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).
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May 19, 2026
The Toledo Repertoire Theatre will present the classic musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF this June on its Tenth Street stage. Rich in historical and ethical detail, this Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of milkman Tevye and his five daughters as they navigate changing social norms while trying to hold onto their traditional values.
May 17, 2026
In its fourth engagement of the 2025–26 season, Broadway in Toledo brings the all-new North American tour of THE WIZ to Stranahan Theater. Phoenix LaFreniere is making her national tour debut as Dorothy.
May 6, 2026
A recent divorce. A mysterious new roommate. A friendship neither woman saw coming. The Roommate by Jen Silverman transforms an unlikely living arrangement into a sharp, funny, and surprisingly moving story about reinvention.
April 27, 2026
Summertime is approaching, and it may not be safe to go back in the water. No, not because of algae blooms or the occasional Lake Erie shark rumor (seriously, look it up), but because “Bruce,” the infamous mechanical shark from Jaws, has resurfaced at The Toledo Repertoire Theatre.
April 11, 2026
“THE SHARK IS BROKEN' will take the stage at the Toledo Repertoire Theatre from April 24 through May 3, 2026. Co-written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, this witty and insightful comedy-drama explores the behind-the-scenes tensions during the filming of the iconic 1975 film Jaws.
April 8, 2026
Jay Gatsby is throwing a party at the Stranahan Theater—and it does not disappoint. The North American tour of The Great Gatsby is a full-out, glamorous toast to the Roaring Twenties.
March 22, 2026
The Great Gatsby will run April 7-12, 2026 at the Stranahan, presented by The American Theatre Guild.
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