About the production
A writer is interrogated by two detectives about the gruesome resemblance between his violent short stories and a series of child murders.
“Staging just about anything in Redtwist's cramped storefront space is an exercise in claustrophobia--a fact director Kimberly Senior adroitly exploits in this harrowing production...Senior places the actors in a narrow alley between opposing rows of seats, so audience members have a close-up view of the cat-and-mouse game. A smart, meticulous cast play most everything tight to the vest, making for a taut, absorbing evening.”
— Chicago Reader, Justin Hayford
“Certain things can only be revealed in close-up. It's a tool well-suited to cinema but not often practical in theater unless the space is small and the director exceptionally clever. Which brings us to Kimberly Senior's unforgettable production of The Pillowman for Redtwist Theatre, which...nails what far too few off-Loop theater companies (and their directors) are willing to go after. I'm speaking of intimacy that nearly goes too far.”
— Chicago Tribune, Nina Metz
“Under talented director Kimberly Senior and sporting a top list of actors, Redtwist Theatre’s production of Martin McDonagh’s The Pillowman becomes one of the finest, most intense black comedy to appear on a storefront stage in many years.” “Director Senior and her production staff cleverly used every inch of the intimate Redtwist storefront theatre.”
— Chicago Critic
“As guest director for Redtwist Theatre’s production of The Pillowman, Kimberly Senior has successfully crafted an exhibition of unrelenting tension and suspense.”
— Chicago Theater Blog
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Credits
Written by Martin McDonagh
Directed by Kimberly Senior
Featuring Andrew Jessop (Katurian), Peter Oyloe (Michal), Tom Hickey and Matthew Krause (Tupolski), Johnny Garcia (Ariel), Casey Cunningham and Amy Crater (Mother), Joey Lesiak (Father), Marissa Meo (Girl), Jimmy Wilson-Schutter (Boy)
Set Anders Jacobson and Judy Radovsky
Lights Christopher Burpee
Sound Christopher Kriz
Costumes Erin Fast
