SCENE 1

[ Thunder and lightning; three witches enter.]

First Witch: When will the three of us meet again—In thunder, lightning or in rain?
Second Witch: When the commotion’s done, when the war is lost, and won.
Third Witch: That will happen before the sun sets.
First Witch: Where is the place?
Second Witch: Upon the hill.
Third Witch: To meet Macbeth there.
First Witch: Come on, gray cat.
Second Witch: The toad’s call.
Third Witch: I’ll be there.

All
Fair is foul, and foul is fair.
Float through the fog and filthy air.
[Exit]

SCENE 2
[Military camp near Forres. Trumpets sound. Enter King Duncan, his sons, Lord Lennox and
Attendants.]

Ross and Angus enter.

King Duncan: Who’s just arrived?

Malcolm: The worthy Thane of Ross.

Lennox: what a wild look through his eyes! He looks like a man with an incredible story to tell.

Ross: God save the King.

King Duncan: where have you come from, worthy thane?

Ross: Great King, I’ve come from Fife, where the Norwegian flag flies—mocking our land scaring our
people. The King of Norway—with a huge army and the support of that disloyal traitor, the Thane of
Cawdor—began a battle that our army looked likely to lose. That is, until Macbeth—covered in armor
and seeming like Bellona’s huband—met the rebellious than sword in hand-to-hand combat, and in the
end, Macbeth won.

King Duncan: Great Happiness!

Ross: Now, the Norwegian king, begs for a peace treaty. We refused to let him bury his men until he
retreated to Saint Colme’s Inch and gave us ten thousand dollars.

King Duncan: The thane of Cawdor will never again deceive me. Go proclaim that he will be executed,
and tell Macbeth that he will receive Cawdor’s title.

Ross: I’ll do that.

King Duncan: Noble Macbeth has won what the Thane of Cawdor has lost.
[they all exit]
SCENE 3
[ A drum sounds offstage.]
Third Witch: A drum, a drum! Macbeth comes.
Look it him, such honor in his presence
Still unaware of what’s to come
Wait til he finds out ‘bout his fortune
That’s right! Such beauty from the tomb but not his

Guess we always knew this day was coming

Soon the fresh wind would travel near
Soon but not yet
Just wait, Macbeth
Your prophecy will be read
.
All: [Dancing together in a circle] The weird sisters, hand in hand, swift travelers over the sea and
land, dance around and around! Three times your way, then three times mine, and three times again,
to add up to nine. Quiet! The spell is ready.

MACBETH and BANQUO enter.

Macbeth: I’ve never seen a day that was good because of our victory—and yet with a bad weather.

Banquo: How far is it to King Duncan’s palace in Forres? [he saw the witches] What are they? They
look like they’re not from our planet, yet here they are. [to the Witches] Are you alive? Do I have the
right to question you?

Macbeth: Speak, if you can. What are you?

First Witch: All hail, Macbeth! Hail to you, Thane of Glamis!

Second Witch: All hail, Macbeth! Hail to you, Thane of Cawdor!

Third Witch: All hail, Macbeth, who will be king in the future!

Banquo: [To Macbeth] How come these words in which predict such honor, make you flinch and
terrified, sir? [To the Witches] Be honest with me—are you truly as you seem? You've addressed my
esteemed companion by his present title, predicting kingship, which has left him amazed. Yet, you
haven't said a word to me. Speak to me as well.

All Witches: Hail!

First Witch: You are lesser than Macbeth but also greater.
Second Witch: You will be far more lucky than Macbeth, but not as fortunate.
Third Witch: Your heirs will be kings, but you yourself will not wear the crown. So, long live Macbeth
and Banquo!
First Witch: Banquo and Macbeth, all hail!

Macbeth: Wait! You haven’t told me everything. I know I’m the Thane of Glamis, but how can I be
Thane of Cawdor?Becoming king seems impossible. Explain this to me.. I command you to speak.

The Witches vanish.

Banquo: The earth has bubbles, much like water does. These creatures must have come from one of
them. Where did they go?

Macbeth: Your children will be kings.

Banquo: You will be king.

Macbeth: And Thane of Cawdor too. Is that what they said?

Banquo: Those were their exact words. Who’s here?

Ross and Angus appear.

Ross: Macbeth, the king was delighted by your success. He was amazed by your bravery in battling
the rebels and Norway’s army. Messengers praised how you defended the kingdom.

Angus: We’ve been sent to give you the king’s thanks and to escort you to him, although we don’t
have your reward.

Banquo: What? Can the devil speak the truth?

Macbeth: The Thane of Cawdor is still alive. How can you say that his title is now mine?

