Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts presents the return of Literature Live! with the staged virtual premiere of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” on Tuesday, November 9, at 8 PM, followed by a talkback between the show’s creators and actors.
Set in 1963 Scotland, the Literature Live! adaptation of “Macbeth” introduces a modern retelling of the seminal tragedy with no alterations to the original compelling text.
Directed by Bay Street’s Director of Education and Community Outreach, Allen O’Reilly, the show will feature seven actors who play a total of 24 roles, including many who have appeared in past Literature Live! stagings. The cast includes Matthew Henerson (Macbeth), Erin Margaret Pettigrew (Lady Macbeth), Genevieve Simon (Malcolm), Joe Pallister (Macduff), Allen O’Reilly (King Duncan), Teresa DeBerry (Ross and Witch), and Gabe Portuondo (Banquo).
“Macbeth is a piece that I have worked on numerous times as both an actor and director,” said O’Reilly. “Yet every time I revisit this play I find nuance and depth that gives the words a fresh feel. I am thrilled to take my next journey with Shakespeare’s masterpiece alongside the extremely talented artists here at Bay Street!”
The Literature Live! presentation of “Macbeth” will be available via on-demand streaming starting Monday, November 8, through Sunday, December 5. Tickets are $20 for the public and are available by visiting baystreet.org. Group presentations are free for schools and teachers through donor support and a gift from the Century Arts Foundation. School groups can sign up by contacting O’Reilly at allen@baystreet.org.