Julia Davis Play Critique

Another winner of the National Youth Arts Artist of the Year Award, Julia Davis is a staple at the Musical Theatre of Anthem. Some of her favorite roles in the past couple of years have been Cosette in Les Miserables, Jellylorum/Griddlebone in CATS, Cinderella in Into The Woods, Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Carrie in Carrie the Musical, and Ronnette in Little Shop of Horrors. She has won Upscale Singer’s Scholarship awards for both 2013 and 2014 and was runner-up for the statewide competition of “Call for Christine and Raoul” with Frank d'Ambrosio. Next year, Julia will attend the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University to major in musical theatre. Can't wait to see what this talented
What was that experience like? Why do you think more theatres don’t do Carrie? It was a really interesting experience to play Carrie. It was unlike any role I have ever played or most likely will play again. There were definitely moments where it was difficult or awkward to act as her character, but I feel like I grew a lot from the experience. I think a lot of theatres don’t perform Carrie because there are some sensitive and questionable subjects within the play. It is, however, a very powerful and moving story that I will always be grateful I had the chance to participate in. MTA chose to do this show to highlight the effects of bullying and how it is so prevalent in our society, and to remind us all: “What does it cost to be kind?” Cosette in Les Miserables is a pretty iconic character. What challenges come with playing an iconic character? How did you make her your own? I think it can be difficult to perform such an iconic character as Cosette. You want to play her as traditionally and as classically as possible, but also want to add some of your own performing techniques to the character. I think I made Cosette my own by developing a relationship with the characters I interacted with outside of rehearsal, and being able to play off of that in my
Kinky Boots Secret guilty pleasure? I drink throat coat tea all the time Personal mantra(s)? Always take criticism as a lesson to better your performing, every critique is an opportunity to improve. Performer you would die to perform with? Anyone from Broadway How do you feel about the atmosphere of youth theatre around Arizona? What do you like about it? What do you feel like can be improved? I think all the youth theatres bring something different to the stage, and from the few shows I’ve seen elsewhere I’ve been impressed! I think each theatre can learn from one another and continue to provide an educational and fun environment for each performer. What’s your “adult” plan? Keep performing professionally or…? I’m going on to major in musical theatre this year, and my dream would be to carry it on into my adult life and make a living out of it! Upcoming projects? To go to college and start the new chapter of my performance life! Young actor/actress in the Phoenix area you'd love to perform with Anyone with dedication and