Redtwist Theatre Welcomes Six New Company Members

Redtwist Theatre is thrilled to announce the addition of six new company members for the 15-16 season and beyond.

Director Scott Weinstein has joined the company, as well as five actors: Adam Bitterman; Abby Dillion; Matt Edmonds; Ben Kirberger; Sarah Sapperstein.

For more information on all company members, visit www.redtwist.org/Company.html.

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SCOTT WEINSTEIN (pictured) - Redtwist welcomes Scott Weinstein as a new company member. One of Chicago's most exciting young artists, Scott burst onto the Chicago theatre scene with his dazzling direction of SHE KILLS MONSTERS at Steppenwolf in 2013. He recently solidified his impressive credentials with the acclaimed production of TITANIC at Griffin Theatre, for which he received a Jeff nomination as Best Director. He will be directing THE DRAWER BOY at Redtwist in January, as well as taking the reins for RENT at Theo Ubique immediately afterwards.

Born and raised in Connecticut, Scott transplanted to Chicago to attend Northwestern University where he earned a degree in Theatre in 2010. He was married to actress Caitlin Collins in September, 2014. In addition to being a busy newlywed and free-lance director, Scott is Assistant Director nationwide for the MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET franchise, mounting various MDQs across the country.

Regarding Scott's new affiliation with Redtwist, Artistic Director, Michael Colucci, said "I was completely knocked out by Scott's king-size imagination in SHE KILLS MONSTERS and I immediately tried to arrange a Redtwist project with him, which resulted in our Jeff-nominated production of ALL-AMERICAN just a few months later. Scott is a unique talent and it's beyond exciting to imagine the new theatrical terrain where he will plant his flag. Whatever he chooses will be exhilarating, and we're delighted that some of his magic will happen at Redtwist."

ADAM BITTERMAN - A native of Chicago, Adam began acting in television commercials at the age of five. He earned a BFA from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts where he studied with Stella Adler, David Mamet and William H. Macy. Adam then returned to Chicago where he was seen in the Next Lab's BOUNCERS (with Tracy Letts) which won five 1991 Joseph Jefferson Awards including Production and Ensemble. Other Chicago credits include Big Game Theatre's THE SEAGULL and WOMEN AND WATER (both directed by David Cromer), The Organic Theater's LITTLE CAESAR and Lifeline Theater's OWNERS. In 1997, Adam moved to Los Angeles where he helped form (and currently serves on the Board of Directors of) the critically acclaimed, award-winning Sacred Fools Theater (www.sacredfools.org). Since his return to Chicago, Adam has appeared as Dr. Watson in City Lit's HOLMES AND WATSON (2014), and will reprise that role in City Lit's world premiere adaptation of THE SEVEN PER-CENT SOLUTION in the fall/winter of 2015. He made his Redtwist debut playing several different roles in 2015's hit THE AMERICAN CLOCK. Adam's Television credits include EMPIRE, CHICAGO FIRE, VERONICA MARS, PARTY DOWN, SCRUBS, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, EARLY EDITION and BECKER. Film credits include THINGS CHANGE, HOMICIDE, LUCKY YOU, HOUSE OF WAX and GOOD WILL HUNTING. Adam's voice has been heard in several animated series including DIGIMON DATA SQUAD and BLEACH, and in video games. Adam is extremely grateful to be a Redtwist company member. He is exclusively represented by Lily's Talent Agency (www.lilystalent.com). Visit his website which is always under construction (adambitterman.com) and follow him on Twitter @AdamBitterman.

ABBY DILLION - Abby is so excited to join the Redtwist Family! She most recently appeared in the Redtwist production of THE AMERICAN CLOCK (Doris, Harriet, Lucy). Other theatre credits include RED HERRING (Lynn McCarthy, Attic Playhouse) and A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Ghost of Christmas Present, Young Stars Theatre). Among her favorite film credits are THE WOMAN AT THE WINDOW (Alex, Black Rider Prod.), THE FARM (Claire, Five Dollar Milkshake Prod.) and the LA-based webseries INTROVERTS (Susan, Black Mesa Prod.). Abby graduated from Indiana University with a BA in Theatre and Drama, and she has lived and worked in both Chicago and Los Angeles.

MATT EDMONDS - At Redtwist, Matt has appeared in ALL-AMERICAN (Jeff Award Nomination, Best Supporting Actor) and THE SIZE OF THE WORLD. Other Chicago credits include: TITANIC (Griffin Theatre, Jeff Award Nomination, Best Musical), THE HAMMER TRINITY (The House Theatre of Chicago), THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Metropolis Performing arts Center), SIGNS OF LIFE (Victory Gardens), and SEUSSICAL (Chicago Shakespeare Theater). Regional credits include: NEXT TO NORMAL (TheatreSquared), and TWELFTH NIGHT (Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival). He's pretty pumped about joining the Redtwist family. For more info, visit www.matt-edmonds.com

BENJAMIN KIRBERGER - Benjamin Kirberger is thrilled to officially join the Redtwist family in 2015 after appearing as Quinn in THE AMERICAN CLOCK. After a couple years away from theatre, Ben returned to acting and directing in Chicago following his graduation from the School at Steppenwolf program in summer of 2014. Prior stage acting credits include FLOYD COLLINS with Boho Theatre, GUYS AND DOLLS, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, and CRAZY FOR YOU with Theatre at the Center, DOOBY DOOBY MOO and DUCK FOR PRESIDENT with Lifeline Theatre, and MY FAIR LADY and PIRATES OF PENZANCE with Light Opera Works. In addition, He performs improv at the iO Theatre(Harold team - LOLA) and on independent team Beowulf (Chicago Improv Festival - 2014, 2015). Ben has also appeared in multiple commercials and films, and has been represented by the wonderful Paonessa Talent Agency since 2010.

SARAH SAPPERSTEIN - Sarah is delighted to be a company member at Redtwist after appearing in the 2015 production of THE AMERICAN CLOCK and the Dark Red series production, 44 WAYS TO END YOUR SEX LIFE. Sarah has appeared in over 45 Chicago-area opera, theatre, and musical theatre projects and premieres since 2005. Originally from Baltimore, she holds a degree in Musical Theatre and Classics/Near Eastern Studies from the University of Redlands in southern California, and a Masters of Liberal Arts from the University of Chicago. She is also proud to serve as VP of Brown Paper Box Theatre Co. in Chicago.

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