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. 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 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 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, Managing Director, Producer Johnny Garcia, Development Outreach Coordinator, Box Office Associate Charlie Hano, Casting Director Matthew Moynihan, Literary Manager E. Malcolm Martinez, Box Office Manager Charles Bonilla, Box Office Associate Tommy Lee Johnston, Scott Woldman, Resident Playwrights Karli Blalock, Resident Sound Designer ( season) Daniel Friedman, Resident Lighting Designer ( season) Kotryna Hilko, Costume Designer ( season) Redtwist Board Members Carol Wilson, Chair Pat Blumen, Michael Colucci, Denise Fiducia, Karen Goodman-Minter, Lois Hobart, Paul Kaufman 2

3 WELCOME TO THE REDTWIST SEASON warm welcome to our tiny black box in the Bryn Mawr A Historic District. The roster of plays is our 14th full season in the great neighborhood of Edgewater and we plan to stay here for a long-time. This homey space provides the perfect blend of explosive intimacy, flexibility, and coziness, which have become the signature traits of Redtwist Theatre. Also this season, our Associate Artistic Director, James Fleming, makes his directorial debut at Redtwist. Over the past two years, James has been an integral part of many shows as Assistant Director, and in 17-18, he is the Director of our season opener (Our Town) and our season closer (Sagittarius Ponderosa). In addition, he is the primary architect of this entire season of exciting plays, which includes three premieres. After Our Town, a Chicago premiere called, I Saw My Neighbor On The Train And I Didn t Even Smile, features Redtwist leading ladies, Jacqueline Grandt and Kathleen Ruhl, whom you might have last seen together in Good People, in the summer of The cast includes Redtwist company member and Jeff-nominee, Adam Bittterman, along with guest artists Emma Maltby, Josh Servantez, and John Blick. The third show this season is Surely Goodness and Mercy, featuring a terrific team of guest artists in a Rolling World Premiere, sponsored by the National New Play Network, of which Redtwist is a proud Associate Member. The show is directed by Wardell Julius Clark, who is an Associate Artist at TimeLine Theatre Company, and an Associate Artist with the Black Lives, Black Words theatre collective. The talented cast includes Adia Alli, Renee Lockett, Katrina Richard, and Donovan Session. The fourth show is a revival of a recent blockbuster, Frost/Nixon, which documents the cat-and-mouse planning of this legendary historical television event, as well as the many critical moments from the interviews themselves. Redtwist s award-winning leading man, Brian Parry, takes on the role of Richard Nixon under the direction of Redtwist company member, Scott Weinstein, who has become one of the most acclaimed directors in Chicago over the past few years with his productions of Titanic, Batboy, Rent, and Ragtime, along with his Redtwist shows, All-American, Drawer Boy, and Circle Mirror Transformation. If you are a frequent patron, we sincerely appreciate all your support over the years. You re the reason why we re still here. If you are seeing a show here for the first or second time, we truly hope you enjoy our exciting brand of up-close, explosive theatre in a warm, cozy storefront in the grand Chicago tradition. Michael Colucci Artistic Director 3

4 CAST in order of appearance Stage Manager...Richard Costes Doc Gibbs...*Brian Parry Joe Crowell...Londen Shannon Howie Newsome... Joel Rodriguez Mrs. Gibbs...*Jacqueline Grandt Mrs. Webb... Nicole Michelle Haskins George Gibbs...Jaq Seifert Rebecca Gibbs... Ada Grey Wally Webb... Chinguun Sergelen Emily Webb... Elena Victoria Feliz Professor Willard/Others... Rebecca Flores Mr. Webb...Ben Veatch Ensemble Woman... Sarah Jane Patin Ensemble Man...Brian McKnight Simon Stinson... Tom Jansson Mrs. Soames... Jared David Michael Grant Constable Warren... *Johnny Garcia Si Crowell...Hunter Bryant Sam Craig...Ramona Kywe Joe Stoddard... *Adam Bitterman Place: Grover s Corners, New Hampshire. There are 2 intermissions. Understudies: Ashley Agbay (Mrs. Webb), Isabel Sophia Dieppa (Professor, Ensemble Woman, Ensemble Man, Sam Craig), Nathan Elder (Joe Crowell, Si Crowell, Mrs. Soames, Wally Webb), Buzz Leer (Doc Gibbs, Simon Stimson, Constable Warren, Howie Newsome, Joe Stoddard), Brian McKnight (Mr. Webb), Kyla Norton (George), Sarah Jane Patin (Emily, Rebecca), Jeanne Scurek (Mrs. Gibbs), Brenda Scott Wlazlo (Stage Manager) Our Town is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. Redtwist s Season The Way We Are is a season-long snapshot with today s faces. It s about familiar people who navigate timeless challenges. What we do informs who we are in our growing up, and in our living, and in our dying. 4

