First Folio Theatre, in residence at the Mayslake Peabody Estate Forest Preserve

Macbeth

Writen by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Directed by NICK SANDYS
Starring NATHAN HOSNER, PATRICE ENGLESTON, E.B. SMITH, MICHAEL GOLDBERG, PATRICK CLEAR, and DOMINIC GREEN

"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 Artists

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

 

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(All sandwiches include potato & artichoke
Salad, fruit, and dessert
All salads include sesame flat bread and dessert)

CAPRESE VEGGIE SANDWICH
Plum tomatoes, sliced fresh mozzarela, fresh basil and Kalamata olives on Italian bread.


FRENCH CROISSANT HONEY HAM SANDWICH
Delicious honey ham with lettuce and tomatoe on a fresh croissant

GRILLED CHICKEN PESTO SANDWICH
Chicken breast on a freshly baked sandwich roll with Provolone cheese, letuce, tomato, and basil pesto dressing

ROAST BEEF AND CHEDDAR WRAP
Tender roast beef, cheddar cheese, chopped lettuce, tomato, and creamy horseradish sauce wrapped in a sun-dried tomato tortilla

PECAN CHICKEN SALAD
Crispy mixed greens topped with tomato, pecans, bacon, grilled chicken morsels, and cheddar cheese, served with honey mustard dressing

CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD
Marinated chicken breast, romaine and shredded ice berg lettuce, bok choy, mandarin oranges, almonds, chow mein noodles, and sesame oriental dressing

FRESH FRUIT PLATTER
Season fresh fruits and berries, served with banana bread, cream cheese, and cookies.

 

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