Julia Atkin
Julia Atkin is an actor, writer and director. She grew up all over - six US states and two countries - but is now based in NYC. Julia’s Film and TV credits include: Gary Screams for You (TIFF Premiere), Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till (Emmy Award Winner), Bug Bites (short), NEXT (Fox), and Chicago Med (NBC). A seasoned regional theater performer, Julia has been cast in productions from the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Court Theatre, Strawdog Theatre Co., Collaboraction, Prop Thtr, and The Arc Theatre. Julia made her directorial debut at the SheNYC festival with the World Premiere of Over Easy by Abaigeal O'Donnell, which won best comedic script and best leading actor. Crying At My Podiatrist is her first solo show.
Writer/Creator
Britt Berke
Britt Berke is a director of theatre and film whose work interrogates versions of love and autonomy. Britt directed and developed comedian Ruby Karp’s special I Don’t Trust Adults, which enjoyed a six-week off-Broadway run at SoHo Playhouse. Recently: the world premiere of Betty Smith’s Becomes a Woman (Mint Theater Company, Outer Critics Circle Nomination for Outstanding Off-Broadway Play); home by ten (WP Theater Pipeline Festival); Springtime (Chautauqua Theater Company); watch me (NYTW / Adelphi); Anne Carson’s Antigonick (Torn Out Theater); Scenes with Girls (TheaterLab); and workshops of new musicals Miss America and Starblasters. Britt is an NYU Tisch Grad Directing Fellow and the recipient of La Femme’s 2025 Woman on the Verge Award; she is an alumna of the Drama League Directors Project, Roundabout Directors Group, and MTC Directing Fellowship. BA, Barnard College of Columbia University.
Director
Osh Noam
Osh Noam is a writer, performer, and director of film based in Brooklyn, NY. His work often explores the intersection between tragedy and humor within the immigrant experience, weaving narratives that shed light on the struggle and resilience of those caught between worlds. Drawing from his own experiences and his work in non-profit, his films serve as a mirror to the often-overlooked stories of marginalized voices. His first short film, Push to Unburden was recognized at the Amsterdam New Cinema Film Festival.