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1044 W. Bryn Mawr Chicago, IL 60660 773-728-7529 www.redtwist.org 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

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 2001. 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 2002. Redtwist s first show in Edgewater, Praying Small, opened in September 2003. 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 2011. As of March 1, 2008, AWT s corporate name officially changed to Redtwist Theatre. Please visit www.redtwist.org for current information on our events and productions. Elizabeth Argus Adam Bitterman Michael Colucci Abby Dillion Matt Edmonds 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 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 (2015-2016 season) Daniel Friedman, Resident Lighting Designer (2015-2016 season) Josh Hurley, Resident Technical Director/Properties Designer (2015-2016 season) Sam Garrott, Resident Stage Manager, (2015-2016 season) Eric Luchen, Resident Scenic Designer (2015-2016 season) kclare McKellaston, Resident Costume Designer (2015-2016 season) Melissa Nelson, Resident Assistant Stage Manager, (2015-2016 season) 2

Welcome to Redtwist! 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 been happening here 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 nonstop. On any evening year-round, you can choose from among five or ten dazzling storefront experiences. As we forge ahead through 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. This is our 12th full season, featuring the theme of Games People Play, with an eclectic mix of provocative plays which address the concept that everyone has an agenda, and they will try to achieve it regardless of the cost to their own well-being, and that of others. This season covers a wide swath of territory, from legendary American classics like Who s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, to timeless buried treasures like Arthur Miller s Incident at Vichy, to acclaimed modern plays like The Drawer Boy. The season wraps up with two premieres of great new stories: The Realization of Emily Linder and The Seedbed. All these plays feature the terrific artistic talent that you have come to expect from Redtwist shows. Our esteemed directors this season include Jason Gerace, Ian Frank, Hans Fleischmann, Steve Scott, and new company member, Scott Weinstein. They will orchestrate a growing pool of Redtwist actors to complement our nucleus whom you might have seen before: Elizabeth Argus, Adam Bitterman, Abby Dillion, Jacqueline Grandt, KC Karen Hill, Aaron Kirby, Brian Parry, Debra Rodkin, Kathy Ruhl, and Michael Sherwin. In addition, Redtwist has invited some exciting young companies to co-produce intriguing new plays in our Guest Company series. Learn more about these shows at www.redtwist.org/guestcompany.html. Thanks for coming to Redtwist! Michael Colucci, Artistic Director Jan Ellen Graves, Managing Director 3

CAST in order of appearance Margaret... *Debra Rodkin Emily...*Kathleen Ruhl Janet... *KC Karen Hill Jennifer... Stephanie Shum Understudies: Sharon Aiello (Margaret), Mary Hobein (Emily), Roxanne Saylor (Janet), Lexi Alioto (Jennifer) Understudy performance on Monday, May 2, 7:30pm Place and time: Living room, Iowa City, Iowa. Present day. The running time is approximately 2 hours with one 10 minute intermission THE REALIZATION OF EMILY LINDER received its world premiere at the New Jersey Repertory Company, Long Branch, New Jersey SuzAnne Barabas, Artistic Director and Gabor Barabas, Executive Producer New Jersey Repertory Company was founded in 1997. The theater s mission is to develop and produce new plays and to make a lasting contribution to the American stage. In eighteen seasons it has produced over eightly world premieres and many of these plays have gone on to subsequent productions by other regional theaters throughout the U.S. PRODUCTION STAFF Director... Hans Fleischmann Assistant Director... Alexandra Garfinkle Stage Manager... Jason Crutchfield Assistant Stage Manager... Melissa Nelson Scenic Designer... Eric Luchen Lighting Designer... Daniel Friedman Costume Designer... Cassandra Bowers Sound Designer... Karli Blalock Properties Designer/ Tech Director/ Set Construction... Josh Hurley Dramaturg/Casting Director... Catherine Miller Assistant Dramaturg...Aaryanna Gariss ASM Intern... Sam Liss Graphics/Marketing/Programs/Photos... *Jan Ellen Graves 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 Saints 4

