MacBeth

I went to see MacBeth on Saturday night at 7 pm. Having studied the play and seen it performed at a local high school all within the past year, I was glad that I could remember the whole story. I can understand how some people who weren't familiar with the story of MacBeth may have been lost, just because every actor in the play wore the same outfit and the only props used were wooden sticks. I was thrilled to be able to place which characters were which, and to know the context of their words. I loved the play--Lady MacBeth was phenomenal. While it was weird to see a college-aged girl passionately kissing a middle-aged man, she had me convinced. She was pretty terrifying when she was threatening MacBeth, and then amazingly fearful when regret took over her for the murders she helped commit. The story is one of my favorites by Shakespeare; it evokes the most emotion, ranging from rage to excitement to fear. It was a privilege to have been able to see the Naked Shakes perform, and for free! I was amazed by how they made props with their bodies, such as creating a human throne and using red gloves to portray blood streaming down Banquo's body. Wonderful!