Short Shakespeare!

Macbeth

SATURDAYS 11:00 A.M.

February 16

March 16, 2019

in CST’s Courtyard Theater

Touring Chicago schools through April 12
by William Shakespeare
adapted & directed by Marti Lyons

A directorial and acting masterclass....will have you embracing imagination

NEWCITY

A not to be missed visual feast….the talented actors and luxurious production values make this a treat

CHICAGO STAGE STANDARD

The Play

One of the most powerful plays in Shakespeare’s canon comes alive in this 75-minute abridged production. Driven by the desire for power, Macbeth struggles with his conscience and chooses a tragic path. Adapted and directed by Marti Lyons—who is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after directors in American theater—it will be performed for more than 30,000 students during weekday Team Shakespeare matinees, with public performances on Saturdays, making Shakespeare accessible for audiences of all ages. After the performance, the actors remain on stage for a question-and-answer session, and then join the audience in the Lobby for informal conversations and photos. This production will most be enjoyed by those ages 10 and up.

WATCH & LISTEN

Gallery: The Short Shakespeare! Experience

Gallery: Short Shakespeare! Macbeth

Video: “I’m excited to see what it becomes”

Audio: Actor Ty Fanning talks about the fight choreography in Macbeth

Audio: Kevin Theis talks about what goes on behind the scenes of Macbeth

Audio: Amir Abdullah talks about his relationship to the audience as Macbeth

Audio: Caroline Chu talks about Marti Lyons’s vision for this interpretation of Macbeth

Audio: Yao Dogbe talks about what it takes to play Macduff

Audio: Emma Ladji talks about the diversity of the Macbeth cast

Audio: Cage Sebastian Pierre talks about the role violence plays in Macbeth

Audio: Leslie Ann Sheppard talks about the powerful women in Macbeth