Dir e cted by Kimberly Se n ior 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Chicago, IL 60660 773-728-7529 www.redtwist.org Redtwist Theatre is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization Redtwist is going green! Please help us recycle our programs. It saves money and trees. You can view our expanded playbill or get your own pdf by visiting our website, www.redtwist.org, and clicking on Playbill on the left menu. Please return vinyl-encased program in designated boxes upon exiting. Restaurant partner coupons will be available at the box office during intermission and after the show. You can help the environment and reduce the cost of each show. If you wish to have a souvenir program, there are a few available by the box office. Please do not take the vinyl-encased copy. Thank you.
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. The double-storefront was transformed from an office-like community center into an intimate and comfortable theatre and classroom space. 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 Media Director. She directed the critically-acclaimed The American Clock by Arthur Miller and the Jeff-nominated play Aura by company member, Tommy Lee Johnston. Michael s direction of All My Sons, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, and Three Hotels was also critically-acclaimed and Jeff-recommended. During Redtwist s time at the Bryn Mawr location, its productions have received 30 Jeff nominations and won 6 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. Christopher Burpee Michael Colucci Johnny Garcia Jacqueline Grandt OUR MISSION To do white hot drama, in a tiny black box, with a little red twist THE COMPANY Jan Ellen Graves Kate Guthrie K.c. Karen Hill Tommy Lee Johnston Christopher Kriz Staff Michael Colucci, Artistic Director Jan Ellen Graves, Managing Director Johnny Garcia, Development Outreach Coordinator Josh Altman, Literary Manager, Casting Director Frank Sjodin, Technical Director Charles Bonilla, Box Office Manager Board Susan Schwartzwald, President Barbara Burgess Brandon Hollembeak Pauline Taylor 2 E. Malcolm Martinez Daniel McNamara Peter Oyloe Brian Parry Debra Rodkin
Welcome to my Favorite Theatre! Please indulge me if I use this space to say that Redtwist is my favorite theatre. That may seem obvious, but I especially like a few specific things about a Chicago storefront, and Redtwist in particluar. I love (a) the intimacy of this space, and being right on top of the thrilling action of a great play (b) the flexibility of our black box whereby we can redesign the stage and audience into any configuration for every show (c) odd as it sounds, I really enjoy our gray cushioned chairs they are large, sturdy, and comfy (d) I appreciate a clean restroom, and I suspect you do too. There must be a reason why Chicago theatre has become iconic. And it might be because of the very experience you will be having here at Redtwist. Grab a beverage and a snack at the box office window, bring it into the theatre, and settle in for the show. Thanks for coming! Michael Colucci, Artistic Director Please turn off your cell phones. Out of respect for the actors, please do not access your cell phones for any reason during the performance. MAINSTAGE PRODUCTIONS The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later (2012) Opus (2011-2012) 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 (2009-2010) 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) 3 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)
