Julia Rosa Sosa Chaparro

Julia Rosa Sosa Chaparro is a director, storyteller, and performing artist, whose artistic journey is characterized by a profound commitment to community engagement and innovation. Originally from the region of Ciudad Juarez, she is an alumna of the University of Texas at El Paso, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Sociology and Theatre Arts with a concentration in performance.

As a Theatre Director, Julia has worked on a variety of productions, from "A Christmas in Ochopee" at New Native Theatre to "Arrivals & Salidas" at Latinx Theatre Project, as well as "Native Gardens" at Creed Repertory Theatre, among others. She has also been an Assistant Director on productions like "Antigone" at Cleveland Play House and "Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles" at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.


Julia's dedication to storytelling extends to her musical project, Lúnatic, where she is the songwriter and vocalist. Collaborating with Maic Corral, they have successfully blended visual arts, music, and technology in the digital age. She is currently working on her first musical, "El Romantico," with support from the Creative Impact Fund.


In 2019, Julia made her playwriting debut with "En Últimas Noticias" for "El Paso Strong: an Evening of Short Plays by El Paso Playwrights," at The Plaza Theatre in El Paso, Texas, which honored the Walmart shooting victims and strengthened the bonds between sister cities. In 2020, her TYA piece, "El Toro y la Niña Radio," was the winning selection for the ReUnion rEvolución A Latinx New Works Festival and was performed on the local El Paso NPR station.


Beyond her work on the stage, Julia is dedicated to teaching and community engagement, serving as a teaching artist and workshop facilitator in various educational settings. She has enriched her professional journey with Directors Labs, Observerships, Intimacy work, and workshops.


Julia's impact in the arts has been further supported by grants, including the Julia de Burgos Cultural Art Center and Cuyahoga Arts and Culture In-house Residency, Cuyahoga Arts and Culture Learning Lab, a Red Bull Arts Cleveland Microgrant, and the Creative Impact Fund