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Always Sometimes Maybe

A Solo Show by Michele Stine

Written and Performed by Michele Stine

Directed by Raquel Torre

Always, Sometimes, Maybe follows Lou, a janitor who feels so lonely she makes friends out of trash. Lou unexpectedly finds herself with an audience. With nothing but her rubbish and a lot of imagination, she tries to find connection.

Michele Stine is a critically acclaimed actor, clown, and puppeteer. They spend their time digging through trash and alleys for materials, much to her mother's dismay. Michele has performed with Lyric Opera of Chicago, Rough House Theatre, Filament Theatre, Chicago Puppet Studio, Lifeline Theatre, Emerald City Theatre, ZOO Playground at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and among other companies. She was a part of the 2024/2025 Puppet Lab Cohort through the Chicago International Puppet Theatre Festival, and a recipient of the 2025 DCASE IAP to take their solo show, Always, Sometimes, Maybe to the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. michelejoystine.com

Raquel Torre Raquel Torre is a Boricua theater-maker based in Chicago. She was the 2024/25 Goodman Theatre Michael Maggio Directing Fellow, is a 2026 Rising Leader of Puerto
Rico for TCG, and has co-led La Vuelta Theatre Lab since 2013. Select Chicago directing credits include BOOK UP!, The Lizard y El Sol (Goodman); Aquí o Allá (Actors Gymnasium); Farewell Opportunity (Filament Theatre); Memorabilia (Teatro Vista); Kid Prince and Pablo (Lifeline Theatre); Back in the Day (UrbanTheater Company). Read more at raqueltorre.com

Performance Dates:

September 30th - 7:30pm

Octoberber 7th- 7:30pm

October 14th- 7:30pm

October 21st- 7:30pm

October 28th - 7:30pm

November 4th - 7:30pm

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About One-on-Wednesdays

On Wednesdays at Redtwist we invite unique solo performers to take over our space and bring their singular, edgy perspective to our black box in Edgewater.

One-On-Wednesday is a solo performance series entering its second year at Redtwist Theatre. Redtwist guarantees 5 performances for this series. Performances are on Wednesday nights at 7:30 PM. Performances happen on top of our MainStage set. We are happy to move furniture and props to accommodate performance needs, but we can not guarantee a completely 'clear' stage.

Redtwist is able to offer a $500 stipend to performers for the 5 show series. We can additionally pay $250 for stage management. If performers do not have a preferred stage manager, Redtwist can assist with hiring that role.

Our Values

We value Chicago Voices.
We value diversity and representation, including diversity of race, gender, sexuality, age, and ability. We intend to express this value at every level, from producers and readers, to playwrights and directors, as well as the performers on our stage.
We value stories for NOW.
We value character driven performances.

Submission Guidelines

Submissions are encouraged from BIPOC or LGBTQIA+ artists
All submissions must be written by an artist who is based in the Chicago Metropolitan Area.
Performances should be performance ready. Redtwist does not currently have funding for development of plays in our Solo series. We can provide limited rehearsal space and technical support to bring your performance to stage.
Productions must be performed by a single artist. Plays that require additional performers (including musicians) will not be considered for this series.
Any submissions based on already existing intellectual properties must have secured rights independently. Redtwist cannot currently provide funding for securing rights.
Selected performers will be contacted to coordinate dates within our season. All shows are performed on the set of our MainStage series so dates are non-negotiable.

Redtwist Provides

5 performances held on Wednesdays at 7:30 PM during the run of our regular MainStage series.
Digital marketing through Redtwist's website and social media.
Printed Poster to hang in Redtwist's Bryn Mawr Streetfront window
Rehearsal space (as available)
4-hour technical rehearsal prior to opening
Basic Lighting design (as available, to be coordinated day-of at technical rehearsal)
Access to the space 90 minutes before and 30 minutes after each Wednesday performance
Ticketing through the Redtwist Website (All tickets are Pay-What-You-Can).
Box Office and Bar Management at each performance
Storage for props/materials

Past Productions

One on Wednesday

Solo Performances at Redtwist

On Wednesdays at Redtwist we are inviting unique solo performers to take over our space and bring their singular, edgy perspective to our black box in Edgewater.

Applications for the upcoming season are currently closed, please reach out to eric@redtwist.org with questions.