julia gaudioso
director & producer
Julia Gaudioso is a NYC based director who specializes in new play development. She focuses on leading projects that uplift otherwise ostracized groups. Known for her collaborative spirit and sharp comedic sensibility, she creates rehearsal rooms that are both daring and joyful.
After graduating from Marymount Manhattan College in 2023, Julia has worked off-broadway (Hip 2 Hip Theatre Company, Soho Playhouse) and off-off broadway (The Tank, The Chain, Players Theatre, New York City Center Studios), as well as back at Marymount Manhattan College in a guest director role.
Collaborating with playwrights various backgrounds, Julia has exercised artistic partnership on every project she has worked on. In her role, Julia provides insight on staging, character and plot development, dramaturgical elements, and more.
new play development
“Working with Julia was an experience like no other. She approaches her work with a clear vision and a sharp lens that dissects material in an exemplary way. She brings a deep sense of empathy and understanding of the human experience to storytelling. It was an honor to witness her magic in the rehearsal room and see her brilliant visions come to life on stage."
- Cecilia Hughner, THE YOUNG FEMALE FEMINIST CONTRACT
Photo by Avery Ingvarson
Executive Office Coordinator at the Fund for the City of New York
At the Fund for the City of New York (FCNY), Julia (she/her) serves as the Executive Office Coordinator, supporting President Dr. Lisette Nieves and Chief Operating Officer Jill Borrero. Much like her work as a theatre director, this role requires both vision and precision. She manages the administrative flow of the Executive Office while also curating and leading the Fund’s internal events, including the National Annual Conference. Across both her artistic and administrative work, Julia is committed to creating environments where people feel supported, inspired, and empowered, a throughline that connects her directing practice with her contributions at FCNY.
