Macbeth

by William Shakespeare

Directed and Adapted by Crystian Wiltshire

CAST
1st Witch/Norwegian Lord/Lady Macbeth: Liza Rash
2nd Witch/Malcolm/Thane of Cawdor/Porter/2nd Murderer/Lord: Chase Howard
3rd Witch/Duncan/Macduff/1st Murderer/Lord: Leonard Peterson III
Ross/Banquo: Ashley Nicole Cabrera
Macbeth: Henry DelBello

CREATIVE TEAM
Sound Design by Alex Biscardi
Costume Design by Molly Morgan
Set Design by Lionel Nasby
Fight Choreography by Justin Jackson
Intimacy Direction by Hannah Pruitt
Dramaturgy by Gregory Maupin
Graphic Design by Kyle Ware
Melanie Kibbler, understudy
Stage Managed by Rachel Meadors

MACBETH CAST BIOS

Ashley Nicole Cabrera, Ross/Banquo

Ashley graduated from James Madison University in May of 2020 with a degree in theatre, concentrating in performance. A few months after graduation, she made the move to Louisville to work as an Artist Educator at Kentucky Shakespeare (2020-2022). You may have seen her in Kentucky Shakespeare’s summer season as Princess of France in Love’s Labor’s Lost, Lady Anne in Richard III, and Anne Page in The Merry Wives of Windsor.

Henry DelBello, Macbeth

Henry makes his Kentucky Shakespeare debut. Regional: Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Austin Shakespeare), Sebastian in Twelfth Night (First Presbyterian), Roggie in Light Switch (Open Space Arts). Education: Texas State University, BFA in acting. Credits there include Ned in Small Mouth Sounds, Tuzenbach in Three Sisters, Jar in Amber Jar Chrysanthemum. Henry is stoked to bring Shakespeare to his mother’s hometown of New Albany, IN, during the tour. Instagram: @henry_delbello. Website: henrydelbello.com

Chase Howard, 2nd Witch/Malcolm/Thane of Cawdor/Porter/2nd Murderer/Lord

Chase is a musician, artist, and Louisville native. He attended Jefferson Community and Technical College. Some of his favorite credits are Pigeon in Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus (Derby Dinner Playhouse), Gerald the Elephant in Elephant and Piggie: We Are in a Play (Derby Dinner Playhouse), and Horatio/Rosencrantz in Hamlet (Kentucky Shakespeare). Chase is represented by Heyman Talent Artists Agency.

Leonard Peterson III, 3rd Witch/Duncan/Macduff/1st Murderer/Lord

Leonard is an actor based in Radcliff, KY. He obtained his BFA in acting from the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. This is Leonard’s first stint with Kentucky Shakespeare, and he is excited for the opportunity. Other credits include Avery in The Flick by Annie Baker and Dan in Next to Normal.

Liza Rash, 1st Witch/Norwegian Lord/Lady Macbeth

Liza is from Fort Mitchell, KY and graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2022 with a BFA in performing arts. This is her first production with Kentucky Shakespeare. She was most recently seen as Farrah the Faerie in She Kills Monsters with Pandora Productions.

CREATIVE TEAM BIOS

Crystian Wiltshire, Director and Adapter

Crystian is thrilled to return to Kentucky Shakespeare as director of the Spring Tour! Last year, he directed our touring production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He is proud to be in his third season as Facilitator at the Shakespeare Behind Bars program. Crystian has worked both on stage and as a director with Kentucky Shakespeare, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Untitled Louisville Theatre Company, and more around our region.

Alex Biscardi, Sound Designer

Alex is a Louisville-based audio designer and editor. A graduate of the University of Louisville’s Theatre Arts Department, she currently works as an Associate Producer at Louisville Public Media. Alex is thrilled to be designing for a third time for the Kentucky Shakespeare tour. She lives with her husband and beloved furbabies in Shelby Park. After audio, she loves local food, ukulele, hiking, tennis, writing, and too many video games.

Lionel I. S. Nasby, Set Designer

Lionel is the Master Carpenter/Scene Shop Forman at Indiana University Southeast. He received his BS from the University of Louisville Theatre Arts Department. Lionel has worked as a scenic carpenter for Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, Assumption High School, and more. He has also been the Technical Director for Bunbury Theatre, The Liminal Playhouse, and for the “Soul of Walnut Street”, which is currently installed at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. He has taken devised pieces to Singapore and Brazil with his father Charles Nasby, which were incredible experiences. He wishes to expand his knowledge and value by traveling more, engaging more with his passions in a professional approach, and learning from those who are appreciated for their success.

Molly Morgan, Costume Designer

Molly is thrilled to make her costume design debut with Kentucky Shakes! Previous Kentucky theatre costume design credits include Night of the Living Dead (StageOne) and The Book of Will (Walden Conservatory). Film: Amber Alert (Hulu 2024), The Engagement Dress (Tubi 2023), The Love Hunt (Freevee 2023), and Red Camellia (forthcoming). She holds an MFA in costume design and technology from the University of South Carolina. Find her on Instagram @mollya.morgan and at mollyamorgan.com.

Justin Jackson, Fight Director

Justin is a regular on the Kentucky Shakespeare stage. He has also played Jonathan Harker in Actors Theatre’s Dracula. He studied acting at SCAD and received his B.F.A. there. Having done everything from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to stand-up comedy, Justin seems to be preparing to become a charismatic superhero. Justin sends love to his grandmother who instills a love of Shakespeare in him and unyielding support.

