Artemisia We Women

We Women is back! Willow and Julie give you a peak into their plans for the 2022 podcast.  Women, the obstacles they face, the triumphs they achieve despite them, along with the danger zones of sexism and the glory of women's empowerment.  Interviews, discussions and some very special audio performances are the great things coming your way with We Women Season 2!  Free to our listeners.Learn more about Artemisia and our commitment to feminist storytelling at ARTEMISIATHEATRE.ORG.  We empower together.Support the podcast at artemisiatheatre.orgSupport the show

On this (final) episode, Julie, Willow and Kelcey gather to bid farewell to the podcast. But, don't worry! The podcast will continue to live on Buzzsprout at eventually, on YouTube. We want to thank each and every guest, actor, director and collaborator who has given us their time and artistry for the past few years. We could not have continued with you! Stay tuned via email for some exciting season news, coming soon. Sign up at artemisiatheatre.orgSupport the show

In this episode, Julie chats with Elizabeth Halajian, VP of Development at Harris Theatre in Chicago about scarcity, the future of arts organizations and why the scarcity model doesn't work. Visit us at artemisiatheatre.org to donate and support our feminist work!Support the show

In a special episode, Willow sits down with Artemisia's new (and first) Managing Director, Kelcey Anyá. They get into Kelcey's Louisiana roots, how she redefined feminism for herself and what piece of advice she'd give to anyone listening. Welcome to the Artemisia family, Kelcey!Support the show

Willow James and Julie Proudfoot discuss how hierarchy and scarcity thinking create obstacles to realizing diversity and representation in our world.  Interviews and discussions with women from all sectors and four all-new feminist plays offer a deep dive into the challenges women face and the triumphs they achieve despite them. To learn more about Artemisia's mission and programming go to ARTEMISIATHEATRE.ORG.Support the show

Hosts Julie Proudfoot  & Willow James come back for their final episode of the season to perform an excerpt from Euripides' Trojan Women..  Afterwards, they talk about the impact of the play on modern times and the horrible cost of war. Thank you for all of your support and we'll see you in 2022!Continue supporting We Women at artemisiatheatre.orgSupport the show

Artistic Director Julie Proudfoot and Podcast Producer and Sound Designer Willow James go LIVE on Artemisia's Facebook page for #GivingTuesday!  We talk about the hiring of our Managing Director, the headshot raffle and why it's important to support Artemisia's work of empowering women.  Every dollar raised will go to fund our new Managing Director's salary.  Thank you for helping us reach our goal of $7,500.Donate here.  Stay tuned for exciting announcements by subscribing to our email newsletter at ARTEMISIATHEATRE.ORG. Support the show

Iphigenia in TaurisBy EuripidesNovember 10, 2021Julie Proudfoot and Willow James perform selected scenes from Euripides’ iconic feminist play.  Don’t miss this exciting episode that celebrates tragic heroines in their struggles against the patriarchy.Support the show

Julie Proudfoot and Willow James talk tragic heroines!  Why they're misunderstood and under appreciated and what we gain as a modern society when we look back on the great leading female characters penned by Euripides.Willow and Julie delve into some controversial and fascinating dramaturgy about this great Greek playwright; offer insight into our current culture's struggle with misogyny; invite listeners to get ready for our final podcasts of the season.Our Managing Director Fundraiser is underway!  Just 10 bucks enters you in a raffle to win a free headshot session with awesome photographer Willow James!  Give to enter at ARTEMISIATHEATRE.ORG!Support the show

For only $10, you can enter into a raffle in support of our fundraiser to hire a Managing Director next year. What will you win? A headshot session package with We Women co-producer and Resident Sound Designer Willow James! This episode, Julie & Willow chat about the fundraiser, Willow's work and how to enter! Visit our website for all info. Support the show

Empowering DiscussionClose the BookBy Susan GlaspellSept 29Director Charlique C. Rolle and actors Elissa Wolf, Simon Hedger, Sandy Spatz, Michael Lomenick, Daria Harper, David Goodloe, and Elisabeth Del Toro discuss privilege, women's empowerment and the contemporary themes of Susan Glaspell's 1917 one-act about an elite university family.Moderated by Artistic Director and We Women Producer, Julie ProudfootSupport the show

Audio PerformanceClose the Bookby Susan GlaspellPodcast #141September 15, 2021A comedy about an elite family enjoying their status as the power brokers of a University founded by their ancestors. Their grandson, a professor at the University, creates a controversy when he announces his engagement to a beautiful outspoken liberal with gypsy ancestry.CASTJHANSI – ELISSA WOLFPEYTON – SIMON HEDGERMRS. ROOT – SHERI REDAMRS. PEYTON – SANDY SPATZBESSIE – DARIA HARPERSENATOR BYRD – DAVID GOODLOEMRS. BYRD – ELISABETH DEL TOROUNCLE GEORGE – MICHAEL LOMENICKDirected by Charlique C. RolleSound Design by Willow JamesSupport the show