CAST in order of appearance Kate... *Jan Ellen Graves Eileen... *Debra Rodkin Johnnypateenmike... *Brian Parry Billy...Josh Salt Bartley...Patrick C. Whalen Helen...Baize Buzan Babbybobby... Chris Rickett Doctor McSharry... Chuck Spencer Mammy... Kathleen Ruhl *Redtwist company member Understudies: Robert Dean (Johnny/Bobby), ElizaBeth Fahey (Eileen), Monica Gilley (Helen), Daria Harper (Kate), Jim Morley (Doctor); Jason Peregoy (Billy/Bartley), Joyce Porter (Mammy) If an understudy performs, it will be posted at the box office Setting: The island of Inishmaan. 1934. Note: a hazer (producing a misty fog) will be used during the show. The mist is non-toxic and will completely dissipate at intermission. The Cripple of Inishmaan is performed with one intermission. The total running time is approximately 2 hours. This play is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York. Special thanks to Debra Rodkin for printed materials programs and cards The Saints, The Inconvenience, Missi Davis, Nick Heggestad Lakeview, Andersonville, Oak Park This program/production is partially supported by grants from The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation The Illinois Arts Council, a state agency The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation 4
PRODUCTION STAFF Director... Kimberly Senior Set & Lighting Designer... Jack Magaw Costume Designer...kClare Kemock Original Music & Sound Designer... * Christopher Kriz Properties Designer...Mike Dunbar Production Manager...Sarah Burnham Stage Manager...Jen Poulin Technical Director...Frank Sjodin Assistant Stage Manager...Olivia Wallace Assistant Director...George Lyons Production Assistants...Olivia Baker, Allison Queen Master Electrician...John Kelly Set Construction...Frank Sjodin Set Construction Assistants... *Karen Hill, Olivia Baker, Matt Buettner, Aaron Dean, Johnny Garcia, Josh Altman, Susan Steinke, Adina Weineg Scenic Charge...Eileen Rozycki Assistant Scenic Charge...Tamar Daskin Fight Director...Derek Gaspar Dramaturg... Cassandra Rose Assistant Dramaturg... Joseph Robinson III Dialect Coach... Eva Breneman Vocal Coach... Mary Reynard Liss Photos... Kimberly Loughlin Graphic Design/Marketing/Programs... *Jan Ellen Graves Box Office Manager...Charles Bonilla Box Office Assistant...E. Malcolm Martinez Producers...*Michael Colucci, *Jan Ellen Graves *Redtwist Company Member Member, United Scenic Artists Member, Society of Directors & Choreographers 5
CAST PROFILES (in alphabetical order) Baize Buzan (Helen) is thrilled to work with both Redtwist and Kimberly Senior for the first time. Chicago credits include The Sea (Theatre Mir), Walk Two Moons (Adventure Stage Chicago), Far Away (winterfall chicago), The Chicago Landmark Project (Theatre Seven), and Woyzeck (Oracle Productions.) She holds a BA in Drama from Vassar College, and has also trained at The School at Steppenwolf and the Moscow Art Theatre School. Jan Ellen Graves (Kate) recently appeared on Redtwist s stage in The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later, Man From Nebraska (Jeff Award for Best Production), A Delicate Balance, Three Hotels, and Equus. Other Redtwist performances include Marvin s Room, Doubt, Who s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, A View from the Bridge, and All My Sons. Other favorite stage roles include M Lynn in Steel Magnolias, Ilona in She Loves Me and Sister Robert Anne in Nunsense. She directed Aura and The American Clock at Redtwist, and is also the theatre s Managing/Marketing Director. Brian Parry (Johnnypateenmike), a Redtwist company member, was last seen here as Carl in Opus. Other Redtwist roles include Alfons in Elling, John in Shining City (Jeff Award, Actor in a Supporting Role), Tobias in A Delicate Balance, Dysart in Equus, Ken Hoyle in Three Hotels, and Jack Lewis in Shadowlands (all Jeff nominated.) You may also have seen him on the stages of Northlight, Court, Wisdom Bridge, Illinois Shakespeare, Lifeline or Steep. He most recently appeared in Eclipse Theatres Beyond The Horizon and will appear as Nat Miller in their next Eugene O Neill production, Ah, Wilderness. Chris Rickett (Babbybobby) was most recently seen at the Neo- Futurarium in Greg Allen s The Strange and Terrible True Tale of Pinocchio (The Wooden Boy) as told by Frankenstein s Monster (The Wretched Creature). He has previously worked at Redtwist as the cofight choreographer of Kimberly Senior s Bug (Jeff nominated). Other collaborations with Senior include fight choreography for The North Plan at Theater Wit and Waiting for Lefty at American Blues Theatre. Chris is a proud member of the MFA 11 Acting ensemble of The Theatre School at DePaul University. Debra Rodkin (Eileen) a Redtwist company member, appeared in their acclaimed productions of Equus (Dora), Glengarry Glen Ross (Aaronow) & Beauty Queen of Leenane (Mag), among others. She was the title character in Miss Fortune for Lincoln Square Theatre, Steel Magnolias (Clairee) for SSP, Beau Jest (Miriam) for Big Noise, Night Blue s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Big Mama), Citadel Theatre s Another Piece of Cake (Ann), Rabbit Hole (Nat) for Buffalo Theatre Ensemble and the world premiere of The Brother (Tessie) for Hancock Prods/Film Acres. She was a founding member of Stage Left and was online for a Webisode for HBO s True Blood. 6
CAST PROFILES (continued) Kathleen Ruhl (Mammy) recently played Anfisa in Piven Theatre s Three Sisters (Chekhov s play; Sarah Ruhl s translation). Other Piven credits: Disappearing Acts; Book of Days; Top Girls; Chekhov: The Stories; American Blues; and Everything That Rises Must Converge. At Timeline, Kathy played Rima West in Dolly West s Kitchen (Jeff Award 2008 Actress in a Supporting Role) and Mrs. Flint in This Happy Breed (Jeff Award 2005 Ensemble Acting). Other recent roles: Clara in Hay Fever at Court Theatre; Grandma Kurnitz in Lost in Yonkers; Sister Clarissa in Over the Tavern; and Ruth Singer in Collected Stories, all at the Attic Playhouse. Josh Salt (Billy) is thrilled to be making his debut here at Redtwist Theatre. Josh recently appeared as Melchior Gabor in Griffin Theatre s Jeff Nominated production of Spring Awakening, directed by Jonathan Berry. He is currently a third year student at Columbia College Chicago. Some Columbia theatre credits include Equus, The Normal Heart, Of Mice and Men, and The Lonesome West. Other theatre credits include: Workbook: Like a Virgin (Collaboraction), The Zoo Story (Divergence), and Brighton Beach Memoirs (Mabel Tainter Theatre). Chuck Spencer (Doctor McSharry) was last seen on Redtwist s stage as Ken Carpenter in their acclaimed production of Man From Nebraska in which he received a Jeff Award for Actor in a Principle Role. He also played Harry in their nominated production of A Delicate Balance. An ensemble member of Raven Theatre, he has been in numerous productions there including most recently, The Price, Death of a Salesman, and The Seagull. He also has worked with Eclipse and The Gift Theatre and understudied in Steppenwolf s production of Art. Chuck is a teacher at The International Academy of Design and Technology and at Kennedy King College. Patrick C. Whalen (Bartley) is from Buffalo, New York, and a proud ensemble member of Jackalope Theatre Co. His most recent production with JTC, the world premier of Lucas Neff s The Last Duck finished its run at the Viaduct Theater in April. Pat graduated from Columbia College Chicago s Theatre Department in 2010, and has since been seen on stages around the city including Stage773 (Bri-Ko, Sketchfest, This is Our Youth), Strawdog Theatre Co. (State of the Union), Victory Gardens (First Annual One-Minute Play Festival), and now Redtwist. UNDERSTUDY PROFILES (in alphabetical order) Robert Dean (u/s Johnnypateenmike, Babbybobby) is happy to be working for the first time at Redtwist Theatre. Favorite recent credits include The Copperhead (City Lit Theater), Seven Doors (Premiere Theatre & Performance), On Golden Pond (Lincoln Square Theatre), Amadeus and You Never Can Tell (Village Players Theatre), Spoon River Anthology (Saint Sebastian Players), What Holds the Heart (On the Spot Theatre/New Rock Theatre) and Little Women (Bog Theatre). 7 continued...
