(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.

(/) is an award winning Chicago based scenic and production designer. In addition to his freelance design work he has assisted on multiple regional, Broadway, and international productions and In 2018 he won the Joseph Jefferson award for Best Scenic Design. He has designed over 90 productions for theatres all over the Chicagoland area and regionally. Chicagoland companies he has worked with include: Marriott Lincolnshire, Drury Lane Oakbrook, Sideshow, Underscore, Red Theatre, Citadel, Brightside, Artemesia, Metropolis, The Factory, Folks Operetta, Boho, The Conspirators, and Interrobang Theatre.

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(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.

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: 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.

(They/He) has spent most of their career supporting queer and trans folks in a variety of initiatives––social programming and outreach, grant writing, non-profit management, strategic planning, and political advocacy. Recently, they've been leading development for Gender Fucked Productions and has been seen working Front-of-House at the Apollo Theatre and the Goodman Theatre. Additionally, their previous roles at Northwestern University specialized in grants management, project management, event coordination, and administrative support. Right now, they are most passionate about the overlaps in Black, trans, and disability justice work in the arts, philanthropy, and grassroots organizing. They hope to help build as many bridges as possible by connecting arts producers to the resources, knowledge, and strategies that will sustain them. Coalitional work is where the magic happens! Eliot frequently volunteers for organizations like the Crossroads Fund, the Lighthouse Foundation, Mishkan Chicago, and Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival. Creatively, they are fascinated by the people, events, and memories that haunt us. How might listening to these ghosts help us create new, impossible futures?

Eliot Colin (they/he) has spent most of their career supporting queer and trans folks in a variety of initiatives––social programming and outreach, grant writing, non-profit management, strategic planning, and political advocacy. Recently, they've been leading development for Gender Fucked Productions and has been seen working Front-of-House at the Apollo Theatre and the Goodman Theatre. Additionally, their previous roles at Northwestern University specialized in grants management, project management, event coordination, and administrative support. Right now, they are most passionate about the overlaps in Black, trans, and disability justice work in the arts, philanthropy, and grassroots organizing. They hope to help build as many bridges as possible by connecting arts producers to the resources, knowledge, and strategies that will sustain them. Coalitional work is where the magic happens! Eliot frequently volunteers for organizations like the Crossroads Fund, the Lighthouse Foundation, Mishkan Chicago, and Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival. Creatively, they are fascinated by the people, events, and memories that haunt us. How might listening to these ghosts help us create new, impossible futures?

Eliot Colin (they/he) has spent most of their career supporting queer and trans folks in a variety of initiatives––social programming and outreach, grant writing, non-profit management, strategic planning, and political advocacy. Recently, they've been leading development for Gender Fucked Productions and has been seen working Front-of-House at the Apollo Theatre and the Goodman Theatre. Additionally, their previous roles at Northwestern University specialized in grants management, project management, event coordination, and administrative support. Right now, they are most passionate about the overlaps in Black, trans, and disability justice work in the arts, philanthropy, and grassroots organizing. They hope to help build as many bridges as possible by connecting arts producers to the resources, knowledge, and strategies that will sustain them. Coalitional work is where the magic happens! Eliot frequently volunteers for organizations like the Crossroads Fund, the Lighthouse Foundation, Mishkan Chicago, and Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival. Creatively, they are fascinated by the people, events, and memories that haunt us. How might listening to these ghosts help us create new, impossible futures?

(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.

(They/He) is a Chicago based Props and Production Designer, and is so excited to get gruesome with this killer team! Recent work includes feature productions Good Guy With A Gun, Pools, and Lucy is a Loser, and award winning short films Room Rodeo, and Yümmy Cusine. Chicago theater credits include James and the Giant Peach, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus (Marriott), The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk (Northlight Theater), Bottlefly (Redtwist) and scenic carpentry across the city. In addition to theater Leo is and avid ttrpg player, and cat dad to two orange gremlins.

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(She/Her) is honored to join her friends at Redtwist again this season. A director, producer, and intimacy director, Erin has called Chicago home for 7 years. As co-Artistic Director of Theatre L'Acadie, Erin is a lead producer of new play development series like Inc. - A New Play Incubator, and the In Bloom New Works Series. As a director, recent production credits include The Swan (Theatre L'Acadie) and Grey Gardens (Big Noise). Previous Intimacy Direction credits include Bottle Fly (Redtwist), Right Now (Facility), Pilot Island (Imposters), and The Delivery (Trap Door). Her work has also been seen with Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, Artemisia, Possibilities, and others. See what's next in 2025 by visiting erinesheets.com!

Eliot Colin (they/he) has spent most of their career supporting queer and trans folks in a variety of initiatives––social programming and outreach, grant writing, non-profit management, strategic planning, and political advocacy. Recently, they've been leading development for Gender Fucked Productions and has been seen working Front-of-House at the Apollo Theatre and the Goodman Theatre. Additionally, their previous roles at Northwestern University specialized in grants management, project management, event coordination, and administrative support. Right now, they are most passionate about the overlaps in Black, trans, and disability justice work in the arts, philanthropy, and grassroots organizing. They hope to help build as many bridges as possible by connecting arts producers to the resources, knowledge, and strategies that will sustain them. Coalitional work is where the magic happens! Eliot frequently volunteers for organizations like the Crossroads Fund, the Lighthouse Foundation, Mishkan Chicago, and Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival. Creatively, they are fascinated by the people, events, and memories that haunt us. How might listening to these ghosts help us create new, impossible futures?

(He/Him) is a combat choreographer, actor and teacher. He is an Associate Instructor of actor/combatants with Dueling Arts International. Michael teaches stage combat at College of DuPage and mask performance at DePaul University. He is a core company member of Chicago’s Proboscis Theatre Company. Michael has choreographed violence for Northwestern University, Roosevelt University, College of DuPage, Elmhurst College, Northeastern Illinois University, Backroom Shakespeare Project, and Edge of the Wood Theatre.

(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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