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Dillon Chitto

Playwright

Dillon Christopher Chitto is a Chicago-based Mississippi Choctaw, Laguna, and Isleta Pueblo playwright originally from Santa Fe. His work blends Indigenous perspectives with contemporary theatre, and has been developed at Goodman Theatre, Native Voices at the Autry, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Santa Fe Playhouse, and Yale’s Indigenous Performing Arts Program. Productions include Bingo Hall, Pueblo Revolt, and Pigeon/Thunderbird. A recipient of the Sundance Uprise Grant and Theatre Bay Area’s Rella Lossy Award, Dillon has also been an artist-in-residence at UC Berkeley’s Arts Research Center and a two-time AlterLab playwright with AlterTheater Ensemble. @dchitto

Elise Bear

Director

Elise Bear is a Native American Theatre Artist and Voice Actor (Osage/lowa of OK) from Oklahoma who is passionate about bringing truth to life on stage and behind the mic. Elise has their BA in Theatre & Performance from Oklahoma City University with minors in directing, digital media & film, and dramaturgy.

@elise_bear elisebear.com

Christian Alexander

Producer

Christian Alexander is the Artistic Director and Founder of Campfire Repertory Theatre, a Chicago-based company dedicated to community-centered storytelling and accessible performance. A director, producer, playwright, and educator, Christian has led Campfire Rep through ambitious seasons featuring original works, park programs, youth engagement, and bold new plays. His recent producing credits include FLUSH, Elastic Mind, and a series of cultural conversations and staged readings across Chicago’s neighborhoods. Born and raised in New Orleans, Christian blends Southern-rooted storytelling with Chicago grit, championing theatre that sparks connection, reflection, and joy. He is honored to help bring Bingo Hall to the stage as part of Night Out in the Parks.