Shakespeare for the Modern Man -
Lesson 1: Macbeth
January 18 - Feb. 2, 2008
Shakespeare for the Modern Man - Lesson 1: Macbeth
by Scott A. Eckert
January 18 - Feb. 2, 2008
Directed by Scott A. Eckert
Dupree Theater
Irving Arts Center
3333 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Irving, TX 75062
Fridays & Saturdays, January 18, 19, 25, 26, Feb. 1, 2, 2008 at 8pm.
Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 8pm.
Sundays,January 20, & 27, 2008 at 2:30pm.
Throughout the centuries, scholars and laymen alike have asked the same questions over and over when examining Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.” “What are gallowglasses?”, “Who was the third murderer?”, “When witches dance in the moonlight, do they wear heels?” “Shakespeare for the Modern Man - Lesson 1: Macbeth” answers these questions and more. By simultaneously presenting both a traditional staging of the play and a modern interpretation, “Lesson 1: Macbeth” allows the audience to hear the text in Shakespeare’s terms, and understand it on their own. The play also intentionally strips away much of the Bard’s mystique, finding humor in the darkest corners of Castle Dunsinane. If more young people saw this version of the play, thus understanding the true cost of ambition, I daresay there would be a lot less regicide in the world today.
Two productions, two casts, one stage. “Lesson 1: Macbeth”
Recommended for ages 13 and up
Cast
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REGIS ALLISON (Macbeth) returns to ICT where he was last seen playing Archibald in A SECRET GARDEN. Other ICT roles include Cinderella’s Prince/INTO THE WOODS, Action/WEST SIDE STORY and Danny/BABY. He has also directed ARSENIC AND OLD LACE and THE BOYFRIEND for ICT. Most recently he was seen in Uptown Players production of AIDA, where he also directed their production of A NEW BRAIN. Regis is thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of this production and work with some of his dearest friends. LYURrrrr. ~ |
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SHANE BEESON (Ross) is making his ICT debut. Dallas credits include Craig in THE NORMAL HEART (Uptown Players, Column Nomination, Featured Actor in a Play), Clifford in DEATHTRAP (Labyrinth) and Oakley in SHADOWLANDS (CTD). While with Theatre Memphis’s ShoWagon Shakespearean touring company, he performed the roles of Hamlet, Malcolm, Brutus and Mercutio in rep. Thanks to Scott and Lisa for the opportunity! ~ |
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BRUCE R. COLEMAN (MacDuff) is appearing for the second time with ICT MainStage, after portraying Clarence Sickenger in THE OLDEST LIVING GRADUATE two seasons ago. Other area roles include characters in THE GOODBYE GIRL, BROKEN GLASS, MIZLANSKY/ZALINSKY (Theatre Three) T-BONE AND WEASEL (Circle Theatre) THE NUTCRACKER, COPPELIA (Momentum Dance) and DOWN THE ROAD and MY THING OF LOVE for New Theatre Company, where he received a Rabin Nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Thanks to Scott and Regis for all the good times. ~ |
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CHRIS DOVER (New Macbeth) is making his debut with ICT. Chris has performed in New York, Los Angeles and in Dallas at the Pocket Sandwich (THE NERD) and the Labyrinth (INSPECTING CAROL). He would like to thank Mr. Eckert and Ms. Haram for the opportunity. ~ |
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JOSH HEPOLA (Duncan/Murderer 2/Siward) is making his debut with ICT. His most recent role was Bob Crachit in EBENEZER SCROOGE at the Pocket Sandwich Theater. Other DFW venues include GSM, GCT, PRT, FMPAT and RCT. Last year he managed to find the time to perform as Fred Casely in CHICAGO at Naples Community Theater and study with professional opera singer Francesca Russo while on active duty with the U.S. Navy in Italy. ~ |
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JOI JACKSON (Witch #2) is proud to be making her debut on the ICT stage. Joi's favorite roles include, GSM's- KISS ME, KATE, Uptown's - AIDA, WTTs - CABARET, TFMs - DREAMGIRLS, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, GCVs-SWEET CHARITY, to name a few. Joi has toured with the famous Dallas Black Dance Theatre as a member of the 2nd Company as well as Contemporary Ballet Dallas. She has also done film and television work and is a dancer/singer with the award-winning Eclipse Entertainment, LLC. Joi wishes to thank God for her family and the opportunity. ~ |
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NIKOLAI DAVID KISELOV (New Malcolm) Niko has performed the roles of Dracula/DRACULA, LeFou/BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, McMurphy/ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST, Johnny Casino, Teen Angel/GREASE. He has also appeared in several short films and commercials. He recently received his Bachelors in Music from SMU and plans to pursue a Masters in Directing. You may catch him playing the Double Bass and singing Jazz, Classical, Rock, Country, Bluegrass, Funk, and Latin in Restaurants, Nightclubs, Bars, and with local Orchestras. He also owns his own business, Red Star Entertainment Productions. ~ |
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MEGAN LANE (Witch #3) is honored to join this cast in her first ICT production. Megan is originally from Madison WI. She graduated from TCU with a BFA in Theatre emphasis in musical theatre. She was recently seen as Charlie in the regional premiere of TOP GUN THE MUSICAL and Sam in TRANSPOSING SHAKESPEARE. She would like to thank Andi Allen for introducing her to this opportunity. Megan is represented by the Horne Agency. ~ |
