Below is the beginning of an imaginary play (by Pam) in order to show correct formatting for Macbeth plays.
The Tragedy of Macbeth’s Trial
A play by Pam Newton
Character List
Judge
Mr. Smith – The lawyer for the defense
Ms. Brown – The lawyer for the prosecution
Macbeth – The defendant
Malcolm – The king of Scotland, a witness for the prosecution
Hecate – The queen of the witches, a witness for the defense
Fleance – Son of the murdered Banquo, a witness for the prosecution
Macduff – A Scottish noble, a witness for the prosecution
A Gentlewoman – Worked for Lady Macbeth, a witness for the prosecution
The Doctor – Worked in Macbeth’s castle as his private doctor, a witness for the defense.
Time – Medieval Scotland
Place – A courtroom
On stage is a traditional courtroom, with a judge’s bench in the middle and two witness boxes on either side. On stage right, there is a table with two chairs for the defense and on stage left, there is a table with two chairs for the prosecution.
Scene 1
Lights up on Macbeth, alone on stage, sitting in one of the chairs at the table for the defense. Macbeth wears a grey suit and looks haggard.
MACBETH: Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow. (Puts his head in hands.) I don’t want to rot away in jail!
Mr. Smith the lawyer enters.
MR. SMITH: (smiling) Cheer up, Mac!
