From December 5 through December 7, Captains Playhouse put on the Shakespearean tragedy “Macbeth,” following the tragic hero’s spiral after receiving a prophecy from three witches. The play was directed by Nathan McGraw, Ashley McGee, Matthew Pepper, and Jessica Carrington. The play followed the structure of Shakespeare’s original, but with a fashionable twist, defying the original costume choices.
Lady Macbeth (junior Emma Nicholson) reads the letter from her husband which details the prophecy that Macbeth will be king, sparking excitement from her. Lady Macbeth was a source of manipulation in fulfilling the prophecy, as demonstrated in her plan to kill King Duncan. “It was unlike any role I’ve ever played,” said Nicholson. “Lady Macbeth is so intricate and nuanced. Trying to convey that nuance while also speaking in Shakespearean language was difficult to say the least, but a welcome challenge.”
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