The Magic of Lady M
A jaded law student/Shakespeare enthusiast returns to the comfort of her childlike bedroom, and acts out her fantasy of Macbeth in a magical realm in the context of the American government.
CHICAGO DANZTHEATRE
(1650 W Foster Ave.)
The Magic of Lady M
Written by LaurA! Force Scruggs
Directed by Rory Jobst
Featuring: Jessica Lauren Fisher and Kit Kelly
A jaded law student/Shakespeare enthusiast returns to the comfort of her childlike bedroom, and acts out her fantasy of Macbeth in a magical realm in the context of the American government. This modern day retelling is from Lady Macbeth's point of view and the concept of a woman as president is explored. It focuses on the magic and sexuality of the story, with a sex positive Lady Macbeth, bisexual Macbeth (he used to be with King Duncan/a.k.a. Trumpcan) and a new meaning of not being born of a woman.
LaurA! Force Scruggs is ecstatic and honored to be working with The Fat Theatre Project and Rhino Fest! She is a produced, published and commissioned playwright. She has her B.S. in Elementary Education, with a Jr. High/Middle School Theatre endorsement and M.A. in Communication, Media and Theatre. She taught theatre for over ten years (ages 18 months - senior citizens) in a variety of environments. She completed a 2020 Playwright Residency at Three Cat Productions in Chicago. Additionally, she was a 2021 and 2023 Write On, Door County Resident. Her play, “Punk Grandpa,” has been produced at over 30 venues and published twice. Laura has been the recipient of such awards as: The Panel Award for her play “Emissary” in Eclectic Full Contact Theatre’s 2024 Patchwork Play Festival; Chicago Naked Angels’ 2021 Crossover Episode Selection / for her play “Sexy Grandma;” and several awards for her play, “Punk Grandpa:” 2020 ScreenCraft Stage Play Contest Quarter Finalist; 2016 Sold Out & Hangover Awards at The NYC FRIGID Festival; Outstanding Performance in a Solo Show Award and The Congeniality Award, 2015 NYC Planet Connections.
In addition, Laura’s work has been performed internationally: at The Adelaide FringeVIEW, as a reading with England's Under the Headstocks and a scene was read with Canada's Sing for your Supper online.
Laura’s “Punk Grandpa” and “Heart of Fairy” are both featured on ProPlay, https://proplay.ws/
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