TO LOVE & BE LOVED
Devised Performance
JULY 21 – 24, 2023
Directed by Samie Jo Johnson
Artemisia’s debut devised performance To Love and Be Loved is an exploration of how and why we remain motivated to seek joy, support our community, and build a better world even when circumstances grow somber and morose. Built from scratch over the course of one week, this workshop production lays the foundation for Artemisia’s style in ensemble-created theatre.
This piece is being presented as part of the University of Chicago Performance Lab 2023 summer residency. Artemisia is deeply grateful for their support of this project.
Featuring actors Magdalena Dalzell, Debbie Kim, Juan Muñoz, Kairis Rivera, Natalie Skylar Spring.
A HIT DOG WILL HOLLER
by Inda Craig-Galván
Chicago Premiere
AUG 29 – SEPT 17
Originally Produced by Playwrights’ Arena, Jon Lawrence Rivera, Artistic Director and Skylight Theatre Company, Gary Grossman, Artistic Director.
When racism and oppression manifest in a scary, physical form, a social media influencer and a boots-on-the-ground activist form a complex bond of friendship to help each other survive. What happens when there’s no more outside space for the growing monster that is American racism?
Featuring actors Alexandria Moorman (Gina); Lo Williams (Dru); Charlique C. Rolle (US-Gina); Ariya Hawkins (US-Dru).
This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit arts.gov.
2022 THEATRE SEASON
THE FLOWER AND THE FURY, by Alexa Juanita Jordan, staged as reading at Filament Theatre, July 14-17, 2022. Directed by Julie Proudfoot, Sound by Willow James, and featuring actors Tamara Bodnar, Talia Langman, Ginger De Leon, Jalyn Greene and Andrew Muwonge. Production Manager Kristin Schoenback.
THE WORLD PREMIERE OF TITLE TEN, by Julie Proudfoot at Theater Wit, November 26-December 18. Co-Directed by Willow James and Julie Proudfoot. Sound Design, Willow James, Lighting and Projections Design. Sam Stephen, Costume Design, Jessica Van Winkle, Set & Props Design & Stage Manager, Charlotte Lastra. Featuring Actors Kaitlyn Cheng and Melanie McNulty and Understudies Whitney Dottery and Daria Koon.
2020/2021 THEATRE SEASON
THE VIRTUAL WORLD PREMIERE OF GOODS, by Lauren Ferebee (Streamed online May 5-30). Featuring Shariba Rivers as Sam (lead actor) and Julie Proudfoot as Marla (supporting actor). Directed by E. Faye Butler, Videography by Peter Marston Sullivan, Costume Design by LaVisa Williams, Sound Design by Willow James and Props and Production Management by Lizzy Liebermann. Nominated for 7 Broadway World Awards.
ARTEMISIA WE WOMEN PODCAST, amplifying the voices of women thru audio performances, empowering discussions and social justice interviews, offered free to our audience. Listen at https://artemisiawewomen.buzzsprout.com
2019/2020 THEATRE SEASON
THE SUFFRAGE PLAYS (A Chat with Mrs. Chicky & Miss Appleyard’s Awakening, by Evelyn Glover and Press Cuttings, by George Bernard Shaw) November 1-24 at The Den Theatre. Directed by Beth Wolf. Featuring actors Megan Delay, Jennifer Mohr, Ross Frawley, Lucinda Johnston, Tom McGrath, Vijay Sarathi, Brittani Yawn. Sound Design, Courtney Coppa & Beth Wolf, Lighting Design, Becs Bartle, Costume Design, Rachel Sypniewski, Set & Props Design, Jillian Gryzlak, Stage Manager, Courtney Coppa.
THE WORLD PREMIERE OF EVERY WAITING HEART, by Lauren Ferebee** (**Cancelled due to Covid-19.)
2018/2019 THEATRE SEASON
FALL FESTIVAL 2018
SCRATCHING THE SURFACE, by Charly Evon Simpson
WITCH CAMP, by J. Thalia Cunningham
CASH COWS, by Anthony Fiorentino
THINGS THAT ARE ROUND, by Callie Kimball
MINE & YOURS, by Carolyn Kras
**EVERY WAITING HEART, by Lauren Ferebee
**Fall Festival Winner – Developed with Artemisia to be presented as World Premiere Production in June, 2020
THE MIDWEST PREMIERE OF SWEET TEXAS RECKONING, by Traci Godfrey June 7-30 at The Den Theatre. Directed by Julie Proudfoot. Featuring actors Molly Lyons, Scottie Caldwell, Anita Kavuu-Ng’ang’a, John Wehrman. Sound Design, Blake Cordell, Lighting Design, Becs Bartle, Costume Design, Lily Walls, Set & Props Design, Ann Davis, Set Build by Theatre at the Center, Stage Manager, Darby Fitzsimons.
2017 THEATRE SEASON
THE WORLD PREMIERE OF VISITING, by Ed Proudfoot, at The Edge Theater, April 14 – May 7. Directed by Carrie Lee Patterson. Featuring actors Julie Proudfoot, Millie Hurley, Sarah Wisterman, Carin Silkaitis, and Maggie Cain. Sound Design, Kallie Rolison, Lighting Design. Rebecca A. Barrett, Costume Design, Stefanie Johnsen, Set & Props Design, Eric Luchen, Stage Manager, Nicole Lewter.