5 PRODUCTION STAFF Director... *James Fleming Assistant Director... Max Colvill Stage Manager...Melissa Hubbert Assistant Stage Managers...Josy Gonzalo, Julia Heeren Production Manager... Joel Collins Tech Director... Johnnie Schleyer Scenic Designer... Lizzie Bracken Lighting Designer... Daniel Friedman Sound Designer...Connor Wang Costume Designer... Kotryna Hilko Props Designer...Shea Messinger ASL Coach...Robert Schleifer Assistant Lighting Designer... Alon Stotter Assistant Sound Designer...Kendall Barron Casting Directors... Charlie Hano, Catherine Miller Graphics/Marketing/Programs/Photos... *Jan Ellen Graves Box Office Manager... *E. Malcolm Martinez Box Office Associates... Charles Bonilla Producers... *Michael Colucci, *Jan Ellen Graves *Redtwist Company Member Resident Designer/Staff Special thanks to: North Central College, our restaurant partners, and The Saints Upcoming Show #2 in the Season I Saw My Neighbor on the Train and I Didn t Even Smile by Suzanne Heathcote A Chicago Premiere directed by Erin Murray Nov 18 to Dec 18, 2017 (Previews Nov 15, 16, 17) A charming, funny drama about the challenges of three generations of alienated women in a family with vastly different personalities. They immediately disrupt each others lives, then drastically change each others worlds, and finally enrich each others souls. Featuring Redtwist company members Adam Bitterman, Jacqueline Grandt, & Kathleen Ruhl. 5

6 Director s Notes It s been nearly 70 years since the first production of OUR TOWN at McCarter Theater in Princeton, NJ, not far from where I grew up. The play has stood the test of time, with an old cliché saying that it s being performed somewhere in the world every day. You ve likely seen it in a local high school or college or even in a Chicago non-equity storefront theatre. So why offer another OUR TOWN? What is it about this play that keeps us returning to it? I m struck by how little has changed in the 100 years since the time when OUR TOWN is set. Wilder was wrestling with many of the same issues in this country that we are today. What can we do about social inequality economically, racially, and in terms of gender? What should the role of the arts be in our community? How do we address addiction in our fellow citizens? Ultimately: who should be allowed to be a part of our community - and who will we shut out? In OUR TOWN, Thornton Wilder awakens our collective imagination and invites us to remember. That word comes up constantly in the text, in particular in the stage manager s speeches to the audience. Throughout this process, that s the word I have kept returning to: remember. From the Latin rememorari, which literally means call to mind. I love that translation because it reminds me that to remember is an active choice. Wilder understands the pleasure and the pain associated with memory. And he uses it to draw our minds to the one incredible question Why? Why won t she ask me on a date? Why did she have to die so young? Why are we here on this Earth at all? And yes, remembering how far we ve come as a society, and how far we ve still to go in addressing these inequities in our communities brings that same mix of pleasure and pain. What do we want our communities to look like in the next 100 years? And what will this century hold for us? How will we take care of each other and future generations? And when we have died and only that eternal part of us is left how will we be remembered? What will be our legacy? James Fleming, Director 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 6

