(He/Him) has directed eleven previous productions for Redtwist, including King Lear, Death of a Salesman, Clybourne Park, and A Delicate Balance. During his career he has directed more than 300 productions locally and nationally; recent credits include Royko: The Toughest Man in Town at the Chopin Theatre and Native Gardens at Buffalo Theatre Ensemble. He is a member of the Redtwist ensemble and is an Artistic Associate and board member at the
Goodman Theatre, where he served as producer for more than thirty years. For three decades Steve was on the faculty of the Theatre Conservatory of the
Chicago College of Fine Arts at Roosevelt University, and is the recipient of six Jeff nominations, an After Dark Award, a special Jeff Award for career
achievement and the League of Chicago Theaters’ Lifetime Achievement Award. He is currently the artistic director of the Dunes Arts Foundation in Michigan City, Indiana.

(He/Him) is honored to do what Ira Aldridge did and add to Aaron’s story. Big props to James Lewis and Markari Robinson McNeese for accepting the charge. He thanks Redtwist for bringing him along for the ride. Actor first, Jordan has collaborated with MPAACT, Court Theatre, Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, Theatre L’Acadie, The Nashville Shakespeare Festival, and Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, just to name a few.
“He dies upon my scimitar's sharp point that touches this my first-born son and heir!” - Aaron

(She/Her) was born in Memphis, TN, where she appeared in The  Raisin the Sun. In Indiana, she also appeared in the debut production of ...before I wake…, and To Kill a Mockingbird before moving to the windy city in 2017.  Here in Chicago, she continued her acting training at BLACKBOX Academy.  And, she recently performed Isabelle in Measure for Measure with The Shakespeare Project of Chicago.  

She is afraid of escalators, treadmills and those walking sidewalks at the airport. Andie still uses them because FEAR CANNOT WIN! Small victories are still worth winning. She is so grateful and happy to have worked with these incredible casts and creative team at Redtwist.  

(He/Him) is an award winning Chicago based designer who has collaborated on multiple regional, national, and international productions. His work has been recognized by multiple awards organizations including the Joseph Jefferson award for Best Scenic Design, and The Lou Awards, and most recently he was awarded the Conda Award for Excellence in Scenic Design for his production of Mary Poppins in Newcastle, Australia. He has designed over 90 productions for theatres all over the Chicagoland area, regionally, nationally, and internationally.  You can see more of his work on www.ericluchen.com

Recent credits include: After Pinocchio: A New Musical (NYC) School of Rock, Mary Poppins (Newcastle, NSW Australia), Elephant and Piggy: We Are in a Play (Marriott Theatre - Lincolnshire, IL), The Addams Family (Metropolis Performing Arts - Arlington Heights, IL), Newsies (Quincy Theatre - Quincy, IL) The Cottage (Citadel Theatre - Lake Forest, IL), Godspell, Seussical (State Theatre - Uniontown, PA). Eric is a member of USA 829.

(They/She) Stage Management: Titus Andronicus, Wolves (Redtwist Theatre) Spamalot, Big Fish, A Chorus Line (The Theatre Lab; Washington, D.C.), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Ohio Valley Summer Theatre; Athens, OH). Educational: Krapp’s Last Tape, Angels in America Part One - Millennium Approaches, Pluto. Production Management: Bottle Fly, The Normal Heart (Redtwist Theatre). Raine holds a BFA in Stage Management from Ohio University and an MLIS from Dominican University. When not at Redtwist, they live a double life as a librarian at Chicago Public Library, and yes, they are also perplexed by their choice to do yet another Dusty Brown blood show.

(He/Him) is a Chicago-area designer and performer that is excited to work on another show with Redtwist. His recent work with Redtwist includes The Totality of All Things (Props / TD), Babel (Props / TD), and Isaac's Eye (TD). He is also the Assistant Technical Director at the University of Wisconsin - Parkside, and spends his summers working with American Players Theatre in Spring Green, Wisconsin. In addition to Redtwist, Jeff is also an ensemble member with Nonsense Theatre Company, where he most recently designed masks for Faustus. Thanks for supporting live theatre!