UNDERSTUDY PROFILES (continued) ElizaBeth Fahey (u/s Eileen) is thrilled to be working with Redtwist Theatre for the first time. A native of Chicago, ElizaBeth has been seen in numerous productions in and around the city. Past credits include work with Steppenwolf, Pegasus, and Village Players of Oak Park as well as productions with Rare Terra Theater performing at Mary Archie Theater and Bailiwick Directors Festival. ElizaBeth has also been seen in numerous television commercials. Monica Gilley (u/s Helen) is working with Redtwist for the first time. A recent Columbia College graduate, credits include: Waiting for Lefty (American Blues Theatre), Suddenly Stupid (Joe Janes 50 Plays at Donny s Skybox), The Glory of Living (Columbia College), Phaedra s Love (Columbia College) and Footfalls (Columbia College). Daria Harper (u/s Kate) is a newcomer to Redtwist Theatre. Relocating to the area in fall of 2011, Daria s Chicago credits include; Marthy in Anna Christie with Rendition Theatre at Act One Studio and Lady Pernelle in Boho s production of Tartuffe at Theatre Wit. She also recently enjoyed being an ensemble member of Redmoon Theater s Spectacle La Lunatique 2012. She has a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University and an MFA from the University of Virginia. She is a Certified Alexander Technique Teacher, qualifying in London in 1982 and continues her teaching practice here in Chicago. Jim Morley (u/s Doctor McSharry) returns to Redtwist where he has appeared in Lettice and Lovage, Shadowlands, Liars & Angels, and Otherwise Engaged. Other credits include Peer Gynt (Polarity Theatre), John Bull s Other Island and The Well of the Saints (Irish Repertory), In The Blood and As You Like It (Circle Theatre), Mrs. Coney (Bailiwick Theatre), Bury The Dead (Promethean Theatre), A Midsummer Night s Dream (First Folio), Fool For Love and La Turista (Azusa Productions). Jason Peregoy (u/s Billy/Bartley) has recently graduated from the Conservatory at Act One Studios. His Chicago credits include playing Valvert in House Theatre s Cyrano (Jeff Recommended) and Elton in Emma, Unmatched at Gorilla Tango. Other shows include Wintertime, Boys Life, and Mud Season during his time at Act One. Also, as an ensemble member of Explore Theatre, he goes around to schools performing student written stories. Joyce Porter (u/s Mammy) is thrilled to be making her Redtwist debut. Shows elsewhere include Comedy of Errors, Oak Park Festival Theatre, Strong Voice, Halcyon Theatre, Heaven Can Wait, Attic Playhouse, A Pound of Flesh, Polarity Theatre, and Little Women, Lincoln Square Theatre with Debra Rodkin. She has also appeared in numerous independent features, including Dog Jack and Pickman s Muse. Joyce has an M.A. in theater from Northwestern University and co-founded the theater program at Moraine Valley Community College, where she taught and directed for many years. More information at joyceporter.com. 8
STAFF/CREW PROFILES (in alphabetical order) Olivia Baker (Production Assistant) is currently attending the Illinois Institute of Art in Chicago for fashion design with hopes of becoming a costume designer and working in puppetry design. She worked with the St. Louis Backdoor Theatre Gang on Guys & Dolls, Pajama Game, Macbeth, and Timeless Clock; Equus(2010), A Delicate Balance, Man From Nebraska, Bug, That Face, Elling, and Opus at Redtwist Theatre, The Last Night of Ballyhoo with Project 891 Theatre, assistant costumer in 2012 s Spectacle Lunatique for Redmoon Theatre, and made costumes for The Stagedoor Johnnies. Charles Bonilla (Box Office Manager) revels in the camaraderie of the theater. He loves doing his small part to fulfill Redtwist s commitment to excellence on-, off-, and behind- stage. Neither actor, playwright nor director, Charles was happy to work for doughnuts until he started looking like one. Don t offer him candy. Eva Breneman (Dialect Coach) Chicago credits: The March; Man In Love, To Kill The Mockingbird, The Brother/Sister Plays, The Diary Of Anne Frank (Steppenwolf); Elizabeth Rex, The Madness Of King George (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre); The Great Fire, Ethan Frome (Lookingglass); The Caretaker, Do The Hustle, Travels with My Aunt (Writer s Theatre); Enron The History Boys (Timeline). Regional: Around the World in 80 Days (Centerstage Baltimore and Kansas City Repertory); Mamma Mia! (National Tour; Las