More About Redtwist Theatre Company Presents World Premiere of “Deserted,” June 14 - August 2
Award-winning Redtwist Theatre presents Deserted, playing June 14 through August 2, a world premiere by Melanie Coffey and directed by Laura Sturm, at Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Jodie and Emma don't want to live in the city anymore. With dreams of a new life, a will to work hard and a generous grant, they set out into a desertified landscape. They nurture their garden in a dying world, but between a scorching climate and a very hungry neighbor, farming provides more challenges than anticipated. The couple struggles to plant their own roots and comes to realize growing on dead land may be a bigger challenge than expected. Will a dying Earth leave them deserted?
The Deserted cast includes Macaria Chaparro Martinez (she/they, Jodie); Hannah McCauley (she/her, Emma); Emma Mansfield (she/they, Neighbor); Shenise Danyel (she/her, Cam) and Dontaye Albert (he/him, Hiker).
The performance schedule is Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. with a total running time of two hours including one intermission. Single tickets are now on sale for $10 - $60 at RedtwistTheatre.org with discounts available for seniors, students and veterans with pay-what-you-can for all Friday night performances.
Jodie and Emma don't want to live in the city anymore. With dreams of a new life, a will to work hard and a generous grant, they set out into a desertified landscape. They nurture their garden in a dying world, but between a scorching climate and a very hungry neighbor, farming provides more challenges than anticipated. The couple struggles to plant their own roots and comes to realize growing on dead land may be a bigger challenge than expected. Will a dying Earth leave them deserted?
The Deserted cast includes Macaria Chaparro Martinez (she/they, Jodie); Hannah McCauley (she/her, Emma); Emma Mansfield (she/they, Neighbor); Shenise Danyel (she/her, Cam) and Dontaye Albert (he/him, Hiker).
The performance schedule is Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. with a total running time of two hours including one intermission. Single tickets are now on sale for $10 - $60 at RedtwistTheatre.org with discounts available for seniors, students and veterans with pay-what-you-can for all Friday night performances.
Date & Time
June 14, 2026
7:30pm
Additional Dates
This event also occurs on:
06/18/2026, 06/19/2026, 06/20/2026, 06/21/2026 and 19 other dates
Location
Redtwist Theatre
1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60660
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