[FAC] Macbeth at the University Theatre

[Pamela Dyer-Smith]

“Something Wicked This Way Comes”

Secrets, betrayal, murder, and magic all come together on stage in a chilling rendition of 
William Shakespeare’s 
epic tragedy, MACBETH, opening at Fresno State on May 4th.  

Set in Scotland during the dark ages, a time when druids and witches prowled and plotted, 
MACBETH struggles 
with the issue of fate or free will.  Macbeth (played by S. Eric Day) is a nobleman serving 
faithfully under the 
reign of King Duncan (played by Jim Schlievert).  One night, after a victorious battle, he is 
approached by three 
witches (played by Hayley Galbraith, Moira Leslie, and Nicole Arbino) who prophesize his rise 
in power, first as 
Thane of Cawdor and then as King of Scotland.  When the first part of the prophesy comes 
true, Macbeth and 
his power-hungry, scheming wife (played by Rhiannon Fernandez) take matters into their 
own hands, setting in 
motion a chain of events that lead them down a path of greed, evil, and despair.

Opposing Macbeth’s rise to power are Malcom (played by Miles Villanueva), the rightful heir 
to the throne, and 
Macduff (played by Jay Felix), the Thane of Fife, an enemy of Macbeth.

Macbeth was written and produced by Shakespeare in 1606 during the reign of King James I 
of England.  In the 
400 years since its birth, Macbeth has become one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays.  It 
has withstood the 
test of time because the issues it deals with (corruption, social chaos, and the thirst for 
power) continue to 
remain relevant.  

Director Edward EmanuEl notes that “The production is a violent one.  Evil is violent.  The 
level of evil that 
Macbeth conjures up was designed to shock Shakespeare’s audience.  We will attempt to do 
the same four 
hundred years later”.

Dr. EmanuEl choreographed the complex and pivotal fight sequences;
Jeff Hunter designed the haunting landscape of medieval Scotland; Annalise Baker designed 
the gritty period 
costumes, and Izzy Einsidler creates ominous and supernatural atmospheric lighting.

Performance Dates are:
May 4-6 & 8-12, 2007
All performances begin at 8:00 p.m. except for the Sunday matinee which is at 2:00 p.m.


Ticket Prices:  General Admission  - $15 

Fresno State Faculty/Staff, Alumni Association Members*, Seniors (60 +) & Non - Fresno 
State Students (Under 
5 not admitted) - $13

Fresno State Students* - $8 

*ID Required
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Pamela Dyer-Smith
Business & Promotions Manager
Theatre Arts Department
California State University, Fresno
559-278-7512
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www.csufresno.edu/Theatre