Jo Hoagland
director - actor - storyteller
ABOUT ME!
Hi there! My name is Jo, and I am a Chicago-based
actor/director with a particular passion for Shakespeare and classical text. I love utilizing old stories and words in new ways to share fresh stories and perspectives. As a queer artist, I think it is important to break the molds of expectation and tradition in the industry, and make that an emphasis of my personal practice.
When not in the theatre, I love to crochet, read, play DND, cuddle my cats, and explore new places. I made my stage debut at age five in 12 Dancing Princesses, and although I know I will never again play a role as profound as the 11th Princess, I am eager to continue learning about the world through different roles, lenses, and stories!
What am I up to?
I am thrilled to be the assistant director on Painted Pistachio Productions' staged reading of the new play "Cold Was The Ground" by Doug DuBrin! Performances are Oct. 15 at 7pm (Berger Park Gunder's Mansion) and Oct. 16 at 7pm (American Writer's Museum).