Macbeth with Lighthearted Twists

Something wicked this way comes…along with a little song and dance, when San Juan Community Theatre’s Family Theatre presents Shakespeare’s

Macbeth this Friday through Sunday, November 16-18.

Something Wicked This Way Comes

Some 60 island elementary school children as well as several parents (see cast list below) are featured in this story of ambition, power and treachery that maintains its relevance more than 600 years after being penned by the world’s most well-known playwright.  The play—adapted by Elizabeth Weinstein and including music by Lea Anderson and lyrics by Bill Siviter as well as original music by Conrad—includes original Shakespeare lines combined with more modern English.

Macbeth rehearsal

Director Penelope Haskew says she has been impressed with how enthusiastic the cast has been tackling Shakespeare, which can be complicated even for adults.  “I think they like that it’s not the typical kids fare,” said Penelope.  “They’re getting a kick out of doing stuff that’s supposed to be beyond them.”  Penelope adds that this lighter version of the drama as well as the singing, dancing and staging, will appeal to audiences of all ages.

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The Cast of Macbeth:

King Duncan……………….Brian Fleming
Malcolm………………………Ryker Mattox
Donalbain……………………Lucy Marinkovich
Captain……………………….Sonora Tate
Lennox………………………..Ula Grace
Ross……………………………Ayla Ridwan
Angus………………………… Jayna Ott
Macbeth………………………Hank Erickson
Lady Macbeth…………….. Chiara Power
Banquo………………………..Luke Erickson
Fleance………………………..Tyler Fleming
Macduff ………………………Max Mattox
Assassin 1…………………….Arlo Harold
Assassin 2…………………….Elanor Gislason
Nurse…………………………..Emily Cain
Dr to Lady M…………………Darcy Ayers
Dr to Captain…………………Lizzy Lee
Dr to Captain………………..Merritt DeShon
Guard of Duncan…………..Ava Smith
Guard of Duncan…………..Anne Marie Ryan
Armored Head………………Katie Holmes
Crowned Child………………Sidney Herda
Bloody Child………………….Fallon Taylor
Messenger 1…………………..Fionnoula Bourne
Messenger 2………………….Inga Harold
Weird Sister1…………………Lucy Urbach
Weird Sister2………………..Else Arendt
Weird Sister3………………..Hannah Greene
Hecate………………………….Tori Zehner

Witches…………………………Maggie Zehner
…………………………………….Fela Andrews
…………………………………….Soma Andrews
…………………………………….Danielle McKay
…………………………………….Avery Laurimore
…………………………………….Alison Power
…………………………………….Sofia Duke
…………………………………….April Cain
…………………………………….Betty Furber

Narrators ……………………..Jennifer DeShon
…………………………………….Tamara Greene
…………………………………….Stephanie Mattox
…………………………………….Regan Taylor
…………………………………….Heather Cain

Servants……………………….Satchel Bourne
…………………………………….Aidan Greene
…………………………………….Ellie Rollins
…………………………………….Bryce Ridwan
…………………………………….Elliot DeShon
…………………………………….Michelle Foster

Viking Dancers………………Duvie Dow, Siri Dow

Circus Acrobats………………Allison Fleming
…………………………………….Darcy Ayers
…………………………………….Fallon Taylor
…………………………………….Soma Andrews
…………………………………….Fela Andrews

Irish Dancers…………………Piper Taylor
…………………………………….Stella McCauley
…………………………………….Josephine Crosby
…………………………………….Alison Power
…………………………………….April Cain

Scottish Sword Dancers….Presley Clark

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