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ImprovEd Shakespeare's MACBETH

Presented by The ImprovEd Shakespeare Company at Austin Scottish Rite Theater

Shakespeare for Kids by Kids: performed by a cast of youth performers in the historic Austin Scottish Rite Theater.

“Something wicked this way comes…” The ninth most popular Shakespeare play to be produced, our version of Macbeth takes you back to the days of lore. Performed by a cast of youth performers in an historic theatre, with plenty of audience interaction, ImprovEd Shakespeare’s Macbeth is perfect for families and all ages. Packed with murder, madness, witches and battles – what kid can resist? Come early for the pre-show!

ImprovEd Shakespeare’s

MACBETH

Written by William Shakespeare

Adapted and Directed by Andee Kinzy

FREE

With limited seating – please make reservations!

NOVEMBER 18th, SATURDAY

11am (Cast A) & 1pm (Cast P)

NOVEMBER 19th, SUNDAY

1pm (Cast P) & 3pm (Cast A)

LOCATION:

Austin Scottish Rite Theater

207 W 18th St

Austin, TX 78701

Recommended for kids of all ages. Want to learn about the story in advance? Check out our blog post on our website: Prepare for Macbeth.

Performances run about an hour. The Market will be open with concessions and goods for sale. Please bring cash.

ImprovEd Arts is a sponsored project of Austin Creative Alliance. This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department. This project is supported in part by the Austin Scottish Rite Theater.

Dates & Times

Dates: 2017/11/18 - 2017/11/19

Additional time info:

NOVEMBER 18th-19th

SATURDAY
11am (Cast A) & 1pm (Cast P)

SUNDAY
1pm (Cast P) & 3pm (Cast A)

Come early for the pre-show (20 mins before start time)! All performances include a brief talk-back with the kids after the show.

What’s the difference between Cast A and Cast P?

Cast A has cast of fourteen youth players between the ages of 8-12. Oddly enough, this cast only has one female performer.

Cast P has a cast of twelve youth performers between the ages of 10-15.

Both casts have their own unique interpretation.