WILLOW JAMES is a Chicago-based artist, educator, arts leader, and DJ who centers his work around exploring Black identity, new works, and activism. He currently serves as the Civic Engagement Director at Definition Theatre (where he is also an ensemble member). He is also a Court Theatre Teaching Artist, Resident Sound Designer at Artemisia Theatre, and represented by Dream Team Talent Agency. Court: Antigone. Chicago: The Penelopiad (Goodman Theatre); Twelfth Night (Chicago Shakespeare Theater); Chlorine Sky (Steppenwolf Theatre Company); Alaiyo (Definition Theatre); The Band’s Visit (Writers Theatre). Regional: TheatreSquared, American Players Theatre, NAATC, Alleyway Theatre, and Phoenix Theatre Indianapolis. worksbywillow.com.
Bio as of 4/2024