(He/Him) Originally from New Bedford, MA, Korey believes the future of the American Theatre is accessible to all people, and hopes to use his MFA from The Theatre School at DePaul University to help make it happen. In addition to being a dramaturg, he also directs, produces, consults on matters of disability and access, coaches, and acts through BMG Talent. Korey was the Founding Executive Artistic Director of both The Glass Horse Project (now Reverie Theatre Group) and Shakespeare in New Bedford (now in its ninth season on the southern coast of MA). Currently, he serves as Associate Artistic Director of Circuit Theatre Co. He's in awe of all the wonderful artists whose brilliance and vulnerability made this production possible, both on-stage and off. He sends infinite love to Mom, Brian, Anne, & Nikki. Gratitude beyond measure to Martine Green-Rogers. Special thanks to those who always listen to him talk about Shakespeare (it's frequent, they deserve this): Chris, Nicole, Lavina, Kate, Reji, Steph, Em, Sam, Sarah, Genevieve, Jess, & Aurelia.

(She/Her) is a Chicago-based Costume Designer, Stylist, and Wardrobe Technician. She is an Adjunct Professor and manages the Costume Shop at Columbia College Chicago. She has also served as the Costume Shop Manager at Dominican University and Lookingglass Theatre Company. Recent design credits include: Don't Quit Your Daydream, Best Kept Secret (Second City Chicago); Songs for a New World, The Addams Family (Dominican University); The Last Five Years, The Drowsy Chaperone (Metropolis PAC); Scarcity, The Cripple of Inishmaan, Elling (Redtwist); At Home at the Zoo, Confederates in the Attic, Peyton Place (City Lit). She has also served as a designer and faculty member with the National High School Institute at Northwestern University (Cherubs). kClare is a proud member of IATSE Wardrobe Local 769. www.kClare.com

(She/Her) is a Jeff Award nominated lighting designer. Previous work includes- We Are Proud to Present... at Theatre Y, Wolves and The Great Kahn at Redtwist Theatre, Tick, Tick... BOOM! at BoHo Theatre, Beauty Queen of Leenane and Macbeth at Three Crows Theatre, Hurricane Diane at Theatre Wit, 8-Track and Once Upon a Mattress, at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre. She is also an IATSE lighting technician touring with productions such as Bluey’s Big Play, the first national tour of Company, and Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. You can find more of her previous work and find upcoming projects at piperlighting.com.

(She/They) is a Production Designer and Props Fabricator working in Chicago, Illinois. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Robin moved to Illinois for college. I love working to represent characters through their environments, props, and use of color. Robin also loves working with teams and stories that represent BIPOC, neurodivergent, and LGBTQ+ perspectives. She is currently studying at Columbia College Chicago with concentrations in Screenwriting, Production Design, and Illustration.

(They/Them) is one of the Co-Artistic Directors of Redtwist Theatre. They began their career as a stage hand in Atlanta, Georgia, working on everything from Shakespeare to new works. They received their MFA in Directing from Ohio University in 2021. Notable productions include: Steve Yockey's Wolves at Redtwist and Pluto at Ohio University; William Shakespeare's Macbeth at Three Crows and Ohio University; Tracy Letts' Bug at Ohio University; Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd at DramaTech in Atlanta; Uffizi at Bottled Lightning in Atlanta; and Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park at Vox Populi Productions in Chattanooga.

(He/Him) is thrilled to be returning to Redtwist in a new role. After previously understudying for Titus Andronicus, he is excited to continue prioritizing actor safety alongside hard-hitting theatrical violence. You may recognize him from his work as an actor with the Backroom Shakespeare Project.

(She/They) is a Chicago based director, producer, casting diector,  and actor 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. Other credits include The Coterie Theatre, Ensemble Stage, and Kansas City Repertory Theatre. Eileen is the Casting Director and a Producer for Redtwist's "Season of Pride", including the productions of The Normal Heart, Bottle Fly, The Totality of All Things, Twisted PlayFest, Titus Andronicus, and Gary.   In October 2024, Eileen directed the Jeff and Reader Recommended  World Premiere of Jacqueline Goldfinger's Bottle Fly at Redtwist Theatre.  In December, Eileen directed Man Cave by Caroline Kidwell for Twisted PlayFest. In Fall on 2025, Eileen is excited to direct Jen Silverman's Collective Rage: A Play In 5 Betties at Redtwist Theatre to kick of Redtwist's "Season of Femme"! 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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