An 'American' Macbeth
"A top 15 New Jersey Arts Event" -- NJArts.net
"A wonderful piece of theater – a perfect show for spooky season." -- Stage Whisper
With their trademark sense of history and rich understanding of the text, Thinkery & Verse present a workshop production of William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Macbeth set in colonial East Jersey.
We will be performing a limited run in Middlesex County in October of 2025 in collaboration with the New Brunswick Historical Society and CoLab Arts.
We will be performing a limited run in Middlesex County in October of 2025 in collaboration with the New Brunswick Historical Society and CoLab Arts.
The production features a cast that draws from the Rutgers Mason Gross conservatory, with Justin Hofstad as Macbeth and K. Elisa Alvarado as Lady Macbeth. The cast also features Alexander Sculli as Banquo, Lazarus Simmons as Macduff, Jasmine Carmichael as Lady Macduff, Carl Muhler as Malcolm, and Kaitlin Ormerod Hutson as Dinah – Duncan reimagined as a Quaker. Thinkery & Verse are pleased to introduce Devon Borkoswki as Sasakomowah, Sean McDonald as Ross, Phoenix J. Moore as MacDuffs' child, and A.M. Teo as Fleance.
The production features scenic design by Ashley Basile (2025 Count Basie Award for Outstanding Set Design of a Musical), music by Carl Muhler, and choreography by Kaitlin Ormerod-Hutson. Devon Borkowski (enrolled member of the Rappahannock Tribe) serves as Indigenous Advisor. Steven Thomas will serve as historical advisor, Sofia Feggulis is the stage manager.
Publicity by Katie Rosin/Kampfire PR.
