Shakespeare's Macbeth Opens October 24th at Annapolis Shakespeare Company

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Oct. 2, 2014 - PRLog -- Annapolis Shakespeare Company (ASC) will present William Shakespeare’s tragic masterpiece Macbeth at ASC’s Studio 111 from October 24th thru November 23rd. The production is directed by ASC founding artistic director Sally Boyett. Featured in the cast are Brit Herring* as Macbeth and Rebecca Swislow* as Lady Macbeth.          *Appearing Courtesy of Actors Equity.

Macbeth, set primarily in Scotland, mixes witchcraft, prophecy, and murder. Three “Weird Sisters” appear to Macbeth and his comrade Banquo after a battle and prophesy that Macbeth will be king and that the descendants of Banquo will also reign. When Macbeth arrives at his castle, he and Lady Macbeth plot to assassinate King Duncan, soon to be their guest, so that Macbeth can become king.

After Macbeth murders Duncan, the king’s two sons flee, and Macbeth is crowned. Fearing that Banquo’s descendants will, according to the Weird Sisters’ predictions, take over the kingdom, Macbeth has Banquo killed. At a royal banquet that evening, Macbeth sees Banquo’s ghost appear covered in blood. Macbeth determines to consult the Weird Sisters again. They comfort him with ambiguous promises.

Another nobleman, Macduff, rides to England to join Duncan’s older son, Malcolm. Macbeth has Macduff’s wife and children murdered. Malcolm and Macduff lead an army against Macbeth, as Lady Macbeth goes mad and commits suicide.

Macbeth confronts Malcolm’s army, trusting in the Weird Sisters’ comforting promises. He learns that the promises are tricks, but continues to fight. Macduff kills Macbeth and Malcolm becomes Scotland’s king.

Macbeth will be directed by Sally Boyett with sound designer/composer, Gregory Thomas Woolford Martin, resident voice coach, Nancy Krebs; fight choreographer, Amy Pastoor; and costume designer, Maggie Cason.

Macbeth will be presented at ASC’s Studio 111 (111 Chinquapin Round Road, Annapolis, MD 21401) from Friday, October 24th thru Sunday, November 23rd. Evening performances are Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm.  Matinees are Sunday at 3:00pm. Tickets are $30-$35 with discounts for students and seniors. For tickets and information call the ASC Box Office at (410) 415-3513 or online at AnnapolisShakespeare.org.

The Annapolis Shakespeare Company (ASC) is a not-for-profit, professional theatre company engaging the community with bold, re-imagined, entertaining and accessible interpretations of Shakespeare and the classics.  The company will present Sense and Sensibility, March 27-April 26, 2015, Servant of Two Masters, May 19-September 29, 2015 at Reynolds Tavern, Two Gentlemen of Verona, May 29-June 28, 2015 presented outdoors at St. John’s College and A Tale of Two Cities, July 10-August 2, 2015 presented indoors at St. John’s College.  Annapolis Shakespeare Company is a proud member of Theatre Washington/Helen Hayes awards and the Shakespeare Theatre Association, an international association of theatres dedicated to producing Shakespeare’s work.

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If you’d like more information about the show, or to schedule an interview with founding artistic director Sally Boyett, please call Annapolis Shakespeare Company at 410-280-1773 or e-mail pr@annapolisshakespeare.org.