Macbeth, Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, opens at the Ten Fifteen Theater on September 15th for a two weekend run. In this new adaptation, director Sam Dinkowitz has cut the run time to roughly 100 minutes, using only ten actors. Modern technological elements and incorporation of current events create a new spin on the familiar tale of power and ambition.
Performances are September 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23 at 7:30pm and September 17th at 3:30pm.
About the show: Three witches tell the Scottish general Macbeth that he will be King of Scotland. Encouraged by his wife, Macbeth kills the king, becomes the new king, and kills more people out of paranoia. Civil war erupts to overthrow Macbeth, resulting in more death.
Cast:
Macbeth – John Hoff
Lady Macbeth, Ensemble – Gigi Gray Chadwick
Seyton, Porter, Ensemble – William Ham
Witch 1, Lennox, Ensemble – Karen Bain
Fleance, Malcolm – Liam McCaugley
Duncan, Doctor, Murderer 1 – Patrick Webb
Macduff, Witch 2, Murderer 2 – Jacob Merwin
Ross, Macdonwald, Ensemble – Markus Brown
Witch 3, Lady Macduff, Angus, Gentlewoman – Jolene Magee
Banquo, British Soldier – Darren Delano
Deborah Jensen, Brandii O’Reagan, Jill Norris, Phillip Leonard, Marco Davis, and Mick Alderman round out the production team.
Tickets are $20, and are currently available online at www.thetenfifteentheater.com
