Julie Zatko

Julie Zatko is a Northwest Ohio based theatre director and educator. She is passionate about presenting new and bold works, juxtaposed with educating and creating theatrical opportunities for young thespians. For 13 years she held the position of theatre advisor for Rossford High school (Rossford, OH). While advisor, she directed a total of 38 productions ranging from classics (Harvey, You Can’t Take It With You) to family musicals (Beauty & The Beast, The Little Mermaid). Three of her productions (Moon Over Buffalo, I Never Saw Another Butterfly, and The Boys Next Door) were chosen as full length features for the Ohio EDTA Theatre Conference.

She is currently involved with The Toledo Repertoire Theatre, where she has directed main stage (Fun Home, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder) and Young Rep (West Side Story, Pirates!) productions. She holds a seats on their Education Committee, is a member of Toledo Voices, and frequently teaches Young Rep acting/directing classes. She has also created and presented numerous workshops at the Northwest Ohio and Ohio Education Theater Conference.

She holds a BA in the arts (The University of Toledo, 2000).