EVANSTON, Ill., July 19, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Muse of Fire Theatre Company is presenting a free outdoor production of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, Macbeth, at Ingraham Park in Evanston, Ill. The first show begins on August 7, 2010 at 3 p.m. and will continue on Saturdays and Sundays until August 29, 2010. Rather than relying on elaborate sets and costumes to tell the story, the company uses the open setting and simple costumes to emphasize the actors' performance and the text itself.
"Macbeth is one of the most riveting of Shakespeare's tragedies because of its driving energy, and one of his most enduring because of its timeless themes of ambition, greed and legacy," says Artistic Director Jemma Alix Levy. "We present free Shakespeare in the park each summer as a way to bring quality, professional theatre to a broad, local audience. Over 800 people saw Henry V last year, and this year we hope to reach more than 1,000 people with Macbeth."
Productions of Macbeth are located in Ingraham Park, behind the Morton Civic Center at 2100 Ridge Ave. in Evanston, which is close to the Noyes Street purple line 'L' station. Ample parking is also available in the Morton Civic Center parking lot. All performances are free and start at 3 p.m. In the event of rain, performances will be cancelled. Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets and/or chairs. For more information, please visit the company's website at http://museoffire.webs.com or call 847-707-8632.
About Muse of Fire Theatre Company
Muse of Fire Theatre Company was founded by Artistic Director Jemma Alix Levy to bring quality professional theatre to a broad audience. The company's focus is on plays of drama and poetry, whether classical or contemporary, which compel with their stories and stir with their language.
Muse of Fire makes a particular effort to reach out to under-served audiences through free ticket programs and the use of found spaces rather than traditional theatre venues. Past performances include Waiting for Godot, performed in an abandoned band shell in New York City; Steve Tesich's Square One, also free to the public, performed in lower Manhattan just after 9/11; and, in Chicago, the world premiere of an adaptation of "Jenny Aloo," a short story by National Book Award finalist Howard Norman. During the summer of 2009, Muse of Fire produced Shakespeare's Henry V, the first professional outdoor Shakespeare in the history of the City of Evanston, co-sponsored by the City itself, and free to the public. Muse of Fire Theatre Company is a 501(c)3 non-profit.