PERFORMANCES
November 5-15, 2026
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Orillia Opera House
Gordon Lightfoot Auditorium
WRITTEN BY
William Shakespeare
DIRECTOR
Stevie Baker
Synopsis
Set in a post-collapse world of chaos and a return to the old gods and mysticism, Mariposa Arts Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the enduring story of fate, identity, and power.
When three witches prophesize that Macbeth, Thane of Glamis, will become King of Scotland a bloody and violent course is set in motion. Drunk on self-assured invincibility, the intoxicating ambition of Lady Macbeth, and supernatural paranoia, Macbeth murders with abandon and demonstrates that "absolute power corrupts absolutely." In the wake of this tyranny the Macbeths, and all those around them, pay the ultimate price.
HISTORY
The Tragedy of Macbeth, often shortened to Macbeth, is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, estimated to have been first performed in 1606. It was first published in the Folio of 1623, possibly from a prompt book, and is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy. Scholars believe Macbeth, of all the plays that Shakespeare wrote during the reign of King James I, contains the most allusions to James, patron of Shakespeare's acting company.
Show Schedule
Thursday, November 05 ........ 7:30 PM **Opening Gala**
Friday, November 06 ........ 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 07 ........ 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 08 ........ 2:00 PM **Post-Show Q&A**
Week 1
Thursday, November 12 ........ 7:30 PM **Understudy Show**
Friday, November 13 ........ 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 14 ........ 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 15 ........ 2:00 PM
Week 2
ABOUT OUR UNDERSTUDY SHOW
For select shows, MAT will hold a special Understudy performance on the second Thursday of our runs for audiences to see all the hard work that these actors have been putting together. As they are typically also in the ensemble during regular show runs, these actors are pulling double duty to be ready to step in and support the production at a moment's notice. With their own flair and insights to the roles, audiences rave about the opportunity to see the show through their eyes!
On Thursday, November 12, the roles of Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, and Malcolm will be played by our understudy actors.
Cast
Principal Roles
MACBETH ✧ Colton Farro
LADY MACBETH ✧ Shannon Howes
MACDUFF ✧ Nick Nahwegahbow
BANQUO ✧ Patrick Voo
MALCOLM ✧ Tara Schell
Featured Roles
WITCH ✧ Lori Scholten
WITCH ✧ Taylor Ballantyne*
WITCH ✧ Veronica Van Muyen
LENNOX ✧ Samantha Cole
ROSS ✧ Stephen Dobby
ANGUS ✧ Larry Cooper
THE PORTER ✧ Yuma D Santos*
SEYTON ✧ Christine Ryner
CAPTAIN/SIWARD ✧ Peter Merkle
MURDERER/YOUNG SIWARD ✧ Eric Copland
DUNCAN ✧ Trevor Mills
LADY MACDUFF ✧ Michelle Mabira*
Ensemble
MURDERER ✧ Wilfred Wong
OLD MAN/DOCTOR ✧ Chris Newton
LADY IN WAITING ✧ Alicia Dart*
SERVANT ✧ Sebastian McCabe*
APPARITION ✧ Orry Cooper*
THE COVEN ✧ Phoenyx Wetelainen
DONALBAIN ✧ Devon Giffen
FLEANCE/APPARITION ✧ Aster
THE MACDUFF HEIR ✧ Grayson Cooper
**Performing Thurs, Nov 12 (Denotes role in all other shows)**
MACBETH U/S (ENSEMBLE) ✧ Wil Twynstra
LADY MACBETH U/S (THE COVEN) ✧ Maggi Robertson
MALCOLM U/S (THE COVEN) ✧ Juliet Martin*
*New to MAT
Understudies
Events
Where you can find us promoting our show!
Fri, October 9 & Sat, October 10, 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM (or until sell out)
Zehrs Cupcake Fundraiser
Bring home a sweet treat for the family this Thanksgiving! Cupcakes $2 each or by donation. Bundle 6 for $10 or 12 for $20 to share (or not!). Proceeds will go towards MAT's production of Macbeth.
Zehrs Markets
289 Coldwater Rd W, Orillia
Friday, October 16, 4-9 PM
Coldwater Witches Walk
Join us in Downtown Coldwater for a bewitching evening with music, shopping, thrilling performances, and thousands of witches in costumes ranging from whimsical to wicked. You may even see our Witches roaming around, ready to wreak havoc...
BOOTH: In front of Coven, located at
17a Coldwater Rd, Coldwater
Tuesday, October 20
While supplies last!
MAT x CCBC Brew Launch
Buy ‘The Scottish Beer’ at Couchiching Craft Brewing Co.’s retail shop or enjoy on tap at Brewery Bay. Available while supplies last. Ages 19+. Slàinte Mhath!
Couchiching Craft Brewing Co. Retail Shop & Brewery Bay Food Co: 162 Mississaga St E, Orillia, ON
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