Chase Park Theater Presents Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” Oct. 20- Nov. 18
Release Date: 10/16/06
Macbeth is scary, exciting, violent, bloody, poetic, deep and brief. A group of veteran actors and fresh talent will present William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” at Chase Park Theatre, 4701 N. Ashland, for thirteen performances October 20, 21, 23, 27, 28, November 3, 4,10,11,17, and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and two Sundays Nov 5 and 12 at 1:30 p.m.
Shakespeare's Scottish tragedy is about Macbeth's bloody rise to power, including the murder of the Scottish king, Duncan, and the guilt-ridden pathology of evil deeds generating still more evil deeds.
Under the direction of Chase Park drama instructor Karen Fort - Shakespeare’s classic, Macbeth is her tenth production since joining the staff at Chase Park. The cast includes Christopher Prentice (Macbeth),Peter Esposito (Duncan) Lee Peters (Malcolm) Cyndi Rhoads (Lady Macbeth), Charles Mueller (Banquo and the Porter), Whitney Derendinger (Macduff), Brenda Kelly (Lady Macduff), Ellen Peace (First Witch), Elise Newman (Second Witch, Macduff daughter), Sylvia Schluter (Third Witch, Gentlewoman), Emma Casey (Fleance, forth Witch), Eileen Furguson (5th Witch Old Woman), Kevin V. Smith (Caithness, captain, first messenger), Jeff McVann (Ross, 2nd Murderer), Greg Palmer (Angus, Siward, Doctor) Scott Allen Luke (1st Murder, Young Siward), David Romero (Seyton), Charlie Brazzell (MacDuff Boy), Sarah B. McLaughlin (Hecate), David Albright (Lennox), Michael Greco (Menteith), Dushanti Hassell (Donalbain) Anna Christensen (MacDuff girl) Marti Luby (MacDuff girl) Michael Brown (2nd messenger) Joanne, Worthy (Attendant,)
Enjoy the beautifully elaborate costumes of the Renaissance and exciting duels and sword fights co-choreographed by Dawn “Sam” Alden and Brenda Kelly of Babes with Blades.The finishing touches are added with the lighting design of Maggie Fullilove-Nugent and set and sound design of Keith Fort.
Tickets are $8, children, seniors, actors, groups of 20 and students are $5, and may be reserved by calling the box office at 312/742-4701 and purchased at Chase Park prior to the show.- Contact Phone: 312 742 7529
- Publication Date: 10/16/06