Angus: The former Thane of Cawdor is alive but sentenced to death for treason. It's unclear whether
he allied with the Norwegians or rebels, but his betrayal is proven, and he has confessed, losing his
title.

Macbeth: [To himself] Glamis and Thane of Cawdor, with the most significant part of their prophecy
still to unfold. [TO BANQUO] Are you beginning to believe the prophecies the witches gave us?

Banquo: If you believe them, it seems you could become king, not just Thane of Cawdor. But this all
feels strange, agents of darkness often only reveal some truth. They gain our trust just to betray us
when the consequences are most severe.
[To Ross and Angus] Gentlemen, speak with me a moment, please.

Macbeth: . [To himself] This supernatural temptation doesn't seem entirely bad, yet it feels off. But
if it's good, why am I haunted by such dreadful thoughts that make my heart race? Though my
thoughts of murder are just fantasies, they disturb me deeply, clouding my judgment and my focus.

Banquo: Look how our friend is daydreaming.

Macbeth: [To himself] If fate wants me to be king, well, maybe fate will give me the throne without
me having to do anything at all. No matter what happens, time continues on.

Banquo: Good Macbeth, we’re waiting for you, whenever you’re ready to go.

Macbeth: Pardon me.gentlemen. I appreciate your efforts. Let’s now go to the King..
[To BANQUO so that only he can hear] Think about what just happened, and let’s discuss it freely
when we’ve both had more time to think.

Banquo: Gladly.

Macbeth: Until then, we'll keep quiet about it.

[To ROSS and ANGUS] Let’s go, my friends.

They all exit.

SCENE 4

King Duncan: Has the Thane of Cawdor been executed? Have those in charge of the execution
returned?

Malcolm: My lord, they haven’t come back yet, but I spoke to someone who witnessed
Cawdor’s death. He told me that Cawdor admitted his treason, begged for your Highness’s
forgiveness, and showed great remorse for his crimes. The way he faced his death was the
most honorable act of his life.

King Duncan: It’s impossible to tell what’s in a man’s mind by looking at his face. Cawdor was a
gentleman whom I trusted completely.

Macbeth, Banquo, Ross and Angus enter.

King Duncan: [To Macbeth] My noble cousin! I’ve been feeling guilty for not expressing enough
gratitude. You’ve achieved so much! If you deserved less, perhaps I could catch up, but all I
have to say is that I owe you more than I could ever repay.

Macbeth: The loyalty I feel toward you and the honor of serving you are rewards in
themselves, we are simply fulfilling our obligation to do everythinge3 to protect you.

King Duncan: Welcome! The rewards I’ve given you are just the beginning, I will work to help
you grow into a great future.
[To Banquo] Noble Banquo, you are just as worthy as Macbeth, and everyone should recognize
it. Come closer so I can hold you close to my heart.

Banquo: If I rise to greatness, it will also benefit you.

King Duncan: I am so overwhelmed with joy! I declare that my eldest son, Malcolm, is the heir
to my throne, he will be known as the Prince of Cumberland. He will not be the only one to
receive new honors—many will earn noble titles for those who deserve them.
[To Macbeth] Let’s go to your castle at Inverness, where your hospitality will only increase my
gratitude toward you.

Macbeth: Any service I offer you feels effortless. I’ll deliver the message and bring the news of
your arrival to my wife. Now, I’ll humbly take my leave.

King Duncan: My noble Cawdor!

Macbeth: [To himself] Malcolm is the Prince of Cumberland! Since he stands between me and
the throne, I must either surpass him or abandon my ambition for kingship. Stars, conceal your
light so my dark desires remain hidden. I’ll be forced to face it once it’s done.

Macbeth exits.

Banquo: True, . Macbeth is incredibly heroic, and by praising him I myself benefit. Let’s follow
him, since he’s gone ahead of us to prepare for our arrival. He is unequaled as a lord or
kinsman.

Trumpet's sound. They exit.

SCENE 5
Lady Macbeth: [reading] The witches met me after my victory, and I believe they know the
future. When I tried to ask them more, they vanished. Soon after, messengers arrived, calling me
"Thane of Cawdor," just as the witches had said and predicted I wanted to share this with you so
we can celebrate the greatness ahead. Remember this, and farewell. [She puts down the letter] t
I fear you’re too kind to seize power quickly. You want to rise through virtue, but you hesitate.
Come home soon, so I can help you overcome your doubts and claim the crown.

A Servant enter.

Lady Macbeth: What's your news?

Servant: The king is coming here tonight.

Lady Macbeth: You must be out of your mind to think that. Isn’t my husband Macbeth with the
king? If what you’re saying is true, Macbeth would have sent me a message to get ready,
wouldn’t he?

Servant: I’m sorry, but it’s true: our lord is on his way. Another servant ran ahead of him and was
so exhausted he could barely deliver the message.

