? The Tragedy of Macbeth - Three witches prophecy to a proud warrior that he will be king of Scotland -but will it be through his own actions or the decisions of others? A violent and intense tale of controlling ambition and scruples ignored, The Tragedy of Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's most famous and admired works filled with unforgettable speeches, scenes, and characters. Directed by MSF Artistic Director Janice L. Blitxt.

?Pericles, Prince of Tyre - Young Prince Pericles of Tyre survives a shipwreck and lands in Pentapolis, where the king is having a tournament to find the best knight to wed his lovely daughter, Thaisa. Pericles enters the tournament and wins the love of his life. For the next 20 years - and a few more shipwrecks - Pericles, Thaisa, and their daughter Marina suffer separation and tragedy until they finally find reconciliation and redemption. A seldom produced Shakespeare - with parts contributed by other playwrights - Pericles, Prince of Tyre is a glorious example of the pageantry and theatrical style of the Jacobean era - filled with magic, fairy tale intrigues, and unforgettable characters. Directed by MSF Artistic Associate Robert Kauzlaric.

*Pre-Trip Class: (42a) Discover Michigan's Shakespeare Festival. Dan Gates will host a pre-trip class to discuss the plays, history, and what to expect in the performances. Dan is an associate professor of English at SVSU who specializes in early modern English literature, specifically in Shakespeare. This class will be held on Thursday, August 17 from 1-3 p.m., in C129. This trip package includes tickets to the two performances, a pre-trip play discussion, lunch at Maraschinos Pub, dinner at Rose's, and motorcoach transportation from SVSU.