Willow James hosts a special episode in response to the Supreme Court ruling to allow the new law banning abortion in Texas to stand.  He interviews Julie Proudfoot on her Substack essay "Roe v. Wade." Find out Julie's inspiration for writing the essay and learn about some of the myths around the ruling. Willow and Julie have a dedicated discussion about the erosion of women's reproductive rights,  an issue we should ALL be concerned about.  Click Here to support subscribe to Julie's substack, Fierce Femme Rant. We Empower Together. Support the show

SEPT 1EPISODE 139Karen HawkinsSOCIAL JUSTICE INTERVIEWArtistic Director Julie Proudfoot chats with founder & Rebelle-in-Chief of Rebellious Magazine, Karen Hawkins!  Listen to this bold and exciting interview about feminism, Karen's career and the challenges of running a feminist organization.ALL WE WOMEN EPISODES FREE TO OUR LISTENERS!  Support the show

MEDEA, by Euripides, adapted and performed by Julie Proudfoot, soundscape by Willow James. This adaptation is based on the 1912  translation into English rhyming verse by Gilbert Murray, M.A., L.L.D., who was a professor of Greek at the University of Glasgow & Fellow of New College, Oxford.Sound Designer Willow James and writer and actor Julie Proudfoot reimagine the tragedy of Medea as a solo character study of Medea’s inner struggles and lust for freedom and power.  Medea, a barbarian princess, is betrayed by her husband Jason when he abandons her to marry a Greek princess, gaining wealth and political power. Though he returns and promises to keep her as a mistress, Medea murders her and Jason’s sons and her husband’s new wife before escaping to Athens.  Join us for a bold feminist interpretation of this great Greek classic.Support the show

Artemisia welcomes four outstanding leaders in the Chicago Community to We Women for this very special podcast episode.  Jackie Taylor, the CEO and Founder of Black Ensemble Theatre, Rena Henderson Mason, Founder and Chief Engagement Officer of Bold Agenda, Ilesa Duncan, Artistic Director of Lifeline Theatre, and Dionna Griffin-Irons, writer, producer, alumna performer, and the longtime former Director of Diversity Talent and Inclusion for The Second City will discuss the current challenges facing theatre and the artistic community in Chicago.  The Intersection of Theatre & Community panel will be led by BIPOC theatre artists Willow James, the podcast’s co-host and co-producer, and Myesha-Tiara, the Artistic Director of Perceptions Theatre and an actor/director who has worked extensively with Artemisia. Want to see this work continue? Support the show

SUMMER FUN FUNDRAISERJulie Proudfoot & Willow JamesJuly 21Podcast #136Artemisia Artistic Director Julie Proudfoot is joined by podcast co-producer and resident sound designer Willow James to raise money in support of Artemisia’s #empoweringwomen work. Enjoy this special edition podcast and please consider making a donation to help us meet our $2,000 goal.  We #EmpowerWomen together.  “When you come to Artemisia, you are hearing the truth.  If you believe in equity, inclusion, belonging – you can be part of that here.”  -E. Faye Butler (Legendary Performer, President, Artemisia’s Board of Directors.)Support the show

AFTERMATH, by Mary BurrillSet in rural South Carolina, a Black soldier returning from serving his country in World War I discovers that his father has been lynched.  Burrill, a Black gay feminist playwright, was part of the Harlem Renaissance and penned social justice plays that fearlessly confronted racial oppression.CASTMAM SUE – RJW MAYSMILLIE – AMBER SALLISREV LUKE MOSEBY – TOUSSAINT STEVENS JR.LONNIE – JABARI KHALIQMRS. HAWKINS – TOMA LYNN SMITHJOHN – EMERSON ELIASDirected by Willow JamesSound Design by Willow JamesSupport the show

JUNE 23GOODS ZOOM ROOMFeaturing award-winning playwright, Lauren FerebeeTake a deep dive into the amazing process used to create Artemisia's critically acclaimed virtual world premiere of GOODS, by Lauren Ferebee.  Our Guests include Lauren Ferebee (playwright), John Stanley Walch, Assistant Professor of Theatre at University of Arkansas (Lauren's mentor), Mary Zanger (Artemisia Board Member), Willow James (Sound Designer), Peter Marston Sullivan (Videographer) and Shariba Rivers (Sam).  Moderated by Julie Proudfoot (Marla) this is a fascinating conversation you do not want to miss.Support the show

Myesha-Tiara and Willow James team up to talk about the intersection of theatre and community in Chicago.  Inspired by We Women audio performances of RACHEL, by Angelina W. Grimke, and AFTERMATH, by Mary Burrill, Willow and Myesha will introduce an exciting new episode coming up at WE WOMEN.  Be sure to listen to our audio performance of RACHEL and AFTERMATH. Support the show