CAST PROFILES (in alphabetical order) Sharon Aiello (Margaret u/s) is delighted to be back at Redtwist Theatre where she was the Dottie understudy in GOOD PEOPLE. Some of her favorite roles include Betsie ten Boom in THE HIDING PLACE at Overshadowed Theatrical Productions, Lady Bracknell in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Green Room Theatre, Ruthie understudy in MAKING GOD LAUGH at Theatre at the Center and The Drama Group and Bessie in MARVIN S ROOM at Shattered Globe Theatre. When not on stage Sharon enjoys taking acting classes at The Artistic Home Theatre. Thanks to Jan and Michael for this wonderful opportunity. Thanks to her girls for reading lines with her! Lexi Alioto (Jennifer u/s) is thrilled to be making her Redtwist debut! Chicago Credits include THE WINTER S TALE (First Folio Theatre), THE BIKINI S (Fox Valley Repertory), and WORTHY (understudy for Adventure Stage). She is a recent graduate of The Second City Conservatory Program and also is a current student/performer at the io Theater where she was last seen in TRIBULATION: THE MUSICAL. Regionally, she has worked with The Hartford Stage Company and has a B.F.A in Acting from The Hartt School in Hartford, CT. KC Karen Hill (Janet) is always excited to be on stage at Redtwist. Past Redtwist appearances: GOOD PEOPLE, PURPLE HEART, BUG, MARVIN S ROOM, LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES. Some favorite Chicago credit are, THE TEMPEST, MIDSUMMER NIGHT S DREAM, THE SEAGULL at Groundup Theatre, ROMEO AND JULIET at Two Pence Theatre, THE LAST JUDGEMENT at Boxer Rebellion Theatre- Martin DeMaat New Works Festival. THE PEEP HOLE at Second City. ABSOLUTE TURKEY at Kansas City Repertory Theatre and MOJO at Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City. KC has BA in theatre from University of Missouri- Kansas City. Mary Hobein (Emily u/s) has worked as an actor and singer with numerous musical and theatrical organizations in the Chicago area, including Buffalo Theatre Ensemble, Main Street Opera, Tellin Tales Theatre, and Stage Right Dinner Theatre. Favorite roles include the Wigmaker in RASHOMON, Edie Boggs in TOO SOON FOR DAISIES, Mistress Page in THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, and Hermia in DEAD MAN S CELL PHONE. She has written and performed several one-woman shows, and has portrayed historical characters such as Dolley Madison, and opera singer Geraldine Farrar. Her credits also include voice over, storytelling, and dramaturgy. Debra Rodkin (Margaret) is happy to be back home at Redtwist. She last appeared here as Fanny/Irene in the rarely produced American Clock, Jenny in GEEZERS as well as Dora in EQUUS (twice!) and in CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS and others. Recent shows: another rarity, THE ROSE TATTOO with Shattered Globe, a devised play POINT & SHOOT for Cold Basement, the truly never done VIEUX CARRE at Raven and the Chicago Premiere of UNSHELVED with Eclectic Theatre. She was a founding member of Stage Left, and has worked with Eclipse, Big Noise, Night Blue, Citadel, Buffalo Theatre Ensemble and many others. 5 continued...

CAST PROFILES (continued) Kathleen Ruhl (Emily Linder) In the olden days, Kathy performed at the outdoor Court Theatre and Chicago City Players (now the Timeline space) and at North Shore Theatre Company, Highland Park Players, Winnetka Community Theatre, Trinity Theatre, and the Attic Playhouse. Recent work: HAY FEVER at Court Theatre; GASLIGHT, THIS HAPPY BREED, and DOLLY WEST S KITCHEN (non-equity Jeff Award for actress in a supporting role), at Timeline; Hedda GABLER at Writer s Theatre; THE CHEKHOV STORIES, BOOK OF DAYS, THREE SISTERS, and IVANOV at Piven Theatre. As a Redtwist company member, Kathy has been in CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, PURPLE HEART, GEEZERS, and GOOD PEOPLE. Roxanne Saylor (Janet u/s) is very happy to work with Redtwist for the first time. She was last seen as Jean Louise in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD with Oak Park Festival Theatre, and prior to that was in Griffin Theatre s MEN SHOULD WEEP (Jeff Award, Best Production-Play). Roxanne has worked locally with Steppenwolf TYA, Court, Pegasus, Lifeline, Signal Ensemble, Theo Ubique, and Bailiwick, among many others. She received her MFA in Performance from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. Roxanne would like to thank everyone at Redtwist for this lovely opportunity. Stephanie Shum (Jennifer) is pleased to make her Redtwist debut. Past credits: CIRCLE-MACHINE (Oracle), REWILDING GENIUS (The New Colony/Steppenwolf Garage Rep), KATE AND SAM ARE NOT BREAKING UP (The New Colony), ALICE (Nothing Without a Company), MNEMONIC (Red Tape) and understudying at Victory Gardens and Silk Road Rising. She is an Ensemble Member at The New Colony (where she also serves as Managing Director) and Red Tape Theatre and an Artistic Associate at Nothing Without a Company. She is a graduate of the School at Steppenwolf and is represented by Big Mouth Talent. Up next: KIN FOLK with The New Colony. Upcoming Shows in the 2015-2016 Season The Seedbed by Bryan Delaney A World Premiere directed by Steve Scott Jun 18 to Jul 17, 2016 Plus, check out our website for Guest Company shows on off nights all year long www.redtwist.org/guestcompany.html 6

