Julia Atkin (she/they)
Crying At My Podiatrist
Julia Atkin is an actor, writer, and director. She grew up all over—six US states and two countries—but is now based in NYC. Film/TV: Gary Screams for You (TIFF Premiere), Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till (Emmy Award Winner), Bug Bites (short), NEXT (Fox), and Chicago Med (NBC). Regional Theater: Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Court Theatre, Strawdog Theatre Co., Collaboraction, Prop Thtr, and The Arc Theatre. Julia made her directorial debut at the SheNYC festival with the World Premiere of Over Easy by Abaigeal O’Donnell, which won best comedic script and best leading actor. She received her BFA in Acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University, and is represented by Stewart Talent Chicago. Crying At My Podiatrist is her first solo show. www.juliaatkin.com IG: @itsjuliaatkin
CRYING AT MY PODIATRIST is about how I was guided through the worst three years of my life by, I kid you not, my Ukrainian podiatrist. It culminates in the true story of how I helped my Aunt Beth to the end of her life. It’s set inside a magical old storage unit, with boxes and junk I’ve hoarded becoming different scenes throughout the play. CRYING is a dark comedy that explores mental health, family bonds, and toenail trauma. Think absurdist body horror meets chicken soup for the soul. Grief with giggles.
