The Cast 

MACBETH DeJeanette Horne*
LADY MACBETH Dawn Thomas Reidy*+
WITCH/PORTER Mecca Verdell+
WITCH/MURDERER Keri Anderson
WITCH/SEYTON Jordan Stanford
DUNCAN/SIWARD Gregory Burgess*
BANQUO/LADY MACDUFF/LENOX Lauren Jackson+
MALCOLM Shaquan Pearson+
DONALBAIN/YOUNG SIWARD Christen Gross
MACDUFF Lloyd Ekpe+
ROSS Jasmine Proctor
FLEANCE/YOUNG MACDUFF/DOCTOR Jabari Williams

The Creative Team

DIRECTOR - Lauren Davis*+
PRODUCTION MANAGER - Sarah Curnoles*
STAGE MANAGER - Lauren Engler*
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/SET & LIGHTING DESIGNER - Dan O'Brien*
COSTUME DESIGNER - Kristina Lambdin*
SOUND DESIGNER - Matthew Datcher
PROPS DESIGNER - Sierra Ho
MUSIC DIRECTOR - Grace Srinivasan*
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER - Gerrad Alex Taylor*+
MOVEMENT CHOREOGRAPHER - Mari Travis
INTIMACY DIRECTOR - Sierra Young
ASSOCIATE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR – Chester Stacy*
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - Ben Lambert
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER - Kris DiBastiani
WARDROBE SUPERVISOR - Hannah Brill
TECH MANAGER - Colin Maher
COVID SAFETY MANAGER - Mandy Benedix*
SENIOR HOUSE MANAGER - Pamela Forton*
HOUSE MANAGERS – Abigail Funk, Stacey Morrison, Ashley Sigmon
INTERNS - Avelina Rivezzo-Weber, Maria Wraback

* CSC Company Member
+ Member of CSC's Black Classical Acting Ensemble

CSC's Black Classical Acting Ensemble (BCAE) was established in 2021 and is an affinity space and incubator at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company for Black artists to find and nurture their authentic voices in the classical drama, while centering and treasuring their experiences and opinions as Black Americans.

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Macbeth and Banquo, generals of King Duncan, return victorious from battle when they are hailed by three witches who predict that Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor and then King of Scotland, and Banquo’s descendants will one day be kings.

The first part of the prophecy is fulfilled when Duncan rewards Macbeth’s loyal service. Encouraged by this, Lady Macbeth persuades her husband to murder the king.

Macbeth, now king, has Banquo murdered to secure his own position.

In England, Duncan’s son, Malcolm raises an army to march against Macbeth. However, Macbeth, armed with the witches’ prophecy, believes that he is invincible.

Click here to read the Press Release

Click here to read an interview with BCAE members Lauren Davis, Gerrad Taylor, and Dawn Thomas Reidy

Reviews

“EXPERTLY DIRECTED…POWERFUL…a testament to investing in the training, rehearsal space, and stage time for the next generation of Black actors.” - Colleen Kennedy, DC Theater Arts

"This 'Macbeth' is a hearty and energetic interpretation that yields many surprises." - Sue Tilberry, MD Theatre Guide

"Nothing but glowing praise for this production. The acting is fabulous, the lighting and sound on pointe, set and costume immaculate, and the setting of the performance space beyond reproach." - Erin Tarpley, TheatreBloom

"A powerful lead performance...Well conceived. Well directed. Well performed. Chesapeake Shakespeare has now done notable productions of two of Shakespeare's greatest plays back-to-back." – J. Wynn Rousuck, WYPR Midday Theater Critic

"OUTSTANDING....highly recommended for seasoned fans of Shakespeare plays as well as to those new to Macbeth" - Mark Dreisonstock, The Beacon

KIDS TICKETS ARE STILL FREE: That's right! We said free. Shakespeare is for everyone, and that includes kids! With each adult ticket, up to two children (ages 18 and under) get in for free by reservation.

SUNDAYS ARE FAMILY FUNDAYS: Starting at 4:30pm, join us when gates open for activities including games and crafts, and a puppet show where kids can learn the story of Macbeth, before seeing the production (useful for adults, too).

To read the most up-to-date health and safety information and learn more about the venue, click here.

Weather Policy:

We will exchange your tickets for another available performance so that you don't miss a second of great theater.

You can call our box office (410-244-8570) or email the box office at boxoffice@chesapeakeshakespeare.com to make the exchange. If for some reason an exchange is not possible, we'll present other options at that time.

We sure hate canceling a performance, though! Click here for our developed-over-18-summers-and-extremely-thorough rain policy. We have only canceled for heat two times in our history but we will always exchange your tickets if the heat level is medically unwise.