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DAVID H.M. LAMBERT (Narrator) was last “heard” at ICT as The Voice of Audrey II in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. More recently, he was the title role of EBENEZER SCROOGE at The Pocket Sandwich Theatre. Other venues include Theatre 3, Circle Theatre, Labyrinth Theatre and Theatre Britain. He is also the resident sound designer for Circle Theatre and Pocket Sandwich Theatre. ~ |
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BOBBY MAXWELL (New Duncan/Murderer) is making his debut with ICT. Bobby has performed numerous roles in the DFW area including Alfred Doolittle/MY FAIR LADY, Harold Hill/THE MUSIC MAN and George/OF MICE AND MEN. Venues include Pocket Sandwich Theater, Hub Theater and Garland Summer Musicals. ~ |
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KELLY MCCAIN (Witch #1, Choreographer) is excited to be making her onstage ICT debut. Previously, she choreographed ICT’s ONCE UPON A MATTRESS. Performance credits include Lyric Stage’s CAROUSEL; Garland Summer Musical’s HELLO DOLLY, OKLAHOMA, CRAZY FOR YOU, GUYS AND DOLLS, and 42ND STREET; Uptown Players’ TOMMYand HAIR; and Contemporary Theater of Dallas’ BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS. ~ |
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DANIEL MCCALIP (Ensemble) is making his second appearance with ICT this season having recently performed in DRACULA. Daniel has performed several roles locally including Protean/A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, Templeton/BARNUM, and Lucentio/THE TAMING OF THE SHREW. ~ |
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CHARLES E. MOORE (New Banquo) is making his debut with ICT MainStage. Some favorite roles include Millet/ FUDDY MEERS, Owen/THE FOREIGNER, Caliban/THE TEMPEST, New Banquo/LESSON 1: MACBETH, and New Marcellus/LESSON 2: HAMLET. He's performed locally at Richardson Theatre Centre, Pocket Sandwich Theater, Plano Repertory Theatre and others, also in Odessa, Texas, Zweibrucken Germany and his home town of Bellingham, Washington. ~ |
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MARY-MARGARET PYEATT (Lady Macbeth) previously at ICT: Lyssa Dent Hughes/AN AMERICAN DAUGHTER and Cecily/THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. At Theatre 3: Miss Carrie/VIEUX CARRÉ; Midge/THE HOLLOW. At Theatre Britain: Ruella/COMMUNICATING DOORS. At Plano Repertory Theater: Beatrice/MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING; Titania/A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. At WaterTower Theater: Amy/COMPANY; at Echo Theater: Mrs. Peters/TRIFLES. Garland Civic Theater: Adelaide/GUYS & dolls (Leon Rabin Award). ~ |
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JULIE REINAGEL (New Lady Macbeth) This is Julie's second show with ICT. She was last seen in ICT's production of DRACULA. Julie has performed with numerous theatre companies in the DFW area, including Bootstraps Comedy Theatre, Rover Dramawerks, UTD Theatre and others. ~ |
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STEVEN-SHAYLE RHODES (Banquo/Doctor) was most recently seen at Garland Civic Theatre in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. He is a graduate of UT-Dallas with a degree in Arts Management. Favorite productions include Bustopher Jones/ CATS, Sister Amnesia/NUNSENSE A-MEN!, Jacob/Potiphar JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Herod/JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Schultz/CABARET, Grumio/ THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, and Doc/WEST SIDE STORY. Steven is featured in the upcoming film KARMA POLICE. ~ |
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NICK TRAUTNER (Malcolm) Has done student theatre productions at his Alma Mater Drake, and preformed scenes from Hamlet, Richard the Third, As you like it, Romeo and Juliet, and Antony and Cleopatra in Drakes Mainstage production of Duo Shakespeare. This is his first role with ICT. ~ |
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MAUREEN WHISMAN (Lady Macduff) just finished playing Half n’Half/ALADDIN (Theatre Britain). Other recent roles and shows include Lucy/SAILOR’S SONG (FIT Festival 8), EAT THE RUNT (ACT I Productions), Nora Grey/MIND OVER MURDER (Pegasus Theatre) and Amanda/PRIVATE LIVES (Rover Dramawerks). Maureen is also the Executive Director of ACT I Productions. When not acting or producing she is a swing dancer with the Dallas Swing Dance Society’s ACME Swing Dancers. ~ |
Crew
SCOTT A. ECKERT (Author/Director) has been active in the Dallas area for nearly 20 years both on stage and off. His original works and music have been seen at the Pocket Sandwich Theater, Cabbages and Kings Theater, Addison Centre Theatre, and the long running Midieval Inn Diner Theater. Music Direction credits include FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Associate Conductor, National Tour), TITANIC, JANE EYRE, KING DAVID, LOOK HOMEWARD HONKY TONK ANGEL (Lyric Stage), HAIR, AIDA, THE LIFE, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN (Uptown Players), THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS (Contemporary Theater Of Dallas), COMPANY (WaterTower Theater), and 7 seasons as conductor with the Garland Summer Musicals. His work has been recognized by the DFW Critics Forum, and he has received 8 Leon Rabin Awards, 6 as music director and 2 as playwright for his SHAKESPEARE FOR THE MODERN MAN series. He is a member of the AFM and the Dramatists Guild.
