DIRECTED BY KT TURNERAdapted by Rachael Fornarotto and KT Turner

University of IdahoCollege of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences

Department of Theatre ArtsMoscow, Idaho | Oct. 15-24 | Hartung Theatre

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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTORMESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

“Who are you?” This question of identity is related to the fundamental values that dictate choices we make. In seeking to use this adaptation to celebrate Scottish culture, I focused on the values of history, language, and tradition.

J. Derrick McClure (University of Aberdeen) says that “Macbeth” is “a play in which a Scottish hero is effectually libeled.” According to the Chronicle of the Scottish Kings, Duncan was weak, Macbeth was a benevolent ruler of 17 years, and Banquo aided in the murder of Duncan. Shakespeare wrote “Macbeth” sometime around 1604-1606, when James I of England (and IV of Scotland) took the throne, to encourage English nationalism. Shake-speare flipped the script as King James I claimed ancestry from Banquo through the Stewart line of kings, and it was important that the King was presented as noble… and English.

McClure tells us that translating Shakespeare is a monumental undertaking as one must effectively translate Shakespeare’s heightened, innovative text. For the sake of actor and audience understanding, using Scots (a Scottish language that sounds similar to English) rather than Gaelic worked better for this adaptation. My guides for this endeavor were “Macbeth: Translated to Scots” by Robin Lorimer, the “Trage-die of Macbeth” by Dr. David Purves, and the Scots-English Dictionary.

To represent tradition, I looked to the Celtic deities known as the Tuath de Danann. The Morrigan is the three-faceted Goddess of death and prophecy. The three facets of the Morrigan include Macha (Sovereignty). The Badb (known as the Battle Crow) and Nemáin (the personification of the havoc of war). For me, replacing the Weird Sisters with the Goddess brought a different weight to the world and the story, re-turning this period to its older, more mythic roots.

This adaptation paints a different picture that pushes the Scottish identity to the forefront, reclaiming the story for its own. The beauty of the long history of the Scot-tish people is the inspiration for the title of the play: Alba gu Brath. Scotland forever!

KT Turner, MFA CandidateDepartment of Theatre Arts, University of Idaho

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN OF THE MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF LETTERS, ARTS ANDCOLLEGE OF LETTERS, ARTS ANDSOCIAL SCIENCESSOCIAL SCIENCESWelcome back to the Hartung! It’s been a long time since we could share the experience of live theatre together and it’s been a pleasure to set the stage and open the doors.

Our incomparable Department of Theatre Arts, and all its faculty, students, and staff, has been waiting for this opportunity. And it’s amazing to start this year’s season with a stunning performance of ”Macbeth: Alba Gu Brath” which has been directed by one of our incredible Master of Fine Arts candidates, KT Turner.

This innovative production brings home all the themes of an amazing tale.

The play is as relevant today as it was when it was first performed, and its chilling exploration of unbridled ambition and violence — and its terrible con-sequences — has reverberated through the ages.

We hope you enjoy the performance, and thank you so much for supporting the fine arts on our campus. It’s what a university is all about.

Sean QuinlanDean of the College of Letters, Arts and Social SciencesUniversity of Idaho

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ARTISTIC TEAMARTISTIC TEAMAdaptation....................Director...........................................................................Scenic Designer & Scenic Charge............................Costume Designer...........................................Lighting Designer......................................................Sound Designers...........Fight Captain & Props Designer............................Stage Manager.........................................................Technical Director.............................................Master Electrician......................................................Costume Director...........................................Dramaturg................................................Dialect Coach.................................................................Assistant Stage Manager........................................Assistant Stage Manager........................................Assistant Stage Manager..................................................Assistant Scenic Design....................................................Assistant Costume Design.............................Assistant Props Designer..........................................Covid Cast Rep...........................................................Head of Design & Technology.........................Intimacy Coach..................................................Fight Director.......................................................Director Mentor..........................................

RACHAEL FORNAROTTO* & KT TURNER*KT TURNER*

MEGAN INMON*JEANNIE GALIOTO***

AARON SPIVEY*LUKE MCGREEVY & KALYSSA MONTOYA

TAYLOR TELFORDANGEL KALASZ

MICHAEL BRANDT***DAVID HARLAN**

GINGER SORENSEN***RACHAEL FORNAROTTO*

KT TURNER*DESIREE HASTINGS

TY HARRINGTONKEVIN BAKER

ELI BAKERALEXANDRA ZIEGLER

DAWSON PRICEKYLIE MORRIS

JESSE DREIKOSEN***KELLY QUINNETT***CRAIG A. MILLER**

SARAH A. CAMPBELL***

CASTCAST

*Work on “Macbeth: Alba Gu Brath” helps fulfill degree requirements for MFA candidates.** University of Idaho Alumni*** University of Idaho Faculty****Guest Artist

The Morrigan.....................................................................Badb...................................................................................Macha...................................................................................Nemain...................................................................................Macbeth.....................................................................................Lady Macbeth..........................................................................Duncan.......................................................................................Malcolm............................................................................Donalbain............................................................................Banquo................................................................................Fleance.......................................................................................Ross...................................................................................Angus..............................................................................Lennox..................................................................................Macduff.........................................................................Lady Macduff..........................................................................Young Macduff....................................................................Seyton..............................................................Doctor..............................................................................Siward........................................................................................Young Siward.................................................................Macha Understudy.....................................................Banquo Understudy...............................................................Ross Uunderstudy..........................................................