FALL FESTIVAL 2017
THE RUG DEALER, by Riti Sachdeva
JARRED, by Eileen Campbell
RUSH, by Callie Kimball
THE MALTA PLAY, by Kirsten Ebsen
**REAP THE GROVE, by Caity-Shea Violette
PARTS OF SPEECH, by Janet Burroway
**Audience Favorite – Developed with Artemisia and presented as a Workshop Reading March 15, 2019
2016 THEATRE SEASON
THE WORLD PREMIERE OF CHEWING ON BECKETT, by Ed Proudfoot, at The Frontier Theater, May 20 – June 12. Directed by Steve Scott. Featuring actors Diane Dorsey, Julie Proudfoot, Molly Lyons, Patty Malaney, Millie Hurley. Sound Design, Kallie Rolison, Lighting Design, Matthew Carney, Costume Design, Olivia Crary, Set Design, Eric Luchen, Props Design, Brad Burkhalter, Stage Manager, Nicole Lewter.
FALL FESTIVAL 2016
IMAGE, by Jack Rushen
BLACK SUPER HERO MAGIC MAMA, by Inda Craig – Galván
**SWEET TEXAS RECKONING, by Traci Godfrey
MR PINK, by Rick Kinnebrew
THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF EDNA FLINT, by Anne Walaszek
CIRCULAR, by Laura Shamas
**Audience Favorite – Produced as Midwest Premiere in Chicago, June, 2019
SHREWISH, ADAPTED FROM SHAKESPEARE’S TAMING OF THE SHREW by Barbara Zahora. Directed by Barbara Zahora. Featuring actors Dan Wilson, India Gurley, Mary Ann De La Cruz, Veronda G. Carey, Danielle Davis, Savanna Rae. Sound Design, George Zahora, Lighting Design, Hunter Larrison, Costume Design, Stefanie Johnsen, Set Design, Jeremy Hollis, Props Master, Abigail Cain, Stage Manager, Leigh Anne Barrett.
2015 THEATRE SEASON
THE AMERICAN PREMIERE OF BELFAST GIRLS, by Jacki McCarrick at The Den Theatre, May 16-June 14. Directed by Julie Proudfoot. Featuring actors McKenzie Chinn, Cassandra Schiano, Caitlin Chuckta, Lindsay Tornquist, Patty Malaney. Sound Design, Kallie Rolison, Lighting Design, Ellie Humphrys, Costume Design, Alice Broughton, Set & Props Design, Ann Davis, Hair & Make Up, Angela Driskill, Stage Manager, Nicole Lewter.
FALL FESTIVAL 2015
SOMEWHERE IN THE MIDDLE, by Julie Proudfoot
CONVERTING TO BANGLADESH, by Victoria Cano
BOHEMIANS, by Jack McCarrick
MAIZE, by Judith Pratt
CUTTINGS, by Thomas Atkinson
**VISITING, by Ed Proudfoot
**Audience Favorite – Produced as world premiere April 14 – May 7, 2017 in Chicago
2014 THEATRE SEASON
WORKSHOP DEVELOPMENTAL READINGS, CHEWING ON BECKETT, BY ED PROUDFOOT
FALL FESTIVAL 2014
OUTRIDERS, by Kate Douglas
GIRL AGAINST THE WALL, by Lisa Lee
**TWO DEGREES, by Tira Palmquist
THE UNLIKELY ASCENT OF SYBIL STEVENS, by Kari Bentley-Quinn
ATALANTA K.O., by D.L. Siegel
STILL LIFE, by Barbara Blumenthal-Ehrlich
**Audience Favorite – Play not available for full production. CHEWING ON BECKETT, by Ed Proudfoot, produced as world premiere May 20 – June 12, 2016 in Chicago.
2013 THEATRE SEASON
THE WORLD PREMIERE OF GAMBIT, by Ross Tedford Kendall, at Signal Ensemble Theatre, November 8 – 24. Directed by Julie Proudfoot. Featuring actors Miriam Reuter and Suzanne Petri. Sound Design, Jessica Paz, Lighting Design, Zak Malisch, Costume Design, Raquel Adorno, Set & Props Design, Ann Davis, Stage Manager, Beth Zupec.
FALL FESTIVAL 2013
SOLDIER’S HEART, by Tammy Ryan
TYLER FAMILY PORTRAIT, by Allison Brown
CHEWING ON BECKETT, by Ed Proudfoot
ART APPRECIATION, by Benjamin Dean
GREEN WHALES, by Lia Romeo
**BELFAST GIRLS, by Jaki McCarrick
**Audience Favorite – Produced as American Premiere May 16 – June 14, 2015 in Chicago
2012 THEATRE SEASON
THE WORLD PREMIERE OF SOMETHING BLUE, by Julie Proudfoot at the Fasseas White Box Theatre October 25 – November 4. Directed by Azar Kazemi. Featuring actors David Blixt and Julie Proudfoot. Sound Design, Jeff T. Gary, Set, Props & Lighting Design, Noah Hayman, Costume Design, Cara Adams, Stage Manager, Jacob Shuler.
FALL FESTIVAL 2012
MY AMERICAN BULLET, by Mark Rigney
**GAMBIT, by Ross Tedford Kendall
THE TICKING CLOCK, by Jody Gehrman
THE LAKE, by Julie Proudfoot
TRENCH PATTERNS, by Alyson Grant
GHOST GIRL, by Susan H. Pak
**Audience Favorite – Produced as World Premiere Nov 8 – 24, 2013 in Chicago
ARTEMISIA FOUNDED APRIL, 2011
FALL FESTIVAL 2011
**SOMETHING BLUE, by Julie Proudfoot
LOST AND FOUND IN THE UNDERGROUND, by Brett Webster
CESSPOOL, by Ed Proudfoot
LILITH AND EVE, by Stephanie Weber
FAILURE IS IMPOSSIBLE: SUSAN B. ANTHONY’S STRUGGLE FOR SUFFRAGE, by Julie Proudfoot
**Audience Favorite – Produced as World Premiere Oct 25 – Nov 4, 2012 in Chicago.
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