Cast Interview: Jane Spence as Gertude
We asked Jane Spence, who plays Gertrude in our production of Hamlet, a few questions about herself, the play, Shakespeare, and the city of Toronto...
Jane Spence plays Gertrude in HAMLET presented by Shakespeare BASH'd. Photo by Kyle Purcell.
What neighbourhood of the city do you live in, and in your opinion, what’s the best coffee shop or bar in your neighbourhood?
Bandit
What is your favourite Shakespeare play?
Henry VI
What’s your favourite line in Hamlet?
If words be made of breath and breath of life I have no life to breathe what thou hast said to me.
If your character were at The Monarch Tavern, what drink would they order?
Brandy
Have you ever been in Hamlet before? Where? Who did you play that time?
Yes for Resurgence Theatre, I played Ophelia in 2010.
What’s your favourite junk food?
Chocolate
What’s your Starbucks order?
Americano Misto with a vanilla shot
What’s your favourite place in Toronto?
My Home, the Beaches, and High Park
Bandit
What is your favourite Shakespeare play?
Henry VI
What’s your favourite line in Hamlet?
If words be made of breath and breath of life I have no life to breathe what thou hast said to me.
If your character were at The Monarch Tavern, what drink would they order?
Brandy
Have you ever been in Hamlet before? Where? Who did you play that time?
Yes for Resurgence Theatre, I played Ophelia in 2010.
What’s your favourite junk food?
Chocolate
What’s your Starbucks order?
Americano Misto with a vanilla shot
What’s your favourite place in Toronto?
My Home, the Beaches, and High Park