Makbet

Dzieci, an experimental theatre ensemble from New York City performs Makbet, a gypsy-style chamber version of the Shakespearean classic, on Saturday, September 18 at 8 pm $20 advance (dzieci.eventbrite.com) / $25 at the door.
As presented by a traveling family of gypsies, the hour-long performance of Makbet explores (and explodes) the very essence of storytelling. Through a process of oral transmission, each member of the ensemble has learned all of the lines of every part. In rehearsals and in production, the actors do not know who will be playing any given role at any given time. Haunting folk songs and chants from Scandinavia and Eastern Europe weave through the piece, creating the impression of a sacred ceremony. The result: a high-stakes performance that keeps both the ensemble and audience on edge.