Jo Hoagland
actor - director - storyteller
ABOUT ME!
Hi there! My name is Jo and I am a curious actor, aspiring director, and ardent theatre artist 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.
When not in the theatre, I love to crochet, read, play DND, 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!
Current/Upcoming Projects
I am excited to have just moved to Chicago in July of 2024! As I settle in, I am thrilled to be understudying 3 tracks in Nonsense Theatre Company's production of Doctor Faustus, running Nov. 7-23.
Additionally, I am studying under Fight Master Chuck Coyl at the Actor's Gymnasium and working toward my SAFD certification test in Rapier & Dagger later this fall. I am loving the world of stage combat!
I have also just started reading Le théâtre et son double, a collection of poetic essays by Antonin Artaud written in French. It is important to me to maintain my French proficiency, with hopes that it can weave its way into my future artistic endeavors. There is so much to be gained from the intersection of language and art!