Sinclair Community College’s Theatre Department will present Shakespeare’s classic, MacBeth, directed by Brian McKnight and featuring guest artist, Matt Harding, on October 17-19 and 21-25 in Blair Hall Theatre. (Both weekday matinee performances are Sold Out.)

Experience one of Shakespeare's most exciting tragedies in a production that will illuminate the dark side of desire and ambition. This timeless tale will captivate audiences who are unfamiliar with Shakespeare and promises to offer new revelations to those more familiar with the bard's work.

Tickets cost $12 for adults, $9 for seniors and $7 for students and are available online at Sinclair.edu/arts. All Downtown Dayton Thursday Nights tickets cost an additional $5 and include hot appetizers and a cash bar in the lobby prior to the 7:00 p.m. performance.

For an additional $18 per person, a buffet dinner will be served in the Tartan Marketplace Banquet Room in building 7 at 6:00 p.m. before the Saturday, October 18 performance. Limited seating is available and must be reserved online by October 15th. Price includes salad, beef and chicken entrees, vegetables, potatoes, rolls, beverage and dessert. Cash bar will be available for beer or wine.

Guest Artist Matt Harding returns to Dayton to play the title role of Macbeth. He holds a BFA in Acting from Wright State University, an Advanced Certificate in Voice Studies from the Central School of Speech and Drama in London and a Master’s in Theatre with an emphasis in Voice and Speech from Northwestern University. Matt has held memberships with SAG, AFTRA, VASTA and the SAFD. He is a graduate of Yellow Springs High School.

Cast includes: Stephanie Shutts, James Roselli, Chuck Larkowski, William Courson, Brittany Hackett, Lewie Long, Shane Engel, Danny Foley, Kurt Neel, Jeremy Cleary, Austin Smith, Lauren Deaton, Sean Metcalf and Amy Hamilton.

Performances begin at 8:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The Sunday, October 19 matinee begins at 2:00 p.m. and Downtown Dayton Thursday Night’s performance is at 7 p.m. on October 23rd. For a complete listing of performance times and dates visit Sinclair’s Theatre website at sinclair.edu/arts. Box office opens October 10th.