7 CAST PROFILES (in alphabetical order) Ashley Agbay (u/s for Mrs. Webb) is delighted to be working with Redtwist Theatre for the first time as a part of OUR TOWN. Most recently she appeared in the world premiere of Mona Mansour s UNSEEN at The Gift Theatre as well as FEFU AND HER FRIENDS at Halcyon Theatre. Other Chicago credits include work with The Agency and Collaboraction s SKETCHBOOK Festival. Originally from Massachusetts, Ashley is a proud graduate of Boston University. Adam Bitterman (Joe Stoddard) Adam s recent Redtwist credits include 2017 s CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION and DEATH OF A SALES- MAN (Chicago Theatre Award Winner), and 2016 s THE SEEDBED (Jeff Award Nominee) and THE DRAWER BOY. Other recent local credits include Teatro Vista s PARACHUTE MEN (2016); City Lit s THE SEVEN- PER-CENT SOLUTION (2015) and HOLMES AND WATSON (2014). TV credits include THE EXORCIST, CHICAGO FIRE, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER and a recurring role in VERONICA MARS. Adam is also a voice actor who has been heard in several films, animated series, radio commercials and video games. He is a Redtwist company member. Visit his website: Hunter Bryant (Si Crowell) is stoked to be making his Redtwist debut. He is a New Jersey native and recently received his BFA in Acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University. Richard Costes (Stage Manager) has been working consistently throughout Chicago and Ohio as an actor and director since his graduation from Kent State University. He was last seen in VANYA (OR THAT S LIFE! ) at Rasaka Theatre Company as Astrov and in a workshopped production of BATTLEAXE BETTY at American Theatre Company. Other notable Chicago acting credits include WASTWATER at Steep Theatre Company, GLASS MENANGERIE (Tom), EIGHT REINDEER MONOLOGUES (Comet), and THE TEMPEST (Caliban). He has also performed in productions of AMADEUS (Mozart), ROMEO AND JULIET (Mercutio), GOD OF HELL (Welch), and OUR LADY OF 121ST STREET (Pinky) in Ohio. Richard is represented by Gray Talent. Nathan Elder (u/s for Joe Crowell, Si Crowell, Mrs. Soames, Wally Webb)was most recently featured in THE MISANTHROPE with Piccolo Theatre. Prior to that, he was in the company of TEN DOLLAR HOUSE with Pride Films & Plays, and participated in the Stone Hearth Staged Reading series at Irish American Heritage Center. He also appeared in several productions at A Noise Within Theatre in his hometown of Los Angeles. Nathan is a graduate of Black Box Acting Studio, LAMDA, and studies voice with Matthew Ellenwood. Isabel Sophia Dieppa (u/s for Professor, Ensemble Woman, Ensemble Man, Sam Craig) is thrilled to make her Redtwist Theatre debut. Additional credits include: Jackalope theatre s NEWSPAPER FESTIVAL, understudy in Griffin Theatre s INTO AMERICA, and Kate in TAMING OF THE SHREW with Odd s Bodkins. Isabel a proud alumna from the School at Steppenwolf and is incredibly grateful for this opportunity. 7 continued...

8 CAST PROFILES (continued) Elena Victoria Feliz (Emily Webb) is excited to be working with Redtwist Theatre on OUR TOWN! Originally from Buffalo, NY, she is a graduate of Niagara University s Theatre Department. Credits include THAT PERILOUS STUFF at Mozawa (Juliet), GENDER BREAKDOWN at Collaboraction Theatre (Understudy), and COSMIC EVENTS ARE UPON US with Waltzing Mechanics (Maria). Buffalo theatre credits include IN THE HEIGHTS at MusicalFare Theatre (Nina), PLATO S CAVE at Against The Grain Theatre (Glaucon). Rebecca Flores (Professor Willard/Others) is thrilled to make her debut with Redtwist in OUR TOWN. Recently, she performed in ELECTRA GARRIGO with The Right Brain Project, and often works with 20% Theatre Company where she is a proud Artistic Associate. Rebecca has performed around Chicago with Something Marvelous, First Floor Theatre, Broken Nose Theatre, City Lit Theatre, Halcyon Theatre, and Women s Theatre Alliance. She received her BA in Theatre Performance from Bradley University. Love to her family and friends for their support! Johnny Garcia (Constable Warren) recently appeared in the terrific production of THE RIVER BRIDE at Halcyon Theatre, where he is a returning ensemble member. He was last seen in SCARCITY at Redtwist, where he is the Development Outreach Coordinator. Other recent shows include: ELECTRA GARRIGÓ at The Right Brain Project, 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, and performed at the first annual Yippie Festival in Jeff Helgeson s SINS OF THE FATHER. Jacqueline Grandt (Mrs. Gibbs) is excited to get her Redtwist season going with this beautiful classic, and thrilled to be sharing the stage with many of her favorite actors along with all the new ones! Jacqueline s Redtwist credits and some of her most memorable roles include Martha in WHO S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF (Jeff nominated), Margie in GOOD PEOPLE (Jeff nominated), Agnes in BUG (Jeff Award), Martha in SCARCITY, and