The Shakespeare Project was established in 2017 to enhance the understanding of performing arts and literature by presenting free, professional productions of classic works, including Shakespeare.
Thanks to community support and grant funding from the Alabama Humanities Alliance and The Ayers Foundation, this project has now grown to include teacher training, camps, resource guides for our educators and students, workshops for classrooms, apprenticeships for high school and college students interested in technical theatre and performing arts, and FREE performances with professional actors.
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Macbeth (2019) | Lady Macbeth (Image 2)
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Lady Macbeth (Stephanie Escorza) reads a letter from Macbeth.
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Macbeth (2019) | Lady Macbeth Monologue
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Lady Macbeth (Stephanie Escorza) screams as the weird jester (Lizzie Powers) in disguise as the doctor watches on.
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Macbeth (2019) | Lizzie
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The weird jesters (Leila Acheson, Jacob Sorling, Lizzie Powers) surround Banquo (Karl Hawkins) in rehearsal.
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Macbeth (2019) | Macbeth and Jesters
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The Jesters (Leila Acheson, Jacob Sorling, and Lizzie Powers) are tasked with an assignment from Macbeth (Matt Murry).
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Macbeth (2019) | Macbeth & Banquo (Image 1)
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Banquo (Karl Hawkins) appears to Macbeth (Matt Murry) at a banquet hosted by Lady Macbeth (Stephanie Escorza), while other guests are confused.
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Macbeth (2019) | Macbeth & Banquo (Image 2)
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Macbeth (Matt Murry) confides in Lady M (Stephanie Escorza) as the spirit of Banquo (Karl Hawkins) watches.
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Macbeth (2019) | Macbeth & Lady Macbeth (Image 1)
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Lady Macbeth (Stephanie Escorza) is encircled by Macbeth (Matt Murry) and the jesters (Leila Acheson, Jacob Sorling and Lizzie Powers).
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Macbeth (2019) | Macbeth & Lady Macbeth (Image 2)
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The Weird Jester (Leila Acheson) introduces us to the fate of the Macbeths (Stephanie Escorza & Matt Murry).
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Macbeth (2019) | Macbeth & Malcolm
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Malcolm (Sean Golson) learns of his mother's fate from Macduff (Anatasha Blakely) and Macbeth (Matt Murry).
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Macbeth (2019) | Macbeth Thane
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Duncan (Stephanie Faatz Murry) awards Macbeth (Matt Murry) for his battlefield successes, as Banquo (Karl Hawkins) and Malcolm (Sean Golson) watch.
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Macbeth (2019) | Macduffs
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Lord Macduff (Dylan Hurst) is killed by the weird jesters (Lizzie Powers, Jacob Sorling, Leila Acheson).
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Macbeth (2019) | MacSpirits
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The Weird Jesters (Jacob Sorling, Lizzie Powers and Leila Acheson) summon the spirits of Duncan (Stephanie Faatz Murry) and Macduff (Anatasha Blakely) to warn Macbeth (Matt Murry).
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Macbeth (2019) | Opening
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The cast awaits their introductions (Kennedy Jones, Nardge Francois, Stephanie Escorza, Matt Murry, Sean Golson, Leila Acheson, Stephanie Faatz Murry, Beeca Hearn, Karl Hawkins, Jacob Sorling, Lizzie Powers).
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Macbeth (2019) | Out Damned Spot
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Lady Macbeth (Stephanie Escorza) sleepwalks as Lennox (Kennedy Jones) and the doctor (Lizzie Powers) watch.
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Macbeth (2019) | Performance Video
Carrie Colton
This performance of Shakespeare's Macbeth was adapted and directed by Carrie Colton, with Emily Duncan as Executive Director and Carmine DiBiase as Dramaturg. The cast features:
- Macbeth: Matthew Murry
- Macduff: Anatasha Blakely
- Lady Macbeth: Stephanie Escorza
- Banquo: Karl Hawkins
- Malcolm: Sean Golson
- Jester 1: Lizzie Powers
- Jester 2: Jacob Sorling
- Jester 3: Leila Acheson
- Lennox: Kennedy Jones
- Ross: Nardge Francois
- Duncan: Stephanie Faatz Murry
- Lord Macduff: Dylan Hurst
- Siward: Emily Taylor
- Fleance/Soldier: Aaron Hagos
- Seyton: Avery Gallahar
- Young Macduff: Mitch Conroy
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Macbeth (2019) | Queen Duncan
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Macduff (Anatasha Blakely) mourns Queen Duncan (Stephanie Faatz Murry).
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Macbeth (2019) | Rehearsal (Image 1)
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Macduff (Anatasha Blakely) tells Malcolm (Sean Golson) and Duncan (Stephanie Faatz Murry) of the battle fought.
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Macbeth (2019) | Rehearsal (Image 2)
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Rehearsals underway on the Stone Center Stage (Stephanie Escorza, Matthew Murry, Sean Golson, Nardge Francois).
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Macbeth (2019) | Rehearsal (Image 3)
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Lady Macbeth (Stephanie Escorza) and Macbeth (Matt Murry) rehearse on Stone Center Stage.
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Macbeth (2019) | The Jesters (Image 1)
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The Jesters (Jacob Sorling, Lizzie Powers, Leila Acheson) watch Macbeth's world unravel.
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Macbeth (2019) | The Jesters (Image 2)
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The Weird Jesters (Lizzie Powers, Jacob Sorling, Leila Acheson) entertain.
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Macbeth (2019) | Turn Hell Hound
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Macbeth (Matt Murry) faces off against Macduff (Anatasha Blakely) after a young soldier is killed.
