Macbeth | Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 7:30pm
Shakespeare's tragic tale of ambition and bloodlust, Macbeth, staged in our intimate Black Box Theatre.
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About this event
Macbeth, the powerful thane of Glamis, defeats the traitorous Thane of Cawdor, in defense of Duncan, ruler of the realm. Following the battle, he and his friend Banquo have a strange encounter upon a blasted heath, wherein they are told of greater glory that awaits them; but is the prediction what will be, or only what may be...and how far is Macbeth willing to go to see it come true?
Macbeth tells his wife of the meeting, who sets in motion a plan to dispose of Duncan, eliminate his rivals, and make way for Macbeth to have absolute power. Throughout an eerily disturbing night, in which the natural world itself seems to protest, the Macbeths murder Duncan, blame his groomsmen, whom they also kill, and begin to take control.
Duncan's sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, flee and plot revenge upon Macbeth, whom they suspect to be the true murderer of their father. The kingdom begins to feel the effect of Macbeth's tyranny, as he depends more and more upon the bias of his own paranoid visions, and systematically destroys any who oppose him. Lady Macbeth, meanwhile, begins to lose her mind, slowly going insane under the weight of their actions that fateful night.
Macduff, a good man whose family is killed upon orders from Macbeth, vows to defeat the tyrant, and set the kingdom back to rights. Gathering an army with Malcolm, he returns to Scotland, defeats Macbeth, and restores the rightful heir to the throne.
One of Shakespeare's darkest tragedies, about a good man whose ambition turns him into a tyrant, it explores the humanity lost when moral compromise becomes a darkness of the soul. Presented in our Black Box theatre this August, it is not one to be missed.
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We believe theatre is inclusive and communal. We welcome you to our neighborhood, and hope you enjoy your time here. You are encouraged to dress to your style, and to feel comfortable bringing your authentic self to our home, and we rely on you to allow others to do the same.
The Box Office opens one-hour before curtain, and tickets may be purchased or picked up at that time. House seating for the Shakespeare Gardens begins 45-minutes prior to curtain. House seating for the Black Box begins 30-minutes prior to curtain. Patrons may wait in the lobby prior to House open.
We are located in the Paseo Arts District in Oklahoma City. Our address is 2920 Paseo, Oklahoma City, OK 73103. We have a 55-seat indoor Black Box theatre, and a 200-seat outdoor theatre, named The Shakespeare Gardens, directly behind our building. Access is granted to both through our front door.
Parking is limited in the Paseo, so we encourage you to arrive 20-30 minutes early. Patrons arriving late will be seated at the discretion of House Management. There are no refunds for late arrivals or missed performances.
Our outdoor venue is “Picnic Friendly,” and we encourage you to bring the food of your choice, but we do not allow outside beverages. We offer service in The Mermaid Tavern, selling both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks. No outside food is permitted in the Black Box.
RESERVED PATIO SEATING - chair, cushion, and table provided. LAWN GENERAL ADMISSION - bring your own lawn chair or blanket or rent one from us (supplies limited). Chair seating towards the rear and sides, blankets down front. Space is limited, so be prepared to adjust your position, if requested.
Indoor seating is provided on cushioned theatre seats and is reserved.
Oklahoma Shakespeare will not cancel on the prediction of rain. Performances are cancelled only when adverse conditions persist during the scheduled performance time. In the event of a rainout, “Rain Checks” will be offered to patrons in attendance.
Please, out of respect for our performers, and your fellow patrons, do not attempt to record or photograph actors during the performance. Violators of this policy may be asked to leave. Photos and videos may be taken at other times, and we encourage you to share and tag #okshakespeare.
We welcome children of any age to The Shakespeare Gardens, but limit admission to those age 7 or older for indoor performances, with the special exception of our Christmas show, for which children of all ages are encouraged to attend! Please review our "Content Guide" for patron age suitability.
Shakespeare loved dogs, and we do, too; but unfortunately, we don't have the facility to accommodate them, at this time, so please leave your puppers at home. Service animals with tags or medallions are welcome.
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