'Macbeth' at Brookdale slated to begin July 9

The Brookdale Shakespeare Ensemble will present "Macbeth" at 7:30 p.m. July 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18, and at 6:30 p.m. July 12 and 16, on the great lawn at Brookdale, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown.

All performances are free, and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets.

Local cast members include: Meredith Jones, Audra Taliercio and Frank Van Note, Colts Neck; William Nash Vander and Don Heyden, Eatontown; Laura Petty, Farmingdale; Max Vivino, Freehold; Judi Alexander, Howell; Siobhan Nagy and Daniel J. Rezac, Keyport; Zachary Chrzan, Leonardo section of Middletown; Samantha Artese, Manalapan; Ashley Green, Matawan; Michael Meinberg, Middletown; John Kloby, Ocean; P.J. McLeman, Ocean Township; Justin Blake Grossman and Samantha Hennin, Ocean Township; Carolyn Hodge, Red Bank; and Joanne Wilson, West Long Branch.

For more information, call the box office at 732-224-2411.