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Julie Flores

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High-School Senior. Incoming Boston Conservatory at Berklee Student. Aspiring Broadway Director. I am a Dominican - Colombian American Musical Theatre actress. I am a 2024 YoungArts Award Winner in Musical Theatre. My previous roles include; "Pennywise" in 'Urinetown', "Ben" in 'Matt & Ben', and 'Fairy Godmother/Marie - Understudy' in Cinderella. I participated in a professional internship at Arts4Learning. My educational experience includes the New World School of the Arts in the Musical Theatre division and the Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts for Pre-College. I am currently headed to Boston Conservatory at Berklee for a BFA in Musical Theatre. My range for singing is a C3-F6. I have worked with the Uta Hagen and Meisner method for Acting. My dance training includes ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and modern. I have been trained by Masters in the Fine Arts, Broadway professionals, and Broadway directors in singing, acting, and dance. My teachers have received their training from prestigious institutions such as CalArts, The University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Rutgers, The Juilliard School, and Yale, alongside Theatre companies such as Mini Mirage Theatre. I have Stage Management experience in other establishments and I was the Senior Stage Manager this year in my school’s production of the New Playwrights Festival. Throughout my time in high school, I have accumulated a total of 1,400 community service hours working within the arts. I wish to present art to the best of my ability. If you wish to contact me, my email is below! Email: jmusicfl@gmail.com

Education

New World School Of The Arts

High School
2020 - 2024

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Majors of interest:

    • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
    • Visual and Performing Arts, General
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Performing Arts

    • Dream career goals:

      Broadway Director

    • Film Intern Co-Hort

      ArtWorks Miami
      2023 – 20241 year

    Arts

    • New World School of the Arts

      Theatre
      Matt and Ben, Urinetown, Cinderella, Mama, Soy Transgenero, Playwrights Festival, Rising Stars, YoungArts
      2020 – 2024

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      National Youth's Advocates Program — 1st-4th grade Math, English, and Vocal
      2020 – 2023

