‘Macbeth’ drama production transports audience to 1960s Taiwan
For the first time in drama production history, dancers taking part in the IBHL Dance class were included in the opening scene. [PHOTO COURTESY OF DUSTIN RHODES]
This year’s annual Upper School drama production, based on the 1606 Shakespeare play “Macbeth,” was held from Oct. 5 to 7. Director Mr. Austin Farwell led the production for his first show at Taipei American School.
For the first time in drama production history, dancers taking part in the IBHL Dance class were included in the opening scene. [PHOTO COURTESY OF DUSTIN RHODES]
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