Repertoire 25–26 · Comedy
| Cast | 12 performers |
|---|---|
| Running time | 2 hours, including one intermission |
| Staging | Moderate |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Rights | Upstage Left Press |
12 performers
Synopsis
During a disaster-prone preview of Macbeth, a veteran stage manager, her assistant, and a company of actors fight through superstition, accidents, egos, and escalating technical calamity as the Scottish Play’s famous curse seems to take an increasingly personal interest in opening night.
Staging & Technical
The backstage and technical world is part of the play. Stage-management stations, sound, lighting, cues, doubling, and visible theatrical mechanics are integral to the comedy and escalating mishaps.
Licensing & Formats
| Full production licence | Universities · community theatres · independent producers | Request |
| Staged reading / festivalPopular | Festivals · workshops · development series | Request |
| Classroom & excerpt use | Scene packets · monologues · study guides | Educators |
| Perusal / review copy | Directors and literary managers | Request |
Characters
The company behind Mackers
FrankieVeteran stage manager.
LennyAssistant stage manager.
The CompanyColin (Macbeth), Elspeth (Lady Macbeth), Patrick (Macduff), James, Tom, Hugh, Liam, Anna, Isla, and Bethany.