Photos: Redtwist Theatre's THE TOTALITY OF ALL THINGS
Performances run through January, 19, 2025.
Redtwist Theatre is presenting the world premiere of The Totality of All Things, written by Eric Gernand and directed by Enrico Spada, is now playing through January, 19, 2025, at Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. The Totality of All Things is the headlining performance in the inaugural Twisted Playfest, a new work incubator runs December 17 - 22, at Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Complete schedule and additional details are below. The Totality of All Things single tickets and Twisted Playfest reservations are available at RedtwistTheatre.org with discounts available for seniors, students and industry professionals and pay-what-you-can for all Friday performances of The Totality of All Things.
Redtwist's inaugural new work incubator, Twisted Playfest features six plays at various stages of development. The plays are presented as staged readings, stand readings and a main stage production of Eric Gernand's The Totality of All Things. In addition to inclusion in Twisted Playfest, Redtwist supports its festival playwrights throughout the new year with additional readings and workshops.
The centerpiece of Redtwist's inaugural Twisted Playfest is The Totality of All Things. The Totality of All Things introduces audiences to Judith Benson, “teacher-famous” for the award-winning student newspaper she proudly oversees at her small Indiana high school, a program that extols truth and integrity in journalism. At the start of a new school year, an anti-gay hate crime occurs calling into question everything Judith believes about inspiring the next generation of reporters and the definition of truth itself.
The cast of Totality of All Things is Redtwist Ensemble Member Jacqueline Grandt (she/her, Judith); Suzy Krueckeberg (she/her, DeeAnn); Philip Matthews (he/him, Gregg); Kason Chesky (he/him, Micah); Aundria TreNay (she/her, Ms. Carter); Phil Aman (he/him, Principal Benson); Hilary Sanzel (she/her, Judith understudy); Michelle Perry (she/her, DeeAnn understudy); Nate Brimner Smith (he/him, Gregg understudy); Zachary Cutter (he/him, Micah understudy); Andi Muriel (she/her, Ms. Carter understudy) and Hugo Balta (he/him, Principal Benson understudy).
The production team for Totality of All Things is Erik Gernand (he/him, playwright); Enrico Spada (he/him, director); Taylor Mercado Owen (he/him, stage manager); Emily Newmark (she/her, assistant director); Madeline Felauer (she/her, costume designer); Redtwist Ensemble Member Jeff Brain (he/him, props designer and technical director); Camille Pugliese (she/her, dramaturg); Nicholas Svoboda (he/him, sound designer); Brandii Champagne (they/them, scenic designer); Raine DeDominici (they/them/she/her, production manager) and Cat Davis (she/her/they/them, lighting designer).
Photos by Tom McGrath/TCMcGPhotography
Philip C. Matthews and Aundria TraNay
Jacqueline Grandt and Phil Aman
Jacqueline Grandt, Phil Aman, Suzy Krueckeberg, Aundria TraNay, and Philip C. Matthews
Jacqueline Grandt, Kason Chesky, and Aundria TraNay
Jacqueline Grandt and Kason Chesky
Jacqueline Grandt and Kason Chesky
Jacqueline Grandt, Aundria TraNay, Suzy Krueckeberg, and Philip C. Matthews
Jacqueline Grandt and Suzy Krueckeberg
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