Macbeth
April 25
June 24, 2018
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare
by William Shakespeare
adapted & directed by Aaron Posner and Teller
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Fast-paced, visually exciting, filled with cool illusions…and voraciously intellectual.
Chicago Tribune
This is a powerful cast…put on the ‘must-see’ list.
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The Play
Aaron Posner and Teller (of Penn & Teller), the famed creators behind 2015’s The Tempest, reunite for Shakespeare’s psychological thriller in the theatrical event of the season. Magic, witches, moors, and stunning sights will delight and trick the eye in an electrifying tale of ambition and madness. Dark deeds are afoot in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare, as Macbeth and his Lady risk all for the ultimate prize. Shakespeare’s haunting drama of political intrigue and personal frailty is brought to light in an immersive visual world where “nothing is but what is not.” The Yard, hailed as “the greatest new theater in the world,” by the Chicago Tribune, is home to this supernatural tale, starring Helen Hayes award-winner Ian Merrill Peakes and Chicago leading lady Chaon Cross as Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
WATCH & LISTEN
Video: Go behind-the-scenes of Macbeth
Video: Audiences respond to Macbeth
Video: On Stage: Macbeth
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Critical Acclaim
“Posner and Teller effectively use stylish visuals, including illusions, to create a dark, foreboding, scary world,” hails Chicago Sun-Times.
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A Conversation with the Directors
Directors Aaron Posner and Teller spoke with members of the Chicago Shakespeare staff as they prepared for rehearsals to begin.
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Playgoer’s Guide
An overview of Macbeth, a play shrouded in mystery and superstition so rife that, to this day, some fear uttering its name in the theater.
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The Players
Creative Team
Aaron Posner Adapter/Director
Teller Adapter/Director
Dan Conway Scenic Designer
Mara Blumenfeld Costume Designer
Thom Weaver Lighting Designer
Johnny Thompson Magic Designer
André Pluess Sound Designer/Composer
Richard Jarvie Wig and Make-up Designer
Susan Felder Verse Coach
Bob Mason Casting
Kenny Wollesen Musical Instruments of Darkness Design & Construction
Magdalene Spanuello Associate Director
Cast
Adam Wesley Brown Malcolm
McKinley Carter Weird Sister
Chaon Cross Lady Macbeth
Kyle Curry Donalbain
Christopher Donahue Duncan/Doctor
Theo Germaine Weird Sister
Ronnie Malley Hecate
Matthew Floyd Miller Porter/Siward/Ensemble
Emily Ann Nichelson Weird Sister
Ian Merrill Peakes Macbeth
Sam Pearson Young Siward
Cage Sebastian Pierre Angus
Edgar Miguel Sanchez Lennox
Timothy D. Stickney Macduff
Samuel Taylor Ross
Bret Tuomi Bloody Sergeant
Andrew White Banquo
Phoenix Anderson Macduff Daughter
Austin Molinaro Fleance/Ensemble
Reilly Oh Seyton
Micah Wilson Macduff Son
Alexander James Poe Ensemble Intern
Dylan Obrochta Ensemble Intern
LiSean “Ling Ling” McElrath Ensemble Intern
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