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A little bit about Juliana

(She/her/hers)

Hi! My name is Juliana. I am a current senior attending Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. I'm pursing a B.A. in Theatre Arts (Musical Theatre) and a B.A. in Media Arts (Film & TV). As a double major, I am able to get the best of both worlds - I get experience in theatre while learning about something I enjoy. 

As a performer, I love to tell stories. I tell them though theatre, singing, songwriting - you name it! I love connecting with people on a deeper level and allowing them to feel something. I found theatre when I was in the sixth grade, but have been singing for as long as I can remember. Throughout my journey for theatre, I've experienced many hardships. I had teachers and advisors doubting me, telling me that I wasn't "good enough" to my face, friends not believing in me, and getting a whole bunch of nos. At the end of the day, my love for theatre has helped me through these hard times. 

Because of these hardships, I pushed myself to achieve more because I knew I was capable of it. My hard work paid off while I was in high school. During my sophomore year, I was the understudy for all of the Jet Boys in my high school's production of West Side Story. I played every character imaginable on top of my own track. Watching the opening number on opening night made me realize I want to do this for the rest of my life. 

My theatre experience in college has been incredible so far. I have had countless opportunities to work and challenge myself. I cannot wait to see what my future holds here at SHU and once I graduate. Sacred Heart's Theatre program is amazing because I perform both onstage and offstage. I'm either in casts or on crew or creative teams.  I have become a well rounded performer and have a new found respect for every member of a production. 

​To keep up with me, check out my CAREER UPDATES page!



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