The calendar cries, “Tis time, tis time. To conjure the Scottish Play:
1. Boil thou first in the charmed pot: One downloadable Macbeth, halved from knave to chaps. Cut until 25 or so pages remain and the tale is sooth.
2. Open locks, whoever knocks. On a summer Monday morning, add 20 -30 kids of all ages and abilities . Resolve to give them all something fun and meaningful to do.
3. For a charm of powerful trouble: Rewrite script. Print . Read through with all considering words, place, plot and intention.
4. Fire burn and cauldron bubble: Spend agonizing hours casting all that darest according to their wishes.
5. Into the flame: Beg borrow and steal lights, sets, costumes and props.
6. Fair is foul and foul is fair: Build a set.
7. Now about the cauldron sing: Rehearse the antics for 9 days beginning on the solstice.
8. Round about the cauldron go: Have a full dress performance.
9. Our duties we will welcome pay: Thanks and honor to the supporters of the pageant.
Then the charm is firm and good. We are humbled by the intrepid efforts of all the participants and delighted that what is done here cannot be undone.
Norah, Beth and Maureen, weird sisters all
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| Norah, Beth and Lindsey and Rosie. Maureen B left to mail the Royalston newletter |
The directors: Norah Dooley
Beth Gospodarek
Maureen Blasco, Technical Director
Rosalie Dooley Fairchild, Costumes & Assistant Director
Lindsay Limoges, Costumes & Assistant Director
Caleb Chase, Sets and Sound Effects
Asher Chase and Devin Snell, Assistant Directors
The Cast: Dramatis Personae in order of appearance
Witch 1: Yasmine Seghir
Witch 2 : Tobey Chase/ Casey Galat
Witch 3: Marnie Anair
Sargeant: Hanna Seghir
King Duncan: Ryan Carrier
Malcolm, the King Duncan’s heir: Meredith Carrier
Donalblain: King Duncan’s daughter: Isabelle O’Connor
Thane Lennox, a noble: Marissa Galat
Thane Ross, a noble: Katelyn Robinson
The Thane of Fife, MacDuff, a noble: Noah Dawson
Thane Banquo: Emily Mangum
Lord Macbeth: Benjamin West
Lady Macbeth: Casey Galat/ Tobey Chase
Attendant: Soliel Osgood
Messenger: Erin Snell
Porter at the Gates/ Apparition: Hannah Bartkus
Murderer 1: Hanna Seghir
Murderer 2: Isabelle O’Connor
Gentlewoman: Elizabeth West
Doctor: Lila Jacobs
Declan Flynn - Tech crew and carpenter
And a few thank yous :
Long before Shakespeare, theater depended upon patronage and that tradition continues: This production of “The scottish Play” is made possible through the kindness of our community, funding of the members of the Friends of the Phinehas S Newton Library, and the generosity of advertisers.
Especial thanks to:
The Town of Royalston for allowing use of this perfect stage. Thanks also to the Town Administrative Assistant, Helen Divoll, who cheerfully puts up with our troupe of theatrical distractions.
Parents for providing snacks, running lines, schlepping actors, buying t-shirts, taking photos and being flexible. Especial thanks to Jen Bartkus for help with the program and cake.
Royalston Cultural council for its funding and enthusiastic support.
Majors Michael and Ann Copeland of the Salvation Army for costuming help.
Athol High School for loaning its spotlight. The RSC would never shine without your generosity.