Maureen in THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE, among so many other wonderful productions. Jared David Michael Grant (Mrs. Soames) is a Rochester, NY native who is very excited to be a part of Redtwist season! This is his first production with this incredible company. Jared s most recent production was Paramount Theaters JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. He would like to thank his family and friends for all the love and support. You can find him on Facebook at Ada Grey (Rebecca Gibbs) is excited to return to Redtwist, where she played Rachel in SCARCITY (Broadway World Chicago Nomination for Best Actress). Theater credits include: THE HAVEN PLACE (A Red Orchid Youth Ensemble), THE AWAKE (First Floor Theater), THE HAMMER TRINITY (The House), TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (Oak Park Festival Theatre), JANE EYRE (Lifeline Theatre), MEN SHOULD WEEP (Griffin Theatre, Jeff Award Best Production), and 6 CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR (The Hypocrites). She loves acting in webseries (UNDER COVERS, JACK- ETMAN, FUNNY.) and on television/streaming in SHRINK (Seeso), SIRENS (USA), and CHICAGO FIRE (NBC). Ada is represented by Paonessa Talent. continued... 8

9 CAST PROFILES (continued) Nicole Michelle Haskins (Mrs. Webb) is beyond thrilled to embark on this journey with Redtwist Theatre. Most recent credits include: Parade (Writers Theatre), RENT (Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre), THE WIZ (Kokandy Productions), Midwest premeire MUTT (Stage Left Theatre w/red Tape Theatre), World premiere of FOR HER AS A PIANO (Pegasus Theatre), School at Steppenwolf Acting Fellow 14 and MOSAIC Youth Theatre of Detroit Alum. Catch more at NicoleMichelleHaskins.com Tom Jansson (Simon Stimson) Tom was most recently seen field-dressing a deer in the Jeff Award-winning production of BOBBIE CLEARLY at Steep Theatre. Other Chicago credits include George in THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN, Lyle in LYLE LYLE CROCODILE, and Kenny in BRAVE POTATOES, all at Lifeline Theatre. Tom has also appeared at Prologue, Incurable, New Tuners, Emerald City, and Splinter Group. In Portland, OR, he worked with Stark Raving, New Rose, Dreadnought, and Paris Theatres, The Greek Theatre Project, and Shakespeare in the Parks. Tom is a graduate of Reed College, the Dell Arte International School of Physical Theatre, and The School at Steppenwolf. Ramona Kywe (Sam Craig) is excited to be working in her first production with Redtwist Theatre. Her past works include MY ASIAN MOM, RE- ALLY ROSIE, CHING CHONG CHINAMAN with A-Squared Theatre, and WOMEN: A COMEDY with Dream Theatre Company. She is member and performer of DB Comedy, Chicago s only political sketch comedy group. She is a graduate of Columbia College with a B.A. in Theater. Buzz Leer (u/s for Doc Gibbs, Simon Stimson, Constable Warren, Howie Newsome, Joe Stoddard) is grateful to be working with Redtwist for the first time. He moved to Chicago 3 years ago and his recent Chicago theatre credits include Alice Cooper WAYNES WORLD and The Narrator OFFICE SPACE at the Uptown Underground Theatre. TV Credits include several national / local commercials, infomercials and was the Host of HGTV S HOUSE DETECTIVE for 5 seasons (65 episodes). Buzz is a Minneapolis, MN native and holds a BFA degree in Theatre from the University of North Dakota. He s the proud father of 4 amazing children! Kyla Norton (George u/s) is thrilled to be a part of Redtwist s production of OUR TOWN. Kyla is an actor, teaching artist and juggler from Columbia College Chicago. They have worked with About Face, Chicago Slam Works, The New Colony, and The Chicago Mammals. Kyla s recent credits include BRAVE LIKE THEM, THE SURGEON AND HER DAUGHTERS and NEVERMIND IT S NOTHING. Brian McKnight (Ensemble, u/s for Mr. Webb) Chicago: COLORADO (Vanguard Arts Collective); AMERICAN HERO (First Floor Theater); PYGMALION, LIFE OF GALILEO (Remy Bumppo); THE SEAGULL (Artistic Home Ensemble); THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES (Raven Theatre); SPOOKY SHAKES (Shakespeare Project of Chicago); HAMLET (Court Theatre); RUMPLESTILTSKIN (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). Film and television credits: CHICAGO FIRE. BFA (Wright State University), MFA (The Theatre School at DePaul University) where he is currently an adjunct professor of Theatre. Represented by Big Mouth Talent. 9 continued...

