Fab Marquee Productions in association with The Theater Series at The 14th Street Y is pleased to present an LGBT multicultural production of William Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth, adapted and directed by Tom Slot. MACBETH (OF THE OPPRESSED) will play a three-week limited engagement at The Theater at the 14th Street Y (344 East 14th Street at 1st Avenue, Manhattan). Performances begin Thursday, October8th and continue through Saturday, October24th. Opening Night is Saturday, October10th at 8 p.m.
Press are cordially invited Thursday, October 8th at 8 p.m., Friday, October 9th at 8 p.m., Saturday, October 10th at 8 p.m. (Opening Night), and Sunday, October 11th at 3 p.m.(and any subsequent performance).
The Macbeth husbands and the Macduff wives are at the center of Tom Slot’s reimagining of Shakespeare’s most infamous tragedy, exploring gender bias while preserving the original text.
The days of political correctness have forced a prudish Queen Duncan to employ generals of all genders, races and sexual orientations into her army. Yet these times are still filled with the nepotism and prejudices of the past and General Macbeth struggles to be seen just as competent as his straight counterparts. With the conviction and support of his husband, and the predictions of greatness and power bestowed upon him by a trio of enslaved witches, he goes down a dangerous path of betrayal, greed and murder.
Featuring a cast of eight women and eight men. Starring Olev Aleksander as Malcolm, James Edward Becton* as Second Witch, Susan G. Bob* as Queen Duncan, Adam Galloway Brooks as Son, Taylor Graves as Lady Macduff, Mick Hilgers* as Ross, Mel House* as Macduff, Antonio Minino as Macbeth, Elisabeth Preston* as Banquo, Briana Sakamoto* as Third Witch, Shetal Shah* as Porter, Lavita Shaurice* as First Witch, Jake Stafford as Fleance, David Stallings as Husband Macbeth, Jonathan West as Lennox, and Stephanie Willing as Donalbain.
With costume design by Izzy Fields, lighting design by Daniel Gallagher, sound design by Jacob Subotnick and fight choreography by Chester Poon. The line producer is Collin Bradley, the production stage manager is Rachel Denise April, and Jeongyun Lee is the assistant to the director.
MACBETH (OF THE OPPRESSED) plays the following schedule through Sat, October 24th:
Thursdays at 8 pm
Fridays at 8 pm
Saturdays at 8 pm
Sundays at 3 pm
Tickets are $18 ($15 Students/Seniors) and are available online at www.14thstreety.org/macbeth or by calling 646-395-4310. Tickets are also available for purchase in person at The 14th Street Y (Box Office Hours: Mon through Fri from 8am to 10pm, and Sat through Sun from 9am to 5pm). Visit www.fabmarqueeproductions.com/macbeth for more info.
*Appearing Courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association.