In the Spotlight: Su Hoyle

Su Hoyle

Character: Grumio

Why Acting? 
Perfect combo of left and right brain

Why Shakespeare? 
Love the feel of the words in my mouth; love playing The Fool.

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

Have been wanting to get involved for years; didn't want to pass up

this opportunity. (Thanks to Jack for taking a chance on me; thanks to

everyone who threw in a good word or two or three for me.)

What is your Favorite Word?

Too many to count, but one favorite has a not-so-happy meaning, yet I

love the look and sound of it: "diaspora."

What is your Least Favorite Word?

"Youhaveto."

What sound or noise do you love?

Little waterfall outside my bedroom window, especially at night.

What sound or noise do you hate?

Sirens. Ack!

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

Train engineer

What profession would you not like to do?

Daycare. It's really important to give little ones excellent care. The

people who do it are saints, and I'm no saint.

Su in "Agnes of God"

What is your earliest memory of theater?

Doing high school plays -- the first was The King & I. The chorus -- or that one, and always, it seemed.

Why is Theatre Necessary?

I was just thinking about that today. I think that like all art, it's an attempt to comprehend and experience the intangible. Humans have that need. Also we have the need to dress up in other people's

clothes.

Has performing Shakespeare given you any interesting insights into Shakespeare?

Yeah -- he was amazing in his ability to turn both crotch jokes and

universal human tragedy into poetry.

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Su Hoyle (Grumio) is delighted to make her first appearance with HSC. Past productions include Arena Civic Theatre's Annie, The Country Players' Moon Over Buffalo; Amherst playwright Richard Ballon's When The Dead Talk Back, NYC’s Women At Work Festival, and with comedy improv troupe Schtick & Stones.