ESU Festival Group Night
July 1 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm CDT
Macbeth is a Shakespearian tragedy play that tells the story of a brave Scottish general named Macbeth who receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders the King Duncan and soon becomes a tyrannical ruler marked by guilt, paranoia, and further bloodshed before his eventual downfall and death, restoring order to Scotland. The play is filled with riddles, prophecies, and nightmare visions. Macbeth is so powerful that an old superstition says its name should never be uttered in a theatre. This is a must-see production by the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival and directed by Sidonie Garrett. ESU members and friends are invited to this special evening on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. We will have reserved seats near the stage at a special ESU discount price. We hope you can join our ESU Group.
This promises to be a spectacular production with lavish stage sets, colorful costumes, and featuring an all-star cast. Southmoreland Park is the perfect outdoor setting to bring Macbeth to life and share a beautiful evening in the park with friends and family.
When: Wednesday, July 1, Curtain is 8:00 pm
Where: Southmoreland Park, just west of the Nelson-Atkins Museum.
Tickets: We have arranged group discount tickets on sale beginning May 12. Check our website on May 12th with details on how to purchase discounted tickets at www.esuus.org/kansascity
6:00 PM—Gates open.
6:30 and 7:15 PM—Pre-Show Parody: The Festival’s teen apprentice troupe called Team Shakespeare presents a hilarious parody of the Festival play. The parody will amuse both children and adults while helping them understand the plot of Macbeth. You will find the performance between the Festival Gate and the seating area. Two performances: 6:30 or 7:15 PM.
7:00 PM–Show Talk: “Show Talk,” gives audiences an entertaining and educational preview of the play. Show Talk begins at 7:00 pm located near Festival entrance.
8:00 PM—This production runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission.
Food Options—
A. You may bring your own picnic basket with food and drink items of your choice.
B. You may purchase food and beverages from the various vendors at the park.
C. Other snacks are available too…funnel cakes, kettle corn, soft drinks, bottled water and more!
Parking: Allow yourself plenty of time to park and walk to the Festival’s entrance.
Carpooling: If anyone wants to use their car to carpool to reduce the number of cars, let us know and we will pass along information so members can contact the carpool drivers to make pick up arrangements.
Weather: It’s usually very pleasant in the park by showtime. Watch forecasts and plan accordingly.
Friends of ESU and Guests: If you have friends or relatives who would like to join our group at the discounted price, please feel free to invite them.
Questions?: Call Jeff Schnabel at (816) 878-1239. We hope to see you on July 1st at Southmoreland Park!