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August 6, 2016 by

Macbeth

Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Nick Sandys
Starring Nathan Hosner, Patrice Engleston, E.B. Smith, Michael Golderberg, Patrick Clear, and Dominic Green

Performed July 8, 2009 ~ August 9, 2009

“power over poetry…keeps the action moving at a smart pace and reveals nuances…raises a shiver and provides some truly provocative moments amid the dark suburban woods.”
– Chicago Tribune | read full review

“pointed…maintains the tradition…resonate(s) with contemporary audience”
– Daily Herald | read full review

“evocative…First Folio stages with all the delicious, shivery scariness it deserves. ”
– Pioneer Press | read full review

The Story

Shakespeare’s tale of passion and power, and the darkness that rises from within and without. A story of a warrior on the edge of civilization, morality, and reality, living in a land and time where fair is foul and foul is fair and nothing is what it seems.

The Cast

Nathan Hosner* as Macbeth
Patrice Egleston as Lady Macbeth
Patrick Clear* as King Duncan/Seyward
E.B. Smith* as Macduff
Michael Goldberg*+ as Witch #1
Dominic Green as Banquo
Maggie Kettering as Lady Macduff/Witch #2
Jazmin Corona as Witch #3
Aaron Graham as Malcolm
Jason Kellerman as Donalbain
Joel Huff as Ross
Peter Sipla as Angus
James Holbrook as Murderer
Josh Sumner as Macdonwald
Nicole Zare as Fleance
Benno Nelson as Menteith
Daniel Bakken as Caithness
Amy Malcom as Servant

The Artists

Stage Manager – Kate Danziger*
Scenic Design – Angie Miller+
Costume Design – Judith Lundberg
Lighting Design – Camden Peterson
Sound Design – Miles Polaski
Props Design – Jesse Gaffney

* indicates member of Actors Equity Association + indicates First Folio Artistic Associate

Our Sponsors

The 2021-22 Season was sponsored by Susan & Alan Becker and Daniel Nowaczynski & Nancy Ziegler.

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