Redtwist Theatre - Chicago, Illinois

Andrea G.

Great intimate theater space. The tiny black box brings you up close to the onstage action, which allows for an absorbing, interactive experience. Highly recommended!

Ken C.

We attended the play Agnes of God in June of 2023. The story of a young, confused nun that had a baby while in a convent ( a movie was made a number of years ago staring Jane Fonda) and died is a complicated story involving personalities, The Holy Catholic Church, mental health, abuse, ect.
Red Twist actors were outstanding actors and gave us a spellbinding story!
Hats off to the 18+ Creative Team who put it together! Thank-You! One of the the Best neighborhood plays we've seen in a long while !
The only reason we didn't give it 5 stars is the fault of the front office!
The website is not updated in regards to covid. It says they still want to see your covid cards, having us wonder where we put them and then never asking to see them! Yes, you'll still need to wear a mask.
Lastly! I called 3-4 times over the course of two weeks to buy tickets over the phone..the recording ( I swear no one is in the office even one hour before the play !) says they will call back, but no one ever did!! We had to spend convoluted time to go on line and register with passwords just to buy tickets! It took us several times to perfect this. Hopefully, they will FIX it ! This alone disuaded us from becoming members.
BTW, Fridays are "Pay what you can" and
this IS a bargin to take advantage of.
Don't be cheap! The acting and story were suberb!

Tom S.

I saw 'King Lear' at Redtwist this evening.
The performance was strong- I could actually understand most of those Shakespearean speeches ( not easy when actors mumble). Although the house is small, it is not cramped and the seating comfortable. I came away edified and entertained. And the price of tickets is a value.

john S.

The acting was good but the venue itself was very disorganized. I arrived about 30 minutes prior to the start of the play and the door was locked! This is when most plays start seating people and there was someone actually sitting inside and wouldn't let me in! They finally opened the door without a comment. I came in, saw the play and then left. Not angry but it was a little unusual.

b G.

I have been to several Redtwist productions. They are always more than I expected: brilliant when I was merely expecting good.

This is a theater group in the best traditions of Chicago Storefront Theater. It IS in a storefront: cramped, intimate, yet always amazingly transformed into a living boundless space for the theater presented by the engaging enthusiasm and skills of the company of non-equity actors.

Nicole Z.

The Normal Heart was incredibly moving. Highly recommend!

Ave M.

Loved this little theater and being able to be right there by the stage felt like you were truly a part of what was going on! I saw death tax by Lucas Hnath .... I loved every minute of it pretty intense at times! Definitely recommend this theater top quality all the way!

Suzanne M.

Welcoming box office staff and usher from The Saints. Affordable beverages in vending machine in tiny lobby. Street parking in neighborhood or easy access to public transportation. Close to restaurants that offer discounts for theater-goers. Most importantly, innovative plays are artfully staged and exquisitely performed by a stellar ensemble.