Macbeth

Shakespeare’s masterpiece of betrayal, control, and tyranny arrives just in time.

by William Shakespeare
Directed by Christopher V. Edwards

The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts
October 2-26, 2025

Daggers in men’s smiles. Scorpions in king’s minds. Serpents under flowers. Scotland is infested with paranoia and conspiracy in this high-octane rendition from ASP Artistic Director Christopher V. Edwards. 

Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, the Macbeths will stop at nothing to grasp their rightful throne — be it assassinating rivals, harnessing psychological warfare, even fracturing reality itself. With classic ASP verve and artistry, this new spin on one of the greatest pieces of literature ever written blurs the lines between free will and control, as the despotic tyrants slowly learn who is really pulling the strings. 

With ambition and political intrigue at center stage, ASP is delighted to kick off our 22nd Season with one of the Bard’s most celebrated tragedies.

CONTENT ADVISORY

This production explores themes of grief, abuse, and trauma, and includes depictions of psychological, emotional, and physical torture, as well as the use of illicit substances and firearms. We recommend that parents consider if this production is appropriate for children under 13.

For more information, please email info@actorsshakespeareproject.org.

PLEASE NOTE: This production employs use of water-based haze, stage cigarettes, flashing lights including strobe effects, and loud noises including gunshots.

RUN TIME: Approx. two hours and twenty-five minutes, including one intermission.

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VENUE INFORMATION

The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts
321 Arsenal St.
Watertown, MA 02472

Parking: Parking at the Arsenal on the Charles campus is FREE at a centrally located six-floor parking garage.

Transit: Accessed best via the MBTA’s Route 70 bus.

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