Margo Hall, a celebrated and accomplished actor, director, playwright, and educator, has been a dominant figure in the Bay Area's vibrant theater scene for over three decades. Her impressive career has been marked by numerous achievements, with a crowning moment being the 2018 Jerry Friedman Lifetime Achievement Award bestowed upon her by the esteemed San Francisco Theatre Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle. This prestigious honor is a testament to her unwavering dedication and outstanding contributions to the world of theater.
In a new chapter of her illustrious career, Hall has been appointed the Artistic Director of the Lorraine Hansberry Theater of San Francisco, becoming the first female to hold this esteemed position. This appointment is particularly significant, as the theater is named in honor of the trailblazing Black female writer, Lorraine Hansberry, who penned the iconic play A Raisin in the Sun.
Hall's impressive film credits include notable roles in BLINDSPOTTING alongside Daveed Diggs, the Netflix film All Day and a Night, and Pixar's upcoming movie Soul, where she lends her voice to the character of Aunt Melba. Her extensive body of work is a testament to her boundless talent, versatility, and passion for the performing arts.
