Our Production Roanoke College's Production of Macbeth Ambition and the desire to attain power are driving forces in Macbeth as well as timeless aspirations. They are as prevalent today as they were in the times of James, as well as in 11th century when the real MacBeth reigned. This production takes that ageless desire for power into account and allows the show to take place at any time when war is a constant in life. At the very heart of this tragedy lies witchcraft.
Many productions limit the role of the witches to that of a catalyst.
The witches in this production do much more. They plot to get Duncan's son Malcolm on the throne. They even disguise themselves as others to lead the characters to action and thought. In the end, they win the prize. Malcolm is on the throne.