Quick-Brewed Macbeth

Quick-Brewed Macbeth adapted by Christopher Limber, Andrew Michael Neiman

(6)
Productions (13)
Drama
|
50 - 60 minutes
2 W, 3 M, 2 Any (5-18 actors possible: 1-15 W, 3-17 M)
Content Notes: Some mild adult language.
Set: An abstract environment or modular set.

This fast-paced adaptation of Shakespeare's bloody tale bursts with suspense and theatrical magic, presenting the whole play in an elegant single act. Macbeth's fate to be king is foretold by the three weird sisters -- but is he told of his destiny or given a dangerous riddle of temptation? Macbeth's reckless ambition will stop at nothing in his quest to become King. But when he stumbles in an avalanche of fear and betrayal, he inevitably crafts his own tragic downfall.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $55
Standard Edition $11.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

This fast-paced adaptation of Shakespeare's bloody tale bursts with suspense and theatrical magic, presenting the whole play in an elegant single act. Macbeth's fate to be king is foretold by the three weird sisters -- but is he told of his destiny or given a dangerous riddle of temptation? Macbeth's reckless ambition will stop at nothing in his quest to become King. But when he stumbles in an avalanche of fear and betrayal, he inevitably crafts his own tragic downfall.

  • Drama
  • |
  • 50 - 60 minutes
  • 2 W, 3 M, 2 Any (5-18 actors possible: 1-15 W, 3-17 M)
  • Content Notes: Some mild adult language.
  • Set: An abstract environment or modular set.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-527-8

Production History

MAY 24, 2023 - MAY 26, 2023
Notre Dame Collegiate
High River, AB Canada
Notre Dame Collegiate High River, AB Canada
OCT 23, 2019 - OCT 26, 2019
Echo Youth Theatre
Norwich, United Kingdom
Echo Youth Theatre Norwich, United Kingdom
MAR 27, 2018 - MAR 28, 2018
Lakeside High School
Nine Mile Falls, WA United States
Lakeside High School Nine Mile Falls, WA United States
FEB 15, 2017 - FEB 16, 2017
Cheyenne East High School Drama Department
Cheyenne, WY United States
Cheyenne East High School Drama Department Cheyenne, WY United States
MAY 21, 2016 - MAY 21, 2016
Sierra High School
Tollhouse, CA United States
Sierra High School Tollhouse, CA United States
JUL 16, 2015 - JUL 16, 2015
Playwright Purchase
MO, MO United States
Playwright Purchase MO, MO United States
OCT 30, 2014 - NOV 01, 2014
Rockdale County High School
Conyers, GA United States
Rockdale County High School Conyers, GA United States
OCT 08, 2014 - OCT 11, 2014
Hannibal-LaGrange University
Hannibal, MO United States
Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal, MO United States
MAY 15, 2014 - MAY 17, 2014
Livermore Valley Charter Prep
Livermore, CA United States
Livermore Valley Charter Prep Livermore, CA United States
APR 04, 2013 - APR 04, 2013
Academy High School
Little River Academy, TX United States
Academy High School Little River Academy, TX United States
MAY 27, 2012 - MAY 28, 2012
Windsor Faculty Players
Imperial, MO United States
Windsor Faculty Players Imperial, MO United States
FEB 23, 2009 - APR 01, 2009
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis
Tour, United States
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis Tour, United States
MAR 17, 2003 - MAY 31, 2003
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis
Tour, United States
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis Tour, United States
No upcoming productions.
FEB 23, 2009 - APR 01, 2009
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis
Tour, United States
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis Tour, United States
MAR 17, 2003 - MAY 31, 2003
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis
Tour, United States
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis Tour, United States

Awards (1)

Kevin Kline Award, Outstanding Production for Young Audiences (2009)