STAFF/CREW PROFILES (in alphabetical order) Karli Blalock (Sound Designer) is from Edmond, Oklahoma and received her BA in Drama with Honors in Sound Design from UC Irvine. She loves working with the Redtwist family and is excited to be a part of the team for THE REALIZATION OF EMILY LINDER! Karli adores the Chicago theatre community. Some of her favorite Redtwist designs include RED, for which she received a Jeff nomination, THE DRAWER BOY, and GOOD PEOPLE. Charles Bonilla (Box Office Manager) has been with Redtwist since 2007. He remains in awe of each production s cast and crew; enjoys greeting everyone; and grudgingly admits that the vending machine was a good idea. Cassandra Bowers (Costume Designer) recently graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Theatre with a Theatrical Design concentration. She has recently worked on productions such as RICHARD III through The Gift Theatre, THE LAST DEFENDER at the House, and assisted costume designer Ana Kuzmanic on designs for 2666 at the Goodman and TREASURE ISLAND at Lookingglass. She is delighted to work with the Redtwist family and director Hans Fleischmann on this fantastic new play. She looks forward to working with Redtwist again on THE SEEDBED this summer. 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. Jason Crutchfield (Stage Manager) is thrilled to be working with Redtwist for the first time. Recent Chicago credits include MUTT and ALL S WELL THAT ENDS WELL (Stage Left Theatre), THE CHEATS (Steep Theatre), and WATCH ON THE RHINE (The Artistic Home). Jason is an active ensemble member with Stage Left and served as InFusion Theatre s company manager. Originally from Baltimore, MD, Jason has been active in Chicago theatre for the past 7 years, and no, he still doesn t have a website. Hans Fleischmann (Director) is excited to be working with Redtwist Theatre for the first time. You may have just seen Hans in his re-imagining of Tennessee William s THE GLASS MENAGERIE with The Hypocrites or its orignal run with Mary-Arrchie Theatre. He is a proud company member and former Producing Director for Mary-Arrchie Theatre Company, acting and directing in numerous productions. Hans has also had the pleasure of working with these fine Chicago theater companies: A Red Orchid Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, The Goodman Theatre, Griffin Theatre, & Walkabout Theatre Company. He picked up a Joseph Jefferson award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in Neil LaBute s A DARK, DARK HOUSE. Hans s Film resume includes Steppenwolf Film s THE LAST RIGHTS OF JOE MAE. His television credits include guest starring roles on NBC s CHICAGO PD, A&E s THE BEAST, and FOX s CHICAGO CODE. continued... 7

