Step into an ominous world of witches, warfare, murder, and madness this season at the Blackfriars Playhouse with Shakespeare’s Macbeth, a relentless examination of the darkest depths of the human condition. This twisted tale begins with a supernatural prophecy that sets in motion a bloody course of events for Macbeth and his Lady as they descend into treachery and turmoil. Fueled by their own ambition and encouraged by haunting visitations from three otherworldly figures, the Macbeths cling desperately to their ill-gotten throne, and their sanity, as battle looms and they must face the tragic consequences of their tyranny and betrayal.


Macbeth 2024

American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars Playhouse

A group of Latin American immigrants gather in a community center in New York City for a fandango – a festive celebration where stories are brought to life through live performance, music and dance. The group bonds over the concern for their loved ones in the middle of their dangerous journey to the US and worry for their families left behind in their home countries. But amid the cheerful preparations and warm greetings of friends old and new, fears of a city-wide ICE raid permeate the party. Yet in the spirit of the fandango, their resilience and camaraderie grows as strangers become friends, friends become family, and the music plays on. Inspired by interviews with immigrants, this joy-filled play with music is a heartfelt look in to the lives of the real people behind the immigration headlines.

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Fandango for Butterflies and Coyotes

La Jolla Playhouse

The beautiful land i seek (la linda tierra que busco yo) In 1950, two determined Puerto Rican revolutionaries on a train from New York to Washington, D.C. discuss their plan to strike in the name of Puerto Rican independence. However, the lock to their compartment is broken, and each time the door swings open, they are interrupted by figures from art and history—visions that reflect what their homeland means to them and its complex relationship with the United States. As the borders of their reality blur and the train continues its journey, the two must finalize their course of action and decide how they want their sacrifice to be remembered.

José Zayas

Events

Upcoming events

15 - 23 Nov, 2024

Macbeth 2024 · American Shakespeare Center

4 - 29 Dec, 2024

A World Premiere Run · Puerto Rican Traveling Theater

Past events

15 - 23 Nov, 2024

Macbeth 2024 · American Shakespeare Center

Aug 30 - Sep 1, 2022

Fandango for Butterflies and Coyotes · La Jolla Playhouse

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