Redtwist Reflections: Kalliope Bessler
In the summer of 2022 I was a fresh college graduate from Loyola University, ready to enter the Chicago theatre scene…which had been decimated by the pandemic. With many theaters still trying to get back to pre-COVID lockdown operations, I didn’t expect anyone to take on someone in my position…but Redtwist did. This summer marks my two year anniversary with Redtwist and I could not have asked to get involved with a better theater. In my time at Redtwist, I have moved from being a box officer, to managing the box office, to my newest role as Social Media Coordinator. Redtwist Theatre in 2014. Photo from TimeOut Chicago . As Redtwist grows its patron base and begins remodeling the space, it also bridges the gaps for new generations of theatre makers. With the theater’s renewed commitment to a diverse and inclusive future, it still maintains its original charm of being a storefront Chicago theater that has a longstanding relationship with the community around it. As a young, queer woman
