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Julie Proudfoot is the founder and Executive Artistic Director of Artemisia, A Chicago Theatre and a story analyst for HBO Films. Julie has been seen on major network TV and in independent film, with credits including Chicago Justice, Boomtown & The Practice, among others. Julie has 20 plus years ... (read complete bio)
 

Julie Proudfoot Biography

Julie Proudfoot is the founder and Executive Artistic Director of Artemisia, A Chicago Theatre and a story analyst for HBO Films. Julie has been seen on major network TV and in independent film, with credits including Chicago Justice, Boomtown & The Practice, among others. Julie has 20 plus years of experience as a professional actor, director and dramaturge developing and producing new work. Julie won critical and audience acclaim for her portrayal of Viola in Artemisia’s world premiere of Chewing On Beckett, directed by Steve Scott, and for her performance as Lauren in Visiting, which was nominated for two Broadway World Awards, Best Ensemble (all women) and Best Director (Carrie Lee Patterson.) Julie has also enjoyed performing in “the classics,” and was most recently seen as Paulina in The Winter’s Tale, at The Shakespeare Project of Chicago. Julie teaches screenwriting at Roosevelt University and holds an MFA in acting/directing from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln





Julie Proudfoot News

Artemisia Theatre to Present Planned Parenthood of Illinois Night at TITLE TEN Photo Artemisia Theatre to Present Planned Parenthood of Illinois Night at TITLE TEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2022

Artemisia Theatre will present Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) Night at Title Ten, Saturday, December 3 at Theater Wit.

Photos: First Look at TITLE TEN, Now Playing at Theater Wit Photo Photos: First Look at TITLE TEN, Now Playing at Theater Wit
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2022

In Title Ten, a new play by Julie Proudfoot, eight radically different women share stories about their fight for autonomy over their own bodies, from 1978 to now. Check out all new photos here!

Artemisia Theatre to Present World Premiere of TITLE X, About the Struggle for Aborti Photo Artemisia Theatre to Present World Premiere of TITLE X, About the Struggle for Abortion Rights in America
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2022

Artemisia Theatre will present the world premiere of Title X, a searing and powerful play about the the struggle for abortion rights in America, November 25 - December 18, 2022 at Theater Wit.

Artemisia Theatre Switches To THE FLOWER AND THE FURY For Free Staged Readings Next M Photo Artemisia Theatre Switches To THE FLOWER AND THE FURY For Free Staged Readings Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2022

The fight for women's rights is ON, and Chicago's Artemisia Theatre is going on offense.  Today, Artemisia Theatre announced a switch in scripts for its upcoming free staged readings of a new play centered on a woman's right to choose, July 14-17, 2022, at Filament Theatre.

Artemisia Theatre to Present the World Premiere of ROE V US Photo Artemisia Theatre to Present the World Premiere of ROE V US
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2022

The fight for women’s rights is ON, and Chicago’s Artemisia Theater is going on offense with the world premiere of Roe v US, written and directed by Kelcey Anyá, one weekend only, July 14-17, 2022, at Filament Theatre, 4041 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood. 

Women's Rights At Heart Of Artemisia Theatre's Two New Plays In 2022: ROE V US and TI Photo Women's Rights At Heart Of Artemisia Theatre's Two New Plays In 2022: ROE V US and TITLE X ¿
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2022

Chicago's Artemisia Theater will return to in-person performances in 2022, providing platforms for fiercely feminist viewpoints with two daring new productions. 

Kelcey Anyá Named Managing Director Of Artemisia Theatre, Chicago's Home For Feminis Photo Kelcey Anyá Named Managing Director Of Artemisia Theatre, Chicago's Home For Feminist Work
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2022

Artemisia Theater announced today the appointment of Kelcey Anyá as the company's first managing director, marking a key moment of growth and renewed commitment to elevating women's voices.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; KINKY BOOTS at Pramount The Photo Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; KINKY BOOTS at Pramount Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; ONU Theatre's STILL Leads B Photo Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; ONU Theatre's STILL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

¿Artemisia Fall Fest Postponed Chicago Photo ¿Artemisia Fall Fest Postponed Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2021

Artemisia Theatre, dedicated to empowering women, onstage and off, has announced it will postpone Artemisia Fall Fest until 2022.