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    New Generation of Latino Leaders Scholarship
    I am a Dominican- Colombian American First Generation Musical Theatre actress intending to pursue Musical Theatre and Directing. I've been in performance since I was 9 years old. My long-term goal is to become a Broadway Director to create a better future for the industry by proving that Broadway is not an unreachable dream. I am a 2024 YoungArts Award Winner in Musical Theatre. My previous roles include; "Pennywise" in 'Urinetown', "Ben" in 'Matt & Ben', and 'Fairy Godmother/Marie - Understudy' in Cinderella. I participated in a professional internship at Arts4Learning. My motivation is to heal those that have been hurt for this reason and raise the next generation to be strong. I perform to encourage people, especially younger artists, and prove they can do anything they set their mind to. Even if you're plus sized and Hispanic. When I'm older, my goal is to have a well-rounded knowledge of the industry, in order to be a Broadway Director. While I was growing up, I always saw the same characteristics in performers. They usually fit a certain criteria when it comes to their appearance. As a chubby, small, Hispanic girl, I never saw any of their physical attributes in myself. Because of that, I didn't feel like I was enough to be on the stage. But I had such a determination to make it known that I, too, can be that person performing. Theatre should be something that everyone can feel included in, regardless of what makes them who they are; such as the color of their skin, their sexuality, their culture, and everything else that makes those people human. I've never seen someone on stage or on film that looks similar to me and I believe that there must be several people out there that must feel the same way as I do. This has been a dream of mine because I've always wanted to give those who never thought they could have an opportunity, and give them that chance to be great. I believe that it will create a world where this lifestyle would be more reachable. This will change the world for the better. I fear I need more aid to pursue my attendance at my dream school, the Berklee College of Music. My aunts and uncles had their Visas approved and are now staying with us. That results in 10 people living in our 3 bedroom house. My father is the sole provider of my family and already makes below the national average with the amount he is given as a 100% Disabled Veteran. Adding on to that, he is retiring this year which would make his income decrease even more. We no longer have enough money to buy most of our basic needs, let alone pay for college. Considering that Berklee is my dream school, I would do anything to have enough and I need additional help from scholarships outside of the institutional aid.
    Alexis Mackenzie Memorial Scholarship for the Arts
    I want people to look at me and know that everything is possible. While I was growing up, I always saw the same characteristics in performers. They usually fit a certain criteria when it comes to their appearance. As a chubby, small, Hispanic girl, I never saw any of their physical attributes in myself. Because of that, I didn't feel like I was enough to be on the stage. But I had such a determination to make it known that I, too, can be that person performing. Theatre should be something that everyone can feel included in, regardless of what makes them who they are; such as the color of their skin, their sexuality, their culture, and everything else that makes those people human. I've never seen someone on stage or on film that looks similar to me and I believe that there must be several people out there that must feel the same way as I do. That's why I perform. My motivation is to heal those that have been hurt for this reason and raise the next generation to be strong. I perform to encourage people, especially younger artists, and prove they can do anything they set their mind to. Even if you're plus sized and Hispanic. When I'm older, my goal is to have a well-rounded knowledge of the industry, in order to be a Broadway Director. This has been a dream of mine because I've always wanted to give those who never thought they could have an opportunity, and give them that chance to be great. I believe that it will create a world where this lifestyle would be more reachable. This will change the world for the better. My educational experience includes the New World School of the Arts in the Musical Theatre division. I am currently headed to Boston Conservatory at Berklee for a BFA in Musical Theatre. My range for singing is a C3-F6. I have worked with the Uta Hagen and Meisner method for Acting. My dance experience includes ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and modern. I fear I need more aid to pursue my attendance at my dream school, The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. My aunts and uncles had their Visas approved and are now staying with us. That results in 10 people living in our 3 bedroom house. My father is the sole provider of my family and already makes below the national average with the amount he is given as a 100% Disabled Veteran. Adding on to that, he is retiring this year which would make his income decrease even more. We no longer have enough money to buy most of our basic needs, let alone pay for college. It would be an honor to continue my love for art.
    Devin Chase Vancil Art and Music Scholarship
    I want people to look at me and know that everything is possible. While I was growing up, I always saw the same characteristics in performers. They usually fit a certain criteria when it comes to their appearance. As a chubby, small, Hispanic girl, I never saw any of their physical attributes in myself. Because of that, I didn't feel like I was enough to be on the stage. But I had such a determination to make it known that I, too, can be that person performing. Theatre should be something that everyone can feel included in, regardless of what makes them who they are; such as the color of their skin, their sexuality, their culture, and everything else that makes those people human. I've never seen someone on stage or on film that looks similar to me and I believe that there must be several people out there that must feel the same way as I do. That's why I perform. My motivation is to heal those that have been hurt for this reason and raise the next generation to be strong. I perform to encourage people, especially younger artists, and prove they can do anything they set their mind to. Even if you're plus sized and Hispanic. When I'm older, my goal is to have a well-rounded knowledge of the industry, in order to be a Broadway Director. This has been a dream of mine because I've always wanted to give those who never thought they could have an opportunity, and give them that chance to be great. I believe that it will create a world where this lifestyle would be more reachable. This will change the world for the better. I fear I need more aid to pursue my attendance at my dream school, The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. My aunts and uncles had their Visas approved and are now staying with us. That results in 10 people living in our 3 bedroom house. My father is the sole provider of my family and already makes below the national average with the amount he is given as a 100% Disabled Veteran. Adding on to that, he is retiring this year which would make his income decrease even more. We no longer have enough money to buy most of our basic needs, let alone pay for college. It would be an honor to continue my love for art.
