ODC Theater: Julie Crothers: Holy Crap

11 years into the quest to fill the “God-shaped hole” inside of her, Julie Crothers is hitting the stage to let you know that things are different than she expected them to be. Through embodied storytelling, an unsettled cast of church characters, and a handful of queer little pop numbers, Julie Crothers’ evening-length one-guy-show, Holy Crap, is a story of coming out, of coming of age, and of coming together with all the parts that make her whole. In an attempt to investigate the things she came to believe about goodness, value, purpose, and meaning within a deeply evangelical culture, she invites audiences to experience the difficulties and delights of deconstructing a conservative Christian upbringing and all the sticky bits it leaves behind. Following the structure of a typical white southern megachurch service and running 60 minutes, Holy Crap sheds light on what it means to question, to reimagine, and to allow yourself to be constantly becoming.

Holy Crap (previously titled Are You There God? It’s Me, Jules) features an original soundtrack by Ben Juodvalkis, choreographic support by Jess Bozzo, and dramaturgical guidance by Nora Sharp and Sarah Rose Leonard.

Holy Crap is made possible through support from Zellerbach Family Foundation Community Arts Grant, Maggie Allessee National Center for Choreography (MANCC), and individual donations.

Julie Crothers is a white, queer, disabled performer, choreographer, and community educator based in Berkeley, CA. Her solo choreographic work has been presented on stages throughout the Bay Area and beyond, including CHOPSHOP Dance Festival and International Women in Dance Leadership Conference. Julie utilizes contemporary dance, character, and comedy to share personal stories and is passionate about increasing the accessibility of dance for all. A Tennessee native, Julie studied dance at Elon University, graduating in 2014.

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