Julio Agustin

 

 

Julio Agustin has directed and/or choreographed productions at Theatre Under the Stars, Geva Theatre, Hangar Theatre, Theatreworks/ENT Center for the Arts, and others specializing in Radical Inclusivity (Re-envisioning the Classics with Contemporary Practices). Award nominations include an Audelco for Best Director (La Dulce Caridad, a Latiné adaptation of Sweet Charity @ New Haarlem Arts Theatre, NYC); Best Choreographer by the Houston Press Theatre Awards (Guys and Dolls @ Theatre Under the Stars, TX); and Syracuse Area Live Theatre for Best Choreographer (In the Heights @ Hangar Theatre). Julio has performed on Broadway in the original companies of Fosse, Steel Pier, Never Gonna Dance, Bells Are Ringing revival (“Carl”), Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (“Ambite”), and was featured opposite Bebe Neuwirth in Chicago, the musical. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree from The Florida State University and Master’s in Directing from Penn State. Julio has held teaching and leadership positions at various institutions around the United States and is a highly sought-after transition coach for high school and college students. Julio is the author of The Professional Actor’s Handbook: From Casting Call to Curtain Call (2nd edition). Member: SDC, AEA, SAG-AFTRA. JulioAgustin.com / @JulioAgustinNYC