adopt an artist

Woman's Will's company members produce all the fine events you see, but they are also tremendous artists who continue to train, rehearse and perform all over the Bay Area. As an artistic family, we support each other to take artistic risks and grow, ensuring that each company member has a chance to ply her artistry in at least one Woman's Will production, reading, teaching opportunity or special event each year.

Now you can join our family too! By adopting, you help create equitable pay for a woman and an artist, allowing her to send more time acting, directing, designing or teaching, the work that really matters to her.

We are delighted to accept donations in any amount (for $500 or more, you get lunch with your artist). Just click and don't forget to designate the gift for the artist of your choice.

Adopt an artist today and help make the world a more creative place!

Lauren Carley, actor/singer/conductor/teacher

Hi, my name is Lauren Carley. You may have seen me as the intrepid Japanese-impersonating gangster Nakamura in Happy End, the forgetful not-so worldly-wise Miss Prism or the supernatural Shriek Operator. I also musically direct some shows and move furniture along with my hardy can-do Woman's Will colleagues. Please consider adopting me!

Christine Macomber, actor/musician

In addition to acting in the company's shows, I book all those fantastic parks and crazy little corners where you see our plays. But I'm very private and I don't want to be "adopted", so choose me if you think this is the stupidest fundraising stunt ever, and we can agree to avoid all personal contact!

Leontyne Mbele-Mbong, actor/singer

I do publicity for Woman's Will sending the word out into the ethernet. I have also had a rollicking good time playing men with them in between performing the usual mundane woman with other theaters. And in what other theater would a woman normally have a chance to slay Richard III with a broadsword? That's what I love about this company: it opens up a whole new arena. Help me spread that word: ADOPT ME!

Erin Merritt, director/actor/teacher

As the Artistic Director of Woman's Will, I do everything from hiring directors and designers to vacuuming the office (and that not nearly enough!). I also direct one show each year and write all the grants that keep the company going. This year I'll be directing Good Person and teaching a class on Brecht for anyone who is Brecht-curious, actor or not. Adopt me and help us keep the company strong and vibrant like you like it.

Carolyn Power, actor

"Nurse!"" cried Romeo and Juliet in the 2007 Woman's Will summer tour. And so I coddled, teased and advised the two young people towards their bitter end. I, however, am a bright and lovely presence to be around - and a good storyteller to boot. Take my advice, this new associate member of Woman's Will is the perfect artist to adopt. Help support Woman's Will, ADOPT AN ARTIST, and find out what Nurse really looks like under that mop cap!

Laura Ricci, actor

Despite my fierce portrayal of Antigone, and one-third of a scary spider, in my Woman's Will debut last fall, I am in fact: Small! Cute! Hypoallergenic! - or in other words: Everything you could want in your specially-selected Adopted Artist. Add to these qualities: Enthusiastic! - especially about my new status as an Associate Member of this remarkable company: I'm excited about future opportunities to perform with Woman's Will, and to offer my energies towards the company's future growth. Help my fierce, cute self support this most unique and intelligent ensemble: Adopt an Artist! ADOPT ME!

Jacquelyn Scott, sets and props designer

As a scenic designer and propsmaster, you can usually find me with a paint brush in one hand and a powerdrill in the other. And during rehearsals I have a hard time restraining myself from running on stage and playing with all the unique crazy props. I spend hours in junkyards and scour street corners for garage sales to find the perfect pieces to compliment each play. I've had some great adventures with Woman's Will so far and can't wait for what's next! ADOPT ME!

Acquenetta Summers-Wong, actor/teacher

Hello. How are you? You're looking to adopt huh? Well, be forewarned, though I so enjoy being an Associate Member of Woman's Will, assisting during functions, volunteering where few fear to tread, going where good women have gone before...I can be what some would call...high maintenance. This however is for a good cause, so ADOPT ME. Just remember you were warned.