ACT OUT OPENING: Redtwist Presents More Red & Dark Red Series

Off-night MORE RED Series A Chicago Premiere All-American By Julia Brownell Directed by Scott Weinstein Aug 3 - Sep 9, 2013 Chicago Premiere All-American By Julia Brownell Directed by Scott Weinstein  SCHEDULE  Opens: Sat, August 3, 3pm Runs: Sat, 3pm, Sun & Mon 7:30pm Closes: Mon, Sept 9 Running Time: Approximately 90 minutes, no intermission Tickets: $20 (seniors & students $5 off) Part of Redtwist's new off-night series called MORE RED. Performed in rotating rep with Redtwist's MAIN season show, The Beautiful Dark, and its DARK RED late-night series show, Drunk and Ready. Scott Weinstein, recent director of the acclaimed play She Kills Monsters, tackles the game of football in Redtwist's tiny space. All-American asks the question, "Can the daughter of an ex-NFL player become the next star quarterback?" PLAY All-American is a sharp and witty family drama about the strife within a "football family," featuring Katie, a 17-year old high-school quarterback encouraged by her hard-driving, ex-NFL dad to be the first woman to play college and pro ball. Katie is an excellent football player, but her practical mom and insightful twin-brother see the writing on the wall: dad's dream is delusional and his goal for his daughter is obsessive. His inability to accept his own post-football life threatens his daughter's physical and emotional well-being, and the stability of the entire family.  CAST Michael Bartz (Jake), Matt Edmonds (Aaron), Bryce Gangel (Katie), Kimberly Logan (Beth), Andrew J. Pond (Mike), Annie Sauter (Natasha) STAFF Scott Weinstein (Director), Daryl Blalock (Stage Manager), Garvin Jellison (Lighting Designer), Daniel Carlyon (Sound Designer), Olivia Leah Baker (Costume Designer), Will Allan (Football Coach & Consultant), Jessie Chappe (Casting Director), Jan Ellen Graves (Graphics, Marketing), Charles Bonilla (Box Office Manager), E. Malcolm Martinez & Johnny Garcia (Box Office Associates), Johnny Garcia (Associate Producer), Michael Colucci & Jan Ellen Graves (Producers) Late night DARK RED Series World Premiere Drunk and Ready by Scott Woldman Directed by Michael Osinski Aug 9 - Sept 7, 2013 World Premiere Drunk and Ready By Scott Woldman Directed by Michael Osinki  SCHEDULE  Opens: Fri, Aug 9, 10:30pm Runs: Fridays & Saturdays, 10:30pm Closes: Sat, Sep 7 Running Time: Approximately 85 minutes, no intermission Tickets: $15 RESERVATIONS Call: 773-728-7529 Email: reserve@redtwist.org  Website/tickets: www.redtwist.org Part of Redtwist's new late-night series called DARK RED. Performed in rotating rep with Redtwist's MAIN season show, The Beautiful Dark, and its MORE RED off-night series show, All-American The only time you can see it onstage before it becomes a feature film!  PLAY Drunk and Ready is part of our late-night "Luv Cycle" series from our resident playwright, Scott Woldman. An ongoing roller coaster ride through the rocky realm of relationships.  A year after seeing her fiancé flattened by an ice cream truck, Kimberley is finally returning to the world of dating. Fortunately for her, she has her two best friends to help navigate the awkward minefield of stoners, hipsters, posers, and one-liners. This hilarious new comedy exposes the unlimited amount of male stupidity that women endure just to enjoy a night on the town.  CAST Elizabeth Argus (Courtney), Matt Babbs (various), Allison Estep (various), Chris Petlak (various), Amy Rapp (various), Giuseppe A. Ribaudo (various), Jason Rohn (Hot Pants) STAFF Scott Woldman (Playwright), Michael Osinski (Director), Allison Queen (Stage Manager), Garvin Jellison (Lighting Designer), Daniel Carlyon (Sound Designer), Olivia Leah Baker (Costume Designer), Jessie Chappe (Casting Director), Charles Bonilla (Box Office Manager), E. Malcolm Martinez & Johnny Garcia (Box Office Associates), Johnny Garcia (Associate Producer), Michael Colucci & Jan Ellen Graves (Producers)    Redtwist is located at 1044 W Bryn Mawr, 2 blks W of LSD, 2 blks E of the Red Line El station. Street parking (paybox/meters until 10pm, Free on Sundays) is available on Bryn Mawr, side streets, and Broadway. Please reserve 48 hours in advance. Credit cards accepted by phone and online via BuzzOnStage to guarantee seating.