Red Tape Valentine: Mackenzie Brown May and Vic May

Vic first worked with Red Tape in 2008 as the lighting designer for Pugilist Specialist. We were relieved to learn he was married to Mackenzie, behind the scenes guru to the stars. Mackenzie originated the role of Red Tape's Production Manager with Dog in a Manger and has worn a variety of hats since. We have to admit, Vic is pretty cool too, and we were proud to bring him into the ensemble in 2009 after his performance in An Enemy of the People. Vic and Mackenzie are a true Red Tape power couple and can be counted on for everything from set construction, cleaning, front of house, even costume design!

Mackenzie most recently designed costumes for our current production of Church/Pullman, WA (with delivery services from Vic), and Vic will be performing in our upcoming production of Tragedy: a tragedy.

If not for theatre, I never would have met my husband. Thanks to the summer stock gods and love to my Victor. -Mackenzie

Vic and Mackenzie- Together 6 years, 8 months, married 3 years 4 months

Hang out with Red Tape on Industry Night
Monday, February 14 at 8:00
After party at Wilde
Tickets: http://www.redtapetheatre.org/ , code: mermaid

The Story of Tereus: Meet Vic May

What do you do when you're not performing?

I am a recent graduate from massage therapy school and am presently waiting tables while I await my license approval. So come on in to Chicago's Pizza on Montrose for lunch some time. I'll be the guy in all black taking your drink orders and bringing you insanely over-portioned servings of Italian food.

What was a standout moment from rehearsal?

The first time all the components came together on stage; lights, music, set and performances the place was electric. It really made all the hard work worthwhile. That, and Kate not being able to look me in the eye on stage without cracking up.

What is your favorite part of The Love of the Nightingale?

Working with such an amazing ensemble. These people bring it every night regardless of audience or fatigue. They take a challenging script and bring out the poetry and nuance that makes this a great show.

The Love of the Nightingale is Jeff Recommended!

We run May 3-29.

Get your tickets through our website.

Red Tape Members Around Town!

Red Tape Theatre will soon be announcing our 2009-2010 season! Meanwhile have a look at what our Company Members are doing around town!!!

Mackenzie Brown May is beginning rehearsals for the world premiere of The Hundred Dresses with Chicago Children's Theatre.
Performances are Sep 25- Nov 1, 2009

Nicholas Combs is in Boys Life with Hanger9 at Gorilla Tango Theatre.
Aug 7-29, 2009

Rob Lynch performs with the improv troupe Paul 'n the Family at iO
June 28-Aug 16, 2009. Sundays at 9pm

Victor May performs in Cyrano de Bergerac at Oak Park Festival Theatre
July 15-Aug 15, 2009.

Paul G. Miller plays the Skull in The Last Unicorn at Promethean Theatre.
Oct 16-Nov 14, 2009
and in Promethean's Free Incubator Showcase of new plays on Monday, Aug 31, 2009, 7:30pm at the DCA Theatre.

Read more about Red Tape on our website.

Red Tape Welcomes New Company Members!

Red Tape just keeps on growing this season! We are proud to introduce you to our newest company members!

Cynthia Carney, Company Manager
Cynthia Carney has a BA in Technical Theater with a concentration in Stage Management from Columbia College Chicago. She has had the opportunity to Stage Manage and Assistant Stage Manage for several shows at Columbia College Chicago including Company (SM), The Rocky Horror Show (SM), and West Side Story (SM). Cynthia also was the ASM for West Side Story at Theater Downtown in Orlando, Fl. She has also Stage Managed with Walt Disney World’s theater group S.T.A.G.E (Society of Theater Arts for Growth and Expression). Cynthia first opportunity to Stage Manage with Red Tape was Dog in a Manger in 2008 and then the Fresh Eyes Project in 2009; she was asked to stick around. She is very excited to be working with Red Tape Theater as a Company Member.

Daria Davis, Producer of the Fresh Eyes Project
Daria Davis is tremendously pleased to join Red Tape Theatre Company. Daria joined Red Tape as a director and dramaturge for the 2009 Fresh Eyes Festival, an endeavor Daria will helm next season. When she’s not becoming a new company member at Red Tape Daria freelances as a director, and is currently working with Second Story's Spring Festival, ATC’S Big Shoulders festival, and Sansculottes Theater Company. Daria is currently the Literary Apprenticeship at Steppenwolf Theatre Company.

Mark Chaitin, Director of Education and Ourtreach
Mark is an actor, director, producer and choreographer. In Chicago, he has worked as a performer with Redmoon Theatre's Lunatique, New Leaf Theatre, and as a director for RedTape Theatre. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, he is the Producing Artistic Director for the Pittsburgh Pride Play Festival. While in Pittsburgh, he has worked with Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Park, Pandora’s Box Theatre, Open Stage Theatre and City Theatre. He was the Choreographer for Bat Boy: The Musical with Pittsburgh Musical Theater, The Dirty Pig Dancers: A Modern Burlesque with Future Tenant and the Assistant Choreographer for Big Love with the University of Pittsburgh. Mark has worked with Hustlebot Comedy Improv Troupe as the movement coach. In 2008, Mark was an actor with the Zany Umbrella Circus, collaborating on a new circus piece based on the French street performer Philip Petit. Mark was also the 2008 American Cycle Apprentice and Lead Teaching Artist at Intiman Theatre in Seattle, Washington.

Vic May, Company Member
Vic May, originally from the very small town of Viola, IA lived a nomadic existence for several years between Des Moines IA and Wichita KS. He is very happy to have settled in Chicago and to be working with Red Tape Theatre. Recent projects include a performance internship with Redmoon Theatre, Piccolo Theatre's Robinson Crusoe (Prof. MacGuyver), and Theatre Hikes' Dracula (Harker). He willa appear next in Red Tape's An Enemy of the People. Vic is excited to be part of Red Tape and to grow with them as a company.

Meanwhile, rehearsals are underway for Red Tape's adaptation of An Enemy of the People running May 4-30, 2009. Tickets are on sale now!

James D. Palmer, Artistic Director

Paul G. Miller, Managing Director

Myah Shein, Director of Marketing and Communications

Mackenzie Brown, Production Manager

Robert L. Oakes, Ensemble Member

Robert Hankins, Ensemble Member Emeritus

Erin Hood, Ensemble Member Emeritus