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TEACHING
Julia has taught writing workshops with companies including: NotableActs Theatre (at the University of New Brunswick); the University of Toronto; Queen's University; Roseneath Theatre; the Bishop Strachan School, and privately. Educational Panels include:; Atlantic International Film Festival; Austin Film Festival; Canadian Film Festival, and the Toronto Fringe Festival.etc. She also works as a script advisor for web-series and film scripts, and is often a mentor and dramaturg to younger playwrights.
Julia approaches teaching with curiosity and a focus on developing authentic and imaginative voices, She enjoys working with all kinds of writers and stories. Specialities include: world building, text-based work, and adaptation.
WANT TO TAKE A CLASS NOW?
Julia teaches playwriting classes, beginner to advanced, at The Writers Crucible ( on Zoom).
Current and upcoming listed below. Feel free to reach out with any questions or to sign up.
Time permitting, Julia also works with writers individually on their projects.
Reach out to schedule a call and see if it's a fit.
UPCOMING CLASSES
DETAILS:
This class is usually on Sundays, from 2pm - 4pm PST/ 5-7pm EST. It is on ZOOM.
Sessions are four weeks.
Cost: $300
News: Ghost Light is currently in session, with a new one beginning in March.
What is Ghost Light?
A class for writers and creatives earlier in their exploration of playwriting; moving into playwriting from other mediums; or looking for a new tools and a fresh perspective to approach their work with.
You'll learn basic skills of playwriting, character building, world building, and ideas about storytelling. A big part of this class is generative writing exercises, with a focus on finding and developing your voice. You’ll come out with a range of written material, and a plan for how to approach whatever you want to write next.
This class is for between 3-8 students, and tailored to individual needs/levels.
DETAILS:
This class is usually on Wednesdays, from 4pm - 6:30 PM PST/ 7-9:30pm EST. It is on ZOOM.
Sessions are six weeks.
Cost: $400.00
News: Spot Light will be starting up in mid-February. Email with any questions and to reserve your spot.
What is Spot Light?
A class supporting playwrights wanting to write an existing idea or delve deeper into an existing script.
In Spotlight, you will build on the work you did in Ghost light, turning the creative work into a structured play.
You will deepen your understanding of your own voice, be held accountable, understand resistance, commune with other writers, and deepen your play. You’ll come in with anything from a strong idea to a full draft. We’ll talk about skills that relate directly to what you're working on, read one another’s work aloud each week, and give feedback. A supportive and productive space for playwrights of different levels. The class will culminate in the option to hear your work read by actors (via Zoom).
You’ll finish with new work on your play and clear next steps.
Classes are small and you will receive individual written notes each week.