The Classical Theater of Harlem (CTH) will present their critically acclaimed production of Macbeth outdoors at Von King Park in Brooklyn and in Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem. Performances will be on July 28th, 29th at Von King Park, and August 1st, 4th and 5th in Marcus Garvey Park. The show--which is free--is part of the inaugural season of CityParks Theater Presented by Time Warner.
"Shakespeare's mystical tale of power, revenge and 'murder most foul' will be told in an energized staging by CTH Artistic Director Alfred Preisser.
Macbeth was the first show that CTH presented when they began in 1999; a revised version was presented at CTH in 2003 and 2005, and was performed in Germany; a European tour will go out this year. The production will be feature dance, chant, live music and song, and several severed heads. One of Shakespeare's shortest works, the show will run approximately 90 minutes.
"The Classical Theatre of Harlem is a dynamic and unique theatre company dedicated to producing the classics for a new, young, and culturally diverse audience. Since 1999, CTH has presented numerous classic plays, garnered 12 AUDELCO Awards (77 nominations) for Excellence in Black Theatre, won five OBIE Awards, and a Drama Desk Award. Their production of
Funnyhouse of a Negro was nominated for three 2006 Lucille Lortel Awards and won one, the first year they were eligible. CTH's production of
Ain't Supposed To Die A Natural Death was picked up by an outside producer and recently finished a successful run at the nightclub T New York.
CityParks Theater Presented by Time Warner will be offered for the first time in 2006, beginning an annual summertime presentation of free theater in city parks. For the 2006 season, CPF is working with several New York City theater groups to create "park residencies," offering performances and hands-on workshops for adults and children. For more information, visit www.CityParksFoundation.org or call (212) 360-8290.
For more information, visit
www.classicaltheatreofharlem.org.
