The Northern Illinois University School of Theatre and Dance presents William Shakespare’s Macbeth, opening Friday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the O’Connell Theatre, located in NIU’s Stevens Building.
The production is directed by Peter G. Anderson, a graduate of Carnegie Mellon’s M.F.A. directing program and of Emerson College where he earned his B.F.A. in acting. Andersen has directed shows and worked at Chicago Shakespeare, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Writers Theatre and American Players Theatre among others.
Performances will be held October 18, 19, 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinees on October 21 and 26. Tickets are available online at go.niu.edu/arts-tickets with prices for adults, seniors, staff and students. NIU students are admitted free of charge with a reserved ticket.
The performance Saturday, October 19 will feature a moderated talkback with cast, crew and the director after the show.
Macbeth
O’Connell Theatre
Oct. 18-20 and 24-26
Director: Peter G. Andersen
Scenic Designer: Alicia Margerum
Costume Designer: Ski Sciaraffa and Jeremy W. Floyd
Lighting Designer: Aidan Murphy
Assistant Lighting Designers: Max Garcia and Mike Kozel
Technical Director: Adam Rager
Properties Designer: Dave Doherty
Intimacy Choreographer: Jyreika Guest
Fight Choreographer: Stanton Davis
Assistant Fight Choreographer: J. Cody Hunt
Vocal Coach: Stanton Davis
Dramaturg: Elizabeth Nowak
Stage Manager: Madie Barnas
Assistant Stage Manager: Sania Henry
This show is approximately two hours and will have a 10-minute intermission.
Cast
Macbeth – J. Cody Hunt
Lady Macbeth – Gina Cioffi
Banquo/Siward – Paul Lang
Duncan/Porter/Seyton – David Mortenson
MacDuff – Logan Blake
Malcolm – Kyara Chisolm
Witch 1/Lady MacDuff/Gentlewoman – Kayla Crispino
Witch 2/Young Siward/Old Man/Murder #2– Jaylin Turner
Witch 3/Fleance – Kylee Moore
Hecate/Bloody Sergeant/Murder #1 – Nya Warner
Ross – Raeanna Tremethick
Angus/Donalbian/Son – Serenity Deida
Lenox/Doctor/Murder #3 – Ahyanna Addison
A full program will be available at niuarts.com/theatre-programs before opening night.
