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Janus Theatre Company in association with the Elgin Shakespeare Project and Moonlight Theatre are teaming up to present Macbeth by William Shakespeare just in time for the Halloween weekend. Adapted and directed by Sean Hargadon, this intimate, fast-paced version of the play with live percussion is sure to leave audiences feeling claustrophobic by the end of the story.
Opening on Halloween and running through the weekend (Oct 31-Nov 3): Thursday, Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 3pm and 8pm and Sunday at 3pm. Performances take place at the Moonlight Theatre, 7 S 2nd Ave, St. Charles, IL. Tickets are $30. Purchase tix here: https://moonlighttheatre.com/.
Food and drinks will be served an hour before, throughout the shows via table service, and after each performance.
ABOUT THE PLAY
The play is adapted/directed by Sean Hargadon. Co-produced by Sean Hargadon and Joe Mennella. With production assistance from Elizabeth Dawson and Heidi Swarthout. Live Percussion by RJ Ward. Costumes by Tiffany Jasinski. Movement/Vocal direction by Julie Bayer. Fight Direction by Stetson Cross. The cast features: Susan Anderson, Aneesah Jemei, Tiffany Jasinski, Patrick Thompson, Audrey Gniech, Aaron Hoge, Jennifer Reeves Wilson, Matt Johnson, Dave Amato, Kim Thompson, Heidi Schultz, Carissa Lehning, Christian Colucci, Cassi Fanelli, Paige Coe, Jessica Trynadel, and Paul Anderson.
ABOUT THE STORY
This is one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies about the rise of a murderous Scottish ruler named Macbeth whose quest for power leads him and his wife Lady Macbeth into guilt, paranoia, and madness. Called one of Shakespeare’s most riveting plays and a psychological thriller, this rehearsed production of Macbeth features onstage percussion in a fast-paced, intimate setting. Running time: 90 minutes.
ABOUT JANUS THEATRE COMPANY/ELGIN SHAKESPEARE PROJECT/MOONLIGHT THEATRE
Janus Theatre Company is an award-winning organization that has produced more than 100 productions since 1999. The company calls Elgin home, but has performed in Chicago, New York City and internationally. The company focuses on producing classic and contemporary works while exploring the actor/audience relationship inside unique spaces. The Elgin Shakespeare Project began in 2018 and explores original practices from Shakespeare’s time. The Moonlight Theatre was originally built in 1900 and has been newly renovated in recent years, featuring music, comedy and theatrical performances.
To learn more about, please go to https://moonlighttheatre.com/.
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ABOUT JANUS THEATRE COMPANY
Janus Theatre Company has produced more than 100 productions, and is an award-winning 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization of trained theatre professionals, who strive to present work that is classic and contemporary, bringing the actor and audience closer together. Our work is fun, challenging and raises questions. Janus is about developing people. Since we started, we’ve always been interested in helping our artists grow while sharing the gift of performance with our audiences. We actively explore, create, question, and pursue new forms of theater and found spaces for audiences of all sizes.
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