macbeth

Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Justin Shaw

Show dates: May 23-25, 2019
Location: Keyano Recital Theatre

About the show

“‘Fair is foul and foul is fair’ in this murderous Shakespearean classic. A brave general named Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the throne for himself. He is then wracked with guilt and paranoia. Haunted by witches and spirits, this ensemble production is guarantees a haunting night of theatre unlike any other in Fort McMurray.

This production supports our mission of empowering artists to take ownership of their craft because of the level of encryption required to bring the text to life. The act of deciphering the intention and action embedded in the Bard’s text must be supported by performance – a process by which that can be practiced in all text. That is why Shakespeare’s work, from an educational perspective, has stood the test of time.”

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Artistic Team

Justin Shaw | Director

Justin Shaw is a theatre artist originally from Prince Edward Island, currently based in Fort McMurray. Trained at the National Theatre School of Canada’s Acting program, Shaw has had the opportunity to explore and challenge the Bard’s classic text in a professional conservatory setting. Shaw was one of the 2018 Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo’s Artist in Residence, one of the Nextfest 2019 Artists in Residence, and is currently the Artistic Director of Theatre; Just Because. Select Shakespeare credits include: Taming of the Shrew, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, As You Like It, King Lear, and Much Ado (adaptation). Shaw would like to dedicate this production to Ian Watson – celebrated Shakespeare coach, dedicated mentor, and friend.

Ashley Laurenson | Costume & Props Designer

Ashley Laurenson, raised in the wilds of New Zealand, is the costume designer for Macbeth, by Theatre; Just Because. She pursued her dream of creating films with her friends, which she refers to as her ’film family’, on Arkham Rising, The Good Survivor and most recently, Nerdvana: the Web Series. She’s happiest acting or behind the scenes building props/costume pieces, but considers herself a Jack/Jill of all trades as a Producer, Writer and many other roles throughout her career. Recently entering the theatre world as Costume/Prop Designer for AHOY! A Pirates Life for Me, she looks forward to seeing her dark vision on stage for Macbeth!

Brodie Dransutavicius | Fight Choreographer

Brodie has been in the fight directing community for over six years, and he has collected certifications from multiple different countries and institutions including the United States, Australia, Great Britain, the Nordic Stage Fighting Society, and Fight Directors Canada. Brodie has acted in and choreographed several dinner theatre productions and Keyano Theatre productions, most recently Lend Me a Tenor. His film fight work includes Nerdvana: the Web Series and The Road Behind.

Jayme Barter | Lighting Designer and Assistant Stage Manager

Jayme Barter is a local theatre artist, musician, and music producer, born and raised in Fort McMurray. She attended Holy Trinity High School and was involved with productions such as Grease, When in Rome, Selfie and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown as an actor and assistant director. Since working on Into the Woods with Keyano Theatre Company in 2016 as a runner, Jayme has been involved with technical theatre. Before graduating in 2017, she Assistant Stage Managed The Awesome 80’s Prom- the second instalment of Theatre; Just Because’s iconic dinner theatre in association with Waypoints. She also stage managed Hanna Fridhed’s Two Eggs, which won Best Production at ADFA’s North Zone Festival and competed in Provincials. Her most recent project was Macbeth with Theatre; Just Because in May 2019 as an Assistant Stage Manager and Lighting Designer and Evil Dead the Musical as a Stage Manager.

Natalie Farahani | Stage Manager

Natalie has been involved in technical theatre for many years now. She was the Theatre; Just Because Stage Manager for The Awesome 80s Prom dinner theatre (2017), A Knight to Remember dinner theatre (2018), AHOY! A Pirate’s Life For Me dinner theatre (2019), Macbeth (2019), and Ultimate Reality 90’s Edition! dinner theatre (2020). Natalie worked with the Keyano Theatre Company as an Assistant Stage Manager for Deathtrap (2013), A Christmas Carol (2014), A Few Good Men (2015), Into The Woods (2016), and The Other Side Of The Pole (2016); as an Assistant Sound Technician for Cabaret (2015); and as a Stage Manager for The Odd Couple (2015) and Steel Magnolias (2016). She was also the Stage Manager for the one act shows Sure Thing (2016), What Time Does The 3 O’Clock Parade Start (2019) and Brain Sucking (2017), for which she was also the technical designer and received an Alberta Drama Festival Association award for Outstanding Technical Achievement.