The Drilling Company Presents MACBETH in Bryant Park

The Drilling Company's production of Macbeth, the third and final production of this summer's Bryant Park Shakespeare series, will be a Gangs of New York-styled production, set in the mid-1800s when early settlers fought for turf in the infamous Five Points area.

Directed and designed by Hamilton Clancy (Orange is the New Black, Billions, One Dollar), Macbeth will feature Brad Frost and Ivory Aquino (When We Rise) in the leading roles; the cast also includes Bryce Dutton, Skyler Gallun, AMANDA FULLER, Rob McDermott, Una Clancy, Niamh Ryan, Denis Haugh, Bill Green, and Jaan Rothschild.

Bryant Park Corporation (BPC), a private not-for-profit company, was founded in 1980 to renovate, finance and operate Bryant Park in New York City. BPC is funded by income from events, concessions and corporate sponsors, as well as an assessment on neighboring properties, and does not accept government or philanthropic monies. In addition to providing security and sanitation services and tending the park's lush lawn and seasonal garden displays, BPC provides public amenities and activities, including movable chairs and tables, cafe umbrellas, restaurants, food kiosks, world-class restrooms, and a wide range of free events throughout the year. The Midtown Manhattan park is visited by more than six million people each year and is one of the busiest public spaces in the world. BPC's website, bryantpark.org, is available for more detailed information and a schedule of upcoming events.

Location and Directions:Bryant Park is situated behind the New York Public Library in midtown Manhattan, between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Take the B, D, F, or M train to 42nd Street/Bryant Park; or, take the 7 train to 5th Avenue.