LAUREN WELCHTAYLOR TELFORD

EMMA BLONDAKYLIE MORRIS

LUKE HOLT*LAUREL JOY*

ZACH HAASLUKE MCGREEVY

DAISY ERSKINEEMMA VON TILL

RYAN KLINEANTHONY KIRBY

BLAKE PRESNELLZACH WARREN

GRACE MCGREEVYALEX ZIEGLER

MCKINLEY KIRKJAZMINE SAN JUAN-RIVAS

- RAMSEY MARQUIS ZACH HAAS

MALACHI DODSONSAMANTHA LARAMIE

ALEX ZIEGLERRAMSEY MARQUIS

PRODUCTION TEAMPRODUCTION TEAMDrapers

JANTZEN BATES*, LAUREL JOY*Stitchers

JAY ANDERSON, KAYLEE FLODIN, KYLIE MORRIS, JILLIE STANLEY, NIKOE BECHARD, AND THEATRE 104 STUDENTS

Wardrobe/DressersEMIR DZAFEROVIC, OLIVIA GENTRY, ANDREA GOLDEN, TIMOTHY LEE

StitchersWardrobe/Laundry: EMMA BLONDA, ALAYLIA NORTON

Crew:NAKELL HIGBEE, ALIA SCHMITT, CARSON ROBISON,

BRIG GRIFFIN, ERIN HESTERCarpenters:

BRINDLE BRUNDAGE, TAN PRACE COLLIER, TAYLOR TELFORD, HARRY BLACKSTONE, ZACH HAAS, ANTHONY KIRBY, JUSTIN GREAVES

RYAN KLINE AND THEATRE 103 STUDENTS

SPECIAL THANKS TO:SPECIAL THANKS TO:Bethany Paulsen, the Scottish Corpus of the University of Glasgow and Professor John Corbett, Dave Harlan, Columbia Basin College and Professor Ronn Campbell, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Appearances, Mark and Susan Rounds, Breyden Weygandt

Ensemble: MALACHI DODSON, KATIE GILLEY, RAMSEY MARQUIS, SAMANTHA LARAMIE,

MCKINLEY KIRK, CHLOE FORSBERG****, MEGAN HILTON*, BERT SORENSEN****

by Rachael Fornarotto, MFA candidate, Theatre Arts

Welcome, and thank you for joining us for this performance of Macbeth; Alba Gu Bràth, an adaptation of the original text by William Shakespeare. Director and MFA candidate KT Turner’s academic interest in identity studies

has heavily influenced the questions we asked in the adaptation process. Questions arose as to how to incorporate concepts relating to Scottish identity into the new story we were creating. What are our stereotypical views of Scottish and Celtic cultures? How has English imperialism affected Scottish culture? How did the English language impact Scots language and Gaelic? How does the original text of Macbeth portray Scottish people and culture?

DRAMATURG’S MESSAGEDRAMATURG’S MESSAGE

Director and MFA candidate KT Turner’s academic interest in identity studies has

heavily influenced the questions we asked in the adaptation process.... This adaptation

changes the focus of the narrative—we are no longer looking through the eyes of

Shakespeare’s England.

Rachael Fornarotto was raised in southeastern Idaho. She has studied music and theatre extensively at Interlochen Arts Academy, Idaho State University, and Hope College where she earned her undergraduate degree. Rachael has performed in choir tours across the UK and performed in the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Some of her favorite roles include Sister James in “Doubt,” The Governess in “Turn of the Screw” and Sahsa in “Platnonv.” She is currently an MFA candidate at the University of Idaho with an emphasis in pedagogy. Rachael is very grateful for the opportunity to participate in this production.

These questions fueled the process of the adaptation and aided in changing the three witches into the characters of Badb, Macha and Nemaín. These three characters are manifestations of the Morrigan, who has taken the place of Hecate. The Morrigan and her three embodiments are Celtic goddesses and incorporate Scots language and Gaelic in lines such as, “Dooble, dooble tayuve an tribble; Fire birn and coudron bibble,” helping to instill concepts of Scottish identity.

The lens of Scottish identity we incorporated in the adaptation challenged us to look at this story with a new perspective. We were no longer solely looking at what the English perceived Scottish culture to be, but we found instances where research on

challenged us to look at this story with a new perspective. We were no longer solely looking at what the English perceived Scottish culture to be, but we found instances where research on Scottish culture could form the foundation of pivotal moments and characters. This

adaptation changes the focus of the narrative—we are no longer looking through the eyes of Shakespeare’s England. As you experience this production, think about the stories you have heard being told from one perspective. Whose story was silenced or manipulated to fit a specific purpose? This adaptation tries to shift the previous way this story has been told; shedding light on the voices that have been manipulated throughout history.

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The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, part of the Rubenstein Arts Access Program, is generously funded by DDaavviidd MM.. RRuubbeennsstteeiinn. Special thanks to The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust for supporting the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. Additional support is provided by The Honorable Stuart Bernstein and Wilma E. Bernstein; and the Dr. Gerald and Paula McNichols Foundation. Kennedy Center education and related artistic programming is made possible through the generosity of the National Committee for the Performing Arts. This production is entered in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF). The aims of this national theater education program are to identify and promote quality in college-level theater production. To this end, each production entered is eligible for a response by a regional KCACTF representative, and selected students and faculty are invited to participate in KCACTF programs involving scholarships, internships, grants and awards for actors, directors, dramaturgs, playwrights, designers, stage managers and critics at both the regional and national levels. Productions entered on the Participating level are eligible for invitation to the KCACTF regional festival and may also be considered for national awards recognizing outstanding achievement in production, design, direction and performance. Last year more than 1,500 productions were entered in the KCACTF involving more than 200,000 students nationwide. By entering this production, our theater department is sharing in the KCACTF goals to recognize, reward, and celebrate the exemplary work produced in college and university theaters across the nation.

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