Vegas). Television: The Chicago Code (Fox); The Beast (A&E). Eva is an Associate Artist at Timeline, and A Production Affiliate of Lookingglass. Sarah Burnham (Production Manager) is exited to be working with Redtwist for the first time. Recent projects include: production management and properties design and for It s a Wonderful Life 2009-2011, Waiting for Lefty, Rantoul and Die with American Blues Theater; properties design for Breaking Up is Hard to Do, Moonlight and Magnolias at Fox Valley Rep; properties design for The Receptionist, Festen with Steep Theater; A Few Good Men, The Importance of Being Earnest at Peninsula Players Theater; properties design for Petrified Forest with Strawdog Theatre. Sarah is a proud ensemble member at American Blues Theater. Michael Colucci (Producer) is the founder and Artistic Director of Redtwist Theatre, and has directed many of the plays here, including Equus (2010), Who s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Three Hotels, A View from the Bridge, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, All My Sons, Broken Glass, Praying Small, and most recently, That Face. He has also been seen on stage at Redtwist as 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. Mike Dunbar (Properties Designer) recently worked as props designer for Opus at Redtwist. Mike has worked with many theaters around the city and is a founding collective member of Bailiwick Chicago. He worked on their hit shows FMen, Departure Lounge, and Passing Strange. He is the owner of Illumivation Studios, LLC where he and his team designs lights, sound, props, video, & effects for projects all over the country. Aside from designg, Mike is an actor, comedian, and Second City Conservatory graduate. continued... 9
STAFF/CREW PROFILES (continued) Derek Gaspar (Fight Director) has recently co-directed the fight choreography for Bug here at Redtwist as well as for Pony at About Face. This fall he will be working as Fight Director for American Blues Theater s production of Illiegal Use of Hands. As an actor, his most recent job is as an understudy for The March at Steppenwolf Theatre directed by Frank Galati. He holds an M.F.A. in acting from the Theatre School at DePaul University. John Kelly (Master Electrician) is very excited to be working on his fourth show with Redtwist. He was the master electrician last season for Bug and the lighting designer for That Face as well as Elling this season. He has upcoming designs for Bombs, Babes and Bingo (Mortar Theatre) and Antigone (Cold Basement Dramatics). He is also the managing director for Cold Basement Dramatics, a 2-year-old company. For more info on them visit www.coldbasement.org. For more info on John visit www.johnkellydesigns.com kclare Kemock (Costume Designer) is thrilled to be joining Redtwist again after working with both pieces of The Laramie Project and Ten Years Later. She holds an MFA in Costume Design from Illinois State. Recent credits: The Second City s 100th Mainstage Revue: Who Do We Think We Are?, Commedia Beauregard s Bard Fiction, and The Plaigarists I Am Saying This Right Now. Christopher Kriz (Original Music & Sound Designer) works nationally as a composer and sound designer and is pleased to working with Redtwist again, having previously designed many shows, including Bug, Opus, Man From Nebraska, and The Pillowman. In Chicago, Chris has designed for companies including Northlight, Steppenwolf, Goodman, Victory Gardens and TimeLine. Recent Chicago credits include The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter (Steppenwolf Theatre), Black Pearl Sings (Northlight Theatre), Pride and Prejudice (Lifeline Theatre), After The Revolution (Next Theatre), The Word Progress On My Mother s Lips Doesn t Ring True (Trap Door Theatre), Old Times (Strawdog Theatre), Festen (Steep Theatre) and Cloud 9 (Gift Theatre). Regional credits include Fall Of The House (Theatre Squared) and the national tour of America Amerique (Jena Company). To hear more of his work, please visit www.christopherkriz.com Mary Reynard Liss (Vocal Coach) is delighted to be working with Kimberly Senior and this talented cast. Past Redtwist collaborations are: Laramie Project: Ten Years Later, Opus, Elling, and That Face. Mary received her training from Norman Gulbrenson at Northwestern University, Gisela Goettling at the American Coservatory of Music, reknowned voice-over talent and acting coach