Macbitches: A Modern Shakespearean Comedy

“Macbitches takes Shakespearean themes and grounds them in a recognizable, modern reality — a smarter, theater-centered Mean Girls, if you will. It’s funny, sharp, and unafraid to let women be complicated.” - Jeanette Seisdedos, Director

Macbitches takes a darkly funny look at the toxic, high-stakes world of university theater, centering on a freshman who unexpectedly lands the role of Lady Macbeth. The play centers on freshman acting major Hailey, who unexpectedly scores the coveted role of Lady Macbeth. Her upperclassmen rivals immediately invite her over to “celebrate.” As the Fireball and Svedka flow, the young women interrogate their own ambitions as well as the power structures that have shaped their education—and when the night spirals into violent and shocking acts of betrayal, they come to learn that what’s done cannot be undone.

Content Advisory: Strong profanity, physical and psychological violence, heavy substance abuse and underage drinking, discussions of mental illness and sexual misconduct, and themes of betrayal and suicide. Recommended for mature audiences 16+.

Written by Sophie McIntosh
Directed by Jeanette Seisdedos

Running Time: 90 minutes with no intermission

Friday and Saturday Shows: 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Matinee: 2:00 p.m.
*Value Thursday: 7:30 p.m.
 
Adults: $25
Student with ID: $10
*Special Value Thursday Performance: Pay What You Can