By Katie Willis, Staff writer
The Shakespeare Club will present its annual spring production of the play “Macbeth,” one of Shakespeare’s most popular tragedies.
The play depicts the titular Scottish nobleman who conspires with his wife to murder their way to the throne.
The work dramatizes and examines the psychical and psychological effects of political conquest.
Because of the notorious reputation of Shakespeare’s work, many across the world have re-enacted and reconstructed the original plays to illustrate new interpretations.
In Susquehanna’s performance of “Macbeth,” the club hopes to bring attention to elements of Shakespeare’s writing that are often misconceived by modern audiences and create a production that is more accessible to people who may not be as familiar with Shakespeare’s works.
Sophomore Nick Cardillo, who co-directed the production, said the club’s goal is to “boil the story down to its basic core, emphasizing themes sometimes lost to modern audiences.”
Cardillo also noted that the general difficulty many face with Shakespeare’s work is surpassing the language and understanding the narrative.
In spite of this, the club hopes to ultimately make the play engaging and understandable for the audience on campus at Susquehanna.
Cardillio expressed his eagerness for the community to come watch the show.
“It is one of the most famous stories ever told and here, at [Susquehanna], you can see your peers tell that story in their own unique and interesting way,” Cardillo said. “It’s a one-night-performance-only that should not be missed.” The show is a one night production on the May 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Last year, the club performed “The Comedy of Errors,” one of Shakespeare’s shortest plays about two twins who were separated at birth.
The Shakespeare Club production is a part of the second stage season in the theatre department. Other productions this year in the second stage season included the studentwritten “Saudi Scenes,” the 24-Hour Play Festival, the Student Directing Showcase, the fantasy play “She Kills Monsters,” family tale “Topdog/Underdog” and the “A Night on Broadway” cabaret. The Shakespeare Club production is free to attend.
