BLANCHARDVILLE — Wisconsin-based traveling theatre company Summit Players Theatre will be performing Shakespeare’s Macbeth outdoors in 23 different Wisconsin State Parks. All performances will be free and preceded by a 45-minute educational workshop. State Park vehicle sticker/pass required for park entry.
On Friday, June 16, the group will be at Yellowstone Lake State Park in the picnic area across from the park office. A workshop will take place at 5:30 p.m., with the show at 7 p.m.
Other locations will be Wyalusing on Saturday, June 17 (workshop 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.) and Blue Mound on Sunday, June 18 (workshop 1 p.m., show 2:30 p.m.).
Macbeth
Three witches visit brave warrior Macbeth with a vision of the future: he will be crowned king of Scotland. Determined to do whatever it takes to make this prophecy come true, he embarks on a ruthless quest for power. A web of secrets, trickery and danger entangles Macbeth, his wife Lady Macbeth, his rival Macduff and countless others as he claws his way to the top. Six actors play all the parts in this spooky, free, all-ages play. 75 minutes long.
Theater Workshop
“Inside Shakespeare’s Story: Macbeth”
This engaging, interactive workshop serves as a way for kids and “fun adults” to get comfortable with the play, Shakespeare’s language and the way nature plays into his works. Worried about Macbeth being too serious or scary? Come find out how we make a Shakespearean tragedy accessible for all ages. Participants take part in Shakespeare games and exercises culminating in performing a short scene. 45 minutes long.
For the full calendar and maps of performance sites, visit summitplayerstheater.com.
● Yellowstone Lake SP: 608-523-4427
● Blue Mounds SP: 608-437-5711
● Wyalusing SP: 608-996-2261
This project is supported in part by grants from the Wisconsin Arts Board and Wisconsin Humanities, with funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