Lady Macbeth: Look after him. He brings important news.

The servant exits.

Lady Macbeth: The messenger announces Duncan’s arrival, like a raven of doom. Spirits of
murder, strip away my femininity and fill me with cruelty! Come, night, cloaked in hell’s smoke,
so my knife can strike unseen and heaven’s cry is silenced.

Macbeth enters.

Lady Macbeth: You are the Thane of Glamis and the noble Thane of Cawdor, but you will
outshine both when you become king. I was unaware of what was to come, and now it feels as
though the future is already here.

Macbeth: My dearest love, Duncan will be here tonight.

Lady Macbeth: And when does he leave?

Macbeth: Tomorrow, according to his plans.

Lady Macbeth: That won’t happen. My Thane, your face shows your inner conflict, making it easy
for others to read you. To deceive, you must act as they do. Greet the king warmly, but hide the
serpent beneath. Let me handle tonight; it will secure our future power.

Macbeth: We'll speak about it further.

Lady Macbeth: Stay composed and keep a calm expression.Leave everything else to me.
They exit.
SCENE 6

Torches light the stage. The sound of oboes playing. DUNCAN enters, along with MALCOLM,
DONALBAIN, BANQUO, LENNOX, MACDUFF, ROSS, ANGUS, and their attendants.

King Duncan: This castle sits in a pleasant place. The fresh, sweet air delights my noble senses.

Lady Macbeth enters.

King Duncan: Look, it’s our honored hostess! I am troubled sometimes by the lengths that my
subjects go to out of love for me, but I still thank you for your love. In saying this, I’m suggesting
that you thank me for the trouble my presence is causing you, since I’m here out of my love for
you.

Lady Macbeth: No matter how much our efforts increase—they still seem insignificant compared
to the great honor you've brought to our home. In gratitude for the honor you've already given
us, and for the recent gifts you've granted, we will always pray for you and offer our support.

King Duncan: Where is Macbeth, the Thane of Cawdor? We tried to catch up to greet him, but his
swift ride and strong love for you got him home first. Noble hostess, we are your guests tonight.

Lady Macbeth: We are always your servants. And our servants, we ourselves, and everything we
own belong to you. It is all yours to use and enjoy, and we are ready to return it to you because it
is really your own, after all.

They all exit.

SCENE 7

The sound of oboes playing. Torches light the stage. A butler enters, as do a number of servants
carrying utensils and dishes of food. Then MACBETH enters.

Macbeth: If this is truly the end once it's done, it’s best to finish quickly. The king trusts me as his
kinsman, subject, and host, and Duncan’s virtues make his murder even more unjust. Pity will
spread news of the crime, flooding the land with grief. My only motivation is ambition, which
leads to tragedy.

Lady Macbeth enters.

Macbeth: What's the news?

Lady Macbeth: He’s almost finished eating dinner. Why have you left the dining room?

Macbeth: Has he asked for me?

Lady Macbeth: Don’t you know that he has?

Macbeth: We’ll go no further with this plan. He has recently honored me,. I should be basking in
my new honor and position, not throwing it aside so quickly.
Lady Macbeth: Were you drunk when you were so hopeful? Did you sleep and wake up sick with
fear of what we planned? From now on, I’ll see your love differently. Are you afraid to act on your
desires? Always saying “I can’t” after “I want”? You’re like the cat who wants fish but won’t get its
feet wet.

Macbeth: Please, no more! I will only do what is right for a man to do. Anyone who tries to do
more is not a true man.

Lady Macbeth: What kind of man were you when you first told me this? To do it and become king
would prove you more of a man. The time wasn’t right before, but you would have gone through
with it anyway. Now that it’s perfect, it seems to unsettle you. I’ve nursed a baby and know the
love, but if I had sworn to kill it, I would have done so, just like you’ve sworn to act now.

Macbeth: But what if I fail?

Lady Macbeth: Fail? No, you just need your courage. Once Duncan's sleeps, I'll get his servant
drunk, and we can do as we please. Who will stops us from killing him and blaming it on them?

Macbeth: May you only give birth to boys, your fearless spirit could only create males. Are you
sure that smearing the two drunken servants with blood, and using their daggers to do the deed,
will really make people believe that they were the ones who did it?

Lady Macbeth: Who would possibly think that it could be anyone else? The two of us will wail
with grief when we learn of his death.

Macbeth: I am convinced, and now I will use all my strength to achieve this great and terrible
thing. Go now, and deceive everyone with a show of friendliness. You must hide your
treacherous heart behind a false face.

A Million Dreeams
Verse 1
Chorus
Bridge
Outro

Choreo between Macbeth & Lady Macbeth will be made* -- Ballroom