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The Trip to Bountiful
by Horton Foote

You missed it, but it sure was a lovely production.

[closed] Feb 23

What's was the show about?

A moving drama that follows the journey of Carrie Watts who yearns to escape the cramped Houston apartment where she lives with her son, Ludie, and domineering daughter-in-law, Jessie Mae. She longs to return, one last time, to her hometown of Bountiful, Texas. With Ludie and Jessie Mae in hot pursuit she manages to evade them only to discover that her beloved Bountiful is no longer the same as she remembered it. This American classic is a touching play about the profound idea of ‘home’ and what that really means to us.

Andy Grapko

Intimacy Coordinator & Director

"Julia is a truly student-centered director who puts the educational needs of her students first. Her keen wit and sense of comic timing make her a wonderful director and an absolute delight to work with. My experience working with Julia was the best kind of collaboration where you don't know where one persons idea began and the other persons idea ended. She leaves space for her collaborators, but is also a strong leader who knows what she wants. I look forward to the opportunity to work with her again!"

Teaching & Facilitation

In addition to my work as a performer and director, I’ve spent over a decade designing and leading transformative learning experiences — in classrooms, workshops, and community settings. Whether I'm teaching university courses, mentoring early-career artists, or facilitating inclusive leadership workshops, I create spaces where people feel supported to grow, take risks, and connect.

I specialize in building learning environments that are active, collaborative, and equity-centered. My approach is shaped by my work in theatre and storytelling — tools that foster empathy, sharpen communication, and inspire real change.

Recent Highlights:

Lecturer, Texas State University
Taught courses in TV/film performance and acting realism, emphasizing adaptability, presence, and professional readiness.
Director of Theatre & Fine Arts, Somerset Community College
Led curriculum design and cross-departmental collaboration; mentored students in leadership, performance, and creative presentation.
Facilitator, Storytelling for Impact Workshop
Developed and delivered leadership workshops for college students focused on narrative skills and personal presentation.
Upward Bound Summer Workshop
Designed and led an inclusive theatre program for first-generation college-bound students, combining ensemble-building with personal expression.