Photo Flash: First Look At American Coast Theater Company's MACBETH

American Coast Theater Company, the resident professional theater of Vanguard University, closes out its summer season with a intimate reimagining of Shakespeare's juiciest tragedy. MACBETH runs through July at the Lyceum Theater on Vanguard's Costa Mesa campus.

Shakespeare's haunting psychological thriller is directed by Connor Berkompas and stars Orange County favorites Brock Milhorn (Maverick Theater's The Killer Angels) and Amanda Zarr (Chance Theatre's Good People) as the murderous couple. The cast of nine also includes Susan K. Berkompas, Paul Eggington, Ryan Miller, Mark Piatelli, Pierre Ekladios, and Alexis Stary. The creative team includes Garrett Spady (Lighting Design), Adam Ramirez (Costume Design), and Marissa Del Gatto (Sound Design).

MACBETH runs June 22, 23, 29, 30, July 6, 7, at 7:30 p.m.; and June 24, 30, July 1, 7, 8 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $19 general admission, $15 for seniors and groups. For more information on American Coast Theater or to purchase show tickets, visit www.ACTCtickets.com. Box office: 714-619-6424

PHOTO CREDIT: Susie Sprinkel Hudson

Susan K. Berkompas, Alexis Stary and Connor Berkompas

Brock Milhorn, Pierre Ekladios, Paul Eggington, Amanda Zarr, Alexis Stary and Mark Piatelli

Ryan Miller, Connor Berkompas and Brock Milhorn

Connor Berkompas, Mark Piatelli, Amanda Zarr and Brock Milhorn

Susan K. Berkompas and Amanda Zarr

Pierre Ekladios, Paul Eggington, Ryan Miller, Brock Milhorn and Amanda Zarr