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Julie May   Julie May
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Julie's love of theatre goes back to her childhood in Washington DC where she was enthralled by its magic at an early age. Marriage and family kept her from the boards until 1994 when she decided that it was time to fulfill a life long dream. She joined GSSCC then and hasn't looked back since. She has been privileged to perform not only many G&S mezzo roles, Phoebe from Yeomen of the Guard and Mad Margaret from Ruddigore being two of her favorites, but also that wonderful soprano diva Julia Jellicoe in The Grand Duke. She has served on the Board in many capacities over the years and has been producer of numerous shows. She has also expanded her theatrical endeavors into directing: HMS Pinafore for both Thespis Etc, in Media, and The Ardensingers, in Arden, DE, Trial by Jury for GSSCC, Patience for Thespis, Etc, and in 2007 will direct Iolanthe at the International G&S festival in Buxton England for the newly formed Philadelphia G&S Union. She is soloist at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in West Chester, and has performed in concerts in the area, most recently the Mozart Requiem, with the Ardensingers. She is indeed a "maid of all work".

Training:  Voice Teacher - Kathryn Armour, NYC and Wilmington, DE

Honors & Awards:  Golden Anvil, Best Performance in a Supporting Role, Forge Theatre, Phoenixville, PA - 2004
 Golden Anvil, Best Performance in a Supporting Role, Forge Theatre, Phoenixville, PA - 2003
 Golden Anvil, Best Performance in a Supporting Role, Forge Theatre, Phoenixville, PA - 2001

Stage Direction Credits:  HMS Pinafore, 2006 - Ardensingers, Arden, DE
 The Mikado (abridged version), 2005 - GSSCC, West Chester, PA
 Pirates of Penzance (youth version), 2005 - BMD Studios, Exton, PA
 Patience, 2005 - Thespis Etc, Media, PA
 HMS Pinafore, 2003 - Thespis Etc, Media, PA
 Trial by Jury, 2002 - GSSCC, West Chester, PA


Julie's GSSCC Roles:  Julia Jellicoe, The Grand Duke, 2005
 Phoebe, The Yeomen of The Guard, 2004 *
 Mad Margaret, Ruddigore, 2003
 Cousin Hebe, HMS Pinafore, 2002
 Lady Psyche, Princess Ida, 2001
 Daphne, Thespis, 2001
 Lady Angela, Patience, 2000
 Counsel, Trial by Jury, 1999
 Isabel, Pirates of Penzance, 1998
 Bridesmaid, Trial By Jury, 1997, 1996, 1995
 Peep Bo, Mikado, 1996
 Cousin Hebe, HMS Pinafore, 1996
 Vittoria, The Gondoliers, 1994
     * = Julie's favorite role with GSSCC


Julie's Other Roles:  Fairy Queen, Iolanthe, 2005 - Savoynet, Buxton, UK
 Kalyba, Utopia, Ltd, 2005 - Ardensingers, Arden, DE
 Ralph, Wikewitch, Joe Bob, Anton in Show Business, 2004 - Forge Theatre, Phoenixville, PA
 Fairy Queen, Iolanthe, 2003 - Ardensingers, Arden, DE
 Mrs. Merkle, Bye Bye Birdie, 2002 - Forge Theatre, Phoenixville, PA
 Tessa, Gondoliers, 2002 - Thespis, Etc., Media, PA
 Rita La Porta, Lucky Stiff, 2001 - Forge Theatre, Phoenixville, PA *
 Eliza, The Zoo, 2001 - Ardensingers, Arden, DE
 Katisha, Mikado, 2001 - Thespis, Etc., Media, PA
 Daphne, Thespis, 2000 - Gilbert & Sullivan Players, Buxton, UK
 Brenda, The Pajama Game, 2000 - Forge Theatre, Phoenixville, PA
 Domina, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, 2000 - Footlighters, Berwyn, PA
 Fiametta, Gondoliers, 1999 - Ardensingers, Arden, DE
 Betsy, Sweet Charity, 1995 - Forge Theatre, Phoenixville, PA
     * = Julie's favorite role


Julie's Personal Remarks: GSSCC presents quality family entertainment. It has been a real privilege and honor to perform and work with this wonderful and talented group of thespians who love theatre and relish Gilbert's timeless wit and Sullivan's enchanting music.


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