Macbeth
July 14-29 of 2017
Rochester, NY
“This is Shakespeare for the next generation.”
Shakespeare gets a post-apocalyptic makeover in WallByrd Theater Company’s re-imagining of William Shakespeare’s MACBETH, coming to the Rochester’s Lyric Theatre July 14th-29th.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION-
Fueled by ambition and prophecy, Macbeth and his wife soon succumb to visions of power as they embark on a murderous plot to secure the crown. But wicked means create wicked ends, and soon the pair become entangled in the gruesome horrors of their own making.
CONCEPT AND DEVELOPMENT-
This summer, WallByrd looks to ramp up the base on this traditionally dark play with a post-apocalyptic vibe, built from the ground up. This world-building project will reunite the entire creative team behind last year's award winning Romeo and Juliet as they bring new grit and drive to this brutal tale. This "Mad Max" mashup will feature extensive and imaginative combat sequences, haunting effects, and a dark, adrenaline filled soundscape throughout.
Parental Discretion is Advised.
Ticket Info
There are THREE ways to gain entrance to our world.
PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN (available only at the door)
In true post-apocalyptic fashion, pay-what-you-can at the door. Donations of any amount will be accepted at the door. The bulk of the seats in the 800-seat auditorium will be available for general admission seating.
ADVANCE TICKETS (reserved section)
If you want to be up-close-and-personal to all the action you can purchase a ticket in advance and guarantee yourself a space close to the action. The rows closest to the performance stage will be reserved for our advance purchase patrons.
VIP ACCESS (front row seating)
For front-row seating become a fundraising patron and get VIP Access in addition to other perks and benefits.
Take a Peak...
“Masterfully executed! You don’t have to like or understand Shakespeare to be blown away by the cast’s performance, the brutal fight scenes, and stunning imagery.”
Join our Tribe, Become a Patron
WallByrd members share a strong conviction that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the arts. This summer we want to take our commitment further, and to do this we need your help! Your sponsorship enables us to offer MACBETH on a “pay-what-you-can” basis, providing opportunity for the Rochester community to experience live theatre in a local historic landmark.
Sponsors also have a chance to snag special perks and benefits including:
Backstage access
VIP seating
Show swag
-and, of course, recognition for your contribution.
WallByrd is a sponsored project under Fractured Atlas, so your donation is tax deductible.
Production Team
Direction & Design - Virginia Monte
Production Stage Management - Beverly Bauman
Fight Direction - Alec Barbour
Choreography - Anne Wilcox
Dramaturgy - Scott O'Neil
Lighting Design - Todd Kelmar
Props Master - Naomi Boxman
Make Up Design - Kitty Lipski
Producer & Publicist - Diana Louise Carter
Assistant Stage Manager - AnneMarie Giannandrea & Noah Morris
Light Board Operator - Jena Overbeck
Technical Direction - Kelly Flegel
Cast
Megan Barbour - Tori Bogacki - Willis Brooks - Cassandra Buscemi - Joe Chacon - Eddie Coomber - Vince Dalba - Abby DeVuyst - Jim Drake - Jessica Giordano - Shawn Gray - Alma Haddock - Andy Head - Olivia Hight - Caitlin Kenyon - Jonathan Lowery - Ezra Lyons - Lauren MacDonough - Margaret Mayer - Bill McDonough - Jaimi Miller - Brook Mordent - Charlotte Moon - Jackson Mosher - Alyssa Otoski - Ged Owen - Elizabeth Preston - Emily Putnam - Eva Sarachan - Kiefer Schenk - Serene Selke-Fisher - Kimmie Stear - Heidi Zeller - Wesley Zeller
Photo by Jencita Haddock
Feed Your Inner Warrior!
The Shakespeare Swag is back, and this year it is warrior ready. Macbeth themed shirts, tote bags, notebooks, mugs, and more are available online now.
Inside the Production
Welcome to the Wasteland-
This show collides Shakespeare's timeless text with a fast-paced, vicious world you have to see to believe. World building for this production requires tons of research, creativity, experimentation, and an ensemble dedicated to the script and the world they're crafting.
Luckily our extensive team of artists and craftsman are more than up to the task.
Photo by Michael Fisher
IN DEVELOPMENt
at the Lyric
OUT ON THE TOWN
Fantastic Review by Leah Stacy in the Rochester City Paper's » Here
Check us out as we talk with Mark Gruba on WROC-TV » Here
Featured in the Democrat and Chronicle's Arts and Entertainment section » Here
Actors Caitlin Caitlin Kenyon (Macduff) and Ged Owen (Banquo) Hang out with Justin Rielly on WAYO 104.3FM » Here
