Powerful ambitions. Crippling guilt. Brutal consequences. William Shakespeare's dark and bloody tragedy is as relevant today as it was 400 years ago.
BLUEBARN THEATRE presents Macbeth by William Shakespeare, adapted and directed by Beth Ann Hopkins, September 21st - October 8th & October 19th - 22nd.
Powerful ambitions. Crippling guilt. Brutal consequences. William Shakespeare's dark and bloody tragedy is as relevant today as it was 400 years ago. In this World Premiere adaptation by Beth Ann Hopkins, with original music by Elliot Roth, ambition corrupts a noble mind. Macbeth will betray and destroy all he holds dear.
Featuring: Ryan Kathman, Jill Anderson, DJ Drake Tyree, Maggie Conway, Moira Mangiameli, Christian Negron, Shane Staiger, Brandon Williams, George Dippold, Alissa Hanish, Lilly Weak, and Zoella Sneed
Creatives: Elliot Roth: Composer / Musical Director Murphy Scott Wulfgar: Fight Choreographer Marty Marchitto: Scenic Designer Craig Lee: Scenic Artist Maya Pacana Bredenkamp: Lighting Designer Jill Anderson: Costume Designer Katherine Neary: Asst. Costume Designer / Draper Steve Morrison: Leathersmith / Fabricator Mindy Cotner: Sound Board Operator Shane Staiger: Master Carpenter Madelyn Hubbard: Resident Stage Manager Jonathan Hopkins: Table Work
Performances & Tickets
Sept. 21st - Oct 8th & Oct 19th - 22nd | Thurs-Sat @ 7:30pm
Sun., October 2nd and 22nd @ 2:00pm; Sun., October 8th @ 6:00pm
*ASL Performance Friday, September 29th
General Admission ($39), Educator | Healthcare | Military ($35), BLUCREW ($25) tickets are available at bluebarn.org or through the box office @ 402.345.1576
BLUEBARN Theatre
Engagement Events: During the Run of Macbeth
Community Collaboration Screening of Throne of Blood in Partnership with Film Streams
Tuesday, September 26th | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Ruth Sokolof Theater | 1340 Mike Fahey St. Omaha, NE
Tickets must be purchased through Film Streams
$7 Film Stream Member | $9 Special | $12 General Admission
Please join us for a screening of Throne of Blood followed by a post-screening panel discussion with Film Streams and BLUEBARN Theatre.
"Thanes of Fire" Post-Show BB Porchyard Bonfire in partnership with Nebraska Poetry Society and the Nebraska Writers Collective
Saturday, September 30th | Following the 7:30pm show
Join us for a special evening in partnership with Nebraska Poetry Society and the Nebraska Writers Collective as they present four original pieces in response to the themes of Macbeth!
Saro Cider / BLUEBARN Theatre Brings-forth Shakespeare Trivia Night: To Trivia or Not to Trivia?
Hosted by Theresa Sindelar and Bill Grennan
Wednesday, October 4th | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Saro Cider | 1012 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68108
Hark! Lend thy ears and open thy hearts, for a night of merry-making awaits at our Shakespeare Trivia Night!
*1st Place team: 2 single tickets for Macbeth and 1 $50 gift card to SARO Cider
2nd Place team: Surprise Prize
"From Spark to Stage" in conversation with Beth Ann Hopkins and Jill Anderson
Friday, October 20th | Following the 7:30pm show
Join our Director, Beth Ann Hopkins, and Costume Designer, Jill Anderson, for an inside glimpse into the creative process and the visual inspiration that sparked Macbeth to life!
Art in the Blue
"Entangled"
BLUEBARN Mammel Lobby
Art Exhibit:
"Entangled"
Through the run of Macbeth
Opening Reception "Entangled"
September 24th 2023
Pre-Show Art Chats with Curator Jared Spence
October 1st and 7th 2023
Opening Reception "Entangled"
Sunday, September 24th | 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us to celebrate the opening of Entangled, the first ART IN THE BLUE exhibition of BLUEBARN's 35th season of Theatre programming Spark!
Art Exhibit: During the Run of Macbeth
"Entangled"
Curated by: Jared Spence
Featuring Artists:
Joe Addison | Shawnequa Linder | David Manzanares | Adam Roberts | Mark Sabaliauskas | Jared Spence | Weston Thomson
"Entangled draws its inspiration from Shakespeare's tragic masterpiece, Macbeth. This captivating exhibition delves deep into the intricately dark realms of a tormented psyche, entwined by overwhelming guilt and paranoia. Through its art, Entangled explores the exquisitely brutal essence of a mind ensnared in its own web of emotions and consequences."
All art proceeds go directly to participating artists.
The exhibit will be open to the public 45 mins before each show and during box office hours Monday-Friday 10am-4pm in the BLUEBARN Lobby.
Pre-Show Art Chats with Curator, Jared Spence
Sunday, October 1st with David Manzanares | 1:30pm, before the 2:00pm show
Saturday, October 7th with Mark Sabaliauskas | 7:00pm, before the 7:30pm show
Please join us for two pre-show conversations with Jared and the "Entangled" artists.
For full engagement info: bluebarn.org/engagement
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