10 CAST PROFILES (continued) Brian Parry (Doc Gibbs) A proud and grateful ensemble member, other Redtwist shows include DEATH OF A SALESMAN, WHO S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, EQUUS, and SHINING CITY (Jeff Award best supporting actor). A Promethean Theatre Ensemble member, he played Henry in their recent staging of THE LION IN WINTER. He s appeared with Remy Bumppo, Lifeline, Steep, Eclipse, Northlight, Court, Wisdom Bridge, Oak Park, and Illinois Shakespeare Festival Theatres. He s had a recurring role in the web series THE DREAMERS, and you ve probably heard his voice selling or explaining something vital. He s represented by Gray Talent Group. Thanks, Carol. Sarah Jane Patin (Ensemble Woman, u/s for Emily, Rebecca) is so excited to be jumping in with Redtwist! As an actor, she has worked with several Chicago theatres, including Pegasus Theatre, The Artistic Home, Collaboraction, Pride Films & Plays, Strawdog Theatre, The Arc Theatre, Mercy Street Theatre, and her home company, The Runaways Lab. She is also a teaching artist and director, having taught with the City of Evanston, as well as directed for The Runaways Lab, and most recently the Cut to the Chase Festival with The Artistic Home. Immense thanks to the whole crew at Redtwist for this opportunity. Joel Rodriguez (Howie Newsome) is honored to be working on his second show at Redtwist. He was last seen right here at Redtwist as Jonas in GOING TO A PLACE WHERE YOU ALREADY ARE, and previously played the Baron/Ivan in the Hypocrites CINDERELLA AT THE THEATER OF POTATOES. Thanks to family, friends, the cast and crew, and of course you the audience for supporting local Chicago theatre. Jeanne Scurek (u/s for Mrs. Gibbs) is thrilled to be working for the second time at Redtwist Theatre. (Last season she was the Martha u/s for SCARCITY). Most recently she was seen as Lady Capulet in ROMEO & JULIET/Citadel Theatre. Other recent roles include Irina in THE SEA GULL/Dominican University (guest artist) and Mrs. Van Daan in THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK/Metropolis. Other theatres worked at include First Folio, Steel Beam, Circle, Fox Valley Repertory, Theatre-Hikes and Chicago Dramatists. Jeanne also works on-camera (films/commercials) and behind the mike (voice-overs) and is VP/Treasurer for Chicago Acting in Film Meet-up. Jaq Seifert (George Gibbs) is an actor, fight and intimacy choreographer, and the producer of the hit show The Buttcracker: A Nutcracker Burlesque. Previous Chicago credits: MACBETH (Ross, Oak Park Festival Theatre), CAPTAIN BLOOD (Ogle, First Folio), THE GREEN BIRD (Pantalone, The Cuckoo s Theatre Project). International credits: Commedia dell Arte productions with ArtscomicA (Italy), as well as The National Comedy of Fine Arts (Singapore). They Audience Designed with Theater Wit, and have choreographed violence with Theater Wit, Victory Gardens, Teatro Vista, Oracle Productions, Kokandy Productions, Porchlight Music Theatre, Red Orchid Theatre, Pride Films and Plays, and The Other Theatre Company continued...

