Macbeth

by William Shakespeare
Adapted by Don Fleming

Macbeth, Shakespeare’s bloodiest tragedy, tells the story of a Scottish Army general who receives a prophecy from three witches that tell him he will one day be the king of Scotland. Through Lady Macbeth’s persuasion and his own ambitious thoughts, Macbeth murders King Duncan and seizes the throne of Scotland for himself. He then begins a reign of tyranny, and continues to commit more murders to protect himself. When the witches tell of more prophesies and Macbeth sees apparitions, it is the beginning of his demise. In a final battle with his rivals, Macbeth is beheaded and a new man, Malcolm, is crowned king of Scotland.

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Quick Details

  • Type: Play
  • Length: 60 minutes | Can be cut for competition
  • Availability: Available for productions worldwide
  • Cast Size: 34 speaking roles | Doubling possible for a cast as small as 14

Full Details

Roles:

  • Lady Macbeth
  • Lady Macduff
  • First, Second, and Third Witch
  • Duncan, King of Scotland
  • Malcolm, Duncan's eldest son
  • Donalbain, Duncan's youngest son
  • Macbeth, general of the Scottish Army
  • Banquo, general of the Scottish Army
  • Macduff, nobleman of Scotland
  • Lennox, nobleman of Scotland
  • Ross, nobleman of Scotland
  • Mentieth, nobleman of Scotland
  • Angus, nobleman of Scotland
  • Caithness, nobleman of Scotland
  • Fleance, son of Banquo
  • Siward, general of the English Army
  • Young Siward, his son
  • Seyton, an officer
  • Doctor
  • Porter
  • Old Man
  • First Apparition, an armed head
  • Second Apparition, a bloody child
  • Third Apparition
  • Lord
  • Servant
  • Sergeant
  • First, Second and Third Murderer
  • Messenger

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  • Permission to photocopy the PDF script for your production so there is no additional cost for these assets.

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Don Fleming

Don Fleming produces the Summer Season of student productions for Seattle Children's Theatre. In that capacity. he has written many dramatic adaptations, including Julie of the Wolves, Treasure Island, The Golden Compass, Dracula, The Silver Chair, The Odyssey, Speak, and, most recently, Amazing Voyage, Fight School, and Stargirl. Summer Season shows he has directed include Little Shop of Horrors, Footloose, The Tempest, Pippin, As You Like It, Holes, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Prior to his tenure at SCT, he was a director of The Seattle Theatre Project and a member of the Merrie Japers medieval theatre troupe. Seattle Children's Theatre Drama School Summer Season began in 1985, and provides students with both a challenging rehearsal period and the opportunity to perform on the Charlotte Martin or Eve Alvord stages, with costumes, sets, props, sound, and lights provided by Seattle Children's Theatre's professional technical staff. The SCT Summer Season allows students in grades 4 through 12 to put their skills to work in a fun, professional, safe environment.

This script was originally developed for Seattle Children’s Theatre Summer Season, an acclaimed program in which student actors and theatre professionals come together to produce polished play. The Summer Season inspired by classic works, were specifically written for students in grades 4 through 12 to develop acting and other theatrical skills.