Hannah Pruitt, Intimacy Director

Hannah has been a part of Kentucky Shakespeare since 2012 and serves as Director of Creative Engagement and Resident Intimacy Director. With KS, a selection of ID work includes Shakespeare’s R&J, Sense & Sensibility, Romeo & Juliet, Comedy of Errors, and Importance of Being Earnest. Selected credits: She Kills Monsters (University of Louisville); As You Like It and Much Ado About Nothing (three witches shakespeare). She graduated from University of Louisville with a BS in Theatre. Connect at hannaheileenpruitt.weebly.com.

Gregory Maupin, Dramaturg

Gregory is a frequent actor, dramaturg, and all-around artist with Kentucky Shakespeare. He and his wife Abigail are Prohibition ukulele duo Rannygazoo and in 2004 co-founded Louisville’s Le Petomane Theatre Ensemble. He is a charter member of Brooklyn’s Under the Table Ensemble and co-founder of the Church of Grover’s Corners. Kentucky Shakespeare appearances include: Twelfth Night (Feste 2022; Malvolio 2016), Much Ado (Benedick), Pride & Prejudice (Mr. Bennet, Charlotte), Midsummer (Bottom). Taming of the Shrew (Petruchio), As You Like It (Touchstone), Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (Guildenstern). With Actors Theatre: A Christmas Carol: Ghost Story (solo) Luna Gale (Cliff), At the Vanishing Point (Martin), Our Town (Simon Stimson), Midsummer (Flute), Macbeth, 43 Plays for 43 Presidents. With the Dell’Arte Company: Vaudeville (co-creator). Gregory graduated from Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre.

Rachel Meadors, Stage Manager

Rachel holds a BS in theatre arts from the University of Louisville. Originally from Williamsburg, Kentucky, she moved to Louisville to pursue a theatre career. Rachel has worn many hats in their time in theatre from stage manager to actor to director to playwright. They’ve stage managed for multiple companies in Louisville like Looking for Lilith, This Bridge Theatre, and three witches shakespeare. After stage managing Kentucky Shakespeare’s Untimely Ripp’d, Rachel is excited to be back with the company and hopes you enjoy!

ABOUT KENTUCKY SHAKESPEARE

Mission
Grounded in the works of Shakespeare, we enrich communities by presenting accessible, professional theatre experiences that educate, inspire, and entertain diverse audiences.

Vision
To use Shakespeare’s universal truths and the power of the arts to transform lives. Shakespeare belongs to everyone.

Land Acknowledgement
Kentucky Shakespeare acknowledges our offices and performance space are situated on the traditional land of the Adena, Hopewell, Miami, Osage, Shawnee, Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee) and ᎠᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East) people. We respect their enduring presence and historical stewardship of these lands.

Anti-Racism Statement
As artists and educators, we are committed to holding the “mirror up to nature,” while creating a safe and welcoming space at our performances, in the community, and in the classroom.

We recognize racism and inequality in our community and the country, and we commit ourselves to anti-racism. We believe that Black lives matter.

We commit to outreach and inclusion of people of all abilities, races, creeds, religions, genders, and sexual identities.

We acknowledge that we are a non-profit arts organization grounded in the works of Shakespeare and commit to exploring Shakespeare’s universal truths while never losing sight of the fact that not all experiences emanate from a white European vantage point.

We commit to deeply listening to our BIPOC community members, within and outside of our organization. We commit to learning, never being satisfied, and creating positive change – proactively committing our efforts and resources to building anti-racist, inclusive, equitable, and empathetic spaces and experiences for all.

Cultural Equity Statement

About
Kentucky Shakespeare serves communities through the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park, education programs in schools, public performances, and community outreach programs. As the most comprehensive in-school arts education provider in the Commonwealth, Kentucky Shakespeare serves schools throughout the region with interactive educational programming directly tied to academic standards, helping impact student achievement. Our many community programs explore conflict resolution, empathy building, and communication, in a range of settings from preschools to senior centers. Kentucky Shakespeare has been recognized by the Folger Library and the Kentucky Humanities Council for exemplary programming, is a multiyear recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Shakespeare in American Communities program, and is a past recipient of the Kentucky Governor’s Award in the Arts. Kentucky Shakespeare has been awarded multiple LEO Weekly Reader’s Choice Awards, Broadway World Louisville Regional Awards, the 2015 Center for Nonprofit Excellence’s Art of Vision Pyramid Award, the 2017 Louisville Awards in the Arts Bobby Petrino Family Foundation Arts Impact Award, and the 2019 Arts for All Kentucky Community Partner Award for arts inclusion work with people with disabilities.

Kentucky Shakespeare Staff
Matt Wallace, Producing Artistic Director
Amy Attaway, Associate Artistic Director
Kyle Ware, Director of Education
Hannah Pruitt, Director of Creative Engagement

Beth Tantanella Merrick, Bookkeeper
Eli Borwick, Artist Educator
Robert Erdman, Artist Educator
Madison Harmon, Artist Educator
Ashley Wingo, Artist Educator

UPCOMING EVENTS
Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park
May 28-August 10, 2025
6 productions/11 weeks – food trucks, bar, free nightly youth
activities, and community pre-shows