Macbeth Performances-14
½ Test Grade
Assignment: Practice reading your assigned part so that you can perform the role with enthusiasm and accuracy.
Role Description
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4
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Macbeth Act 2 – Davis
Macbeth Act 3 – Oscherwitz
Macbeth Act 4 – Lanier
Macbeth Act 5 – Motter
Lady Macbeth 2.0-end - Hubbell
Malcolm, 2.0 to 4.3.66 – Wilson
Malcolm, 4.3.77 to end – Petroll
Ross, 2.0 to 4.3.180 – Gilchrist
Banquo 2.0- Bowen
Macduff, Beginning to 4.3.212 – Williams
Macduff 4.3.213 to end – Allison
Lady Macduff / - Wagner
Lennox – Greim
Witch 1 4.0- Dewa
Additional Roles
Siward / Witch 3
Young Siward / Servant
Hecate 3.5 / Messenger
Angus / Murderer #2 / murderer in 3.4
Murderer #1 ;Donalbain; Old Man; Seyton;
Porter Act 2
Captain / Witch 2 4.0- ; Caithness; apparitions
Doctor ; Menteith / Ross begin 4.3.182 / Gentlewoman
ACT I Practice Roles
Additional Roles
Witch #1 - Davis
Duncan 1.0-1.4.32 - Oscherwitz
Duncan 1.4.48-end of act - Lanier
Captain – Motter
Ross - Hubbell
Macbeth 1.-1.3.143 – Wilson
Macbeth 1.3.145-1.5.70 - Petroll
Macbeth 1.7.32-end of act - Gilchrist
Banquo 1.-1.3.127 – Bowen
Lady Macbeth 1.5-1.5.30 – Williams
Lady Macbeth 1.5.32-1.5.70 – Allison
Lady Macbeth 1.6-1.7.53 – Wagner
Lady Macbeth 1.7.54 to end of act - Greim
Witch #2 - Dewa
Malcolm
Lennox
Banquo 1.3.144-end of act
Witch #3
Angus
Grading Rubric
A
no flaws in pronunciation of words and enunciation; volume and enthusiasm superb; reader follows the
natural rhythms of speech and uses the guides provided by the playwright and any textual notations;
accurately employs the correct tone—sadness, excitement, anger, thoughtfulness, fear, contempt, joy,
passion, confusion; responds to and understands well what the other characters in the scene are saying to
his character or about his character.
B
minor problems with pronunciation of words and enunciation; volume at times could be increased, as well
as enthusiasm, though this is rare; few problems with employing the correct tone; in general demonstrates
an understanding of comments of other characters during his scene.
C
consistent problems in one or more areas of pronunciation, enunciation, volume, energy; problems with the
natural rhythm of the dialogue; not consistently employing the correct tone; problems with awareness of
what other characters are saying in the scene.
D/F
student is clearly demonstrating a first reading of his part—too many occurrences of mispronunciations,
poor energy and volume; student has not prepared for this assignment.
General character traits:
Macbeth: noble, ambivalent, driven, amoral
Lady Macbeth: ambitious, devious, in act 5 insane
Macduff: loyal to Scotland, despises Macbeth
Banquo: loyal to the king; moral
Malcolm: Prince, intelligent, observant
Donalbain: Prince
Other Lords and nobles: Lennox, Captain, Angus, Caithness, etc.