11 CAST PROFILES (continued) Chinguun Sergelen (Wally Web) is making his Redtwist Theatre debut. He is a 11-year-old boy who loves to entertain people. Chicago credits include THE LAST WIFE (TimeLine Theatre Company), WILLY WONKA, ALADDIN and JACK AND THE GIANT (RLAPD Theatre). Television and film credits include the pilot, MISKITS, as well as SOMEWHERE ALONG THE RIVER, CRAYON and with several commercials. He received training at The Second City, Vagabond School, LA Kids Acting Camp and Acting Studio Chicago. He also enjoys playing the Mongolian Horsehead Fiddle. Chinguun is honored to be represented by Gray Talent Group. He would like to thank to family and friends for their continued support and his private coaches Stef Tovar, Janet Milstein, and Otgonbaatar.B as well as Gray Talent and Redtwist Theatre for this opportunity! Londen Shannnon (Joe Crowell) is thrilled to be working with Redtwist Theatre and the entire OUR TOWN team. He is a proud graduate of the School at Steppenwolf class of His most recent theatre credits include understudying OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR at the Goodman theatre, and Carr in GRIFFIN THEATRE s Winterset. He d like to thank God, his incredible family and friend group, and to anyone that s supported him on this journey! Ben Veatch (Mr. Webb) is ecstatic to have this opportunity work with Redtwist Theatre. Chicago credits include: GOOD FOR OTTO (u/s) (The Gift Theatre); EAST OF EDEN (u/s), KAFKA ON THE SHORE (u/s) (Steppenwolf Theatre Company); PUSH BUTTON MURDER (Side Project Theatre); DEVIL S DAY OFF (Signal Ensemble Theatre); RADIO GOGGLES (Oracle Productions); BURY THE DEAD (Promethean Theatre Ensemble); IN THE JUNGLE OF CITIES (Ka-Tet Theatre); 10 UNKNOWNS (Will Act For Food); PLANS 1 THROUGH 8 FROM OUTER SPACE (New Millennium Theatre Co.); SHAMELESS SHAMUSES (Factory Theater); and SKIN IN FLAMES (Stage Left Theatre). Thanks to Anne for all her love and support. Brenda Scott Wlazlo (u/s for Stage Manager) is an actress, singer and improvisor in Chicago and is making her Redtwist debut with OUR TOWN. Recent credits include BEOWULF (Red Theater), BATTLE AXE BETTY (ATC-Art CORE), JUST NUMBERS (Chicago Slam Works), R+J: THE VINEYARD (Red Theater), TODAY WE ESCAPE (Tympanic Theatre) NIGHTMARE ON BACKSTREET (Public House Theatre) and EL STORIES 13: RAINBOW TRAIN (Waltzing Mechanics). She is a graduate of io s improv program, holds a BA in Theater from Florida State University and went through the American Musical and Dramatic Academy s Musical theater conservatory program in NYC. Don t forget to patronize our restaurant partners: Francesca s Bryn Mawr, That Little Mexican Cafe, The Little India, Apart Pizza, and Zanzibar. Want to see more Redtwist shows and SAVE? Check out our Flex Tix bundles on our website: 11

12 STAFF/CREW PROFILES (in alphabetical order) Charles Bonilla (Box Office Associate) digs doing box office because it delays for a couple hours the inevitable task of folding laundry. Thanks to restaurant partners Francesca s, Zanzibar, That Little Mexican Cafe, and The Little India! Lizzie Bracken (Scenic Designer) is delighted to be working with Redtwist for the first time. Other design credits include THE MAGIC PLAY (Goodman Theatre and Olney Theatre Center); BURNING BLUEBEARD (The Ruffians); ENDGAME, IVYWILD, SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR (The Hypocrites); LORD OF THE FLIES, THE BOOK THIEF, BLACKTOP SKY, SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE (Steppenwolf Theatre Company); POP/WAITS, 44 PLAYS FOR 44 PRESIDENTS (The Neo-Futurists). Prior to receiving her MFA from The University of Texas at Austin, Lizzie was an architect in New York and England. Lizzie is a Ruffian and a company member with Barrel of Monkeys. Joel Collins (Production Manager) This is Joel s first time working with Redtwist Theatre. He is the former presenting production manager at The University of Illinois at Chicago. He works as a production manager, lighting designer, and actor throughout Chicago. He has worked with organizations such as Hubbard Street Dance, Lookingglass Theatre, 3arts, Adventure Stage Chicago, and Steep 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, 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 (Assistant Director) is thrilled to be back at Redtwist Theatre after having previously assistant directed SCARCITY. 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 a graduate of Columbia College Chicago. James Fleming (Director) is a Chicago-based director. He is the Associate Artistic Director at Redtwist Theatre and a participant in the 2016 Chicago Directors Lab. Most recently, he assistant directed AH, WILDERNESS! at the Goodman Theatre. He has also worked with Redtwist Theatre, The House Theatre of Chicago, The New Colony, Greenhouse Theatre Center, A Red Orchid Theatre, Arc Theatre and Rabid Bat Theatricals. Next up, James will direct SAGITTARIUS PONDEROSA by MJ Kaufman at Redtwist Theatre and the world premiere of FUN HARMLESS WARMACHINE by Fin Coe at The New Colony. Daniel Friedman (Lighting Designer) is honored to be returning to Redtwist, having previously designed CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION, DEATH OF A SALESMAN, INCIDENT AT VICHY, and WHO S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF among others. Other Chicago productions include lighting design for DIRTY BUTTERFLY (Blind Owl/Halcyon Theatre), 24 WORDS (Stage 773/Steppenwolf), TEN 2017, A LIFE EXTRA ORDINARY (The Gift), A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS, SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! (Emerald City Theatre), WONDERGROUND, PAGE TURNER (Matter Dance 12 continued...

