Macbeth

By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Carmella Gates

Setting: Scotland

Cast of Characters:

Macbeth—ambitious general and Thane (nobleman), who becomes King
Lady Macbeth—his power-hungry wife
The Three Witches—evil hags/witches whose prophesies encourage Macbeth’s greed
King Duncan— virtuous King of Scotland
Malcolm—Duncan’s son and heir
Donalbain—Duncan’s younger son
Banquo—noble general and once friend of Macbeth
Fleance—Banquo’s son.
Macduff—noble general and Macbeth’s enemy.
Hecate—goddess of witchcraft
Scottish nobleman:
Lennox
Ross
Siward
Menteith
Angus
Caithness
Young Siward
Seyton—officer in Macbeth’s army
Lady Macduff—Macduff’s wife
Sirrah–Macduff’s son
Three murderers—who work for Macbeth
Captain—in Duncan’s army
Porter—Macbeth’s drunken servant
Messenger
Doctor
Gentlewoman
8-15 cast members to play the ghosts of Banquo’s descendants, the witch’s apparitions, the noblemen’s wives and Malcolm and Macbeth’s soldiers.