The play began with dark music and lights, which really set the scene for the great production of Macbeth to come. Every actor was in-character throughout the play and gave the performance their all, even though only a few people were watching. The small environment allowed the actors to make eye-contact with every single member of the audience, really making us feel like we were also part of the play.
An actor that stood out to me in particular was the woman who played Lady Macbeth. Not only was her emotions for her character spot-on, but she also did a fabulous job delivering her lines. The way in which she acted and recited her lines really allows the audience to understand the Shakespearean language and what her character was trying to say.
Overall, I would give this small performance of Macbeth an outstanding rating. The actors were extraordinary, never once leaving me to feel bored and wanting to fall asleep, which says a lot about a near thee-hour play. I was fully-invested in the story of Macbeth and loved every minute of it. From the costumes to the acting to the intimate audience, the production of Macbeth by the Annapolis Shakespeare Company was one of the best productions of Shakespeare I've ever seen.
