William Shakespeare's "Macbeth - In Plain Talk"

Central MN Theatre is in search of talent for our upcoming production of William Shakespeare's “Macbeth - In Plain Talk"

Register for your audition online at www.centralmntheatre.com/macbeth

Auditions, as well as performances, will be April 28-30 at Studio CMNT in Foley. 6774 Hwy 25 NE, Foley, MN

A brave Scottish warrior named Macbeth receives a prophecy from three witches that he will become king. Driven by ambition and spurred on by his cunning wife, Lady Macbeth, he murders King Duncan and seizes the throne. But the taste of power comes with a bitter cost—haunted by guilt, paranoia, and vengeful enemies, Macbeth spirals into a blood-soaked reign of tyranny. As the body count rises and his sanity crumbles, he faces a final showdown that proves fate and ambition are a deadly mix.

MACBETH - IN PLAIN TALK

Written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Adapted by SEAN DONAHUE

AVAILABLE ROLES

- Macbeth: The ambitious thane-turned-king, solo for his central role.

- Lady Macbeth: Macbeth’s ruthless wife, solo for her intense psychological arc.

- Macduff: The nobleman who opposes Macbeth, solo as the climactic avenger.

- Banquo: Macbeth’s friend and early victim, solo to preserve his ghost’s impact.

- Witch 1: First Weird Sister, dedicated to the supernatural trio for a strong presence.

- Witch 2: Second Weird Sister, also dedicated.

- Witch 3: Third Weird Sister, completing the trio.

- Duncan / Siward: King Duncan early on, then Siward for the final battle.

- Malcolm: Duncan’s elder son and eventual king, standalone for his leadership arc.

- Donalbain / Young Siward: Duncan’s younger son (brief early role), then Siward’s son in the final fight.

- Lady Macduff / Gentlewoman: Macduff’s wife for her tragic scene, then the Gentlewoman observing Lady Macbeth.

- Porter / Ross: The comic gatekeeper after Duncan’s murder, then Ross as a noble and messenger.

- Lennox / Murderer 1: A suspicious noble throughout, doubling as one of Macbeth’s hired killers.

- Fleance / Angus / Murderer 2: Banquo’s son early, then Angus as a noble and the second murderer.

Auditions will be first come, first serve within your registered time slot. 

Monday, April 28

- 7PM

- 8PM

Tuesday, April 29

- 7PM

- 8PM

Wednesday, April 30

- 7PM

- 8PM

You will receive an email from your director regarding audition materials & expectations as auditions near. 

Callbacks will be held in-person only on Thursday, May 1. Those required at callbacks will be announced the day of or earlier. Please note you may be required from 6pm-8pm this day. If you are not needed for callbacks, don't stress as you may still be cast.

Our initial cast meeting will be held on Monday, May 5. Casting will be announced the day of or earlier. Please note you will be required from 6pm-8pm this day.

Rehearsals will be Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 6PM-9PM starting May 6.

Mandatory tech rehearsals will be June 30 - July 3 from 6pm - 9pm.

Mandatory dress rehearsals will be July 7-9 from 6pm - 10pm.

Performances will be Thursday, Friday, Saturday at Studio CMNT in Foley starting July 10.

Please note rehearsal and performance dates are subject to change.