13 STAFF/CREW PROFILES (continued) Company), SNAFU (UIC), and HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (Haven Theatre); assistant lighting design on productions at the Goodman Theatre, Writers Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre, and Timeline Theatre. Josy Gonzalo (Assistant Stage Manager) gained her bachelor s degree in 2015 from New Jersey City University. Her academic honors and portfolio, which included a surrealistic short film Aftermath, granted her the Dr. Joseph Drew Award for Excellence in Production yearly award and an honorary recognition in the NJ Young Film Festival. With theatrical studies in Venezuela and a deep passion for theater, she conducted the Stage Manager and Prop Master role for the first time in YOHEN for Theatre Esprit Asia in Denver, Colorado under Tony Garcia direction. Redtwist is her first approach to Theatre since she recently moved to Chicago Jan Ellen Graves (Producer, Graphics, Marketing) is Redtwist s Managing Director and also designs the printed materials, graphics, and window displays in addition to acting and directing. She recently appeared in Redtwist s DEATH OF A SALES- MAN, as well as ANOTHER BONE, CLYBOURNE PARK, A BODY OF WATER, THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, MAN FROM NEBRASKA, A DELICATE BALANCE, THREE HOTELS, DOUBT, and ALL MY SONS. She directed the world premieres of AURA and GEEZERS by Tommy Lee Johnston, and most recently, directed Arthur Miller s THE AMERICAN CLOCK, all at Redtwist. Julia Heeren (Assistant Stage Manager) studied theatre production at Illinois State University. She s excited for her first production with Redtwist Theatre. Her previous works include THE BLACK PEARL: A TRIBUTE TO JOSEPHINE BAKER and LAST DANCER STANDING at the Black Ensemble Theatre their stage hand. Julia is also known for directing THE ARKANSAW BEAR, and RED with FreeStage Theatre Company. Kotryna Hilko (Costume Designer) is excited to be returning to Redtwist Theatre. Past credits include: DEATH OF A SALESMAN, CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMA- TION, and GOING TO A PLACE WHERE YOU ALREADY ARE. Chicago Credits include: THE ROOM and THE HAVEN PLACE (A Red Orchid Theatre), BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI (Definition Theatre and The New Colony), and THE SILENCE THAT FOLLOWS (Facility and AROT Incubator). Special thanks to my amazing family! For more information see kotrynahilko.com. Melissa Hubbert (Stage Manager) is excited to me working with Redtwist for the first time with OUR TOWN. Recently, she s working with About Face Theatre as a production manager (BRAVE LIKE THEM), assistant director (THE TEMPERMEN- TALS), and assistant stage manager (I AM MY OWN WIFE), as well as Silk Road Rising, and Other Theatre. Last year she graduated from Loyola with a degree in Theatre & Women and Gender Studies. Big thanks to the fantastic cast and dedicated production team who made this show what it is, Young, Katie, Anna, Ryan, and you, the folks who came out to see us play. E. Malcolm Martinez (Box Offic 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 continued... 13

14 STAFF/CREW PROFILES (continued) Shea Messinger (Props Designer) is a set, props, and puppet designer fresh out of school from Bennington College where they designed for several shows, had their own play, WHEN THE SUN FALLS, produced, and lead the creation of a puppet adaptation of Richard Adam s WATERSHIP DOWN. This is one of their first productions in Chicago, along with scenic design for Quest Theatre Ensemble s I LOVE YOU YOU RE PERFECT NOW CHANGE, scenic painting for Rivendell s ALIAS GRACE, and props design for St Sebastian Players HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA and The Agency Theatre Collective s HELLCAB. Alon Stotter (Assistant Lighting Designer) is excited to be working with Redtwist for the first