Macbeth (No Name Theatre Collective) NYC Reviews and Tickets

57%

(13 Reviews)

Positive

46%

Mixed

31%

Negative

23%

Members say

Ambitious, Great acting, Edgy, Clever, Absorbing

About the Show

No Name Collective's witchy Halloween production of Shakespeare's bloody tragedy explores the power of fantasy, duality of virtue, and the edges of our moral limits.

The production, presented in a long and cavernous warehouse, will have a contemporary and other-worldly feel. Its guiding principle is that in tragedy, not everything is controlled by fate. Witches make prophesies, but Macbeth makes decisions. When Lady Macbeth implores the spirits to unsex her, her prayers are answered, conjuring a pivotal transformation. This staging explores what would happen if Macbeth and Lady Macbeth were offered new possibilities. The intention is to question the nature of man and to what extent gender affects the outcome of fate. The production also features an original score with a mix of contemporary rhythmic electronic music and mystical, earthy sounds.

Member Reviews (13)

Indulgent, Immature, Quirky, Unintentionally camp, Confusing

See it if You want to support a young theatre company that's just out of acting school. You know someone in the company.

Don't see it if You want a more seasoned theatre company w/the life experience to inhabit their characters & to self-edit company members' contributions.

Dreadful, Horrendous, Excruciating, Terrible, Must see

See it if You want to experience bad theatre at its finest. A hilariously horrible experience. I laughed until I cried. GO SEE THIS SHOW!

Don't see it if You can't find pleasure in the wretched and misguided, and don't want to watch an umbrella fight. Read more

Critic Reviews (1)

“This particular production reminded me why the works of this playwright continue to be produced frequently...Arguably, the strongest aspect of this production was the way it was staged and its overall ambiance and atmosphere...In terms of the acting, the cast of this production overall was decent...It makes me feel glad I didn’t just stay home watching horror movies on Halloween. Given the long applause at the end of the show, I suspect I’m not alone when I say that.”
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