Ted Liss, Del Close at Second City, Geoffrey Connor vocal coach to the National Theatre of Great Britain, David Parry, Robert Palmer, June Kemp, and Malcolm McKay of The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, England. George Lyons (Assistant Director) is a former student at Columbia College and is excited to return to Redtwist. He previously Assistant Directed Shining City under the direction of Joanie Schultz. Other favorite shows include: Where We re Born (Assistant Director - Steppenwolf Garage), Sunday (Director - Jackalope Theatre s Living Newspapers Festival), Suddenly Stupid (Director - Joe Janes 50 Play Festival) and Under Construction (Stage Manager - Jackalope Theatre Co.). George would like to thank everyone in the cast and crew for putting so much work into this play. 10
STAFF/CREW PROFILES (continued) Jack Magaw (Scenic and Lighting Design) previously designed Bug and Lettice and Lovage at Redtwist Theatre. Other Chicago and regional theatre credits include I Just Stopped by to See the Man (Alliance Theatre), the world premiere of Disgraced (American Theatre Company), Circle Mirror Transformation (Repertory Theatre of St. Louis), Gee s Bend (Cincinnati Playhouse), The Whipping Man and Cabaret (Kansas City Repertory), Sizwe Banzi is Dead (Court Theatre), Black Pearl Sings and Eclipsed (Northlight Theatre), A Few Good Men (Peninsula Players Theatre), In The Next Room (Victory Gardens Theater), The Caretaker (Writers Theatre) and Radio Golf (Pittsburgh Public Theatre). He received Joseph Jefferson Award nominations for Picnic and Bus Stop (Writers Theatre), Fences (Court Theatre) and Seven Guitars (Congo Square Theatre). Upcoming projects include Big: The Musical (First Stage Milwaukee) and Jitney (Court Theatre). Jack lives in Evanston with director Kimberly Senior and teaches design at both DePaul and Northwestern universities. www.jackmagaw.com Jen Poulin (Stage Manager) is thrilled to collaborate with Kimberly Senior again, and with Redtwist for the first time. Recent stage management credits include A Number (BackStage Theatre Company) and Old Times (Strawdog Theatre Company). As Associate Artistic Director for BackStage Theatre Company, this season she directed two installments of The Listening Series, BackStage s new off-night venture. She has had the pleasure of working with many fine Chicago companies, including WildClaw Theatre, Serendipity Theatre Collective, Steep Theatre Company, Mary Arrchie Theatre Company, and Silk Road Theatre Project. Jen holds a BFA in Theatre Studies from University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign. Allison Queen (Production Assistant) is excited to be working on her third production with Redtwist. She was the stage manager for The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later as well as Opus. After receiving her BFA in Drama with an emphasis in Stage Management from The University of Oklahoma in 2008, she moved to Chicago to begin her career. She has worked with many other Chicago companies including Oak Park Festival Theatre, Theatre-Hikes, Oracle, Raven Theatre, Theatre Wit, Factory Theatre, Emerald City Children s Theatre, Lincoln Square Theatre, and Collaboraction. Joseph Robinson III (Dramaturgy Assistant) is a Theatre Directing major at Columbia College Chiago, working on his first production at Redtwist Theatre. His recent credits include Assistant Director on The World Premiere of Celestial Bodies written by Lisa Schlesinger, directed by Will Casey at Columbia College. Cassandra Rose (Dramaturg) received her BA in playwriting from Columbia College Chicago in 2010 along with an imaginary minor in dramaturgy. She last worked with Kimberly on last year s Bug. Recent dramaturgy projects include Thirst (Cold Basement Dramatics), Opus and Elling (here at Redtwist). Cassandra is also a founding company member of Cold Basement Dramatics as Associate Artistic Director. Eileen Rozycki (Scenic Charge), BFA in Theater Design and Technology from Oakland University, Auburn Hills Michigan, is thrilled to be a part of this production. She is very grateful to Tamar Daskin for all of her time and talent! Other theater credits include; In A Forest Dark and Deep and Bachelorette, props master (Profiles Theater), The Receptionist, assistant props(steep Theater), Girl In the Yellow Dress, scenic charge, (Next Theater) Maple and Vine, paint/run crew (Next 11 continued...
