Scott Cantrell as Macbeth

Murfreesboro Little Theatre will perform William Shakespeare’s Macbeth on the grounds of Oaklands Mansion this May and June.

This renowned, tragic play explores the choices we face when we are tempted with our greatest desires. In this world, the warrior Macbeth (played by Scott Cantrell) must face off with witches and warriors on his journey home from a great battle. When the witches tell Macbeth he will one day be King of Scotland, his deep and dark desires come to the surface.

Hearing of Macbeth’s potential future, his wife, Lady Macbeth (played by Jamie Leigh Stevens), develops a plan to make this prophecy become reality. The plan comes at a high price that can destroy our warrior, his wife and all of Scotland.

Jamie Leigh Stevens

Bring a blanket or lawn chair, tote along a picnic, bring the family, and join these actors and others outdoors at Oaklands for an action-packed and magical adventure.

MLT has been performing free outdoor Shakespeare—Backyard Bard—since 2011; this year marks the 11th Backyard Bard performance and the second time Shakespeare has been performed outdoors at Oaklands Mansion.

Murfreesboro Little Theatre’s production of Macbeth begins at 7 p.m. on May 11, 12, 13 and 15, and June 2, 3 and 4. Tickets are pay-what-you-can with a $10 suggested donation.

Elaina Nelson, Patti Long Lee and Shannon Hayes

Preceding the Sunday, May 15, production, beginning at 6 p.m., the Middle Tennessee Sinfonietta will perform Shakespearean-themed music, with Macbeth following.

All donations will go to support MLT, Oaklands Mansion and the Middle Tennessee Sinfonietta.

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