{"id":80787,"date":"2022-09-29T13:14:46","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T17:14:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/?p=80787"},"modified":"2022-09-29T21:42:47","modified_gmt":"2022-09-30T01:42:47","slug":"distinguished-graduate-a-class-act-in-canadian-theatre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/2022\/09\/distinguished-graduate-a-class-act-in-canadian-theatre\/","title":{"rendered":"Distinguished Graduate a class act in Canadian theatre"},"content":{"rendered":"

Though the spotlight may seem daunting to many people, it\u2019s where Jordin Hall (BA \u201910) feels most at home.<\/p>\n

The Brock Dramatic Arts graduate has found much success in his acting career and credits the groundwork he developed at Brock for helping to set his course.<\/p>\n

\u201cBrock set the foundation for me early in my career. I learned how to respect the room, be diligent and work my craft,\u201d says Hall, who was honoured during Brock\u2019s Homecoming weekend as the Faculty of Humanities Distinguished Graduate Award recipient. \u201cThose skills were all transferable and it immediately impacted my career following graduation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hall received his Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts with a performance concentration from Brock in 2010. Following graduation, he found success as an actor in Toronto, working with many independent theatre companies and performing in leading roles for several Shakespearean productions, including Love\u2019s Labour\u2019s Lost<\/em> and The Winter\u2019s Tale<\/em> (Dauntless City Theatre), Titus Andronicus<\/em> (Seven Siblings Theatre), A Midsummer Night\u2019s Dream<\/em> (Humber River Shakespeare Company), and the title role of Othello<\/em> for Driftwood Theatre.<\/p>\n

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Carol Merriam, Dean of Brock\u2019s Faculty of Humanities, presents Jordin Hall with the Faculty\u2019s Distinguished Graduate Award at the Alumni Recognition Reception on Saturday, Sept. 24.<\/p><\/div>\n

Although he is now confident and eager to perform the works of Shakespeare, this wasn\u2019t always the case.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom what I learned in high school, I thought I hated Shakespeare. In hindsight, this wasn\u2019t the case at all; it was just how it was taught to us,\u201d Hall says. \u201cAfter breaking down the words and understanding how it was supposed to be read, I felt excited. I understood it and I was hungry for more.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brock Dramatic Arts Professor Danielle Wilson says Hall was \u201calways dedicated and driven.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was extremely passionate about performing even from a young age,\u201d she says. \u201cIt was clear to me after a scene from Othello<\/em> completed in one of my classes, he had an ability with language. He already knew how to use the words and had the voice to support them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Following his success in Toronto, Hall found a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study classical theatre with the Stratford Festival\u2019s Birmingham Conservatory.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a prestigious organization to be with and it\u2019s every young theatre person\u2019s dream to be part of the conservatory,\u201d he says. \u201cI remember I had my callback, and I didn\u2019t really know how it went. When I got a call offering me a spot, it was surreal, and I was so excited. I was truly grateful for that opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n

After achieving his dream of working with the Birmingham Conservatory, Hall joined the Stratford acting ensemble in 2018. Since then, he has been part of seven Stratford productions, including his acclaimed leading role of Bertram in this year\u2019s production of All\u2019s Well That Ends Well<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Dramatic Arts Professor David Fancy praised Hall\u2019s impact as a professional in Canadian theatre.<\/p>\n

\u201cJordin was very engaged with critical issues of representation and made strong intelligent contributions as a student,\u201d he says. \u201cThere have been barriers to inclusion historically for racialized individuals in Canadian theatre. The fact that he is now working at one of the most recognized cultural institutions in the country is a huge sign of success.\u201d<\/p>\n

As for what\u2019s next, Hall says he wants to continue pursuing his craft.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn many ways, I am still finding my way as a performer, and I can\u2019t say for sure what the future holds, but I can see myself with the Stratford Festival for a while,\u201d he says. \u201cI enjoy it and hope that we can continue to produce more great work together.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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