CAST & CREATIVES

DIRECTOR / BOOKS & LYRICS

TIFFANY KEANE SCHAEFER

Tiffany is the Artistic Director and Founder of Otherworld Theatre, a venue in Chicago dedicated to Science Fiction and Fantasy Performance. Tiffany graduated with her BA in Theatre with a concentration in directing from Columbia College Chicago. Directing credits include PUFFS, Gone Dark, A Princess of Mars, and Medusa Undone. Tiffany also leads the immersive LARP branch of Otherworld, Moonrise LARP Games. Tiffany facilitates experiences that are groundbreaking immersive and interactive narratives that take over castles and estates over the course of four days, most notably experiences Chronicles of the Realm and Albion: School of Sorcery . Learn more about Tiffany and her work at TiffanyKeaneSchaefer.com.

COMPOSER / MUSIC DIRECTOR

BRIAN RASMASSEN

Brian Rasmussen is thrilled to be making his theatrical debut with Twihard! Brian has been writing music since he was a child and has ventured in various styles ranging from punk rock to contemporary classical. With a wide array of influences, Rasmussen can be noted for his unique style of harmonic complexity coupled with catchy melodies and a quirky flare. Rasmussen holds degrees in music from the University of South Dakota and Roosevelt University, where he studied composing with Dr. Paul Lombardi and Dr. Kyong Mee Choi. He has premiered multiple works over the years, including his award-winning String Quintet in E minor and most recently, selections from his newest song cycle Confessions from the Chaise Longue. In addition to composing, Rasmussen is a singer, pianist, and educator in the Chicago area. brianrasmussenmusic.com