MICHAEL DAVIS ARNOLD is excited to make his Redtwist Theatre debut in Ring-Ting-Ting. Chicago Theater credits include; [Man of The People] Chicago Musical Theatre Festival; [Stabbed In The Heart] Factory Theatre; [Legally Blonde, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee] Music Theater Works; [Jesus Christ Superstar] Brightside Theatre; [Promises, Promises] Blank Theatre Company. Other credits: [Rent] Farmers Alley Theatre, [Pipeline, What To Send Up When It Goes Down] Face Off Theatre Company. He thanks everyone for their continued support and guidance in his artistry.

Macaria has been dreaming of a white Christmas their whole life (sorry for the wish everyone else in Chicago!!) They most recently played Magdalena “Moonshine Maggie” and Officer Murdock in a delightful mustache (their truest form) for Chicago (the Queerly Adapted Play…) here at Redtwist Theatre, and had the very best of times (NOT to be confused with the worst of times.) They are an actor, maker, teaching artist, et cetera et cetera and a company member for Playmakers Laboratory and an advocate/member of Demidov Chicago. Artistry is for all who are human, and that means you!

TESSA HUBER (Stage Manager) is a Jeff-nominated professional stage manager and Chicago transplant. They have worked at A Red Orchid, Red Theater, Oak Park Festival Theatre, among others. Tessa would like to give a special shoutout to their papaw, for always being their champion and biggest cheerleader. Enjoy the show!

Philip C. Matthews is an actor, musician, educator and ensemble member at Redtwist Theatre. He received an MFA in Acting at Ohio University and lives in Rogers Park with his wife, Jill, and two cats. Happy Holidays, y'all!

Hannah Silverman (She/Her) is a singer/songwriter/dancer/actor and is feeling so festive to be part of this holiday extravaganza! Recent Theater credits include Gendarme in The Pragmatists and the Poland Tour of The Pragmatists (Trap Door Theater), Medea in Medea Material (Trap Door Theater), Serena in Legally Blonde (Surging Theatrics), Dyanne in Million Dollar Quartet (Metropolis Theatre), Angela in Hair (Madkap Theatre), and Ensemble/Clara understudy in The Buttcracker Burlesque. She is a full-time singer with special-events bands The Blue Water Kings, Ring Of Music, LPE, Sway Chicago, and others. Dance credits include Rasa Dance, Factory Theater, Dance Avondale, and The Chicago Honey Bears. Check out her original music on her instagram, @hannahrosesilverman. Huge thanks to Redtwist Theatre and Jasmine for having her, as well as to Tim and Dr. Linda Silverman for their love and support.

Simmery Branch is extremely honored to be working with Redtwist Theatre. She is a graduate of University of Memphis Department of Theatre and Dance where she earned her BFA in Performance Theatre and a current student in the DePaul Theatre School MFA Acting Graduate Program. Credits include Secret in the Wings, The Fairytale Lives of Russian Girls, Romeo and Juliet, Coriolanus, Elephant’s Graveyard, A Raisin in the Sun, and American Idiot. Chicago credits include Hamlet , (Invictus Theater), Ruined, (Invictus Theater) Richard III (Promethean Theater Ensemble), Night of the Hunter (City Lit Theater), Pericles (DePaul) and Move the musical. Love and gratitude to all who support her; Friends, Family, colleagues, and her Soror’s Of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated who continue to inspire her to work hard, be happy, and dream big.

Ann Marie Garcia (she/her/hers) is very excited to be performing with RedTwist Theatre! She is originally from Houston, Texas and has since moved to Chicago after graduating from Western Illinois University with her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre. She is grateful for the opportunity to perform alongside such talented artists!! annmariieg.com

Austin Lamewona is a writer and independent theatre producer. Artistically, he enjoys exploring the line between poetry and lyricism, creating outside of the typical institutional structures, and insisting on the importance of honest art made by human beings. During the summers he can be found managing a Chicago Theatre League 16 inch Softball Team. During the winters he cannot be found due to yearly scheduled hibernation

Jasmine "Jaz" Robertson is a multi-hyphenate artist from Memphis, TN. She is also Redtwist's Front of House & Events Director, and your host for the evening! Jaz has been spotted all around the Chicagoland area as an actor, singer, writer, and creative collaborator. You may have seen her recently as Zelda/Judge in Redtwist's production of Chicago: Queerly Adapted From The Play You've Never Heard Of That Inspired The Musical You Can't Get Away From. She would like to thank Dusty and Eileen for giving her another creative home this year. And she thanks YOU specifically for supporting live theatre, especially at Redtwist. May your days be merry & bright!

Jordan Zelvin is a multi-hyphenate Chicago teaching artist, comedian, puppeteer and storyteller. With a B.A. in Educational Studies and Theatre from Denison University, Jordan has extensive experience in child-centered, play-based learning, as well as, immersive theater/dramatic play as a means to discover identity, community, and life-long curiosity. As a queer and Jewish teaching artist, Jordan views storytelling as a collaborative experience. She has worked with the Alliance Theatre, Writers Theatre, NTYA, Oil Lamp Theater, Strawdog Theatre Company, Stage 773, The Second City, The Annoyance, iO Theater, and the Revival. Jordan is also the Associate Artistic Director and Lead Teaching Artist for the K’ilu Company, co-founder of Chronic Collective Chi, a company member of PlayGround-Chicago, and a comedian of Malarkey Comedy.

A they/them born on Christmas Day (12/25), Kira is often found in the Neo-futurarium at Ashland and Foster, or directing family and creative photo shoots around the city of Chicago. A mixed medium technical and performing artist, they are a long time poet, short time Blue Man Group technician, and eternally longing to hammock in a park (76 degrees fahrenheit, near a body of water.)

Ashley Greenwood is the Co-Founder of Authentic Chicago Ensembe (ACE). ACE had its debut show in 2024 and has more shows to come in 2026! Ashley loves doing cabarets in the city, and had a blast performing a one woman cabaret that was a dedication to Judy Garland titled, “I Don’t Care: An Homage to Judy Garland”. Ashley hopes these songs bring solace, peace, understanding, and hope in what has been a difficult year for all.

Sam Martin is a Chicago actor, writer, and musician. Notable acting credits include Helena and Hermia in the Enamored Odyssey (ITC), Craig in Stabbed in The Heart with The Factory Theatre, A Fae in Beyond the Garden Gate (ITC), Eli in When All This is Over (Glass Apple Theatre), Second Soldier in Miranda: A War-Torn Fable (Imposters Theatre Company), and Jack U/S in Jack Off The Beanstalk (Pride Arts). Sam is a proud graduate of CCPA at Roosevelt University where he earned his BFA in Musical Theater. On top of acting, Sam is an avid songwriter and big nerd with a passion for video games, DnD, and anime.

Celebrating 20 years as a Chicago-based actor and vocalist, Sarah (she/her) has appeared in more than 100 area theatre, musical theatre, opera, and cabaret projects and performances. A Redtwist company member since 2015, she has appeared in our tiny black box productions of Antigone (Chorus/Messenger); Death of a Salesman (Letta); and American Clock (Edie). Beyond Redtwist, she can be found on Chicago storefront and suburban stages. Proud AGMA member. As always, gratitude to the audience for supporting live performance!

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