The College of Arts and Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater announces the final show of the 2022/2023 Theatre/Dance season with “Macbeth” by William Shakespeare. Directed by Bruce Cohen, this production will run in Barnett Theatre April 25-29 at 7:30 p.m. and April 30 at 1 p.m. Tickets ($16) are on sale for the performances and can be purchased in person, online at tickets.uww.edu or by calling (262) 472-2222. The Barnett Theatre and UW-Whitewater Ticket Services are located in the Greenhill Center of the Arts at 950 W. Main St., Whitewater, WI 53190.
WHS Grad Carter Waelchli, who is studying Theatre Education at UW-W, is a member of the cast, serving in the role of Ross/Understudy Banquo. This is Carter’s third mainstage show at UW-W. Their previous performance credits include Bill in “Perfect Wedding,” and Marplot in “The Busybody.” This is Carter’s first Shakespeare show, and they’re excited to share this story.
Returned home and celebrated for victory in battle, the triumphant warlord, Macbeth believes that becoming King might be possible. Driven by mystical and sinister prophecies, he and his Lady set out on a path of butchery to slake their lust for power. A story of lost humanity and deadly ambition, Shakespeare’s tragic play is a murderous thriller.
On choosing this production director Cohen states, “Ultimately, Macbeth is a cautionary tale of political ambition and corrupted power. These themes were front and center during the reign of James I and, sadly, remain contemporary and evergreen to this day.”
The cast for the UW-Whitewater production of “Macbeth” includes Antonio Parra as Macbeth, Erin McKee as Lady Macbeth, Bryce Giammo as Banquo, and Makayla Fedler, Dyamond Jackson, and Abby Frey as the three witches.
You don’t want to miss this thrilling performance of “Macbeth” in Barnett Theatre April 25-29 at 7:30 p.m. and April 30 at 1 p.m. Get your tickets today in person, online at tickets.uww.edu or by calling (262) 472-2222. There is a $2 surcharge for tickets purchased at the door at the time of the event. The Barnett Theatre and UW-Whitewater Ticket Services are located in the Greenhill Center of the Arts at 950 W. Main St., Whitewater, WI 53190.
