My primary goal as a theater reviewer is to write an honest critique of a play that promotes interest in the production and/or theater company, and prompts conversation about the play's core themes. My approach is respectful, compassionate, and constructive. I try to be insightful and look for nuance. I do not believe in tearing down artists. I see theater critics as a bridge between artists and their potential audience. I want to encourage engagement between theater makers and theater goers. I want you to love theater as much as I do.

I have been reviewing plays for the Theater Mirror since 2019. Below is a catalog of those reviews. You may also find my reviews on Instagram: @ReviewsByJulie

Julie-Anne Whitney 1/30/26 Julie-Anne Whitney 1/30/26

‘Noli Timere’ is Thoroughly Thrilling

ArtsEmerson’s Noli Timere is a deeply moving exploration of trust and connection through the fusion of art, music, circus, and dance.

Julie-Anne Whitney 10/10/25 Julie-Anne Whitney 10/10/25

‘Hang Time’ is a Searingly Powerful Call to Action

Hang Time forces you to bear witness, to lean in, to confront. It is a reckoning and a powerful call to action. It demands that you think about the lives these Black men deserved but didn’t get to have.

Julie-Anne Whitney 6/13/22 Julie-Anne Whitney 6/13/22

‘Common Ground, Revisited’ Asks Us to Look Back to Move Forward

Common Ground, Revisited offers a sharp, clear-eyed perspective of a challenging part of Boston’s history and in doing so gives insight into the city’s present problems.