Queen City Shakespeare Co. will close its season with a four-performance run of "Macbeth" at Moxy Springfield Downtown in Springfield, offering audiences a theater experience paired with food and drinks in the hotel's basement venue.
The production will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 6-7 in the Basement level of Moxy Springfield Downtown, 430 South Ave., according to a community announcement.
Shakespeare's tragedy follows the rise and fall of Macbeth as ambition, betrayal and supernatural influences drive the story's conflict. The announcement describes the basement venue as an intimate setting designed to immerse audiences in the performance.
VIP tickets include a personal charcuterie board, an entrée selection, dessert and admission
to the show. General admission tickets are also available.
Cast and creative team
Amanda Cole directs the production, which features Ben Isaacs in the title role and Lisa Spence as Lady Macbeth.
The cast also includes Graham Weldin as MacDuff and Jonah Drake as Banquo. Nancy Gessner, Jody Furnas and Marti Jones portray the Wyrd Sisters.
Additional performers include Megan Keathley, Jeremy Sylvain, Spencer Tilley, DeLaney Henley, Val Bush, Micah Abalos, Katy Foster-Dugan, Baylee Burger, Katriana "KC" Cline, Jennifer Oliphant and Nikki Boler.
Performance details
Doors open at 6:45 p.m. for each performance.
General admission tickets are $25, while VIP tickets are $70. The production is open to all audiences but is recommended for those 13 and older because of violence, according to the announcement. Tickets and event information are available at Eventbrite.
The performances mark the final production in Queen City Shakespeare Co.'s season.
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