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NOVEMBER 18, 2020
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Lancaster Catholic High School students will perform “The Tragedy of Macbeth” live for family members and online for community members.
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More murder and tyranny ensue until the mayhem is stopped by the combined forces of Scotland and England. Jacob Fertal will play Banquo, Sarah Scott will play Malcolm, and Zac Snyder will play Macduff. Stage managers are Dylan Saez and Lyla Hall. Wagner noted that she chose a tragedy because the school has performed several comedies, but she found that the play lends itself to COVID-19 restrictions, such as social distancing, and the set is minimal. The play will be set in the apocalypse of the future with gothic grunge costuming. “The language is challenging,” said Wagner, who wants to be sure the students understand what they are saying and use the correct pronunciation. She said the students are familiar with the characters because Shakespeare is part of the LCHS
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junior year curriculum. It is important to Wagner that the students convey their understanding to audience members. “I want audiences to feel engaged in what we’re doing and to … get a sense of the language and the story because the students are so into their characters and understand the language so well,” she said. Wagner has noticed that the students are especially grateful for the opportunity to perform. “The kids are having fun,” she said. “They seem much more appreciative of the chance to rehearse together in person, do a Shakespeare play, perform in front of a small audience, record it, and send it out,” Wagner added, noting that participants are looking forward to having family from out of town view the show via the link. “They are excited about everything in a more meaningful way,” she said.
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racy Wagner, director of the Lancaster Catholic High School (LCHS) fall production of Shakespeare’s “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” had numerous reasons for choosing the classic tale of good and evil as the school’s fall play. First, because it is not copyrighted, it can be recorded and livestreamed. But perhaps just as importantly, she had a ready and willing cast. “I have a core group of students who are into Shakespeare,” she said. “They are strong actors, and we have talked about Shakespeare and how much they love Shakespeare.” Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the audience for the show will be limited to family and friends of the 22-member cast and four-member crew. “We will have (the production)
professionally recorded and edited,” said Wagner, who explained that the recording will then be streamed via a link. Those wishing to watch the digital version may visit www.lchsyes.org to obtain the link, which will be available for a fee. Readers who have questions may email tbrill@lchsyes.org or call 717-509-0310. The story of Macbeth, a Scottish general, played by Xavier LeFevre, and his wife, Lady Macbeth, played by Maddi Lewis, is one of prophecy and treachery. Macbeth is under the rule of King Duncan, played by Freddy Arnold, when he is told by three witches, played by Caroline Erb, Sheridan Riva, and Annalise Kauffman, that he will become the king of Scotland in Duncan’s place. The prediction inspires Macbeth, with encouragement from his wife, to murder Duncan and take his throne.
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In a year when nonprofit organizations experienced significant losses of income opportunities, the Extraordinary Give (ExtraGive) hosted by the Lancaster County Community Foundation (LCCF) is of particular importance. For 24 hours, beginning at 12:00:01 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, individuals may make donations via credit card to participating nonprofits at www.extragive.org. To inspire generous donations, LCCF has solicited sponsors for more than $500,000 in matching funds and other prizes. “Every year we have a stretch goal. That allows people to ‘give extra,’” explained LCCF communications manager Aaron Spangler.