Theater), Waiting For Lefty, scenic artist (American Blues Theater), Emerging Artist Internship (Redmoon Theater), Intern 2010 season (Peninisula Players Theater). Kimberly Senior (Director) is pleased to return to Redtwist where she previously directed Bug and The Pillowman. Chicago credits include: After the Revolution, Madagascar, The Overwhelming, and The Busy World is Hushed (Next), Disgraced (American Theater Company), Want, The North Plan (Steppenwolf), Waiting for Lefty (American Blues), Old Times, The Conquest of the South Pole, Uncle Vanya, Cherry Orchard, Three Sisters, Fuddy Meers, and Knives in Hens (Strawdog), Thieves Like Us (The House Theatre), All My Sons and Dolly West s Kitchen (TimeLine Theatre) among others. Regional: A Few Good Men (Peninsula Players), Mauritius (Theatre Squared, Fayetteville, AR). Upcoming: The Letters (Writers Theatre), The Whipping Man (Northlight), Murder on the Nile (Peninsula Players), Homecoming 1972 (Chicago Dramatists) and Little Gem (City Theatre, Pittsburgh). She is an Artistic Associate at Next, Strawdog, and Chicago Dramatists. Kimberly has been nominated for several Joseph Jefferson awards and citations and is the recipient of the 2010 Excellence in Teaching Award from Columbia College Chicago. She lives in Evanston with scenic designer Jack Magaw and her children, Noah and Delaney. Frank R Sjodin (Technical Director, Set Construction) is happy to be on board at Redtwist Theatre! Besides building sets, he also works as a performer and operates the clown troupe Play Mechanics. Outside Chicago, he has built sets and props at Long Lake Theater in Hubbard, MN, and trained kids in scenic carpentry with the Gooseberry Park Players in Moorhead, MN. Recent technical work in Chicago has included building his own props and puppets for Play Mechanics, masks and props for The Hobbit with Theatre-Hikes, and shadow puppets for Little Triggers with The Ruckus. Olivia Wallace (Assistant Stage Manager) is a Chicago native, currently in her third year at the Theatre School at DePaul University. She is very excited to be working at Redtwist Theatre again. A few of her favorite credits include, the world premiere of Mayday, Mayday, Tuesday (dir. Dexter Bullard), Pillowman (dir. Jenn BeVard), and Cabaret (dir. Berry Brunetti). Dramaturg s Note: STAFF/CREW PROFILES (continued) Ireland isn t idyllic, and the Aran Islands aren t meant to be a tourist trap. This is a place not of rolling green hills, but of stone walls and churning waves. These are a people that have only managed to eek out a living by creating their own farm land out of ground seaweed. There isn t space for much else. Inishmaan isn t supposed to be an escape but a prison something nasty, brutal, and short. Leave your preconceived notions about McDonagh at the door as well. There are the usual tropes, of course violence, insults, and harsh reality but there s something else in the town shop as well. Something that could almost be called happiness. Restaurant partner coupons for Bryn Mawr establishments are available at the box office window during intermission and after the show. They include: Francesca s Bryn Mawr, Little India, That Little Mexican Cafe, and Zanzabar 12
THANK YOU to our valued supporters over the past year $10,000+ (Visionary) Barbara & Eric Burgess $5000+ (Sustainer) The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation $2500+ (Partner) Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation The Hattie A. & Marie V. Fatz Foundation Illinois Arts Council, a state agency Denise & Neal Robinson Robert & Rose Wagner $250+ (Colleague) Sue Budinsky Gene Cordon Thomas Dunn Walter E. Bayer, Jr. Alden & Suzanne Cohen Charles Bonilla John D. Glover Jill Graham Jan Ellen Graves Karen & Brian E. Hurley Dede Kokolis Deb Rodkin Mark Saran