STAFF/CREW PROFILES (continued) Daniel Friedman (Lighting Designer) is ecstatic to be working with Redtwist again, having previously designed THE DRAWER BOY, INCIDENT AT VICHY, WHO S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF, and DRUNK AND READY. Other Chicago productions include lighting design for SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK, A CHAR- LIE BROWN CHRISTMAS (Emerald City Theatre), HOMO ANDRONICUS (The Antidote), THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (Oak Park Festival Theatre), and HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (Haven Theatre); and assistant lighting design on productions at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Writers Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre, Timeline Theatre, and The Gift. Daniel holds a BFA in Lighting Design from DePaul University. Visit danielafriedman.com. Johnny Garcia (Associate Producer) also serves as Redtwist s Development Outreach Coordinator. His one-person play, THAT S F D UP, has been selected by the Chicago Fringe Festival. It is directed by Redtwist company member Mary Reynard. Performances will be August-September, 2016. He was last seen in ESTRELLA CRUZ (THE JUNKYARD QUEEN) with Halcyon Theatre, BANG BANG, YOU RE DEAD with Theatre on the Edge, and the Redtwist remount of THE AMERICAN CLOCK. Favorite Redtwist roles: Ariel in THE PILLOWMAN, Jos-B in ELEMENO PEA, Austin in TRUE WEST, Marco in A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, and Raul in EXTREMITIES, among others. Elsewhere he played, Escalus, Prince of Verona, in THE TRAGEDY OF ROMEO AND JULIET, with Two Pence Shakespeare at Evanston Arts Depot, and Kenny, in THE ERPINGHAM CAMP with AstonRep Theatre. Alexandra Garfinkle (Assistant Director) is thrilled to make her Redtwist debut. Recent credits include: Goodman Theatre s A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Assistant Director), Broadway in Chicago s UNSPEAKABLE (Assistant Director), and Porchlight Music Theatre s SIDE SHOW (Dramaturg). She holds a degree from the University of Chicago and has trained with Black Box Acting Studio, the Neo-Futurarium, and 500 Clown. Jan Ellen Graves (Graphic Design/Producer) has appeared in many Redtwist shows including ANOTHER BONE, CLYBOURNE PARK, A BODY OF WATER, THE CRIP- PLE OF INISHMAAN, THE LARAMIE 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. Eric Luchen (Scenic Designer) is thrilled to return to Redtwist where he is the Resident Scenic Designer. Previous credits at Redtwist include THE DRAWER BOY, GOOD PEOPLE, RED, THE AMERICAN CLOCK, ANOTHER BONE, and GEEZERS. Other recent credits include EDUCATING RITA, OTHER DESERT CITIES (Citadel Theatre); NOISES OFF, NOT NOW DARLING (Brightside Theatre); SCOTLAND ROAD (BoHo Theatre); ONCE UPON A SYMPHONY (Chicago Symphony Orchestra) Upcoming productions: SPAMALOT (Brightside Theatre) CHEWING ON BECKETT (Artemesia Theatre) THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, OH COWARD, THE HEIRESS (Dead Writers Theatre) you can see more of his work at www.ericluchen.com 8 continued...

STAFF/CREW PROFILES (continued) Catherine Miller (Dramaturg/Casting Director) is a Chicago based artist whose work has been seen on the East and West Coast. Past dramaturgy credits include ANOTHER BONE, RED, GOOD PEOPLE, and THE DRAWER BOY at Redtwist, LOVE & HUMAN REMAINS at Cor Theatre, HOMO ANDRONICUS at The Antidote, PAS- SION at Ion Theatre (San Diego), [TITLE OF SHOW] at Diversionary Theatre (San Diego) and THE TEMPEST, THE MEDIUM at Taksu Theatre (NYC). She received her BFA in Dramaturgy/Criticism from The Theatre School at DePaul. Melissa Nelson (Assistant Stage Manager) This is Melissa s lucky number seventh show as ASM at Redtwist Theatre. She previously worked on I AND YOU, AMERI- CAN CLOCK, GOOD PEOPLE, WHO S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, AND INCIDENT AT VICHY. Melissa s background is in acting and has worked with Chicago companies such as New Millennium Theatre, Alphabet Soup Productions, Demigods Theatre, and Strangeloop Theatre. Richard Strand (Playwright) Richard Strand wrote his first play in 1976, a one act entitled HARRY AND SYLVIA. That play won two national awards, was published by Hunter Press and a full-length version of that same play, entitled CLOWN, premiered at Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago. Since that time he has had premieres at GeVa Theatre in Rochester, New York; Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago; Rivendell Ensemble in Chicago; The Eugene O Neill Center in Connecticut; The Cricket Theater in Minneapolis; Performance Network in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Detroit Repertory Theatre; and a number of other venues. His plays have been published by Samuel French, Dramatists Play Service and Applause Books. Two of his plays, THE BUG and THE DEATH OF ZUKASKY, premiered at The Humana Festival at Actors Theatre of Louisville. THE BUG has been translated into German, Italian, Greek, French and Spanish and continues to be performed in the United States and in Europe. TEN PERCENT OF MOLLY SNYDER, MY SIMPLE CITY and THE SECOND-STORY MAN were written in Iowa City, Iowa where Mr. Strand was a member of the Playwright s Workshop. BUTLER and THE REALIZATION OF EMILY LINDER premiered at New Jersey Repertory Company and several regional productions of those two plays are planned for 2016. Mr. Strand currently lives in California with his wife, Mary Lynn. He is the department chair, technical director and resident set designer for the theater department at Mt. San Antonio College where he teaches History of Theater and Playwriting. RED THEATER CHICAGO in association with Redtwist Theatre present written by Benjamin Brand directed by Aaron Sawyer APRIL 23 MAY 22, 2016 Sat 3pm, Sun, Tue, Wed, at 7:30pm #FREETHEATER // WWW.REDTHEATER.ORG Based on true events, TASTE tells the story of two men who meet online and make a unique arrangement: one man will kill, cook, and eat the other. Over the course of the evening, secrets are revealed, boundaries are tested, and a strange but beautiful relationship unfolds. 9

MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS on Bryn Mawr 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) Exotic Custom Fishing Rods Custom Golf Clubs Exotic Feather Weaves High Strain Graphite Shafts Machined Wood Handles 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) Grandt Industries Follow the Leader... Proudly Made in the USA 847-577-0848 www.grandtrods.com 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

THANK YOU to our valued supporters over the past season $12,000+ (Visionary) The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation $6000+ (Sustainer) The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation Anonymous Frank G. & Gertrude Dunlap Fund Jenéne Francis Grandt Industries Jennifer Luerssen/Northern Trust $2500+ (Partner) Barbara & Eric Burgess Illinois Arts Council, a state agency Pete & Joy Kottra $1000+ (Supporter) Sheila Riebman Kathleen Ruhl Kit & Carol Scheidenhelm Jonathan Trumbull Carol Wilson & Brian Parry $500+ (Contributor) Sharon Aiello Anonymous Dunaway Designs Mary Louise Haddad & Sam Perry Michael & Mona Heath Cynthia Ho Greg Mancuso/Illinois Tool Works Debra Rodkin Thomas Rothing The Rubber Consortium Karen & Frank Schneider The Saints Mark Zajakowski Special thanks to Brian Parry & Carol Wilson for their van donation. Chris Bruzzini for his vehicle donation. Other donors & in-kind donations Alepu Properties AmazonSmile Anonymous Charles Bonilla Paul Bonilla Jennifer Bushelon Helen Chan Lee Daeuble Holly Ehrhardt Miriam Ex Kevin Flynn Cheryl Golemo Paul Groeninger David Gunnel $200+ (Colleague) Andrea Atlass & Ken Kuehnle Anonymous Pat Blumen Angel Castaner Alden & Suzanne Cohen Jill Graham Dorothy Harza KC Karen Hill Dede Kokolis Barbara Lanctot Michael McCalley Jim & Ellen Morley Alan Pulaski The Saints Mark Saran Susan Schwartzwald Nico Stanculescu World Forum Events Barbara & Randolph Thomas Jim Venskus Mary Alice Hope Daniel Humiston igive.com Donna Jaggard Celia Johnson Jolie Krasinski Janet MacDougall Richard Mallette Michael Meigs Bill Noland Nick Papas Roy & Jo Piazza Merril Prager Anna Rumanova $100+ (Friend) Carol Black Henry Bliss James Burggraf Judith & Tom Carson Sam & Marlene Dollahan David & Debbie Dufty Cathy Earnest Denise Fiducia & Brooks Gerlach Susan Foster Neal & Cecelia Germain Roz & Sam Grodzin James & Lois Hobart Jean Klingenstein Hank Moya Angela & Charles Platt Vernon & Roberta Schultz Stephen Smith Susan Stephenson Barbara & Randy Thomas David Weible Nancy Woodruff Oliver Serafini Elvira Surkevicius Joyce Wildeboer Lance Wolfe Redtwist Board and company members 11

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