Cast of Macbeth Announced!
GreenMan Theatre is proud to announce the cast of the first mainstage production of their ninth season, William Shakespeare's anatomy of evil, Macbeth. The classic tragedy, which contains thematic elements of political ambition and supernatural witchcraft, will fittingly run for three weekends during the Halloween season leading up to election day. Macbeth is Shakespeare's shortest and bloodiest tragedy as it follows the title character's ambition to forcibly seize the throne from the King of Scotland, foretold by three mysterious witches and spurred on by his wife. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth must then contend with the consequences of their actions as their guilty descent into madness and further violence affects not only them but others around them.
Macbeth will open on Friday October 19 and run for nine performances until Sunday November 4.
Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 PM while Sunday matinees start at 2 PM.
All performances will be held in Asbury Hall at First United Methodist Church at 232 S. York in Elmhurst. Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 for seniors/students. Free parking is available.
For ticket reservations and more information, you may call 630-464-2646.
The three witches will be played by Denise D'Asto (Darien), Alice Rebecchi (Elmhurst), and Grace Martinez (Chicago). Duncan, King of Scotland, will be played by Stan Kosek of Villa Park. Malcolm, Duncan's rightful heir, will be portrayed by Holly Robison of Chicago. Macduff, who opposes Macbeth's claim to the throne, will be played by Chicago resident Paul Moy. Peter Buckley of Arlington Heights will portray Banquo, Macbeth's friendly rival. Other local actors who appear in the production include Lauren Anders (Villa Park), Ryan Bamrick (Batavia), Steve Blount (Wheaton), Rachel Cram (Northbrook), Steve Delchamps (Batavia), James Harper (Schaumburg), Matt Heine (Batavia), James Silverstein (Lombard), Steven Soria (Elmhurst), and Bruce Worthel (North Aurora).
GreenMan Theatre Artistic Director and Lombard resident David Soria will direct the production. Katie Monahan of Oak Park will serve as assistant director and house manager.Marilyn Connolly of Elmhurst is the production coordinator. Nancy Mesenbrink will be stage manager and Christine Mertz will be assistant stage manager for the show. Elmhurst resident Jim Ocasek will be the production's technical supervisor and set designer. Bruce Worthel will be in charge of fight choreography. Carl Zeitler is in charge of publicity. Cheryl Rice of Elmhurst heads up the box office. Steven Soria is the show's program designer. Carolyn Thomas-Davidoff of Western Springs and Mary Pavia of Downers Grove are dialogue coaches for the production. Mike Lanners and Michelle Host will help with speciality prop construction and blood special effects. Ken Beach is the photographer of the production. Jim Zervas is the show videographer. Rob Rebecchi will work on sound for Macbeth.
GreenMan programs are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