PAUL FIORELLA (Scenic Designer) After a brief hiatus, Paul rejoins his dear friends at ICT to design some more sets for the upcoming season. This particular play will join in rank among his designs which have poked fun at the masterful works of the Bard. These other set designs were for the plays I HATE HAMLET and THE COMPLETE WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE, UNABRIDGED.
SUZANNE CRANFORD (Costume Designer) is very happy to be working with ICT again. Her design was seen in last season's production of AN AMERICAN DAUGHTER. Other costuming credits include designs for Uptown Players, GSM, MCT, GCT, KCCT, and Runway Theatre. Suzi is associate designer at Dallas Costume Shoppe.
SAM NANCE (Lighting Designer) is designing his seventh show for ICT, where his most recent work was DRACULA. He is the resident lighting designer for Pegasus Theatre where he has lit their innovative “living black and white” shows for a number of years as well as their more colorful presentations. Other companies that have seen his light, include the Shakespeare Festival of Dallas, Dallas Theater Center, and the Lois Pope Theater in Florida. Shows include WOODY GUTHRIES AMERICAN SONG, THE LION IN WINTER, CATHOLIC SCHOOL GIRLS, and A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM.
LISA ANNE HARAM (Co-Producer) is pleased to be a part of this production. She has been a member of ICT MainStage since 1998. This is her 14th production for ICT. She has been a board member and currently Chairs the Play Selection Committee. She is excited to bring this fresh look at Shakespeare to ICT audiences. Thank you for supporting live theatre!
FERNANDO LARA (Assistant Stage Manager) is working on his third show for ICT. Fernando was Stage Manager for THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT and Assistant Stage Manager for DRACULA. Fernando has worked as an Actor, Sound Designer and Stage Manager for TV, Film and Theater for many years.
SCOTT NIXON (Co-Producer) has appeared in a number of ICT Mainstage productions such as Injun Joe/TOM SAWYER, Lt. Foster/DEATH: TAKE/1 Jimmy Conlin/ANOTHER MURDER: ANOTHER SHOW! and as Orville Livingston/THE LILLIES OF THE FIELD. He as appeared in other musicals such as THE THREEPENNY OPERA, SOUTH PACIFIC, KISMET, THE MUSIC MAN, CAMELOT and CINDERELLA in the Metroplex and Southern California area. Scott also serves on the board of directors with ICT.
JULIA PFEUFFER (Props) is working with ICT for the third time. Julia has worked on PICNIC and PIRATES OF PENZANCE with ICT. Prior to moving to Texas Julia was involved with Pauper Players in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
OSCAR STEELE (Fight Choreographer) is a 3rd. Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo Karate, a personal trainer, instructor in Tai/Chi, Qibong, weapons and emergency first response instructor with 25+ years of teaching and training experience. This is Ms. Steele’s second opportunity as Fight Choreographer for ICT where she coordinated the fights for DRACULA.
STACEY STREET (Stage Manager) is happy to be returning to ICT. Her most recent stage managing work has included I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at the Greater Lewisville Community Theater and DEARLY DEPARTED at ICT. Stacey has also worked with the Garland Summer Musicals and Theater Three. Stacey would like to thank her family and Janel for their constant encouragement and support.
Auditions
Directed by Scott A. Eckert
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Performances: January 18 - Feb. 2, 2008
Call 972-594-6104 to schedule an appointment.
There will be no rehearsals over the holidays. Dates will be finalized with cast conflicts.
Roles: 12 Male, 3 Female + Narrator
The following characters are double cast with two actors playing the part simultaneously. For each paired role, one character speaks only original text, the other only new.
Macbeth - Thane of Glamis (late 20’s -30’s)
Banquo - A Nobleman of Scotland (any age), doubles as Doctor
Duncan - King of Scotland (40’s), doubles as Murderer, Lord
Malcom - Prince of Cumberland (20’s) doubles as Hecate, Lord
Attendant - (any age) doubles as Captain, Gateskeeper
Lady Macbeth - (late 20’s -30’s) doubles as Witch
Lady Macduff - (30+), doubles as Witch, Lady’s maid, speaks only original text
The following roles are single cast:
Narrator - (30+) stuffy professorial type with good sense of physical comedy speaks only new text
Macduff - A Nobleman of Scotland (30’s), speaks only original text
Ross - A Nobleman of Scotland (any age), speaks only original text