Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s Black Classical Acting Ensemble aims to make Shakespeare more accessible with its productions of “Macbeth,” at the Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park in Ellicott City through July 23.

Established in 2021, the ensemble is a place for Black artists to find and nurture their talents in classical drama, while drawing on their experiences and opinions as Black Americans, according to its website.

A group of about 15 professional Black actors, the ensemble explores classical theater practices with inspiration from and roots in Africa, Asia, Europe and the United States to develop new methodologies for classical theater training that reflect the Black experience.

Founder Gerrad Taylor leads the group’s exploration of Black-authored dramas and other productions.

Taylor, who choreographed the fight scenes in “Macbeth,” said the production exposes new audiences to the work of Shakespeare.

“[Our] motto is, ‘Shakespeare is for everyone’ and a lot of what [Chesapeake Shakespeare Company] strives to do is figure out ways to make it for everyone,” he said. “A lot of what we do is [try to figure out] how to make these plays and this work as accessible to as many people as possible, specifically in the Baltimore, Maryland region.”

Lauren Davis, director of “Macbeth,” said her goal was to help audiences connect with the story.

“I know that sometimes people see Shakespeare, are confused with the text and don’t quite understanding things,” she said. “I wanted to make sure that with this production, I was working with the actors in a way that would allow them to help the audience make sense of what was happening.”

Dawn Thomas Reidy, who plays Lady Macbeth and Hecate in the production, said she hopes to show audiences that Shakespeare is relatable to anyone.

“I want people to come out to the show and see that ‘Macbeth’ is [about] flawed human beings making choices and trying to live the life they want to live,” she said. “It’s about what we all want, [which] is better for ourselves, but we just don’t always go about the right ways of getting there.”

“Macbeth” performances are planned at the Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park at 3655 Church Road in Ellicott City, July 6-9 ; July 13-16 and July 20-23.

Sundays are Family Fundays. Starting at 4:30 p.m., families can participate in activities including crafts and games and a puppet show during which kids can learn the story of “Macbeth” before the play.

Tickets are free for children ages 18 and under, $25 for adults ages 19-25, and $50 for adults ages 26 and older.

For more information, visit chesapeakeshakespeare.com or call the box office at 410-244-8570.