Summary
Versatile 2D and 3D artist with extensive experience in traditional and non-traditional materials, costuming for professional theater and dance, and a focus on environmentally sustainable design and production. Trained as a Fine Art Conservator, Julie has excellent hand-skills and experience with a wide variety of media, and a love and appreciation for many historical art-forms; this has developed into a passion for the art of puppetry as performance art.
Highlights
- Co-Producer (with Katy Williams Design) of The Shadows of Sleepy Hollow: an Outdoor Immersive Shadow Puppetry Experience October 2020
- Stand Up Comedy performances with Praying Mantis puppet - Sylvia Mantodea at two Science Riot Denver events, the Rocky Mountain Puppet Slam 2019, and Puppetpalooza 2019.
- Mantid Milonga: Original nouveau style Shadow Puppetry choreography, sets, and costumes with original music by Nicholas Caputo. Premeired at the Rocky Mountain Puppet Slam 2020
Theatrical Experience
Producer, Designer, and Puppeteer
Producer, Designer, and Dancer-Puppeteer
Supporting costume design for Wonderbound Dance Company, The Wicked Bayou (2018)
Costume Shop assistant at Opera Colorado since 2015, including work on:
Costume Shop assistant at Opera Omaha:
Operations Department assistant: The Music Circus, Sacramento CA 2002 - 2003
Stagecraft Program, Mentor: Natomas Charter School, Sacramento CA 2001 - 2002
Applicable Skills and Material Experience
Related Conservation Experience
My material expertise includes Gilded and Polychromed wood, Organic materials, Leather, Textiles, Ceramics, Plastics, Glass, Metals, and Mixed Media. Though this typically evolves from a repair rather than production perspective, in many cases conservation treatments involve elements of fabrication as well. As a result I have a strong working knowledge of the structural properties of these materials as well as their historical fabrication methods and modern facsimilies.
Education
SUNY - Buffalo State College
Buffalo, NY
2004-2007
Los Rios Community College
Sacramento, CA
2001-2004
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
1994- 1998
Professional Memberships
American Institute for Conservation - Professional Associate
Western Association for Art Conservation
Puppeteers of America
Producer, Designer, and Puppeteer
- The Shadows of Sleepy Hollow (2020)
Producer, Designer, and Dancer-Puppeteer
- Mantid Milonga (2020)
Supporting costume design for Wonderbound Dance Company, The Wicked Bayou (2018)
Costume Shop assistant at Opera Colorado since 2015, including work on:
- Falstaff (2018)
- Lucia di Lammermoor (2017)
- Steal a Pencil For Me (2018)
- La Fanciulla del West (Girl of the Golden West) (2016)
- La Bohème (2017)
- The Scarlet Letter (2016)
Costume Shop assistant at Opera Omaha:
- Aida (2008)
Operations Department assistant: The Music Circus, Sacramento CA 2002 - 2003
Stagecraft Program, Mentor: Natomas Charter School, Sacramento CA 2001 - 2002
Applicable Skills and Material Experience
- Wide material expertise
- High attention to detail
- Sewing and textile experience
- Ceramics, Painting, and Metalworking
- Photography and Graphic Design
- Trained on a wide variety of power tools
- Proven responsibility for valuable artworks and ethics
- Demonstrated accountability to deadlines and budgets
Related Conservation Experience
My material expertise includes Gilded and Polychromed wood, Organic materials, Leather, Textiles, Ceramics, Plastics, Glass, Metals, and Mixed Media. Though this typically evolves from a repair rather than production perspective, in many cases conservation treatments involve elements of fabrication as well. As a result I have a strong working knowledge of the structural properties of these materials as well as their historical fabrication methods and modern facsimilies.
Education
SUNY - Buffalo State College
Buffalo, NY
2004-2007
- Master of Arts and Certificate of Advanced Study in Art Conservation
Los Rios Community College
Sacramento, CA
2001-2004
- General and Organic Chemistry
- Studio Arts: Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Printmaking, Bronze and Silver casting, Blacksmithing
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
1994- 1998
- Bachelor of Arts in Art History
Professional Memberships
American Institute for Conservation - Professional Associate
Western Association for Art Conservation
Puppeteers of America
The Wicked Bayou, Wonderbound, 2018
Costume Design: Ashley O'Brien
I created painted elements for the 'Puppets' and 'A Puppeteer Named Mr. Stitches'
Costume Design: Ashley O'Brien
I created painted elements for the 'Puppets' and 'A Puppeteer Named Mr. Stitches'
