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".
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Training:
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 Voice Teacher - Kathryn Armour, NYC and Wilmington, DE
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Honors & Awards:
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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
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Stage Direction Credits:
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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
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Julie's GSSCC Roles:
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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
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Julie's Other Roles:
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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
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Julie's Personal Remarks:
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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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