Shakespeare’s darkest tragedy has been reimagined for a modern age in Dayton’s most thrilling venue, The Roger Glass Center for the Arts. The Gem City Groundlings, Dayton’s premier Shakespeare company, is proud to present a riveting new production of Macbeth, opening Thursday, June 19th and running through Saturday, June 27th at The Roger Glass Center for the Arts and The Levitt Pavilion.
This fierce 90 minute adaptation distills the essence of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy into a searing, suspenseful thrill ride of ambition, prophecy, and power. With a lean cast, minimalist design, and visceral performances (and oh yes, the fighting!), the Groundlings promise a Macbeth that is as haunting as it is unforgettable.
“Something wicked this way comes—fast, sharp, and dangerously close,” says Andrew Mitakides (Cofounder and Executive artistic director). “This production strips away the pomp to reveal the raw psychological terror beneath the crown.” Mitakides is also playing the lead role.
Featuring a cast of local and national talent—including performers from Washington, DC—this Macbeth reimagines the Scottish Play for a 21st-century audience while remaining faithful to the Bard’s original language.
This production is one of the first local theatre companies to play the ‘Glass’ with more to come in the future. The ‘Glass’ has shown great interest in presenting community and professional theatre projects that are produced in the area!
Don’t miss Macbeth!
Performance Dates:
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Opening Night: Thursday, June 19 at 7:30 PM
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Weekend Performances: Fridays & Saturdays at 2pm and 7:30 PM; Sundays at 2:00 PM
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Levitt performances June 26th and 27th at 7pm. Closing June 28th
Tickets:
General Admission: $25 | Students/military and first responders 20
Available now at www.gemcitygroundlings.com/
More About the Groundlings can be found here:
Gem City Groundlings is Dayton’s newest and most innovative Shakespeare company, committed to producing bold, text-driven theatre that connects timeless stories with modern audiences. From visceral tragedies to raucous comedies, we bring the Bard to the heart of the Miami Valley with passion, wit, and purpose.
Contacts andrew@gemcitygroundlings.com or Riki@gemcitygroundlings.com
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