Macbeth
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Andi Chapman
February 9 – March 9, 2025
Immerse yourself in another powerful collaboration between Director Andi Chapman and A Noise Within. This new production of Macbeth explores the unraveling of minds and the collapse of a marriage. Set against the haunting backdrop of New Orleans from the late 19th century through the 1920s, this production weaves themes of ambition, fate, and guilt into a world of ancestral rituals and supernatural forces.
Delve deep into the psychological turmoil of a king tortured by guilt, fate, and the corrupting influence of his own desires. This is a dark and profound examination of evil and the power of a guilty conscience.
Running Time: 2 hours and 20 minutes
Content Advisory: Production features fake blood, flashing lights, fog, haze, and depictions of violence.
“A MURDEROUS, MANIACAL MACBETH FOR OUR MOMENT...a bone rattling, thought provoking night… BRAVO!"
-Ed Rampell, Hollywood Progressive
“UNIQUE… HYPNOTIC...not only maintains the power of the original text, but transforms it into a vibrant, contemporary experience.”
-Isabel Ramirez, Pasadena en Español
“THRILLING...haunted & mystical… the entire ensemble cast and direction utterly shines.”
-Edward Hong, The Nerds of Color
“REMARKABLE… STRIKING AND UNEXPECTED.”
-Michael Doherty, Mostly Shakespeare
“POWERFUL...intense and moving drama, with dozens of riveting and memorable moments.”
-Eddie Rivera, Pasadena Now
“A BEWITCHING PRODUCTION...How does director Andi Chapman handle Shakespeare’s daemon-soaked play? The short answer is, superbly…. We recommend you go. At once.”
-Robert Savino Oventile, Local News Pasadena
“ETHEREAL AND DARKLY FOREBODING...an exciting and gripping production”
-Elaine Mura, Splash Magazines
“AN EXEMPLAR ‘MACBETH’ NOT TO BE MISSED...Andi Chapman’s mesmerizing production at the intrepid A Noise Within Theatre is one to catch.”
-Virginia Schneider, Hollywood Times
Kamal Bolden, Photo by Craig Schwartz
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Julanne Chidi Hill and Kamal Bolden, Photo by Craig Schwartz
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Kamal Bolden, Julanne Chidi Hill , and Ensemble, Photo by Craig Schwartz
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Kamal Bolden and Julanne Chidi Hill, Photo by Craig Schwartz
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Roshni Shukla, Mildred Marie Langford, and Joy DeMichelle, Photo by Craig Schwartz
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Mildred Marie Langford, Joy DeMichelle, and Roshni Shukla, Photo by Craig Schwartz
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Kamal Bolden, Photo by Craig Schwartz
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Kamal Bolden, Joy DeMichelle, Photo by Craig Schwartz
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Mildred Marie Langford, Joy DeMichelle, Kamal Bolden and Roshni Shukla, Photo by Craig Schwartz
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Roshni Shukla, Joy DeMichelle, Kamal Bolden and Mildred Marie Langford, Photo by Craig Schwartz
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Ned Mochel, Ben Cain, Randolph Thompson, Photo by Craig Schwartz
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Ben Cain, Randolph Thompson, Photo by Craig Schwartz
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