CAST

Bobby ........................... Christopher HahnBrian ..................................Dan Wenzel Jr.Danny ...................................... Ken MillerHugh ........................................ Zach FinchJim ...........................................Beau ForbesMike ........................... John Mark JerniganPete ................................... Andrew MarikisStuart .................................Matthew Webb

TIME: Present day PLACE: Las Vegas

Running time: 90 minutes, no intermission.

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PRODUCTION STAFF

Playwright ...............................................................Scott WoldmanDirector ................................................................Matt Dominguez

Stage Manager ........................................................ *Allison Queen

Technical Director ................................................... Ross G. Hoppe

Lighting Designer ............................................................. Eric VigoSound Designer ............................................................Kate WeckerCostume Designer ............................................*Olivia Leah BakerCasting Director.........................................................Jessie ChappeGraphic Design/Marketing/Photos .................... *Jan Ellen GravesBox Office Manager ................................................Charles BonillaBox Office Associates ......*E. Malcolm Martinez, *Johnny GarciaAssociate Producer ................................................. *Johnny GarciaProducers ........................... *Michael Colucci & *Jan Ellen Graves

*Redtwist Company Member

Dark Red Series

Please turn off your cell phones during performance. Out of respect for the actors, please do not access your cell phones for any reason during the show.

This program/production is partially supported by grants from

The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation

The Illinois Arts Council, a state agency

The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation

Special thanks to The Saints and Finch’s Beer Co.

This show is performed in rotating rep upon the set of Elemeno Pea.

Men Exposed is presented by special arrangement with Scott Woldman

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Zach Finch (Hugh) graduated from Virginia Commonwealth Uni-versity in 2009. This is Zach’s first role at Redtwist Theatre. His past Chicago credits include Mr. Marmalade in MR. MARMALADE at the Den Theatre and Proteus in HAPPINESS: THE PURSUIT AND OTHER TRAGEDIES by the Alluvium Group at The Oracle Theatre. You can catch Zach playing the drums for James Manno and The BOTs every

Tuesday at the Double Door for the WHAT’S BEHIND DOOR No.3? FREE COMEDY SHOW. Zach is also a frequent guest on the Awesomonster Podcast AWSM Radio.

Beau Forbes (Jim) is thrilled to be working with Redtwist Theatre. Last seen as Man in AUTUMN DREAM for Akvavit Theatre’s GJEN-GANGER, other favorite roles include Vance Pepper in ALLOTMENT ANNIE and Jefferson in THE IMPROV PLAY (Infusion Theatre Com-pany), Brandon in F*CKING MEN (Bailiwick Chicago), James Dean in A LOVE LOST LIFE, Viktor in KILL VIKTOR (New Millenium Theatre

Company), Jack Jingly (Promethean Theatre Ensemble) in THE LAST UNICORN and portraying the role of Eli in the Chicago premiere of HESPERIA. Beau would like to dedicate this show to his father, Terry Forbes, who passed away last February.

Christopher Hahn (Bobby) is ecstatic to be making his Chicago theatre debut at Redtwist. He recently wrapped a film for Studio 22 at Northwestern University and has also had the opportunity to work with Profiles Theatre in several acting intensives, including a master’s class and showcase. Christopher hails from a small town near Dayton, Ohio, where he performed in both professional and

collegiate productions. He attended Sinclair College where he received a full ride talent scholarship. Additionally, he was an Irene Ryan nominee and the recipient of three DayTony Awards. Favorite credits include, THE CRUCIBLE, HAMLET, COMPLETE WORKS (ABRIDGED), and ALMOST, MAINE.

John Mark Jernigan (Mike) is thrilled to be playing with everyone here at Redtwist for the first time. He graduated from Shorter College a few years back and has been hangin out in the Midwest ever since working at the Milwaukee Rep in LOMBARDI, NEXT TO NORMAL, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD and OTHELLO. MEN EXPOSED is his first Chicago production. Love to Trip!

Andrew Marikis (Pete) is an actor, teaching artist and storyteller joyfully making his Redtwist premiere with MEN EXPOSED. Chicago credits include: Mr. Gallagher in THE SHADOW OF A GUNMAN at Seanachai Theatre, Burt Harres in THE GODDESS & The Men in MARISOL at The Artistic Home, and Loyal in BoHo’s TARTUFFE. He’s acted at Lifeline, Sideshow, Chicago Dramatists Theatres; and

outside of Chicago, with Great Lakes Theater Festival, Cleveland Public Theatre and the Theatre Ninjas among others. He hosts Story Club South Side, a monthly storytelling show and is a proud teaching artist with Adventure Stage Chicago.

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Olivia Leah Baker (Costume Designer) recently graduated from the Illinois Insti-tute of Art-Chicago for Fashion Design with a focus in Costumes. She has been at Redtwist Theatre since 2010 and has worked on 25 shows including the mainstage, late night and off-night shows. Last year, she became a company member. Other theatres she has worked at include Project 891, Redmoon Theatre, and Fairlane Theatre Company.