    Mad Grad Scholarship
    I want people to look at me and know that everything is possible. While I was growing up, I always saw the same characteristics in performers. They usually fit a certain criteria when it comes to their appearance. As a chubby, small, Hispanic girl, I never saw any of their physical attributes in myself. Because of that, I didn't feel like I was enough to be on the stage. But I had such a determination to make it known that I, too, can be that person performing. Theatre should be something that everyone can feel included in, regardless of what makes them who they are; such as the color of their skin, their sexuality, their culture, and everything else that makes those people human. I've never seen someone on stage or on film that looks similar to me and I believe that there must be several people out there that must feel the same way as I do. That's why I perform. My motivation is to heal those that have been hurt for this reason and raise the next generation to be strong. I perform to encourage people, especially younger artists, and prove they can do anything they set their mind to. Even if you're plus sized and Hispanic. When I'm older, my goal is to have a well-rounded knowledge of the industry, in order to be a Broadway Director. This has been a dream of mine because I've always wanted to give those who never thought they could have an opportunity, and give them that chance to be great. I believe that it will create a world where this lifestyle would be more reachable. This will change the world for the better. I fear I need more aid to pursue my attendance at my dream school, The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. My aunts and uncles had their Visas approved and are now staying with us. That results in 10 people living in our 3 bedroom house. My father is the sole provider of my family and already makes below the national average with the amount he is given as a 100% Disabled Veteran. Adding on to that, he is retiring this year which would make his income decrease even more. We no longer have enough money to buy most of our basic needs, let alone pay for college. It would be an honor to continue my love for art.
    Froggycrossing's Creativity Scholarship
    I want people to look at me and know that everything is possible. While I was growing up, I always saw the same characteristics in performers. They usually fit a certain criteria when it comes to their appearance. As a chubby, small, Hispanic girl, I never saw any of their physical attributes in myself. Because of that, I didn't feel like I was enough to be on the stage. But I had such a determination to make it known that I, too, can be that person performing. Theatre should be something that everyone can feel included in, regardless of what makes them who they are; such as the color of their skin, their sexuality, their culture, and everything else that makes those people human. I've never seen someone on stage or on film that looks similar to me and I believe that there must be several people out there that must feel the same way as I do. That's why I perform. My motivation is to heal those that have been hurt for this reason and raise the next generation to be strong. I perform to encourage people, especially younger artists, and prove they can do anything they set their mind to. Even if you're plus sized and Hispanic. When I'm older, my goal is to have a well-rounded knowledge of the industry, in order to be a Broadway Director. This has been a dream of mine because I've always wanted to give those who never thought they could have an opportunity, and give them that chance to be great. I believe that it will create a world where this lifestyle would be more reachable. This will change the world for the better. I fear I need more aid to pursue my attendance at my dream school, The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. My aunts and uncles had their Visas approved and are now staying with us. That results in 10 people living in our 3 bedroom house. My father is the sole provider of my family and already makes below the national average with the amount he is given as a 100% Disabled Veteran. Adding on to that, he is retiring this year which would make his income decrease even more. We no longer have enough money to buy most of our basic needs, let alone pay for college. It would be an honor to continue my love for art.
    WCEJ Thornton Foundation Music & Art Scholarship
    Winner
    I want people to look at me and know that everything is possible. While I was growing up, I always saw the same characteristics in performers. They usually fit a certain criteria when it comes to their appearance. As a chubby, small, Hispanic girl, I never saw any of their physical attributes in myself. Because of that, I didn't feel like I was enough to be on the stage. But I had such a determination to make it known that I, too, can be that person performing. Theatre should be something that everyone can feel included in, regardless of what makes them who they are; such as the color of their skin, their sexuality, their culture, and everything else that makes those people human. I've never seen someone on stage or on film that looks similar to me and I believe that there must be several people out there that must feel the same way as I do. That's why I perform. My motivation is to heal those that have been hurt for this reason and raise the next generation to be strong. I perform to encourage people, especially younger artists, and prove they can do anything they set their mind to. Even if you're plus sized and Hispanic. When I'm older, my goal is to have a well-rounded knowledge of the industry, in order to be a Broadway Director. This has been a dream of mine because I've always wanted to give those who never thought they could have an opportunity, and give them that chance to be great. I believe that it will create a world where this lifestyle would be more reachable. This will change the world for the better. I fear I need more aid to pursue my attendance at my dream school, The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. My aunts and uncles had their Visas approved and are now staying with us. That results in 10 people living in our 3 bedroom house. My father is the sole provider of my family and already makes below the national average with the amount he is given as a 100% Disabled Veteran. Adding on to that, he is retiring this year which would make his income decrease even more. We no longer have enough money to buy most of our basic needs, let alone pay for college. It would be an honor to continue my love for art.