Rising Star: Jadon Hatley

With wit, charm, and humor to spare, Jadon Hatley is the kind of guy you never get tired of talking to.  Here’s what the sophomore actor had to say about himself:

Name: Jadon Hatley

Major: BFA Acting

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Seminole, TX

Her Campus Texas:  What’s your favorite thing about performing?

Jadon Hatley:  There’s definitely a lot of pressure that comes along with performing, and you have to know how to handle yourself. Creating a character is kind of like putting puzzle pieces together, and it’s awesome when everything just fits.  And honestly, it’s fun to pretend to be someone you’re not.

HCTX:  What’s your favorite project you’ve ever worked on?

JH:  I did a play by Clifford Odetes called Golden Boy that I really enjoyed. I had to dedicate so much more than just my time to those rehearsals. I was also playing a character very similar to myself, which definitely helped the process along.

HCTX:  What’s your sign?

JH:  Aquarius.

HCTX:  If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

JH:  I’d go to Venus, Florida, because that’s where Jacque Fresco lives; he’s a futurist and social engineer who has some really cool ideas. The dude is pretty much brilliant.

HCTX:  Describe your dream date.

JH:  Something involving nature.  I’d so much rather be out in the world than in a restaurant or at a movie.

HCTX:  What kind of music do you listen to?

JH:  I like a lot of different genres of music, but lately I’ve been listening to a lot of Milo.

HCTX:  Describe yourself in three words.

JH:  Driven.  Curious.  Skeptical.

HCTX:  What’s your favorite thing about being a Longhorn?

JH:  Definitely all the opportunities I’ve found in the theatre department. There’s always something going on; if you want to be acting, you can find something to work on.

HCTX:  Are you currently working on any projects?

JH:  I just finished a fourteen-show run of the Theatre and Dance Department’s production of The Diary of Anne Frank.  I played someone about 30 years above my age range, which was definitely challenging (but still a lot of fun).  I’m not sure what’s next for me this semester; I’ll probably take a bit of a break.

HCTX:  Any plans for Halloween?

JH:  A couple of my friends are gonna throw a huge party, so that should be fun.