'Macbeth'
Ohio Wesleyan to Present Award-Winning Shakespearean Play Oct. 30-Nov. 2
DELAWARE, Ohio – Ohio Wesleyan University's Department of Performing Arts will present five performances of William Shakespeare's infamous and iconic "Macbeth," beginning Oct. 30.
"The Tragedy of Macbeth" is a tale about a Scottish General and his wife, who convinces him to use whatever means necessary to take the kingdom's throne.
Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30-Nov. 1 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 1-2 on the Main Stage of Ohio Wesleyan's Chappelear Drama Center, 45 Rowland Ave., Delaware. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $5 for senior citizens, and free for Ohio Wesleyan students and employees at owuperformingarts.ludus.com.
Ohio Wesleyan faculty member and 2005 OWU graduate Bradford Sadler, MFA, will direct the university's production of "Macbeth."
"This is a timeless tale from Shakespeare about ambition, human frailty, and how we treat each other in the world," Sadler said. "In our production, we're examining this script from a new perspective, one that I hope surprises audiences by allowing them to think critically about the world around them. Also, the opportunity to present a show that deals with the darker side of human nature so close to Halloween has made this a wonderful opportunity for our students."
The play contains adult themes and is not recommended for young children. For more information, visit owu.edu/PerformingArts or call the box office at (740) 368-3855.
Cast (In Order of Appearance)
- Liv Feisel, a senior from New Albany, Ohio, as 1st Witch/1st Murderer
- Lux Proctor, a first-year student from Mayfield Heights, Ohio, as 2nd Witch/2nd Murderer
- Graham Anderson-Reitz, a senior from Cleveland, Ohio, as 3rd Witch/3rd Murderer
- Kaya Ferrell, a senior from Delaware, Ohio, as Macbeth
- Jasmine Bridges, a first-year student from Columbus, Ohio, as Duncan/Doctor
- Evan Large, a junior from Toledo, Ohio, as Malcolm
- Chloe McGee, a first-year student from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as Lennox/Soldier
- Camryn Henderson, a sophomore from Wadsworth, Ohio, as Bleeding Sergeant/Gentlewoman
- Tatyana Poland, a first-year student from Long Island, New York, as Ross/Soldier
- Lucy Whetzel, a junior from Warren, Ohio, as Banquo
- Gillian Murray, a senior from Fairfield, Ohio, as Lady Macbeth
- Andrew Stroud, a first-year student from Lewistown, Ohio, as Seyton/Soldier
- Bex Conway, a first-year student from Oak Park, Michigan, as Fleance/Soldier
- Nicholas Laurence, a senior from Medina, Ohio, as Macduff
Crew (By Group)
- Bradford Sadler, OWU faculty member – director
- Pedro Figueiredo, a senior from Salvador, Brazil – assistant director/set designer
- Carrie Hurst, OWU faculty member – lighting designer/technical director
- Jaylene Jennings, OWU staff member – costume designer
- August Lemert, a junior from Granville, Ohio – co-costume designer and co-costume crew head
- Rio Obenauf, a sophomore from Columbus, Ohio – co-costume crew head
- Nicholas Laurence, a senior from Medina, Ohio – assistant technical director
- Bailey Davis, a sophomore from Fairport Harbor, Ohio – stage manager
- Sam Conti, a senior from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – assistant stage manager
- Beau Salter, a first-year student from Lyndhurst, Ohio – assistant stage manager
- Katie Davis, a senior from Bryan, Ohio – assistant dramaturg
- Michael Nimrick, a junior from Solon, Ohio – sound crew head
- Clara Thompson, a junior from Delaware, Ohio – sound crew
- Madz Klinger, a junior from Wickliffe, Ohio – make-up crew head
- Parker Olukalns, a sophomore from Lexington, Kentucky – props/Foley crew head
- Samara Clarke, a junior from Columbus, Ohio – props/Foley crew
- Gio Gooden, a first-year student from Columbus, Ohio – props/Foley crew
- Braeden Shontz, a first-year student from Hebron, Ohio – run crew
- Lily Rekow, a senior from Columbus, Ohio – run crew
- Max Baker, a senior from Santa Monica, California – publicity crew head
- Trip Pierce, a senior from Lake Forest, Illinois – publicity crew
- Davion Moore, a first-year student from Columbus, Ohio – publicity crew
- Breyanna Matthews, a first-year student from Columbus, Ohio – publicity crew
For more information about OWU's 2025-2026 performance schedule or about studying Theatre and Dance at Ohio Wesleyan, visit owu.edu/PerformingArts.
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