In the Spotlight: Rachael Jacobs

Name: Rachael Jacobs

Character: Lucentio

Why Acting?

Acting and theater are essential to our growth and change as human beings. I act for the opportunity to influence people to feel something real in the present moment. Even if they dislike what they are viewing, it is a true genuine feeling that they are creating for themselves, and connecting with that is vital.  Why Shakespeare? Any opportunity to play with Shakespeare is not to be missed!

How and why did you get involved with Hampshire Shakespeare & this production?

I am in another theater group SPITT (Serious Play Theater Ensemble) with Jack, our director, and he asked me to audition.

What is your Favorite Word?

Wispy

What is your Least Favorite Word?

Rachael Jacobs

Chunks

What sound or noise do you love?

I love the sound of the waves rolling onto the shore.

What sound or noise do you hate?

Nails on a chalkboard.

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?

None or I hope I'd be attempting it.

What profession would you not like to do?

I hope I never have to be a hotel maid.

What is your earliest memory of theater?

5 or 6 seeing Man of La Mancha.

Why is Theatre Necessary?

ART CHANGES THE WORLD. Theater is live art and it is that amazing experience to sit in a dark room and not just observe, but be a part of your peers portraying characters and giving new ideas and words life before your eyes. It becomes electric and allows you a break from the monotony of everyday life and a new perspective of the world. It is joyous!

Has performing Shakespeare given you any interesting insights into Shakespeare?

I gain insight every time I get on stage, but as far as Shakespeare goes, he was a so connected with human nature and our relationships too each other. Within that he was a funny, dirty, aware genius of a man. The most important thing I relearn every time I perform Shakespeare is that it is impossible to memorize the language if you don't know what it means. 

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Rachael Jacobs (Serving Woman/Lucentio) hails from Western MA and is proud to be making her debut with Hampshire Shakespeare Company. She holds a B.F.A. from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts where she studied at Stella Adler Studio and Stonestreet School of Film and T.V. A deep thank you to all her cheerleaders!