Production Team

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**Jessica Love | DIRECTOR** – Jessica (*she/her*) is excited to be back at Red Theater after Assistant Directing their production of *Kairos*. Chicago Directing credits: Twisted Playfest’s *Fiona* (Redtwist Theatre), *The Chain* (GenderF’ed Productions), and *When It Comes We Can Worry Then* (Three Brothers Theatre). Regional Assistant Directing credits: The Kennedy Center, Shakespeare Theatre Company, and Actors Theatre of Louisville. Artistic Cohort Member at Red Theater. Recipient of the National Stage Directors and Choreographers Award. MTSU Theatre. jessica-love.com

**Zach Barr | PLAYWRIGHT** – Zach *(they/them)* is a nonbinary multidisciplinary theatre artist. Their play *Quinlyn Can Paint* recently debuted at Black Cat Theatre, and their adaptation of Winnie-the-Pooh will debut at Talespinner Children’s Theatre in December. They’ve completed residencies with Three Brothers Theatre and Filament Theatre, and have had work developed by Valdez Theatre Conference, Bramble Theatre Company, and Fat Theatre Project. Zach serves as Literary Manager at Red Theater and an Artistic Associate at Refracted Theatre Company, curating new play reading series for both (Script Club and Role Call). Additionally, Zach is the creator of the theatre history video essay series And Now They Sing on YouTube, and recently directed Cats for Studio East (Kirkland, WA). Find them on NPX. Love to M+D & KB. @admiralzachbarr

**Morgan Kingsley | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR** – Morgan *(she/her)* is making her assistant directorial debut! A recent graduate of Ithaca College's BATS program, she has been a part of Mudlark Theater’s teaching artist cohort since 2023. Directing credits include: *Pandora’s Box*, *Six Pointed Starlight* (AD), *Treasure Island* (AD)*, Little Mess America* (AD). Dramaturgy credits include: *Sweat* and *Wheels for Women* (Ithaca College). Thanks to her family for their love and support!

**Ella Johnson | STAGE MANAGER** – Ella (*she/they*) is so excited to be back with Red Theatre. Recent credits include *DOGS* (Stage Manager), *Problem Play* (Stage Manager), *StarQuest Dance Competition* (Event Director), and *Chicago the Musical* National Tour across the U.S. and South Korea (Production Stage Manager). Ella is endlessly grateful to be surrounded by such bold, generous, and wildly talented humans. With all their heart, they would like to thank the cast, Jessica, Morgan, the design and production teams, friends, family, and Andi. Your support means the world.

**Manuel Ortiz | SCENIC DESIGN** – Manuel (*he/him*) is thrilled to return to Red Theater! As a Chicago native he received his BFA in acting from DePauls Theater School, but soon was drawn into the world of production and fabrication. Manuel is currently one of the Co-Artistic directors for Strawdog Theater Co. and founding member of Manolos Werkshop, which provides affordable build space for non profits and fabricators alike. His previous scenic design credits include *Kairos* (Red Theater), *Diana-The Musical* (Theo Ubique)*, Second City Up Theater* (Second City)*, Herschel and the Hanukkah Goblins* (Strawdog) and *The tragedy of Macbeth* (Invictus Theater)

**Jack Goodman | LIGHTING DESIGN** – Jack (*he/him*) is a Chicago based Lighting Designer. Select design credits include: *DOGS* (Red Theater), *Winter Wonderettes, Church Basement Ladies 2* (Timberlake Playhouse), *Astronaut Group I, The House Without a Christmas Tree* (Griffin Theatre), *The Curious Circumstances of Louis Le Prince* (Factory Theater), *Incognito, The Unseen* (Tin Drum Theatre), *Throbbin Wood* (PrideArts), *Spamalot* (ThinAir Theatre), *1776*, *Spongebob*, & *Once Upon a One More Time* (StageDoor Manor), *Pippin*, *Dance Nation*, & *Language of Angels* (Columbia College Chicago). Dance Credits: *To, Too, Two*, *Unconditional Love*, *To Understand*, *Unconditional*, and The MT Dance Concert (Dance Center CCC). BA Theatre Design and Technology, Columbia College Chicago. www.jackgdesigns.com

**Sebby Woldt | SOUND DESIGN** – Sebby (*they/them*) is ecstatic to be working with Red theatre again. Previous Credits with Red include: Vinegar Tom, Indoor Cats, Hamlet, Caveman play and DOGS. Outside of red they have worked on over one-hundred productions in the Chicagoland area including most recently with the Factory Theater on The Curious Case of Louis LePrince and Lane Call, and The Conspirators on Chicago Cop Macbeth. Sebby also holds a BFA in theatrical sound design from DePaul University

**Haleigh Kent | COSTUME DESIGN** – Haleigh (*they/she*) is a Chicago based theater artist and educator. Their costume design prioritizes thrifted and handcrafted pieces. Previous Red credits include *Kairos,* *Caveman Play, Indoor Cats,* and *Vinegar Tom.* Haleigh is currently working toward a Masters degree in Social Work at the Erikson Institute and certification as a Drama Therapist.

**Chas Mathieu | PROPS DESIGN** – Chas (*he/him*) Is delighted to be working with Red Theater again. Last year he had the pleasure of designing the props for DOGS. Chas is a scenic designer who’s designed sets for The Artistic Home, The Gift Theatre, Babes with Blades, and Stage (Houston). Some personal favorite credits include: *The Pavilion (Artistic Home)* and *You Are Cordially Invited to Sit-In* (Stages - Houston). Chas is also the scenic supervisor at Chicago Children’s Theatre, a position he’s held since 2020. In his free time, he enjoys exploring the city and painting architectural watercolor portraits. Chas holds a BFA in scenic design from Columbia College Chicago Portfolio: chasmathieu.com

**Jamie Macpherson | INTIMACY DESIGN & FAMILY LIAISON** – Jamie (*she/her*) is a Chicago-based intimacy/fight director, and is thrilled to be back at Red Theater! Past Red credits include: *Kairos*, *Hamlet, Indoor Cats and VInegar Tom*. Other Chicago credits: *The Bookworms* (Kerfuffle Theater for the Very Young); *Sweet Charity, the Mad Ones* (Blank Theatre); and *As You Like It, Treasure Island* (Mudlark Theater). She has been an invited artist at Macalester College, Augsburg College, the Lawrence Art Center, and the University of Chicago. Her work has been published in Youth Theater Journal, Howlround, and The Fight Master. Jamie holds an MFA in Theatre for Youth from Arizona State University, and is a member of the Society of American Fight Directors. Learn more about her work at jamiemacpherson.com

**Daniel Bird Tobin | DRAMATURG** – Daniel (*he/him*) is a director, performer, dramaturg, science communicator, and theatre archaeologist. His work focuses on how to build compelling, emotionally-rich performances out of personal artifacts and scientific research. Through partnerships with scientists, he creates pieces that capture, communicate, and think creatively about cutting-edge discoveries. Currently he is an Assistant Professor of Applied Theatre at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and a company member at the Clarence Brown Theatre. www.danielbirdtobin.com

Skyler Simpson | POSTER ARTIST – Skyler (she/her) is a visual artist based in Chicago, IL. She received an MFA from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 2024. After receiving her BFA from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln in 2018, she worked as a painting intern at Anderson Ranch Arts Center during the summer of 2019. Skyler’s work has been featured in New American Paintings, Booooooom, and she has exhibited in shows throughout the United States. www.skysimpson.com