Appointment Required COVID-19 Policy Drama Play Shakespeare Stipend Tragedy Youth Roles
Macbeth
Scottish general Macbeth receives a prophecy from three Weird Sisters that he will become King of Scotland. When ambition grows murderous, what's done cannot be undone.
When:- Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Where: Miss Persis Dance Studio - 222 W Main St, Arlington, TX 76010
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Production Crew
Co-directed by Claire and Raphael Parry
Audition Details
- Sign-Up Link
- Please bring recent headshot and resume
- 1 minute Shakespeare monologue
Non-equity only. Paid stipends for all actors.
COVID-19 Policy
Must be vaccinated.
Tentative Rehearsals & Performances Calendar
Rehearsals
- September 14 - October 28
- Monday – Friday at 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- Saturdays at 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Performances
October 29 - 31 at 7:00 PM
Levitt Pavilion
100 W Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010
Characters
Macbeth
Any gender
Any age
Thane of Galmis, eventual King. Married to Lady Macbeth.
Lady Macbeth
Female
Any age
Married to Macbeth, driven to madness from ambition to gain the crown.
The three Witches
Any gender
Any age
The Weird sisters who relay a prophecy to Macbeth and Banquo.
Banquo
Any gender
Any age
Noble general, whose children according to The Three witches will inherit the throne. Betrayed and killed by Macbeth.
Macduff
Any gender
Any age
Leads soldiers to unseat Macbeth after he has taken the throne.
Duncan
Any gender
Any age
King of Scotland who is murdered by Macbeth because of his ambition to gain the crown.
Malcolm
Any gender
Any age
King Duncan's eldest son. Named heir to the throne.
Ross
Nobleman in the Scottish court, acts mainly as a messenger.
Fleance
Fleance is a potential youth role open to 12 and under
Banquo's son.
About Shakespeare LIVE Arlington
Bringing free Shakespeare to the people of Arlington since April 2025. Shakespeare LIVE is a volunteer-driven, grassroots initiative. The organization has a volunteer planning committee of local community members.
For our inaugural run, Shakespeare LIVE, brought As You Like It to over 1500 people over the course of three days. Despite stormy weather and cold temperatures, people from came from all over to watch. We hosted people from 4 states and 22 cities from across the country.