Eileen Dixon (she/they) is a Chicago based director, playwright, actor, and teaching artist with a focus on creating and directing new work. She received her MFA in Acting and Directing from UMKC in 2022 and spent the following summer at Ojai Playwrights Conference, Eileen has developed several of her own works, including In/Genuine and Regression, which were both produced in Kansas City. In September of 2023, Regression was workshopped and produced in Chicago at Redtwist Theatre. Other credits include The Coterie Theatre, Ensemble Stage, and Kansas City Repertory Theatre. Eileen’s interest currently is on artful collaboration within the play workshopping process and the directors role in new play development.

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Johnny (he/him) has been a part of Redtwist since the beginning. He started taking classes with Michael Colucci (Founding Artistic Director) in 1993. Johnny was instrumental in the build-out of the Redtwist space when we moved into it in 2002. He has done basically everything you would imagine, that needed to be done, to keep a storefront theatre going. Some new changes are taking place. We have new, terrific leadership, and our ensemble and board is growing. The space itself is getting a much needed renovation, thanks to the efforts of our leadership! Look for the new and improved Redtwist in 2024. A huge thank you to our Edgewater Community, and our landlord! Johnny is beyond excited for the future of Redtwist!

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Johnny is a proud member of the Redtwist staff and ensemble. He has worked in all facets of the theatre industry. His commitment to the future of Redtwist is evident in the many years of dedication. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact him at: johnny@redtwist.org

Rose Johnson (They/Them)  is a Louisiana born scenic designer and charge artist currently based in Chicago. Previous design credits include The Once and Future Festival, Black Sox on Trial (ISCPC), and The Great Khan (Redtwist Theatre). 

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