Peoples Bank Sponsors Touring Performance of Macbeth
at Magee Middle School
On February 18, 2020, New Stage Theatre presented an in-school performance of Shakespeare’s Macbeth at Magee Middle School in Magee as part of the New Stage Theatre Arts-in-Education statewide touring program. Macbeth was presented for 6th-8th grades at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. This performance was sponsored by Peoples Bank.
Don’t Just Read Shakespeare. Live It. Macbeth follows the story of a Scottish nobleman approached by three weird sisters with a prophecy that he shall be king. Encouraged by his wife, he begins to embrace and create the future that was seemingly promised. Driven and inspired by the desire for power, Macbeth struggles with his conscience and chooses a tragic path. In this timely play, Shakespeare closely examines the soul of a man as he succumbs to ambition, the seduction of unchecked power, and fate verses free will. This physically and emotionally charged 60-minute abridged production is a superb introduction to the classic tragedy of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
Directed by Sharon Miles, Education Director at New Stage, Macbeth by William Shakespeare is performed by New Stage’s Professional Apprentice Company members Ellie Boisseau, Jaymi Horn, Devin Hunter, and Christopher Sferra.
New Stage Theatre is Mississippi’s professional not-for-profit theatre. Winner of the 2019 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Theatre, the education program tours throughout Mississippi and has a strong reputation for presenting entertaining and educational shows that elevate students’ literary knowledge and problem solving skills. The New Stage Arts-in-Education touring program is sponsored by Entergy Mississippi, The Chisholm Foundation, and the Fountain Family Foundation.
For further information, contact Education Director Sharon Miles at (601) 948-3533 ext. 232 or smiles@newstagetheatre.com.
Students from Magee Middle School enjoyed a performance of Macbeth by New Stage Theatre’s Professional Acting Company (Back L to R): Kyle Devin Hunter, Jaymi Horn, Ellie Boisseau, and Christopher Sferra.
