Macbeth at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a gripping adaptation of Macbeth, set against the backdrop of the early Cold War. Directed by Christopher V. Edwards, the production explores themes of ambition and mind control as Macbeth, portrayed by Darnell Pierre Benjamin, and Lady Macbeth, played by Hayley Guthrie, confront fate and their own dark desires. The ensemble cast, including Sara Mackie, Elizabeth Chinn Molloy, and Kelly Mengelkoch, embodies the chilling descent into madness sparked by a prophecy from enigmatic witches. This thought-provoking reimagining delves into the psychological manipulations of power and sanity, inviting audiences to reflect on the boundaries of free will.