Full disclosure:  I consider myself well read for the most part, but Shakespeare is a whole other story!  Luckily, my sister Allison is a ninth grade English teacher, and she agreed to come with me for the final dress rehearsal of Macbeth at the River Campus’ Rust Flex Theatre to help me follow the storyline.  

The show starts with a bang and doesn’t slow down.  The actors were so sure of themselves as they delivered their difficult lines that even I, not knowing the story ahead of time, was able to follow along.  I really enjoyed seeing the flex theatre put through it’s paces with an innovative set that brings this tragic story to life.  

Macbeth brings to life all of the classical elements of a haunted house, right on stage – the witchy Weird Sisters, murders and suicide, an eery setting and the dead not necessarily staying dead.  

If you’re thinking “Shakespeare? No thanks,” think again.  Macbeth is a well-done, fast-paced Shakespearean tragedy ideally suited for this spooky time of year, and the captivating storyline shines through the bookish language.  

Macbeth runs October 30 – November 1 and November 6 – 8 with shows at 7:30 p.m., and November 9 with a 2 p.m. show.  Learn more here.  

Special thanks to the folks at Southeast Missouri State for letting us sit in on their final dress rehearsal!