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Jo Hoagland

director - actor - storyteller

About

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!

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Directing Resume

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Current/Upcoming Projects

I am thrilled to be serving as the actor-manager for the Spring 2026 Original Practices production of Twelfth Night at Nonsense Theatre Company. Feel free to learn more about the OP style of Shakespeare with me as I dive into the fun (but lengthy) script-cutting/separation process! https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/discover/blogs-and-features/2020/04/30/original-practices-at-shakespeares-globe/

Galleries & Media

Show Photos
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Other Photos
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Videos
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*Features the production of Julius Caesar I directed

Contact

GET IN TOUCH!

contact

612-968-2668

josephine.hoagland@gmail.com

johoagland.com

I look forward to hearing from you!

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