Julia is a professor, facilitator, and coach.
Julia is currently on faculty at NYU Tisch Drama's New Studio on Broadway where she teaches Clown, Games, and Shakespeare, and has been on faculty at Middlebury College and Pace University. She has also taught at The New School (MFA), The National Theatre Institute, and for the National Alliance of Acting Teachers.
Julia's primary teaching goal is to help artists uncover their most authentic and playful selves. Through their work together, her students learn to prioritize joy, pleasure, and beauty; develop resilience; strengthen and clarify their voices; and take themselves—but never the work!—less seriously. Inquire for private workshops.
Julia helps find the fun and the funny.
Julia was Beanie Feldstein's personal Clown Coach for the 2022 Broadway revival of Funny Girl. She's available for corporate, commercial, and theatrical coaching. Contact Julia.
"Julia has a deep and visceral understanding of the clown. She is an inspired guide through the treacherous journey to the comic world." - Christopher Bayes, Head of Physical Acting at the Yale School of Drama
"Julia is an incredible and engaging teacher and facilitator. She makes sure the space is safe and inviting for all. She offers feedback that is empowering and brings out the best in the performer." - Kaitlin, Clown Gym member
"Julia is an open, empathetic and playful instructor who really encourages you to get free all while maintaining an atmosphere of respect and community." - Brandice, Clown Gym member
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