGTIME for Griffin Theatre. Favorite credits include VIOLET and TITANIC (Jeff Nomination for Best Director, Best Musical) both with Griffin Theatre; ROCK OF AGES (Drury Lane Theatre); RENT (Theo Ubique, Jeff Award Best Director & Best Musical); SHE KILLS MONSTERS (Steppenwolf Theatre Garage Rep); SEUSSICAL (Chicago Shakespeare Theater); SEX WITH STRANGERS (Cardinal Stage); MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET (Phoenix Theatre, Fingerlakes Musical Theatre Festival, Lawrence Welk Theatre); and KNIGHTS OF THE SALES OFFICE (Adirondack Theatre Festival). Scott was the Associate Director for the National Tour, Las Vegas and Chicago productions of Million Dollar Quartet, and continues to direct the resident production on Norwegian Cruise Lines. Scott is a proud graduate of Northwestern University and member of SDC. 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 11 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 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

12 THANK YOU to our valued supporters over the past year $500+ (Contributor) Anonymous Andrea Atlass Emily & Robert Carroll Bruce Cronander & Alan Bragg Dorothy Harza Michael & Mona Heath 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 Grandt Industries Lois & Jim Hobart $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 12 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