Julia 
Shay

 My passion for storytelling began at age 7 in musical theater. At age 12, I decided to try a new medium: the screen.

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I began taking acting classes based in the work of Stanislavski, which I have been consistently attending since 2023. We learn to analyze and perform scenes, acting techniques, and improv. Some of my favorite memories over the past few years have been from these classes: connecting with other actors through our craft, the moments when a scene finally clicks, or knowing you just delivered a great performance.​

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I have also been auditioning consistently for about a year. I have worked on 4 short films, which have been the best experiences of my life. I have made great friends and connections on these sets. Something that I have learned is that this is hard, often uncomfortable work. But when you love it enough, none of that matters.

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I first began screen acting because I have always admired television and movies from afar. Over the years, I have found so much comfort in the characters I watch on screen. They serve as distractions during hard times, connections that help me feel less alone, and expose me to the diversity of the human experience.

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I identify as queer, and I am always interested in working on projects that focus on diversity, especially exploring LGBTQ+ identities. I hope to do my part in creating a more diverse and inclusive industry.