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Macbeth

Friday, November 9, 2012

East Penn School District

Emmaus High Stages its own Modern Twist on 'Macbeth'

Tickets can be purchased at the door for performances at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9 and Saturday, Nov. 10.

Special to Emmaus Patch By Chrissy Cilento, Emmaus High School Senior. Cilento can be seen on the EHS stage tonight in the role of Lady Macbeth. Emmaus High School's fall play, "Macbeth," opened last night, but don't fret, because there are two more chances to see the show and tickets are still available. Please, don't be turned off by the thought of seeing a Shakespeare play -- this version of "Macbeth" is a little different. Director Jill Kuebler has modernized the show and her vision is for it to be "edgy." That means the text is still the same, but every other aspect of the show has been updated. For instance, instead of taking place thousands of years ago in Scotland, the action occurs after World War II. Costumes, hair and makeup …

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