Kentucky Shakespeare's MACBETH Begins Tomorrow

Kentucky Shakespeare has announced the 55th summer season of their free Shakespeare in Central Park featuring 6 productions over 10 weeks totaling 59 performances.

Kentucky Shakespeare previews Macbeth on July 2nd with opening night on July 3rd. The production runs nightly from July 2nd through July 12th, except on Monday July 6th.

Macbeth is directed by Matt Wallace.

"Just four weeks into our season, we're delighted to experience continued impressive audience response, serving nearly 10,000 people so far," explains Matt Wallace, Producing Artistic Director. "We have six weeks remaining in the season and lots of surprises in store as we run MACBETH for two weeks, bring back THE TAMING OF THE SHREW and THE TEMPEST to rotate all three in repertory for two weeks, and welcome our Globe Players and three excellent community partner groups to take the stage later in the season."

The ensemble cast of 17 professional actors will move from The Taming of the Shrew to Macbeth for the next two weeks, and will add six new performers for Macbeth.

"We're having a ball working on MACBETH, one of Shakespeare's most popular tragedies," says Wallace. "This production is set in medieval Scotland, in the year 1057, the year the actual Macbeth died. We've added several additional performers to the ensemble, including a bagpiper, for a total of 23 cast members. The production features fight choreography by Eric Frantz from the Frazier History Museum, medieval Scottish costumes by Donna Lawrence-Downs, sound by Laura Ellis, and lighting by Casey Clark, all on a medieval castle set designed by Paul Owen."

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival

New to the season is Late Night Shakes performed by the Louisville Improvisors on July 11th at 10:30 pm immediately following the performance of Macbeth.

The season runs now - August 9th in Old Louisville's Central Park. Tuesday - Sunday each week.

There will be pre-show entertainment beginning at 7:15 p.m. before the 8:00 p.m. curtain.

Will's Tavern will be serving up libations from Brown-Forman and Old 502 Winery as well as beer and hard cider.

Food will be available for purchase each night by the Louisville Food Truck Association.

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