The Story of The Little Red Hen

"The Little Red Hen" is a classic tale about a determined hen who discovers wheat seeds and decides to plant them.

Despite asking her friends, including a cat, a dog, and a duck, for help, they all refuse. Undeterred, the little red hen works tirelessly to cultivate the wheat, harvest it, grind it into flour, and bake bread all on her own. When the aroma of the freshly baked bread fills the air, her friends express interest in sharing it, but she reminds them of their previous refusal to assist. This timeless story emphasizes the values of hard work, self-reliance, and the importance of being willing to help and share with others.

At Red Hen Graphics, we strongly believe in the values of hard work, dedication, and the power of helping others succeed. Just like the determined little red hen in the classic story, we understand the challenges faced by small business owners—the 'little red hens' of the entrepreneurial world—who work tirelessly to cultivate their businesses.

We are committed to being your reliable partner on this journey. Through our expertise in collaboration and design, we aim to provide tailored solutions that elevate your brand and help your business flourish. We understand the importance of individual effort, and we are here to support and collaborate with you every step of the way.

Meet the Team

Elayne LeTraunik

  • Founder / Administrative Director

    Elayne LeTraunik is a native Chicagoan and has been involved in the Chicago theatre scene since the 1970s. A graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago with honors in History and Theatre, she continued her acting studies at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England.

    Elayne has worked extensively both as an actress and a producer and starred in the Chicago premieres of “Nuts” and “Extremities.” She also appeared in “Beyond Therapy” which featured Skipp Sudduth and Carmen Roman. She currently works extensively in commercials and independent productions. As a producer, she oversaw a number of award winning and critically acclaimed productions including the Chicago premiere of “A Dybbuk” and a revival of “Class Enemy.”

    Elayne was the auditions columnist for “Performink” newspaper for 15 years and was the founder and Artistic Director of Red Hen Productions and Chicago Jewish Theatre.

    Elayne was also a prolific writer and was a weekly columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times as well as contributor to Plays and Players Magazine in London.

    After a sojourn in Texas, she returned to Chicago where she continues to pursue her other passion- acting in films and videos. She is represented exclusively by Big Mouth Talent.

  • Founder / Creative Director

    Magdiel Carmona immigrated from Mexico in early 200s. Raised in Dallas, Tx he started his career as a performer/actor in the Dallas area. In 2017, Magdiel relocated to the Windy City to pursue a career in the arts.

    Maintaining a steady income meant having multiple service jobs throughout the city. In 2020, Magdiel started to gain small businesses experience at Semilla’s Latin Restaurant in Rogers Park. Advertising and Marketing the restaurant to the neighborhood gave him the opportunity to sharpen his strategies and skillset. After Semillas, Magdiel began to freelance his advertising and marketing services for a year before finally being ready to help create Red Hen Graphics LLC.

    Magdiel is a self taught creative, strategic and committed to the advancement of minority owned businesses and business owners. He has a collaborative and research approach that puts the business owner at the center of his work.

    He continues his artistic pursuit with his production company Carmona Producxions (Carmonaproducxions.com)