time. Originally from Haifa, Israel, Alon is a freelance Lighting Designer and Technician working in Chicagoland since graduating from the University of Illinois: Urbana-Champaign in Credits include Definition Theatre s Productions, AN OCTOROON (Victory Gardens, Master Electrician) and BYHALIA, MISSIS- SIPPI (Steppenwolf, Associate Lighting Designer); IDEATION at Jackalope Theatre (Assistant Lighting Designer). Alon has worked at places like the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Hartford Stage Company, Victory Gardens, and the Armory Theatre. Alon is also the Lighting Designer for the Funk Group, FAY RAY. Connor Wang (Sound Designer) is excited to be making his Redtwist debut. A graduate of DePaul University, Connor has recently had the pleasure of completing an internship with HAMILTON Chicago, as well as an apprenticeship with Theatre Aspen. Design credits include ROMEO AND JULIET, dir. Cameron Knight; RICHARD III, dir. Jacob Jansen; and PROSPERO S STORM, dir. Damon Kiely. 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 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 Other donors & in-kind donations AmazonSmile Anonymous David Aslesen Paul Bonilla Francis Brady George Brock Chris Bruzzini Aneta Bubniak Alicia Burns Helen Chan David Cooper Lynn Cooper Lee Daeuble Alan Daniels Carole Davenport Gerald Davidson Anthony Didato J.A. & J.C. Finlay Carl Foote Deb Granite Lauren Guydan Terry Hall John Hanna Karen Haring Cynthia Hines Mary Alice Hope Christopher Hutjens igive.com Donna Jaggard Andrew Lasser Marcel McVay Jack Meyer Rita McDermot Judy Muench Bill Noland Kate O Connor Nick Papas Michael Politano Richard Roberts Marilyn Robson Anna Rumanova Mary Ann Savard Allen Schwartz Sue Spreiter Mary Frances Tilton David Tolchinsky Lance Wolfe Anne Wrider 14

15 THANK YOU to our valued supporters over the past year $15,000+ (Season Sponsor) MacArthur Funds for Arts and Culture at The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation $5000+ (Show Sponsor) The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation Barbara & Eric Burgess $2500+ (Visionary) Anonymous Illinois Arts Council, a state agency $1000+ (Sustainer) Anonymous Suzanne Cohen Denise Fiducia & Brooks Gerlach Grandt Industries James & Lois Hobart Greg Mancuso & Laurie Breitkopf/ Illinois Tool Works Sheila Riebman Thomas Rothing/ The Rubber Consortium Kathleen Ruhl The Saints Carol Wilson Mark Zajakowski $500+ (Partner) Anonymous Andrea Atlass Pat Blumen Dunaway Designs Jane Grady & Alan Pulaski Karen Minter Goodman & Greg Minter Dorothy Harza Michael & Mona Heath Cynthia Ho Joe Knowlson $200+ (Supporter) Anonymous Sharon & Stanley Aiello Paul Bonilla Jenéne Francis Alexandra Garfinkle Jill Graham Brian & Karen Hurley Jean Klingenstein Katharine Knott Dede Kokolis Barbara Lanctot Michael McCalley Jim & Ellen Morley Debra Rodkin Robert McCarthy Kit & Carol Scheidenhelm Nico Stanculescu Karen & Frank Schneider World Forum Events Barbara & Randy Thomas Donna Tickman David & Barbara Westby Special thanks to The Redtwist Board of Directors for their ongoing support and energy and to the Redtwist company members. $100+ (Colleague) Adam Bitterman Bindy Bitterman Carol Black Joan & Hank Bliss Charles Bonilla James Burggraf Sam & Marlene Dollahan David & Debbie Dufty Cathy Earnest Cecilia Germaine Mary Louise Haddad & Sam Perry Denise Hoeflich Holly Humphries Carol Kanter Pete & Joy Kottra Chip & Suellen Long Nancy Malitz Lauren Miller Neil & Polly Miller Hank Moya Angela & Charles Platt Mark Pounovich Edward Riley Vernon & Roberta Schultz William Spencer Nancy Temple Matilda Wilhoite 15

16 MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS on Bryn Mawr 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) 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 during restaurant s normal hours 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)