Ohio State Department of Theatre to Present MACBETH School Tour

Ohio State's Department of Theatre will present a school tour of Shakespeare's MACBETH, Adapted for Young Audiences by Christopher Matsos, and directed by Geoffrey Wilson.

In celebration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, the Department of Theatre presents a 75-minute adaptation of Macbeth.

Conceived for young audiences and set in a war-torn world where supernatural powers are at play, this production explores the consequences when a decorated warrior's ambition and an auspicious prophecy drive him to make a grave decision.

Dates:
Thursday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 30 at 10 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 1 at 3 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m.

Performances at Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., Columbus, OH 43203

Tickets: General public: $18; faculty, staff and Alumni Association members and senior citizens: $12; students: $10; children (K-12): $5. Contact the Ohio State Theatre ticket office (614) 292-2295 for tickets.

Cast:
Eric Stoneman............................................Macbeth
Ally Davis................................................Lady Macbeth/Young Seward
Sarina Hyland..........................................1st Witch/Seyton
Cindy Trannguyen.....................................2nd Witch/Murder
Kaili Orians.............................................3rd With/Murder
Shawn Zylberberg........................................Duncan/Macduff/Servant
Joe Gallagher..............................................Captain/Malcolm/Fleance
Abigail Johnson............................................Ross/Servants/Donalbain/Angus
Michaela Burke...........................................Banquo/Porter/Menteith
Laura Falb..........................................Messenger/Servant/Lennox/Caithness

The College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of Ohio State. With more than 80 departments, schools, centers and institutes, the college delivers 60 percent of the academic curriculum to Ohio State students. Its vast academic diversity is its greatest strength, combining the best of a major research institution with a rich liberal arts foundation. Arts and Sciences faculty create new knowledge to solve global problems, fuel Ohio's economy, spark student inquiry, and engage with the local community.

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