{"id":58522,"date":"2025-02-10T10:52:11","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T16:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=58522"},"modified":"2025-02-10T10:52:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T16:52:12","slug":"redtwist-theatre-announces-cast-and-creative-team-for-william-shakespeares-titus-andronicus-directed-by-artistic-director-of-development-dusty-brown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=58522","title":{"rendered":"REDTWIST THEATRE ANNOUNCES CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM FOR WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE\u2019S\u00a0TITUS ANDRONICUS, DIRECTED BY ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT DUSTY BROWN"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Anne Sheridan Smith Plays the Renowned General in this Original Adaptation by Brown and Jordan Gleaves<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHICAGO<\/strong> \u2013 <\/strong>Award-winning Redtwist Theatre <\/strong>is proud to announce the cast and creative team for William Shakespeare’s <\/strong>Titus Andronicus<\/em><\/strong>, <\/em>February 23 – March 30<\/strong>, at Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. This original adaptation by Artistic Director of Development Dusty Brown, Caroline Kidwell<\/strong> and Jordan Gleaves<\/strong> is directed by Brown and stars Anne Sheridan Smith <\/strong>as the titular character. Previews are Thursday, Feb. 20 – Saturday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. with the press opening of Sunday, Feb. 23 at 3:30 p.m. <\/strong>The performance schedule is Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 and available now at RedtwistTheatre.org<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Redtwist’s Titus Andronicus<\/em> brings prejudice and the politics of revenge to the forefront in Shakespeare’s bloodiest script. Foreign wars have left the country divided, an impulsive leader stokes resentment and now the country teeters on the brink of civil war over petty grievances and personal vendettas. Can Rome’s leaders save the empire from itself? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\u00a0Titus Andronicus<\/em>\u00a0cast includes\u00a0Anne Sheridan Smith<\/strong>\u00a0(she\/they, Titus Andronicus);\u00a0James Lewis\u00a0<\/strong>(he\/him, Aaron);\u00a0Caroline Kidwell<\/strong>\u00a0(she\/her, Lavinia Andronicus);\u00a0Sabine Wan\u00a0<\/strong>(she\/her, Marcus);\u00a0Philip C. Matthews\u00a0<\/strong>(he\/him, Lucius Andronicus);\u00a0Laura Strum\u00a0<\/strong>(she\/her, Tamora);\u00a0Quinn Leary<\/strong>\u00a0(he\/him, Demetrius);\u00a0Elijah Newman\u00a0<\/strong>(he\/him, Chiron);\u00a0Joshua Servantez\u00a0<\/strong>(he\/him, Saturninus) and\u00a0Madelyn Loehr\u00a0<\/strong>(she\/her, Bassianus\/ensemble).\u00a0\u00a0Rena Ahmed<\/strong>\u00a0(she\/her, Titus Andronicus U\/S);\u00a0Makari Robinson McNeese\u00a0<\/strong>(they\/them, Aaron U\/S);\u00a0Hannah<\/strong>\u00a0McCauley\u00a0<\/strong>(she\/her, Lavinia Andronicus U\/S);\u00a0Daniel Vaughn Manasia\u00a0<\/strong>(he\/him, Marcus U\/S);\u00a0Christine Cummins\u00a0<\/strong>(she\/her, Lucius Andronicus U\/S);\u00a0Michelle Perry\u00a0<\/strong>(she\/her, Tamora U\/S);\u00a0Gavin Blayne<\/strong>\u00a0(he\/him, Demetrius U\/S);\u00a0Seth Eggenschwiller\u00a0<\/strong>(he\/him, Chiron U\/S);\u00a0Grayson Kennedy\u00a0<\/strong>(he\/him, Saturninus U\/S) and\u00a0Madi Bacino\u00a0<\/strong>(she\/her, Bassianus\/ensemble U\/S).\u00a0
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The Titus Andronicus <\/em>creative team includes Dusty Brown <\/strong>(they\/them, adapter, director, technical director and sound designer); Raine DeDominici <\/strong>(they\/she, production manager\/production stage manager); Eliot Colin <\/strong>(they\/he, stage manager); Andie Cash <\/strong>(she\/her, assistant director); Korey Pimental <\/strong>(he\/him, dramaturg); KClare McKellaston <\/strong>(she\/her, costume designer); Leo Bassow <\/strong>(they\/he, props designer); Meredith Ernst <\/strong>(she\/her, text coach); Eric Luchen <\/strong>(he\/them, scenic designer); Erin Sheets (she\/her, intimacy director); Michael Dias <\/strong>(he\/him, violence director) and Eileen Dixon <\/strong>(she\/they, casting director and artistic director of production).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Productions, participants and dates are subject to change.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ABOUT DUSTY BROWN, adapter\/director\/technical director<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dusty Brown is one of the co-artistic directors of Redtwist Theatre. They began their career as a stagehand 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<\/em> at Redtwist and Pluto<\/em> at Ohio University; William Shakespeare’s Macbeth<\/em> at Three Crows and Ohio University; Tracy Letts’ Bug<\/em> at Ohio University; Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd<\/em> at DramaTech in Atlanta; Uffizi<\/em> at Bottled Lightning in Atlanta and Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park<\/em> at Vox Populi Productions in Chattanooga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABOUT CAROLINE KIDWELL, adapter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caroline Kidwell i<\/a>s elated to be returning to Redtwist for Titus Andronicus<\/em>. This summer, she performed at Rhinofest her original play-with-music, Penelope<\/em>, based on the distinguished platypus of the same name. Other recent credits include Ten <\/em>(The Gift); Cry It Out<\/em> (Oil Lamp Theatre); Murder, Rewrote <\/em>(Hell in a Handbag);and Vinegar Tom <\/em>(Red Theater). She is a co-founder of WaitWhat Films<\/a>, with whom she produced her debut short, \u201cKiller Set,\u201d directed by her sister Maura. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABOUT JORDAN GLEAVES, adapter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jordan Gleaves is honored to do what Ira Aldridge did and add to Aaron\u2019s story. Big props to James Lewis and Markari Robinson McNeese for accepting the charge. Gleaves thanks Redtwist for bringing him along for the ride. Actor first, Gleaves has collaborated with MPAACT, Court Theatre, Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, Theatre L\u2019Acadie, The Nashville Shakespeare Festival and Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, just to name a few. \u201cHe dies upon my scimitar’s sharp point that touches this my first-born son and heir!\u201d – Aaron<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABOUT REDTWIST THEATRE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Redtwist, now celebrating its 20th anniversary, is an award-winning theatre company that stages up close and personal contemporary dramas annually in its intimate black box theatre housed proudly within the heart of Edgewater\u2019s Bryn Mawr Historic District. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intimate performances at Redtwist are designed to place the theatre patron in the midst of the stories being told, making them accessible and riveting. Redtwist strives for excellence with every project and endeavors to take risks while offering opportunities for up-and-coming actors, designers and directors to work with established talent. Redtwist provides the very best Chicago storefront theatre experience from excellence on stage, to warm hospitality in a clean, friendly environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Award-winning Redtwist Theatre is proud to announce the cast and creative team for William Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus, <\/em>February 23 – March 30, at Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. This original premiere adaptation by Artistic Director of Development Dusty Brown, Caroline Kidwell and Jordan Gleaves is directed by Brown and stars Anne Sheridan Smith as the titular character. Previews are Thursday, Feb. 20 – Saturday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. with the press opening of Sunday, Feb. 23 at 3:30 p.m. The performance schedule is Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 and available now at RedtwistTheatre.org<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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