Charles Bonilla (Box Office Manager) has been with Redtwist since before the lobby was red. He doesn’t have a “man cave,” isn’t particularly fond of sports anymore, and somewhat misses the days when he could drink beer and eat red meat with abandon. One of his greatest joys in life is asking, “Have you turned off your cell phone yet?

Michael Colucci (Producer) is the founder and Artistic Director of Redtwist The-atre, and has directed many of the plays here, including BROKEN GLASS, THAT FACE, EQUUS (2010), WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, THREE HOTELS, A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES, ALL MY SONS and PRAYING SMALL. He has also been seen on stage at Redtwist as Harry Hyman in BROKEN GLASS, Dr. Sweet in BUG, Martin in THE GOAT, OR WHO IS SYLVIA?, George in WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, Eddie Carbone in A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, and Joe Keller in ALL MY SONS. In addition, Michael has

Ken Miller (Danny) is so excited to be working with Redtwist for the first time. He has been acting in Chicago for the past three years with such companies as the Plagiarists (I AM SAYING THIS RIGHT NOW, FEAST OF SAINT MCGONNOGALL) and Nothing Special Produc-tions (THE ALCHEMIST, FOR ANNIE). He was most recently seen as Dracula in Theare-Hikes PASSION OF DRACULA. Ken is also an

artistic associate with Stone Soup Shakespeare and has performed in their tours of MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM and THE TEMPEST.

Matthew Webb (Stuart) is from Kokomo, Indiana and hails from Purdue University, where he received his BA in Acting. He is excited to be performing for Redtwist for the first time. Matt has previously worked for Profiles, Halcyon, Rare Terra, and The State Theatre. Previous roles include Mozart (AMADEUS), Scapino (SCAPINO!), and Patient (4.48 PSYCHOSIS). Matt is grateful for his friends and

family for the support and his God for the peace of mind.

Dan Wenzel Jr. (Brian) is very excited to be in his first post-gradu-ation show with Redtwist Theatre. In May, he graduated from Uni-versity of Illinois at Chicago where he received his BFA in Theatre Performance. At UIC he was in such shows as CLOUD 9, THE FOXY WIDOW, MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, THE WINTER’S TALE, ROMEO AND JULIET, and FULL CIRCLE. He was also seen at TUTA

in their workshop of THE JEWELS. He is hoping to reprise his role in the full production in March. Dan would like to thank his family and friends for their support, and Redtwist for this opportunity.

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worked at various theatres in Chicago, including Court, Victory Gardens, Time-Line, and American Blues. He is also a member of the Jeff Committee’s Artistic and Technical Team.

Matt Dominguez (Director) is thrilled to be back at Redtwist after assistant direct-ing A BODY OF WATER last season. A recent Theatre graduate, Matt’s university directing credits include THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED, CRAZY EIGHTS, and FUDDY MEERS (AD). Matt served as Assistant to Artistic Director at American Theater Company and cast ATC’s season 27, including the world premiere of DISGRACED (2013 Pulitzer winner) and RENT. Other credits include JACKSON, THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER (AD), THE CATHOLIC REPERTORY (AD), and 1, 696 MILES at ATC, PLAYING WITH MATCHES Dream at Theatre, and THE WHIPPING MAN at Northlight Theatre (AD).

Jan Ellen Graves (Graphics/Marketing/Programs) most recently appeared on Redtwist’s stage in CLYBOURNE PARK as Bev/Kathy. Some other Redtwist appear-ances include A BODY OF WATER, THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, THE LARAMIE PROJECT: TEN YEARS LATER, MAN FROM NEBRASKA, A DELICATE BALANCE, THREE HOTELS, and EQUUS, DOUBT, WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, and ALL MY SONS. Some favorite Chicagoland stage roles include M’Lynn in STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Ilona in SHE LOVES ME and Sister Robert Anne in NUNSENSE I and II. Jan is the theatre’s Managing Director

Eric Vigo (Lighting Designer/Master Electrician) is a professional Lighting De-signer living and working in the Chicago area. This is Eric’s first season with Redtwist Theatre and he is thrilled to be part of the work happening here at Redtwist. Recent design credits include PLEASE SAY YES at Redtwist, LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL with Circle Theatre’s Emerging Young Artists and the World Premiere of LEFTIES with the St. Sebastian Players.

Kate Wecker (Sound Designer) is a recent transplant to Chicago and can’t figure out why she didn’t make the move sooner. Some of her recent designs include HAIRSPRAY at Columbia College and DIRECTIONS FOR RESTORING THE AP-PARENTLY DEAD for Pride Films and Plays. She is pleased as punch to be working with the fabulous gang at Redtwist.

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