English Club Stages Successful Re-enactment of Shakespeare's Macbeth
On the 13th of March, the Women's English Club of the Faculty of Languages and Translation, in collaboration with the Deanship of Student Affairs, executed a captivating re-enactment of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'. The event was held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am in the theater of the Science College, attracting an impressive audience of over 230 attendees across various departments.
The program primarily aimed to intertwine drama, performance, and English literature, with a focus on enhancing students' practical experience and academic study. Additionally, it served as a platform for encouraging a creative atmosphere, allowing exceptionally talented students to flex their skills in acting, speech fluency, makeup art, design, and directing.
The program initiated with an insightful speech from Maram Almalki, the Head of the English Club. Almalki underscored the significance of drama, effectively setting the tone for the subsequent performance. This was followed by the screening of a concise trailer about the play, building anticipation for the audience.
Over ten individual acts, divided into five primary sections, took center stage, showcasing the incredible talent of the students. A combination of well-coordinated sound effects, wireless microphones, sophisticated lighting, a smoke machine, and a series of diverse backgrounds enhanced the production, creating the ideal ambiance for the stellar performances by the actresses.
Audience members commended the detailed and elegant costumes, noting their contribution to the overall immersive experience. The performance culminated with a short video highlighting all cast and directing team members in a grand gesture of appreciation.
The successful rendition of 'Macbeth' left an inspiring mark on the students, fueling their enthusiasm for similar future performances, thus highlighting the vitality of arts in education.
