Creative Moves / Julie Leir
Pocatello
What do we leave behind when we move on?
How do we learn to let go?
What do we carry with us as we grow?
A healing exploration of transformation and growth, a moving meditation on change.
"This is must-see work, a journey from, to; a coming-
of-age in mid-life; a wonderment of self-endurance; a recovery from trauma; a huge stride to the otherness." -Nuvo, Indianapolis
From audiences:
“I think you healed something in me.”
“Riveting, a visceral journey.”
NudityThe Buzz Intro Interview
Julie Leir
1. Why should people see your show?
In the words of one of my dear friends, after seeing the show, “I think you healed something in me.” If you've ever gone through (or are beginning to go through) a transition in your life, or felt like you had things you need to let go of in order to move on, this is a show for you. If you understand the joy in both discovering and expressing who you truly are despite any fear, this is a show for you.
2. What about festivals intrigues you? And why the Atlanta Fringe?
After doing my first Fringe Festival in 2015 (The Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival) I felt like I had found my people and come home. The next summer I did Salt Lake along with Elgin and Scranton Fringe Festivals, and my love for the family of creative weirdos that are Fringe artists was truly cemented. I love the opportunity to experiment, and share my work.
3. What inspired you to create this?
Short Answer: Watching my oldest child's pet ball python, well, shed his skin.
Long Answer: Going through milestone birthdays (my 40s, and then revisiting it after turning 50) I found myself really wanting to step into show up as my whole damn self and had to be willing to let go of the masking I had been doing around my queerness and neurodivergence. As I age, I've also realized that personal growth never really has a stopping point, it's an ongoing process. It can be frightening and a struggle at times, but I've found it has always been worth it. I'm fond of saying that the best things in my life always seem to happen when I am also a little bit terrified,
