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Willow James is a Chicago-based artist, producer, teaching artist & DJ who centers his work around exploring Black identity, new works and theatre as activism. He is Co-Artistic Director & Resident Sound Designer at Artemisia Theatre, a Teaching Artist with Court Theatre, and represented by Dream Team Talent Agency. Chicago: The Hero Within (Chicago Shakespeare Theater), Chlorine Sky (Steppenwolf Theatre), Fairview (Definition Theatre). Regional: The Royale (American Players Theatre), Black Book (NAATC), The Magnolia Ballet (Alleyway Theatre & Phoenix Theatre Indianapolis). He is a proud member of USITT, TSDCA & IATSE Local 2. willow-james.org | IG: @worksbywillow

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Carla Hall Will Lead One-Woman Show PLEASE UNDERESTIMATE ME at Olney Theatre Photo
Carla Hall Will Lead One-Woman Show PLEASE UNDERESTIMATE ME at Olney Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026

Celebrity chef and TV personality Carla Hall will make her professional stage debut in PLEASE UNDERESTIMATE ME, an autobiographical one-woman show at Olney Theatre Center, directed by Helen Hayes Award-winner Lili-Anne Brown.
Photos: Steppenwolf Celebrates Opening Night of WINDFALL Photo
Photos: Steppenwolf Celebrates Opening Night of WINDFALL
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2026

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is presenting Windfall by Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney, directed by Awoye Timpo, playing through May 31, 2026 in Steppenwolf’s Ensemble Theater. Check out photos from inside opening night here.
Video: First Look at WINDFALL at Steppenwolf Theatre Company Photo
Video: First Look at WINDFALL at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Apr 16, 2026

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has released first look footage of WINDFALL, the world premiere of a new work by Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney, now playing through May 31, 2026 in the Ensemble Theater.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for WINDFALL at Steppenwolf Theatre Company Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsals for WINDFALL at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Apr 8, 2026

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has released rehearsal footage of WINDFALL, the world premiere of a new work by Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney, now playing through May 31, 2026 in the Ensemble Theater.
Alana Arenas, Glenn Davis, Jon Michael Hill, and Namir Smallwood to Star in Steppenwo Photo
Alana Arenas, Glenn Davis, Jon Michael Hill, and Namir Smallwood to Star in Steppenwolf Theatre's WINDFALL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for its world premiere of Windfall, a new work by Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney, directed by Awoye Timpo.
Cast Set for Max Wolf Friedlich's JOB at Writers Theatre Photo
Cast Set for Max Wolf Friedlich's JOB at Writers Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026

Writers Theatre will continue its 2025/26 Season with the Chicago and Midwest premiere of the hit psychological thriller JOB, written by Max Wolf Friedlich and directed by David Esbjornson.
BLACK CYPRESS BAYOU Chicago Premiere is Coming to Definition Theatre Photo
BLACK CYPRESS BAYOU Chicago Premiere is Coming to Definition Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026

Definition Theatre will present the world premiere of Black Cypress Bayou, a bold darkly comic new play by playwright Kristen Adele Calhoun and directed by Ericka Ratcliff.
Namir Smallwood, Jon Michael Hill and More to Star in WINDFALL World Premiere at Step Photo
Namir Smallwood, Jon Michael Hill and More to Star in WINDFALL World Premiere at Steppenwolf
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 50th Anniversary Season with Windfall, a new work by Academy Award-winning ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; SISTER ACT Leads Photo
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; SISTER ACT Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; Rhode Center For Photo
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; Rhode Center For The Arts Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; SISTER AC Photo
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; SISTER ACT Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; Rhode Cen Photo
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; Rhode Center For The Arts Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; A CHRISTMA Photo
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards; A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Milwaukee, WI Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
The Goodman to Mark 100 Years With Upcoming 100 FREE ACTS OF THEATER Events Photo
The Goodman to Mark 100 Years With Upcoming 100 FREE ACTS OF THEATER Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025

As part of its anniversary season celebration, The Goodman revealed fall/winter offerings of its 100 Free Acts of Theater initiative. Learn more about the programming here!
Review: SANCTUARY CITY is a Powerful, Poignant Immigrant Story at NEXT ACT Photo
Review: SANCTUARY CITY is a Powerful, Poignant Immigrant Story at NEXT ACT
by Kelsey Lawler - Sep 29, 2025

To have these lives reflected in art — on stage, now, reaching for empathy in a world that needs it more than ever — is a bright spot. That this story might resonate with someone unexpected — change a mind, affect a heart — is the whole point.
Goodman Theatre, Paramount, and More Nominated For 2025 Equity Jeff Awards Photo
Goodman Theatre, Paramount, and More Nominated For 2025 Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025

The Joseph Jefferson Awards will celebrate the 57th Anniversary of its Equity Theater Awards on Monday, September 29. Check out the full list of nominations here!
Photos: Steppenwolf Theatre Company Celebrates Opening Night of YOU WILL GET SICK Photo
Photos: Steppenwolf Theatre Company Celebrates Opening Night of YOU WILL GET SICK
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company just celebrated opening night of Noah Diaz’s Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick. Check out photos from inside the big night!
Steppenwolf Theatre's YOU WILL GET SICK Extends Photo
Steppenwolf Theatre's YOU WILL GET SICK Extends
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

Due to demand, Steppenwolf Theatre Company has announced one additional week of performances of Noah Diaz’s Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick. Learn more here!
YOU WILL GET SICK Chicago Premiere to be Presented at Steppenwolf Photo
YOU WILL GET SICK Chicago Premiere to be Presented at Steppenwolf
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present Noah Diaz’s whimsical, wild, unpredictable and deeply moving Chicago premiere of You Will Get Sick, directed by Artistic Director Audrey Francis. Learn more!
Photos: First Look At HYMN Playing Now At Chicago Shakespeare Theater Photo
Photos: First Look At HYMN Playing Now At Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2025

Shakespeare Theater just released production photos for their upcoming production of Hymn, running through May 25, 2025. Watch the cast in action!
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