Kit & Carol Scheidenhelm Frank & Karen Schneider Donna Tickman & MB McAvoy $100+ (Friend) Anonymous Bruce Beatus John Bierbusse Carol Black Judith Carson Roger & Ann Cole Carole Davenport Sam & Marlene Dollahan Jim Farrell Jenene Francis Denise Fiducia & Bruce Gerlach $100+ (cont.) Margaret Fort Michael & Mona Heath Cynthia Ho Jim & Lois Hobart JBS Enterprises, Inc. Stephanie Jones Reginald King Pete & Joy Kottra Stanislav Liberman Paul Lindman Michael McCalley Henry Moya James & Ellen Morley Nick Norris Maciek Nowak Brian Parry & Carol Wilson Carlos Perez Angela & Charles Platt Jan Rubenstein Vernon & Roberta Schultz Michael Sharpe Christine Slivon Mark & Peg Spencer Nancy Temple W.H. & T.J. Van Houten Robert Weiss & Nancy Weber Jill Wine-Banks Nancy & Bruce Woodruff The Redtwist Board of Directors and Redtwist company members $1000+ (Supporter) Mary Louise Haddad & Sam Perry Grandt Industries The Saints Susan Schwartzwald Pauline Taylor $500+ (Contributor) Dunaway Design Vera Y. Kimmi Thomas Rothing The Rubber Consortium Karen & Frank Schneider Susan Souch John & Barbara Stasiw Deborah Williams World Events Forum, Inc Mark Zajackowski Other donors & in-kind donations Betsy Alden Judith Bond Pat Blumen Belinda Bremner Barbara Button Timothy Classen Jennifer Conrad David Cooper Leigh Daeuble Joel Derstine Alina Dizik Marc Embree Mary Fontaine Carl Foote Johnny Garcia Joyce Gauck Karen Hill Maxine Hill Amy Hilliard Rudy Hogenmiller Frankie Keane Barbara Lanctot Marssie Mencotti & Tom Lally Michael McCouch Jerry Miller Jim Mohr Dave Murray Brian Parry/Carol Wilson Mark Pounovich Chryl Resnick Paul Rink Jane Nicholl Sahlins Rev. Marti Scott Thomas Shawn Snadra Simonson Aaron Strauss Carol Trout Melissa Walker Yellow Wing Productions Special thanks to Public Health and Safety Inc. (Nicholas Peneff) for a van donation, to James A. Venskus for a car donation, and to Remodeling by J.R. for construction/rehab work.
Restaurant partner coupons are available at the box office during intermission and after the show. Receive a 15% dining discount on show nights DRAFT Valet service available directly across the street Must present a show program or confirmation email to receive discount. One discount per table, not valid with any other promotion. Reservations recommended Visit Little India before or after the show for a 20% dining discount (with this program or email confirmation) DRAFT 1109 W Bryn Mawr 773-728-7012 (1 block west of Redtwist) Open daily 11am to 11pm, BYOB 15 % Discount on show nights DRAFTAcross the street on SE corner at Winthrop Must present a show program or confirmation email to receive discount. Get a 10% Discount on show nights Must present a show program or confirmation email to receive discount. DRAFT 1036 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago (773) 334-8302 (just a few doors east) The best little sandwich and ice cream shop in the city, with wifi and fireplace Terrific paninis and deli sandwiches, dazzling desserts, fabulous ice cream sundaes, and gourmet coffee
Coming Next The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams July 28 thru Sep 2, 2012 Directed by Josh Altman A searing family drama and very likely the autobiography of Tennessee Williams, this legendary play unfolds as a flashback via the recollections of the character, Tom Wingfield, as he recounts the inexorable disintegration of his family and the shattered life of his beloved sister, Laura, whose memory haunts him after he finally extricates himself from the emotional debris of his well-intentioned, but distraught and damaged mother who was abandoned by her husband. Featuring Redtwist company member, Jacqueline Grandt, in the role of Amanda. 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 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