Marin Shakespeare Company Begins With MACBETH July 15

This summer the Marin Shakespeare Company sets its outdoor stage for politics, power and pandemonium presenting "Macbeth," "The Complete History of America (abridged)" and "The Tempest." The season begins with previews on July 8 and continues with performances, presented in repertory, through Sept. 25, 2011.

The festival officially opens (under a full moon) the evening of Friday, July 15 with William Shakespeare's tragedy "Macbeth," directed by Lesley Schisgall Currier. Murder, remorse and madness stalk this bloody tale of ambition and fate. William Elsman and Alexandra Matthew star as the power hungry Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.

The second production of season, "The Complete History of America (abridged)," by Adam Long, ReEd Martin and Austin Tichenor, begins with previews on July 22. Darren Bridgett, Mick Mize and Cassidy Brown star as the irreverent, comical guides of this condensed American history lesson, directed by Robert Currier.

Marin Shakespeare Company welcomes wunderkind director Jon Tracy who brings his own brand of magic and enchantment to "The Tempest." Recalling the turn of the 19th century, Tracy's twist on "The Tempest" takes its inspiration from inventor Nikola Tesla, featuring Robert Parsons as Prosper. Previews begin on Aug. 19.

The Forest Meadows Amphitheatre opens one hour prior to show time for picnicking. Audiences are encouraged to brings picnics or purchase snacks at the Theatre Café. Warm clothing, jackets and blankets are recommended for evening performances. Campus parking is free.

The Marin Shakespeare Company summer long festival features a variety of special events and discounted ticket options and "Pay What You Will" preview performances. Tickets are $20 to $35.

Performances are presented 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and 4 p.m. Sundays at Dominican University of California's Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, 1475 Grand Avenue, in San Rafael, Calif.

See the complete performance schedule, event information and reserve tickets at Marin Shakespeare Company's website at www.marinshakespeare.org For more information call 415-499-4488.

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